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.

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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.

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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 on the impact Taylor Swift fans have had on the popularity of his ‘New Heights’ podcast. Ernie & Charles discuss what it’s really like to be famous, the exciting world of Costco membership, and we celebrate The Chuckster’s birthday with a little help from Spike Lee.

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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, and the best teams and players in college basketball currently. Chuck & Ernie discuss Subway commercials, All-Star Game competitiveness, and recall a story about Kenny Smith and a donkey.

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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 Swift. Ernie and Charles discuss reality TV, ‘dry January’, and the Chuckster’s lack of experience with video games, including ones named after him.

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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”. 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 & Ernie discuss Nike’s ill-fated Swooshman, disc golf, and ‘steam routines’.

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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 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 & Kenny would do if they hadn’t become basketball players.

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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 friend Dikembe Mutombo, and his lasting impact on African basketball. Ernie and Charles discuss changes to NCAA eligibility, that Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars song, and a real-life Dentist’s rebuke of the Chuckster’s questionable oral hygiene habits.

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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 etiquette, MJ vs LeBron, and the Chuckster’s highly questionable dental habits.

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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.

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