After 25 years together on Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley still have a lot to talk about. Guests join the legendary pair to explore conversations beyond the world of basketball. Grab your bracelet and step into The Steam Room … and please, remember to keep your towel on.more
After 25 years together on Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson and Char...More
Starring: Ernie JohnsonCharles Barkley
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After 25 years together on Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley still have a lot to talk about. Guests join the legendary pair to explore conversations beyond the world of basketball. Grab your bracelet and step into The Steam Room … and please, remember to keep your towel on.
Starring: Ernie JohnsonCharles Barkley
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. They debate how early is too early to start listening to Christmas music and provide some much-needed karaoke advice. Ernie and Chuck weigh in on the results of the presidential election, the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight and who would win in a 1x1 game between Shaq and Charles if they were both 6-feet-tall.
Blake Griffin enters The Steam Room to talk about the evolution of his golf game, early NBA season takeaways, his funniest teammates ever and enduring the infamous Donald Sterling saga. Ernie and Charles react to the news about the future of Inside the NBA. Chuck nominates alternative submissions for Sexiest Man of the Year, weighs in on Tyson-Paul and opens up about his travel lotion strategy. EJ confirms that, contrary to popular belief, he is not biracial.
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 women's boxing, and how she would approach a fight against the Chuckster. Ernie and Charles debate who would play the Inside guys in a movie, the most overrated/underrated thanksgiving dishes (shoutout Baby Kays!), swallowing gum, and, once again, candles.
Ben Stiller enters The Steam Room to talk about his beloved Knicks, the movie-making process, working with Eddie Murphy and Robert De Niro, and sitting courtside with Taylor Swift. Ernie and Charles discuss flag-planting etiquette, MJ vs LeBron and the Chuckster's highly questionable dental habits.
Matt Ryan enters The Steam Room to preview the NFL playoffs, debate tee box nerves versus tackle box nerves, and discuss the legacy of "28-3." Raptors President Masai Ujiri joins to reflect on the memory of his friend Dikembe Mutombo and his lasting impact on African basketball. Ernie and Charles discuss changes to NCAA eligibility, that Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars song, and a real-life dentist's rebuke of the Chuckster's questionable oral hygiene habits.
Eight-time 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 posters he had on his bedroom wall growing up, Charles debates whether he would give up golf for a year in exchange for an Auburn National Championship, and the guys speculate what Shaq and Kenny would do if they hadn't become basketball players.
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 golf cart "crash." Then, entrepreneur, endurance athlete and Hawks minority owner Jesse Itzler joins to talk winning habits, everyday enthusiasm as a virtue and the practical benefits of maintaining a big calendar. Chuck and Ernie discuss Nike's ill-fated Swooshman, disc golf and "steam routines."
TNT host and 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 Swift. Ernie and Charles discuss reality TV, dry January, and the Chuckster's lack of experience with video games, including ones named after him.
TNT host, WNBA champion and Tennessee basketball legend Candace Parker discusses her memoir, which is set to release in June, the craziness that ensued from the NBA trade deadline, and the best teams and players in college basketball currently. Then, Chuck and Ernie discuss Subway commercials, All-Star Game competitiveness, and a story about Kenny Smith and a donkey.
Jason Kelce enters The Steam Room to toast the Eagles Super Bowl victory, defend the tush push, reflect on Travis' upcoming decision about whether to retire or keep playing, and shed light on the impact Taylor Swift fans have had on his "New Heights" podcast. Ernie and Charles discuss what it's really like to be famous and the exciting world of Costco membership, then celebrate the Chuckster's birthday with a little help from Spike Lee.
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 to Diana Taurasi, discuss their favorite Oscar nominees, debate the duality of Kenny Smith, and the Chuckster tells a story about how he was almost traded to the Lakers.
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 Chuck talk Timothée Chalamet, embarrassing moments, perfect days, and the worst time to raise ticket prices.
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 book, "Magic in the Air," share stories about the history of the slam dunk, and put the Chuckster on the spot about why he never participated in a dunk contest. Ernie and Charles reveal their hidden talents, entertain a wild hypothetical about finger liquids, and, as always, wrap with Good for the Soul.
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The Steam Room With EJ and Chuck
After 25 years together on Inside the NBA, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley still have a lot to talk about. Guests join the legendary pair to explore conversations beyond the world of basketball. Grab your bracelet and step into The Steam Room … and please, remember to keep your towel on.
Starring: Ernie JohnsonCharles Barkley