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The Steam Room

YES! + Marv Albert

The Steam Room

Turner Sports

Basketball, Sports

4.91.8K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2021

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Ahead of his retirement this summer, Marv Albert joins Ernie and Charles in the Steam Room to reflect on his legendary 7-decade-long broadcasting career, share some of his favorite moments from behind the mic, and throw shade at Mike Fratello. Charles commends Naomi Osaka for speaking out on mental health and expresses his gratitude for Coach K. And as always, Chuck’s answering machine delivers a surprise that is sure to brighten your day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

When you hear that tune, you know you've wandered into the steam room and we're glad you

0:08.9

did. Welcome loyal steamers. The show is presented by Tiso, the official watch of the NBA

0:15.0

and it features the inimitable Charles Barclay. Oh, I like that. I'm Ernie Johnson, although

0:22.2

maybe you are imitatable because we heard the sports talk show host Danny Ruyet from

0:30.1

Washington DC do a very spot on impression of you over the last couple of days. This

0:36.8

the first half analysis that half of basketball was played. That's not the whole game. That's

0:42.3

half the game. Damon Lillem, he did a step back, but he stepped forward and then he moved

0:48.5

back. He went back about 25 feet. That's probably the travel, but they're not going to

0:53.0

call it Michael Junior Porter. He made a bunch of shots. Nicola Yoko, Joe Kitch, Joe Kitching.

1:01.0

He made, he's tall and Nicola Yorkitsch, or Joker, Jimmy Joe Yorkitsch, I didn't find

1:07.9

nobody. That was something. That's a good half of basketball between Portland and Cleveland.

1:13.7

Back to you, Ernie. That was hilarious. I got to tell you a funny story. I got a call

1:19.9

from a celebrity. I'm not going to mention their name like probably 10 years ago. They

1:27.1

wanted me to join a lawsuit because they wanted to stop this comedian from imitating them.

1:34.0

He says, it's disgusting that he imitates us. We should file a lawsuit. I'm like, you

1:39.6

know, man, I think it's flattering and funny. First of all, he does you really, really

1:44.1

good. I don't want to embarrass his celebrity, but I said, yo, man, I think so many people

1:48.2

take themselves way too seriously. That was like one of the funnier things we've done

1:53.4

on the show. I'm glad we gave Mr. Rudy a some love because he's a very talented man,

1:59.4

but that always made me laugh when people take like, kid, Joker themselves. Yeah, no

2:04.9

down.

2:06.1

If you're a first time listener, first question is where the heck have you been, but if you're

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