
The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area
Tim Kawakami is one of the most respected sports writers in the nation and a leading voice in the Bay Area. With his wealth of connections, he lands top-notch guests on the TK Show and produces must-listen interviews.
Latest episodes

Sep 18, 2024 • 39min
[North & South] Woj Departs ESPN, Dodgers' Woes, Zaidi's Future
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Adrian Wojnarowski's surprise decision to leave ESPN for a job with St. Bonaventure, the Dodgers losing another key starting pitcher and what seems like an inevitable exit for the Giants' Farhan Zaidi. Also: the 49ers and Rams are both limping into their game on Sunday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 2024 • 35min
[49ers +/-] Sloppy 49ers' Loss in Minnesota
Tim and Matt Barrows break down all the 49ers' mistakes and missed plays in the 49ers' sloppy loss to the Vikings. Can they survive while Christian McCaffrey is out? Also, discussion about Fred Warner's incredible start and Vikings DC Brian Flores seeming to have Kyle Shanahan's number. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2024 • 45min
[North & South] 49ers Still NFC Favorites, Harbaugh's Debut & Should Ohtani Pitch in Playoffs?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the 49ers' powerful Week 1 victory without Christian McCaffrey and Jim Harbaugh putting his stamp on the Chargers -- and the AFC West. Also, could Shohei Ohtani win the NL MVP unanimously ... and then pitch in the playoffs? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024 • 43min
[The TK Show] NBA Insider Sam Amick on Curry, Kerr & the Best Storylines
Tim and The Athletic's Sam Amick discuss where Stephen Curry's incredible Olympic finish puts him in the NBA cosmos and whether he'll finish his career with the Warriors. Also, Steve Kerr's busy summer and what's next for the Warriors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 10, 2024 • 52min
[49ers +/-] Good-Vibes Week 1 Win & McCaffrey/Mason Questions
Tim and Matt Barrows break down the 49ers' very physical victory over the Jets and Jordan Mason stepping in after Christian McCaffrey's late scratch. Also, Fred Warner made sure it was a good debut for DC Nick Sorensen and Jake Moody was lights out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 47min
[North & South] Giants Sign Chapman, Ohtani Carries Dodgers & 49ers' Unbelievable Week
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the significance of the Giants' new long-term deal with Matt Chapman and super-agent Scott Boras. Also, can Shohei Ohtani carry the Dodgers in the playoffs and what's the mood like around the 49ers after all of the emotional events of the past week or so? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 44min
[The TK Show] 49ers Announcer Greg Papa on Purdy, Pearsall and the Season to Come
Tim and 49ers play-by-play announcer Greg Papa discuss how Brock Purdy has grown as a quarterback under Kyle Shanahan and where that might take this offense, the shock of hearing about Ricky Pearsall getting shot and the relief of hearing that Pearsall only suffered minor injuries. Also, how Papa prepares to call a game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 4, 2024 • 35min
[49ers +/-] Pearsall/Aiyuk/Williams Reactions Leading Into Week 1
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss John Lynch's emotional reaction to Ricky Pearsall's "miracle" minor wounds from a shooting, Brandon Aiyuk's first comments on his new deal and Trent Williams expounding on his own new deal and everything else. What a few days in 49ers land. Oh, and the opener is Monday night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 30, 2024 • 33min
[49ers +/-] The Brandon Aiyuk Deal is Finally Done
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss every weird and stressful thing that led to this week's 49ers $120 million deal with Brandon Aiyuk. Who won? What's the salary-cap impact? And is there a Trent Williams agreement coming next? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 45min
[North & South] Curry's Extension, Ohtani Going for 50-50 & the Aiyuk Showdown
Tim and the LA TImes' Dylan Hernandez discuss breaking news about Stephen Curry signing a 1-year, $62.6 million extension to keep him with the Warriors through 2026-27. Also, is there anything Shohei Ohtani isn't great at, including training his dog Decoy and is the 49ers-Brandon Aiyuk stalemate coming to a breaking point?*recorded before the Aiyuk contract extension news* To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices