
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

Aug 28, 2024 • 54min
[49ers +/-] 53-man Roster Analysis, Thin Positions & a Key Draft Class
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' roster cuts, the surprise moves, the risks, the likely next steps and the advantages of landing so many productive players in this year's draft. 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 27, 2024 • 46min
[The TK Show] Giants Broadcaster David Flemming on the Present and Future
Tim and Giants broadcaster David Flemming discuss the highs and lows of this season, Farhan Zaidi's future and some key players for 2025. Also, what it's like to call a great Blake Snell 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

Aug 22, 2024 • 46min
[TK Show] ESPN 49ers insider Nick Wagoner on the Aiyuk situation, camp MVPs & more
Tim and ESPN's Nick Wagoner analyze why the Brandon Aiyuk situation has been so tricky for the 49ers to navigate and whether it is a signal for the coming Brock Purdy negotiations. Also, Nick picks his offensive and defensive MVPs from this training camp. 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 21, 2024 • 43min
[North & South] Will Steve Kerr run for office? What's happening with Rams/Chargers QB1s?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Steve Kerr's speech at the Democratic National Convention and whether he might run for political office someday. Also, it's getting to crunch time for the 49ers and their holdouts and the Rams and Chargers with Matt Stafford and Justin Herbert coming back from injuries. 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 19, 2024 • 54min
[49ers +/-] Why Was Purdy Playing + Other Preseason Questions
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' decision to play Brock Purdy against the Saints--and expose him to a few hits--and Joshua Dobbs' impressive performance. Also, why the 49ers might be headed toward a slow start this season. 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 13, 2024 • 54min
[North & South] Harbaugh Feedback, Kershaw's Results & Aiyuk Resolution?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez break down Tim's podcast conversation with Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh and what Clayton Kershaw's recent starts mean for the Dodgers. Also, a possible ending to the 49ers' long standoff with Brandon Aiyuk. 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 12, 2024 • 13min
[The TK Show] Conversation with Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh
Tim sits down with LA Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh for a quick chat about going to Patrick Willis' HOF induction, the overall feel of the Chargers roster and getting back into NFL coaching. 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 11, 2024 • 54min
[49ers +/-] Shanahan's Light Night, Puni's Reliability & Other Exhibition Highlights
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the highs and lows of the 49ers' exhibition-opening loss in Tennessee, including Kyle Shanahan letting Klint Kubiak call the offensive plays, rookie Dominick Puni staying solid at guard and Dee Winters' place on the depth chart. 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 8, 2024 • 25min
[The TK Show] 49ers TE George Kittle on Aiyuk, the Payroll and Purdy
49ers TE George Kittle talks with Tim about how the locker room is dealing with the uncertainty over Brandon Aiyuk's situation, whether he could be a target of management cutbacks soon and Brock Purdy's leadership qualities. 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 7, 2024 • 42min
[North & South] The 49ers/Aiyuk Tensions & Rams/Chargers Camp Moods
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss how the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk got to a place where he might be traded and how the Rams can take advantage of it. Also: Jim Harbaugh's NCAA penalties and the Dodgers' urgency. 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