The Steam Room

The Steam Room

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After 20 years together on Inside The NBA, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley still have a lot to talk about. The Steam Room podcast is the new platform for EJ, Chuck, and weekly guests to explore conversations beyond the world of basketball. Grab your bracelet and step into The Steam Room every Thursday… and please, remember to keep your towel on.

Episode List

Rough Afros + Ryan Leak

Mar 8th, 2026 12:34 AM

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 “First of All.” Transformational speaker Ryan Leak joins the fellas to share his story and the keys to having a positive mentality. Chuck kicks off his “Round Mound” reactions with his latest Publix obsession, undefeated Miami (OH)’s March Madness chances, and the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The guys wrap things up with a few messages on Chuck’s Answering Machine and EJ’s “Good for the Soul” of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Mar 2nd, 2026 5:39 PM

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 for Winter Olympics talk following wins by the Team USA men and women. Flavor Flav stops by to drop some Michael Jordan lore before Chuckster takes a call on his Answering Machine, and EJ brings us home with his 'Good for the Soul' of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cat Dads + Jesse Cole

Feb 22nd, 2026 1:13 AM

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 dads, then hears birthday wishes from loyal steamer Stav and other friends on his answering machine. EJ gets Chuckster’s ‘Round Mound’ reactions, shares his ‘Good for the Soul’ of the week, and brings a Krispy Kreme surprise for Chuck’s birthday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey

Feb 2nd, 2026 6:27 PM

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. Chuckster brings out his welding glasses for his First of All list, talks with EJ about his ideal “Last Meal,” and pitches a new Diet Coke jingle before Ernie shares his “Good for the Soul” audiobook recommendations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unsullied by Sponsorship, Season 6 Finale

May 10th, 2025 10:38 PM

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 Nasty & Frenchie, talk about playing pickup hoops with The Undertaker, answer the question “has Chuck ever blinked at a bar tab?”, and reflect on what a long, strange trip it’s been in Studio J over the past 3 decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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