Adam Lefkoe joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to cover everything from the evolution of TNT Tuesdays to tornado chasing, MVP cases and marriage advice. TK cuts his vacation short to drop by and put the Chuckster’s NHL knowledge to the test. Chuck’s Answering Machine delivers again and the guys get a visit from a very special loyal steamer.

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While TK continues to slack off at the beach, Ernie and Charles invite Academy Award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay into The Steam Room to discuss his new docu-series podcast ‘Death At The Wing,’ his Philadelphia roots and ever-present sense of humor. Chuck shares his excitement for hockey on TNT and for (the first round of) the NFL Draft. Loyal Steamers that have found joy in the podcast return the favor and leave EJ and Chuck with a smile.

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Jimmy Kimmel enters The Steam Room to share his love for Inside the NBA, chat about what it’s like hosting a show without an audience, unpack his obsession with the MyPillow guy, and explain how to deal with a guest who is absolutely bombing. Charles shares a controversial theory about blowing smoke. Ernie reveals his most prized personal possession. TK is at the beach catching passes from Dan Marino.

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Scott Drew joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to chat about the National Champion Baylor Bears, playing pickleball in the Bubble with Mark Few, and politely laughs at every single one of the Chuckster’s jokes. Charles blames the Jeopardy buzzers for letting Martha Stewart beat him on a basketball question, brags about delaying an NBA game to meet Susan Lucci, and defends a Family Feud answer that nearly broke Steve Harvey.

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With Ernie on vacation, “Charlie” is calling the shots this week. Fresh off a National Championship game appearance, Arizona Women’s Basketball Head Coach Adia Barnes enters the Steam Room to talk balancing motherhood while coaching, and how she feels about being compared to the Chuckster. Rick Mahorn drops by to give the scoop on which Bad Boys could actually fight, swap Manute Bol stories, and double-down on his claim that Charles should’ve fouled Michael Jordan harder. Allie LaForce joins to discuss fan interaction protocol, and generally just give Chuck a hard time.

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The incomparable Bill Walton enters the Steam Room to revel in the celebration of his Bruins' miraculous Final Four run, share lessons learned from John Wooden and Michael Jordan, and wax poetic about his love of rock concerts. Andy Katz joins to preview the remaining Madness and rank the top performances of the Tournament thus far. Chuck’s Answering Machine features a special message from Italy. Hint: it’s from an actor in one of Chuck’s favorite movies. Are you not entertained!?

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College Basketball analysts Clark Kellogg and Seth Davis enter the Steam Room to get the guys ready for March Madness, and help us all prepare to fill out our brackets. The Legendary Tim Kiely gives an eyewitness account of the Chuckster dancing the horah. Chuck shares a secret about gold medals, and reveals his favorite soup that shares its name with a Latino boy band from the 1980’s. Ernie tries on his Black Masters Jacket, just because he can. Still fits.

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To celebrate this weekend's premiere of The Inside Story - the four-part docuseries on over 30 years of Inside the NBA - we're releasing the audio from a special conversation between Ernie Johnson and Executive Producer Tim Kiely! Back in 2018, the two sat down to discuss how Inside broke all the "rules" of television with its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary.

Make sure to tune-in to The Inside Story, Friday & Saturday: 9pm ET & Sunday immediately following the All-Star game 

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Kenny “The Jet” Smith joins Ernie, Charles & legendary Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely to look ahead to The Inside Story - the four-part documentary celebrating 30 years of the iconic studio show premiering March 4-7 on TNT! A pair of international messages on the answering machine make Chuck thankful to live in America, where he has the option to eat donuts instead of bananas. 

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Christiana Barkley and her fiancé Ilya surprise The Chuckster by dropping in to chat about their upcoming wedding, Elk vs. Steak, Hora weight limits, and what it’s like to ask Charles Barkley for his blessing. Charles sends his thoughts to Tiger Woods, and gives his take on Cam Newton’s response to a young heckler. Ernie shares a cautionary tale about autograph seeking. We learn that “Charles,” in Switzerland, is “Charles.” Shoutout Clay Dalrymple!

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