The Steam Room

Patrick Ewing and Dikembe Mutombo enter the Steam Room for a reverential tribute to their late beloved college coach, John Thompson Jr. The Hall of Fame centers share stories from their Georgetown days, and reflect on the personal impact and enduring legacy left by their legendary coach. Charles explains the story behind his famous ‘Not a role model’ commercial, Ernie challenges Chuck’s definition of what constitutes a sandwich, and that catchy theme song finally gets a lyrical accompaniment.

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Chris Webber joins Ernie and Charles to talk about his emotional reaction to the players' boycott in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, and what it’s been like adjusting to life inside the NBA bubble. Former Democratic Presidential candidate Andrew Yang enters the Steam Room for a conversation about the Election in November, the need for police reform, and why he had to break-up with the New York Knicks. A courageous message from the Answering Machine gets the Chuckster tearin’ up.

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JJ Redick joins Ernie and Charles for a conversation about life inside the NBA’s Bubble, the motivational tactics of Coach K, and moonlighting as a podcaster. Inside The NBA Executive Producer Tim Kiely enters the Steam Room to revisit Wednesday night’s legendary Boban interview, and to take the guys’ temperature about unwritten rules in sports. We learn about Drive-Thru Cliff, why grandma shouldn’t fall asleep while watching Psycho, and on the eve of their 38th Wedding Anniversary, the origin story of how Ernie first met his wife Cheryl behind 6 inches of bullet proof glass.

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Stephen A. Smith joins Ernie and Charles for a conversation about the fate of football in the fall, the weight of being a Black man with a platform on TV, and the everlasting impact of a cherished parent. Inside The NBA Executive Producer Tim Kiely brings a Loyal Steamer on with him to congratulate the guys on their big night at the Emmys. We learn about Chuck’s man crushes, the guys build their ideal ice cream sundaes, and the Answering Machine produces a message Chuck endorses as “the greatest call of all time”.

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Ernie and Charles welcome Draymond Green into the Steam Room to talk about his recent broadcast work with TNT, More Than A Vote, and how he feels about the idea of the Warriors joining a “second bubble.” Stan Van Gundy enters to talk with the guys about sleeper teams, becoming a Twitter influencer, and finally settling the age-old ‘cookies vs. brownies’ debate. Inside The NBA executive producer Tim Kiely coaxes Chuck into singing (thanks), Australian accents are butchered, and thanks for the call but Elevator Eddie does not hem pants in the Steam Room.

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Angels manager Joe Maddon joins EJ and Chuck in the Steam Room for an enlightening conversation about baseball in the time of a pandemic, what life on the road will be like, and his support for players using the national anthem as a time to kneel and express their truth. Charles pays tribute to late Civil Rights icons John Lewis and C.T. Vivian. Inside The NBA Executive Producer Tim Kiely breaks in to announce the retitling of the Washington Football Team and the entitling of a new hockey team that actually plays in Washington. Chuck’s Answering Machine reveals Ernie’s hidden talent, literally anything can be a cake, and Charles and Draymond have bonded… over Tequila?

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Rex Chapman enters the Steam Room to engage Ernie and Charles in an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, redemption, and how a former NBA player stumbles into a second act as a Twitter influencer. Chuck uses "First of All" to support Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's condemnation of the lack of outrage at the recent spike in anti-Semitic rhetoric. Ernie and Charles exchange humbling laundry stories from their youth. Inside the NBA Executive Producer Tim Kiely joins to remind Chuck of his embarrassing Opening Night prediction. The Answering Machine includes a call from Sweden, a question about Alabama politics, and why you shouldn't bet against Charles on the golf course...sometimes...once in a while.

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Charles' “all-time favorite guest” Killer Mike steps into The Steam Room to discuss the Black community’s need to plot, plan, strategize, organize and mobilize. Chuck was noticeably less excited to welcome in Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith for an overdue catch-up between the Inside the NBA deskmates, including a conversation about the return of the NBA season, and why Chuck is having doubts. Tip of the cap to Baseball's Negro Leagues. Roses for Maya Moore. Wear a mask. Shout out to Bobby Bonilla. 

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Ernie and Charles get into the NBA return debate, with Chuck taking the position that the players should step up and play for Adam Silver. 3x NBA Champion Andre Iguodala (7:40) enters the Steam Room to talk about his role as First Vice President of the NBPA Executive Committee, and how players can use 'the bubble' as a platform for activism. CNN commentator Van Jones (22:10) joins the guys for a conversation about probation reform in America, and how the murder of Rayshard Brooks can be traced to a broken system. Tim Kiely (50:23) hijacks Chuck's Answering Machine to surprise EJ and Chuck with Father's Day messages from VERY loyal steamers.

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CNN anchor Don Lemon joins Ernie and Charles for a candid conversation about racial injustice in America, covering the Trump Administration, and finding inspiration in the progressive passion of younger generations. Yahoo! Sports Senior NBA Insider Chris Haynes steps inside The Steam Room to discuss the NBA's return plan, and rumblings of reservations among the players. Haynes reflects on attending a recent protest with his daughter, before sharing his personal experience with racial profiling. Chuck's Answering Machine produces an inquiry Charles calls "one of the best questions I've ever been asked.”

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