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The Steam Room

Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley

Booking Overview

A weekly sports-and-beyond talk platform from Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley, mixing NBA/NCAA culture with broader life lessons. The show’s recurring segments and high-profile guest appearances make it a strong outlet for media personalities with audience reach.

Metrics

Episodes: 140

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.6k subscribers

Instagram: 463.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

br-podcasts@warnermedia.com

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Host

Ernie Johnson - Sports broadcaster and long-time studio host for Inside the NBA; co-host of The Steam Room with a reputation for warm, insightful, conversation-led interview hosting that balances sports talk with ...

Charles Barkley - Former NBA superstar and analyst known for candid, humorous commentary and strong opinions; co-host of The Steam Room who brings a celebrity-level presence and focuses on memorable, accessible take...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
High-recognition sports figures (coaches, players, prominent alumni/analysts) and culturally relevant thought leaders/speakers whose brand translates beyond athletics into mindset, leadership, or personal development.
Required Achievements:  
Top-tier media visibility (TV/radio analyst or national sports platform), Major competitive achievements (e.g., national championships, elite coaching outcomes), Broad public following or notable speaking/publishing footprint, Strong storytelling ability and name recognition with mainstream audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Dusty May - Michigan’s Dominance, Aftermath Of Winning A National Title, And How His Prior 2023 Run Prepared Him

Chris Webber - NCAA Tournament Outlook, Pistons/wolverines Championship Perspectives, And The Timeout Game

Jalen Rose - NCAA Tournament Outlook, Perspectives On The Fab Five Era, And The Timeout Game

Ryan Leak - Positive Mentality And Personal Story/approach To Mindset

Recent Topics

Basketball, Sports, Athletes, College Sports, Mindset

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Steam Room
:

Cicadas Return + Candace Parker & Ian Eagle

October 03, 2026

Fall time is HERE, and Chuck and Ernie are back in the Steam Room with the NBA season just around the corner. Charles tips things off with an update on his daily Diet Coke intake as he and EJ honor some of the Top Women in Media. Candace Parker joins to reminisce about her Hall of Fame induction this summer before diving into the WNBA Playoffs, top names to take over as commissioner, and teams to watch this coming NBA this season. EJ puts Chuckster to the test with some hot takes ahead of NBA...

Ducks on a Pole + Dusty May

April 14, 2026

Chuck & EJ are BACK for the final episode of Season 7 of The Steam Room after a wild March Madness! Chuck sounds off on tanking in the NBA and salutes the astronauts of the Artemis II mission in his 'First of All'. National Champion and Michigan Head Coach Dusty May joins the guys to talk Michigan's dominance, the aftermath of winning a national title, and how his 2023 run with FAU prepared him for the moment. The Fellas get some parting gifts for the season's end before Chuck takes a few Mas...

Pie Day + Jalen Rose & Chris Webber

March 15, 2026

Chuck and EJ are back for another Steam Room session ahead of March Madness! Michigan legends Jalen Rose and Chris Webber join to talk the upcoming NCAA Tournament, the Wolverines and Pistons chances at championships this year, tell stories of the rise of the 'Fab Five', and share their perspectives on the infamous 'Timeout Game'. Chuckster sounds off on Bam Adebayo's record-breaking 83-point game, takes a few calls on his 'Answering Machine' about Timothée Chalamet and Pie Day, then leaves i...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Steam Room
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How do I get in touch with The Steam Room?

The Steam Room is hosted by Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley. Its publicly listed email is br-podcasts@warnermedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Steam Room?

The publicly listed email for The Steam Room: br-podcasts@warnermedia.com.

How many listeners does The Steam Room have?

Podseeker estimates The Steam Room reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Steam Room?

The Steam Room typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: High-recognition sports figures (coaches, players, prominent alumni/analysts) and culturally relevant thought leaders/speakers whose brand translates beyond athletics into mindset, leadership, or personal development. Common among recent guests: Top-tier media visibility (TV/radio analyst or national sports platform); Major competitive achievements (e.g., national championships, elite coaching outcomes); Broad public following or notable speaking/publishing footprint. Recent guests include Dusty May, Chris Webber, and Jalen Rose.

How hard is it to get booked on The Steam Room?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Steam Room cover?

Recent episodes cover Basketball, Sports, Athletes, College Sports, and Mindset. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

br-podcasts@warnermedia.com

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