
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

Mar 4, 2024 • 33min
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Beat Writer Andrew Baggarly
Tim and The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly analyze the Giants' signing of Matt Chapman, what might happen next and how Farhan Zaidi has put together the roster. Also, a discussion about Brandon Crawford's somewhat uncomfortable exit to sign with St. Louis. 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 2, 2024 • 39min
[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: The 49ers’ Compromise DC Hire
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' two-layered decision to promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and add Brandon Staley as assistant head coach. Also: Are they headed toward a big roster restructuring in 2025? 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

Feb 29, 2024 • 39min
[North & South] Ranking California’s Top Sports Stars
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez sort through the top-5 stars in both the Bay Area and LA, from Shohei Ohtani to Klay Thompson, and then put those lists together for a total California star ranking. 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

Feb 28, 2024 • 35min
[49ers +/-] 49ers’ DC & Roster Hints From the NFL Combine
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze John Lynch's two media sessions in Indianapolis. Do the signs point to an in-house promotion for the new defensive coordinator? What about Brandon Aiyuk's future with the team? 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

Feb 27, 2024 • 42min
[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Insider Monte Poole
Tim and NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole discuss Klay Thompson's ups and downs, Steve Kerr's path to his recent contract extension and the Warriors' place in the Western Conference. 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

Feb 23, 2024 • 41min
[North & South] Warriors in a Better Place Than Lakers, Dodgers Talk & Mike Trout Trade Suggestion
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss why the Warriors and Steph Curry seem better set up for now and the future than the Lakers and LeBron James. Also: Why the Giants might be a good place for Mike Trout. 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

Feb 22, 2024 • 40min
[The TK Show] Mailbag Episode -- Warriors, 49ers & Media Industry
Tim is joined by guest cohost Crystal Lee and answers questions about Jonathan Kuminga, the accumulating weight on Kyle Shanahan, good restaurants and The Athletic Bay Area. 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

Feb 16, 2024 • 55min
[North & South] 49ers Aftermath, LeBron & the Warriors and Ohtani at Spring Training
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez compare LeBron James' passive-aggressive tendencies to Stephen Curry's reasoned approach to team chemistry, discuss the 49ers firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl and analyze Shohei Ohtani's arrival at Dodger spring training and wonder if he can avoid Barry Bonds-style isolation. 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

Feb 15, 2024 • 46min
[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: 49ers Fire DC Steve Wilks, What’s Next?
Tim and Matt analyze the problems in the Super Bowl and leading up to that game that led to the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after only one year. Also, a discussion about potential replacements and specific job requirements. 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

Feb 14, 2024 • 38min
[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Owner Joe Lacob
Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the team's recent upsurge, what the mindset was going into last week's trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga, Steve Kerr and how the team is positioned financially for the next few years. 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