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The Steam Room

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Super Bowl
NBA
Basketball
NFL
March Madness
All-Star Weekend
Bill Belichick
Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Kelce
College Football
Immigration
Dan + Shay
San Francisco
WNBA
NBA Playoffs
Mental Health
College Football Playoffs
Alabama
Candace Parker
NCAA Football

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.

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Latest Episodes

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'. National Champion and Michigan Head... more

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 this year, tell stories of the ri... more

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 ... more

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 follow... more

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Recent Guests

Dusty May
Head coach, Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Episode: Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May
Jalen Rose
Former Fab Five member, basketball analyst
Fab Five/Michigan/NBA
Episode: Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber
Chris Webber
Former Fab Five member, basketball analyst
Fab Five/Michigan/NBA
Episode: Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber
Ryan Leake
Best-selling author and motivational speaker featured on the episode
Independent (author/speaker)
Episode: Rough Afros + Ryan Leak
Quinn Hughes
U.S. Olympic hockey player
USA Hockey / Minnesota Wild (team context mentioned)
Episode: Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Kenny Albert
Play-by-play broadcaster for hockey
NHL broadcasters (USA/Italy Olympic coverage)
Episode: Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Flavor Flav
Public Enemy founder, entertainer
Public Enemy
Episode: Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Jesse Cole
Founder of the Savannah Bananas, a revolutionary baseball team that focuses on entertainment and fan experience.
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Cat Dads + Jesse Cole
Champ Bailey
15-year NFL veteran, 12-time Pro Bowler, Hall of Famer
Episode: Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey

Hosts

Ernie Johnson
Host of The Steam Room with a long career in basketball broadcasting.
Charles Barkley
Co-host and commentator with deep roots in basketball media.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Used to like Chuck

    Thought you said you wouldn’t get political but you did. Renee good used her car to try to hit the ice agent. If you hate America this much leave. I guess you like these illegal immigrants killing people. You all are just idiots.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eflow816
    United States2 months ago
  • Sad

    You know it’s sad. This was one of the shows that really didn’t talk political. Then last year you got Kamala’s husband right there it shows how truly you guys have fed into the lies. And it’s sad when Ernie slogan, he cannot realize what his own party is doing, causing separation spreading hate. I pray that you open your eyes. And stop being a puppet Ernie you truly have a good heart. I’m surprised Charles. He just shows his ignorance more and more. What a stupid comment what you don’t think ra... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bigdaaddydel
    United States4 months ago
  • Political ads…ugh

    Always loved this podacast. Loved how they are not afraid to take on issues outside of sports.

    Was very excited to see it was back, but very disappointed that the episode turned out to be a political ad for Kamala.

    Will continue to listen, but just became a “if I have nothing else” to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sm@rt speller
    United States2 years ago
  • Doug Emhoff

    It was nice to hear Doug talk about being a “wife guy”. Ernie is definitely a wife guy with how he talks about Cheryl Ann. Chuck-why no love for your wife- even as the mother of your daughter? You show so much love and empathy for others. It seems sad.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cbest53
    United States2 years ago
  • Emhoff? Really?!?

    Treating him like he’s relevant to anything we are looking for as sports fans. If you are going to represent one political party, have someone from the other side on as well just like you both been preaching

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Packham1
    United States2 years ago

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Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Q: How does Kenny Albert prepare to call Olympic hockey with multiple teams and players you haven't called before?
Albert explained his long preparation routine, including studying rosters, watching warmups, and relying on a consistent broadcast team to identify players quickly, which helps him manage the complexity of Olympic play.
Whiskey Drinkers + Quinn Hughes, Kenny Albert, & Flavor Flav
Q: What was the atmosphere like during the overtime moments that decided the gold medals?
The hosts and guests described it as electric and incomparable, emphasizing the sudden-death pressure and the skill on display, which made the overtime finishes feel almost scripted by fate.
Sliced Bread + Champ Bailey
Q: So, what do you have to say?
I was wrong.
Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski
Q: What advice would you give the new kid on the block?
Eric Church advises young artists to focus on their craft and see the long game.
Hands of Time + Eric Church & Mike Sielski
Q: When did you know you made it?
Eric Church recounts the moment during a stadium performance when he realized the magnitude of his success.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Steam Room

What is The Steam Room about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two longtime sports media hosts bring a candid, playful dynamic to conversations beyond the court, mixing sports analysis with candid guest chats. Recent episodes center on high-profile coaches, players, and broadcasters, exploring topics like college athletics evolution (NIL, transfer portal), Olympic hockey, broadcasting realities, and entertaining anecdotes that humanize big-name figures. The format blends serious insights with humor, personal stories, and cross-over entertainment guests, making it appealing to fans of sports culture, coaching philosophy, and behind-the-scenes storytelling. A standout aspect is the pairing of veteran hosts with a rotating roster of guests from athletics, broadcasting, and entertainment, offering broad ap... more

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1. The Big Podcast with Shaq
2. All The Smoke
3. Pivot Podcast
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The Steam Room launched 6 years ago and published 139 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Steam Room include:

1. Dusty May
2. Jalen Rose
3. Chris Webber
4. Ryan Leake
5. Quinn Hughes
6. Kenny Albert
7. Flavor Flav
8. Jesse Cole

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