
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

Apr 2, 2024 • 34min
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Media Columnist Richard Deitsch
Tim and The Athletic's Richard Deitsch review what could've been the greatest night in women's college basketball history, where this sport goes from here and where the media coverage of LSU coach Kim Mulkey and her team has failed. Also, what the future looks like for NFL and NBA broadcasting. 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

Mar 28, 2024 • 37min
[North & South] Big Questions About Shohei Ohtani
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's statement about his former interpreter's gambling debts and how many major questions remain unanswered. Also, who can Ohtani lean on now without his interpreter? 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

Mar 27, 2024 • 35min
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow
Mike Krukow talks about the optimism leading up to Opening Day for the Giants, the key improvement in defense and Farhan Zaidi's process in building this team. Krukow also discusses Logan Webb's leadership and the exit of long-time PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon. 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

Mar 26, 2024 • 40min
[49ers +/-] Deciphering the Latest 49ers/Brandon Aiyuk Clues
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's comments about Brandon Aiyuk this week and Aiyuk's emoji response. Also: Why the 49ers were one of the few teams to vote against the NFL's radical new kickoff rules. 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

Mar 22, 2024 • 39min
[49ers +/-] Aiyuk Rumors and the 49ers' Draft Needs
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' biggest draft needs after free agency and discuss the recent rumors about what it'd take for them to trade Brandon Aiyuk. Also, anticipating Kyle Shanahan's annual media session at the owners' meetings next week. 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

Mar 21, 2024 • 39min
[North & South] The Shohei Ohtani/Interpreter Gambling Fallout
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez, who is in Korea for the Dodgers' series vs. the Padres, discuss the complicated layers and switching stories of Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter being fired for what Ohtani's lawyers call "massive theft" from Ohtani to pay the interpreter's gambling debts. 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

Mar 13, 2024 • 37min
[North & South] The Dodgers in Asia, the 49ers Go Slow in Free Agency
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the Dodgers' trip to Korea to open the season, the 49ers relatively quiet start to free agency and the Chargers' pending decisions on many of their top players. Also, the fragility of both the Warriors and the Lakers. 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

Mar 12, 2024 • 31min
[49ers +/-] Analyzing the 49ers' Moderate First Day of Free Agency
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' deals with two defensive linemen -- Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos -- for the price of one splashy signing and how Arik Armstead actually might be coming back, even after it was reported that he would be released. 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

Mar 7, 2024 • 38min
[49ers +/-] Previewing the 49ers' Free Agency Decisions
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze what the 49ers want and need to do when free agency starts next week. What current 49ers might get restructured deals or even pay cuts? Plus, some guesses at potential surprise big-name signings. 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

Mar 6, 2024 • 50min
[North & South] What's With Those A's Las Vegas Drawings?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the release of renderings for the A's planned stadium in Las Vegas, compare John Fisher to Frank McCourt as failing owners and discuss the state of sports journalism these days. 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