The Steam Room - Turner Sports

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Don’t Blink + Von Miller Feb 04, 2023

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Super Bowl MVP Von Miller joins to talk about his ACL rehab, Damar Hamlin, Tom Brady's (for real his time) retirement, golfing with Charles, and the Big Game next Sunday. Birders flock to Chuck's Answering Machine to shame him for doubling-down on ornithophobia. Look it up.

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Remarkable Souls + Sally Field Jan 20, 2023

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The Steam Room honors the life of Ernie’s late mother Lois Johnson, sending thoughts to our beloved co-host and his family. Legendary producer Tim Kiley steps in to pull NFL Playoff predictions out of Charles and answer a few questions from Chuck’s Answering Machine.“Special guest” is an understatement as Academy Award-Winner Sally Field joins Chuck & TK to discuss her new movie 80 for Brady, the ups and (mostly) downs of her beloved Lakers, and that time Charles approached her in a restaurant to confess he had a crush on her.

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Top Dawg + Kirby Smart & Candace Parker Jan 13, 2023

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Brimming with excitement after Georgia’s second consecutive National Championship, Ernie (class of ’78) welcomes Head Coach Kirby Smart into the Steam Room to reflect on the Dawg’s dynastic run, marvel at the improbable rise of Stetson Bennett, and rub it all in Chuck’s face. Come for the Natty celebration, stay for Coach’s surprising revelation about the infamous leaked audio of his pregame speech. The run of greatness continues with Candace Parker, who drops by to take stock of the NBA season at its midway point, defend her lackluster performance on Celebrity Jeopardy, and debunk Chuck’s theory about bird feeders.

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Guacamole Guy + José Andrés Jan 06, 2023

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Start the new year off right by listening to the Steam Room and speaking to your vegetables. Renowned chef and founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés joins Ernie and Charles to discuss the over 200-million meals served during his organization’s emergency response efforts, as well as Chuck’s lack of appreciation for kale, steaks and guacamole. EJ and Charles send their thoughts to Damar Hamlin & Jeremy Renner. TK stops by to serve up some fun and the Georgia Bulldogs get the last laugh on Chuck’s Answering Machine.

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First of All, Tartar Sauce + Seasonal Special Guests Dec 21, 2022

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Have yourself a merry, little Steam Room with Chuck on the Karaoke machine and friend-of-the-show Harry Miree on the drums. Ernie & Charles welcome in Licensed Clinical Social Worker Liz Beecroft to discuss the importance of mental health around the holidays, and how to best support others in what can be a challenging time. The grandkids pop in to wish “Poppy and Big Pop” a Merry Christmas and Chuck takes his answering machine for a spin.

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Pod Pals + Kelsey Plum Dec 14, 2022

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WNBA Champ Kelsey Plum joins to discuss Brittney Griner, explain the nuance of Collective Bargaining, and tell an epic Tom Brady story, before taking a cheap shot at Charles on the way out. TK goes full Gen-Z with a long list of icks about the Chuckster.

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Lemon Tastykake Citrus Bowl + Aaron Murray Dec 07, 2022

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The Chuckster throws Ernie a bone and lets him celebrate the Dawgs No. 1 bid in the CFB Playoff with former Georgia QB Aaron Murray. Football fever doesn’t stop there, TK and Ernie quiz Sir Charles on “Real or Fake” Bowl Game names. A call from Chuck's Answering Machine gets Ernie & Charles to try out their best Shaq impressions.

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Spoiler Alert + Bill Hader Nov 23, 2022

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Saturday Night Live Legend & 3x Emmy Award-Winner Bill Hader joins the subject of his impersonations (Ernie Johnson) and 4x SNL Host Charles Barkley to reminisce on some big laughs and fun memories of the Chuckster making cast members break. Ernie wishes he’d asked less questions about Chuck’s tattoo idea, and Charles thinks Auburn will shock the world in Saturday’s Iron Bowl (or does he?). Legendary Producer Tim Kiley joins for an SNL-themed quiz and voicemails keep piling up on Chuck’s Answering Machine.

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LFH + Cadillac Williams Nov 16, 2022

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It’s a War Damn Party in the Steam Room. Auburn’s interim head coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams joins to drop words of wisdom and ignite a friendly rivalry. TK puts The Chuckster’s man crushes up against the 2022 Sexiest Man Alive and Chuck’s Answering Machine has the guys drawing up tattoo ideas.

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Dignity of Difference + Dexter Fowler & Rabbi Erez Sherman Nov 02, 2022

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Rabbi Erez Sherman comes on to discuss the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving promoting a film with antisemitic messaging. World Series Champ Dexter Fowler joins to pour cold water on the Chuckster's high hopes for 'his' Phillies. Chuck's Answering Machine features an international call from an old friend, a story about a scary interaction at a celebrity golf tournament, and an answer to the age-old question, "are Charles' teeth real?"

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