The Steam Room

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1. Skinny Guys + Spike Lee & Dion Dawkins

   24 Oct 2026 · 1 h 26 min

   The NBA is BACK and so are Chuck and EJ with another episode of The Steam Room! Charles dives in with his ‘First of All’ takes on Jalen Hurts and Bill Belichick before Spike Lee joins to discuss the Knicks’ historic…

2. Cicadas Return + Candace Parker & Ian Eagle

   3 Oct 2026 · 1 h 10 min

   Fall time is HERE, and Chuck and Ernie are back in the Steam Room with the NBA season just around the corner. Charles tips things off with an update on his daily Diet Coke intake as he and EJ honor some of the Top…

3. Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May

   14 Apr 2026 · 1 h 04 min

   Chuck & EJ are BACK for the final episode of Season 7 of The Steam Room after a wild March Madness! Chuck sounds off on tanking in the NBA and salutes the astronauts of the Artemis II mission in his 'First of All'.…

4. Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber

   15 Mar 2026 · 1 h 01 min

   Chuck and EJ are back for another Steam Room session ahead of March Madness! Michigan legends Jalen Rose and Chris Webber join to talk the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines and Pistons chances at championships…

5. Rough Afros + Ryan Leak

   8 Mar 2026 · 59 min

   The Steam Room is back in session with EJ and Chuck! Chuckster starts off by talking his improved golf game and playing with Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton before chiming in on the WNBA's ongoing CBA negotiations in his…

6. Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav

   2 Mar 2026 · 1 h 09 min

   The Fellas are back in The Steam Room with a jam-packed episode of gold medals, grocery lists, and throwback stories. Chuck starts us off with his peanut butter bagel obsession before Quinn Hughes and Kenny Albert join…

7. Cat Dads + Jesse Cole

   22 Feb 2026 · 1 h 09 min

   Towels on! The Fellas are back in The Steam Room for Chuck’s 63rd birthday, Winter Olympics talk, and a conversation with Jesse Cole, founder of the Savannah Bananas. Chuck sets ground rules for jersey wearers and cat…

8. Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey

   2 Feb 2026 · 56 min · S7 E1

   The Steam Room Podcast is BACK with Season 7 and a guest appearance from Hall of Famer Champ Bailey to talk the Super Bowl and Belichick's HoF snub, along with a call-in from an old friend to Chuck's Answering Machine.…

9. Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale

   10 May 2025 · 1 h 14 min

   The Season 6 finale features a memorable appearance from the longtime, legendary Producer of Inside The NBA, Tim Kiely, as well as an array of call-ins to Chuck’s Answering Machine. Ernie and Charles hear from Biz…

10. Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski

    21 Apr 2025 · 1 h 14 min

    Eric Church enters The Steam Room to indulge Chuck’s new interest in Country music, talk about his relationship with Michael Jordan, and explain why golf means so much to him. Mike Sielski joins to discuss his new…

11. War Damn Madness + Bruce Pearl

    8 Mar 2025 · 1 h 03 min

    Bruce Pearl enters The Steam Room to somehow get Charles even more fired-up about Auburn heading into March Madness, and to discuss whether the SEC may be even tougher in basketball than football this year. Ernie and…

12. Make It Matter + General Martin Dempsey

    1 Mar 2025 · 1 h 05 min

    General Martin Dempsey enters The Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about leadership, his role as Chairman of USA Basketball, and embracing the concept of ‘creative friction’. Ernie and Charles give flowers…

13. Stealing Money + Jason Kelce

    21 Feb 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Jason Kelce enters The Steam Room to toast the Eagles Super Bowl victory, defend the ‘tush push’ (even though “it sucks”), reflect on Travis’s upcoming decision about whether to retire or keep playing, and shed light…

14. The Can-Do Mindset + Candace Parker

    7 Feb 2025 · 59 min · S6 E10

    TNT Host, WNBA champion, & Tennessee basketball legend Candace Parker joins The Steam Room once again to talk about her memoir, which is set to release in June, the craziness that ensued from the NBA Trade Deadline,…

15. With Sports, Comes Love + Adam Lefkoe

    31 Jan 2025 · 1 h 11 min · S6 E9

    TNT Host & rabid Philadelphia sports fan Adam Lefkoe enters The Steam Room to talk about the Eagles returning to the Super Bowl, hosting a podcast with Shaq, and what it’s like to attend a sporting event with Taylor…

16. Winning Habits + Ryan Day & Jesse Itzler

    26 Jan 2025 · 1 h 13 min · S6 E8

    Fresh off the Buckeyes National Championship, Ohio State HC Ryan Day enters The Steam Room to reflect on winning the big one, how he and his family dealt with the fallout after the Michigan loss, and the viral postgame…

17. Expecting Your Highest Performance Everyday + Bill Belichick

    17 Jan 2025 · 46 min · S6 E7

    8x Super Bowl Champion Bill Belichick takes a break from the recruiting trail to talk UNC football, NFL playoff predictions, and why Rob Gronkowski owes his future HOF induction to Charles Barkley. Ernie reveals which…

18. Unrushed, Unhurried, With Love + Matt Ryan, Masai Ujiri

    8 Jan 2025 · 1 h 20 min

    Matt Ryan enters The Steam Room to preview the NFL Playoffs, debate tee box nerves versus tackle box nerves, and dealing with the legacy of ‘28-3’. Raptors President Masai Ujiri joins to reflect on the memory of his…

19. Who’s Winning The Match + Ben Stiller

    5 Dec 2024 · 59 min

    Ben Stiller enters The Steam Room to talk about his beloved Knicks, the movie-making process, working with Eddie Murphy & Robert De Niro, and sitting courtside with Taylor Swift. Ernie and Charles discuss flag-planting…

20. Chuck’s Favorite Holiday, Y’all + Mark Cuban, Amanda Serrano

    27 Nov 2024 · 1 h 00 min

    Mark Cuban enters The Steam Room to talk Mavs, Shark Tank, Bluesky, and the possibility of a Cuban-Barkley ticket in 2028. Amanda Serrano joins to discuss her epic bout versus Katie Taylor on Netflix, what it meant for…

21. Sell Out For Listens + Blake Griffin

    21 Nov 2024 · 56 min

    Blake Griffin enters The Steam Room to talk about the evolution of his golf game, early NBA season takeaways, funniest teammates, and enduring the infamous Donald Sterling saga. Ernie and Charles react to the news…

22. Keep On Keepin’ On + Dan + Shay

    13 Nov 2024 · 58 min

    Grammy-winners and Charles Barkley’s favorite musical duo Dan + Shay pass up a round at Augusta National to surprise The Chuckster in The Steam Room, debate how early is too early to start listening to Christmas music,…

23. Elevated, Neat, Casual + Doug Emhoff

    31 Oct 2024 · 59 min

    Season 6! The guys welcome Second Gentleman of the United States Doug Emhoff into the Steam Room to discuss the unifying power of sports, the hectic schedule of a Presidential campaign, and his beloved Dodgers. Chuck…

24. Everybody has a Story + Chuck D & Steve Hartman

    15 May 2024 · 1 h 19 min

    In this Season 5 finale, Chuck D enters The Steam Room to talk about the cultural impact of Public Enemy, the first time he met Flavor Flav, and his beloved New York Knicks. Steve Hartman from CBS News joins to discuss…

25. No Caller ID + "the guys upstairs"

    9 May 2024 · 1 h 08 min

    Ernie and Charles are ambushed by a motley crew of TNT characters for a hilarious sharing of stories from behind-the-scenes at Inside The NBA. Chuck talks Caitlin Clark, gets confused about the difference between zip…

26. Fires of Intellect + Hanif Abdurraqib

    26 Apr 2024 · 1 h 03 min

    Author Hanif Abdurraqib enters The Steam Room to talk about his new book ‘There’s Always This Year’, the poem he wrote for TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs, the incredulity of LeBron’s longevity, and his beloved…

27. Gotta be a Cobra + Dan Hurley & Verne Lundquist

    18 Apr 2024 · 1 h 07 min

    Head Coach of the Back-to-Back National Champs Dan Hurley enters The Steam Room to talk about UConn’s historic run, his zany superstitions, and lessons learned from growing up in a family of basketball icons. Verne…

28. Fat Daddy + Dan Le Batard

    13 Apr 2024 · 1 h 05 min

    Dan Le Batard enters The Steam Room to reflect on the passing of O.J. Simpson, discuss the state of the NBA, and unpack Charles’ love/hate relationship with Dan’s father. Legendary, longtime Producer of Inside the NBA…

29. Life Lessons + Kirk Cousins & Jeff Francoeur

    16 Mar 2024 · 1 h 01 min

    New Falcons QB Kirk Cousins enters the Steam Room to talk about signing the biggest free agent deal of the NFL offseason, the qualities that make a great Quarterback, and learning how to do the ‘Dirty Bird’ dance.…

30. It's That Time of Year + Jay Wright & Bruce Pearl

    9 Mar 2024 · 1 h 02 min

    2x National Champion Jay Wright enters the Steam Room to give the guys a March Madness primer, discuss the impact of NIL on the future of college hoops, and regale us with stories about Charles’ ruthlessness on the…

31. Just Go With It + Nate Bargatze & Robert Griffin III

    10 Feb 2024 · 1 h 08 min

    Comedian Nate Bargatze enters The Steam Room to talk about performing stand-up for one single person before selling out arenas, his obsession with golf, and even tries out some new material on Ernie and Charles. Robert…

32. The Power of No + Michael B. Jordan

    3 Feb 2024 · 58 min

    Michael B. Jordan enters The Steam Room to discuss The Wire, the differences between acting and directing, and the surprising downside of being named Sexiest Man Alive. Legendary, long-time producer of Inside The NBA…

33. Why We Like Rex Chapman

    27 Jan 2024 · 1 h 08 min

    NBA Veteran turned Media star Rex Chapman joins to talk about opening up in his upcoming memoir, bonding with Russell Crowe over Australian rugby, and the state of Kentucky Wildcat basketball. EJ and Charles discuss…

34. Iron & Pop + Bill Cowher

    20 Jan 2024 · 1 h 13 min

    Hall of Fame Coach Bill Cowher enters The Steam Room to talk Steelers, the NFL Playoffs, and the swirling coaching carousel around the league. Legendary, long-time Producer of Inside The NBA Tim Kiely joins the convo…

35. The Cookout + J.J. Watt

    13 Jan 2024 · 55 min

    3x NFL DPOY J.J. Watt returns to the Steam Room to talk about his transition to TV, the NFL playoffs, and finally confronts Chuck for ducking him on the golf course. Charles and Ernie reflect on the exits of two…

36. Gospel of Basketball + Leigh Ellis

    6 Jan 2024 · 1 h 13 min

    NBA Podcaster turned global spreader of basketball gospel Leigh Ellis joins The Steam Room to regale the guys with tales from his pickup basketball world tour. Leigh shares his favorite experiences from his 18-country…

37. Wrapper’s Delight

    20 Dec 2023 · 46 min

    To get the guys in the holiday spirit, TK plays the Steam Room version of White Elephant, encourages Christmas karaoke, and get Chuckster’s review of eggnog. Chuck takes calls with questions about New Years Eve plans,…

38. Overalls Connoisseur + David Alan Grier

    7 Dec 2023 · 1 h 00 min

    Comedy legend and Tony Award winner David Alan Grier drops by The Steam Room to wax poetic about Wolverines football, protest against pickleball, and make a compelling case for the adult onesie. Ernie and Charles…

39. Extra Hot, Please + Candace Parker

    29 Nov 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    Candace Parker (too many accolades to list) joins the Steam Room to talk about her future in the WNBA, the joys and challenges of being a sports parent, and seasonal caffeine habits. Charles and Ernie discuss College…

40. Definitely Not Turkey Day + Henrik Lundqvist

    22 Nov 2023 · 58 min

    (King) Henrik Lundqvist skates into The Steam Room to reflect on his recent induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame, his ‘next chapter’ as a fragrance designer, and, well, being so darn handsome. Ernie and Charles share…

41. To Ten Thousand More + The Legendary Tim Kiely

    15 Nov 2023 · 58 min

    The 100th episode (!) of the Steam Room Podcast features special shoutouts from former guests Mark Cuban, Jimmy Kimmel, JJ Watt, and Rex Chapman. This star-studded show is highlighted by a surprise appearance from the…

42. Bloggers & Tweeters + Draymond Green and Dusty Baker

    1 Nov 2023 · 1 h 16 min

    In this Season 5 premiere, Charles & Ernie welcome two sports icons into the Steam Room. Draymond Green stops by to chat about Chris Paul coming off the bench for GSW, what really happened with last year’s team, and…

43. Rhodes Scientist + Travis Kelce

    24 May 2023 · 1 h 15 min

    Ernie & Chuck take the show on the road for a very special Season 4 Finale in Miami. 2x Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce drops by to confess he always wanted his name to be Charles, SNL makes him more nervous than…

44. Top Shelf + Paul Bissonnette

    3 May 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    'Biz Nasty' skates onto the show to talk playoff hockey and what it's REALLY like in the steam room with Chuck. In honor of Charles' newest grandchild, Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely brings the laughs with some…

45. Not Cake + George Foreman & Khris Davis

    21 Apr 2023 · 1 h 05 min

    What a treat! We’ve got TWO George Foremans in the Steam Room to discuss the release of the upcoming film Big George Foreman — first, the heavyweight champ himself joins EJ and Chuck to to talk about staying fit at 74,…

46. Disappearing Soap + Ben Affleck

    7 Apr 2023 · 1 h 04 min

    Ben Affleck joins to talk about his new movie Air, including insight into MJ’s relationship with Nike, and the experience of directing his longtime friend and collaborator, Matt Damon. Ernie gives Charles a chance to…

47. Stars Aligned + Jay Wright

    10 Mar 2023 · 1 h 00 min

    Charles opens up and shares his thoughts about Ja Morant. Jay Wright keeps the March Madness mayhem going with his top picks and sleeper teams. The 2x National Champion former HC of Villanova talks retirement, if he’ll…

48. You Can’t Test Him! He’s Andy Katz!

    3 Mar 2023 · 1 h 02 min

    March Madness is here! College Basketball insider Andy Katz joins to give the guys an NCAA Tournament primer on hottest teams, upset predictions, and players who could be difference-makers in the dance. Ernie and…

49. Ode to Loyal Steamers: Answering Machine Extravaganza

    25 Feb 2023 · 58 min

    On this special edition of The Steam Room, Charles and Ernie take the most calls EVER from Chuck’s Answering Machine. With belated birthday messages, SNL advice for Travis Kelce, a crazy MJ story, and straw debates -…

50. Wild Bird Seed + Bomani Jones

    11 Feb 2023 · 1 h 09 min

    Bomani Jones joins to talk about his viral exchange with Jake Paul, the double standard faced by Black Quarterbacks and Black Head Coaches, and the implosion of the Brooklyn Nets. Charles weighs in on what’s going on…