
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

Feb 13, 2024 • 48min
[49ers +/-] 49ers Lose Another Super Bowl, What Happens Now?
Tim and Matt discuss the aftermath of the 49ers' agonizing OT loss to the Chiefs -- could Steve Wilks' job be in jeopardy, how did Brock Purdy handle the pressure and where do the 49ers need to make upgrades? Also: Debating Kyle Shanahan's decision to take the ball to start OT. 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 8, 2024 • 46min
[49ers +/-] 49ers sights, sounds and mood leading up to the Super Bowl
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' practice-field controversy, Brock Purdy's light-hearted media appearances, the 49ers' effort issue, Matt's Las Vegas experiences and how Super Bowl 58 vs. the Chiefs might play out 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

Feb 6, 2024 • 50min
[North & South] Leaning 49ers in the Super Bowl and Ohtani Fever in Los Angeles
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez break down the 49ers' potential advantages in Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs and discuss Shohei Ohtani's big FanFest appearance in LA and the latest significant doubts about the A's stadium hopes in Las Vegas. 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 6, 2024 • 38min
What’s it like to cover the San Francisco 49ers? Featuring The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami | 'Sports Media with Richard Deitsch'
From 'Sports Media with Richard Deitsch' (Subscribe here): Episode 369 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Tim Kawakami, who covers the San Francisco 49ers and other Bay Area teams as a columnist for The Athletic. He is also the host of “The TK Show” podcast and its various feeds. In this podcast, Kawakami discusses challenges and fun of covering the Niners; what kind of access he gets to Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan; what is unique about covering a Bay Area sports team; why the Niners have such interest in his area; what he sees for sports podcasts heading forward and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. 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 5, 2024 • 8min
[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa
Another short TK Files audio conversation brings you some insight into Nick Bosa and how he has become a key vocal leader for the 49ers. 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 2, 2024 • 48min
[North & South] Jim Harbaugh’s Charger Introduction & 49ers’ Pre-Super Bowl Mood
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the significant moments of Jim Harbaugh's introductory presser with the Chargers and what it means for LA and the NFL. They also analyze the 49ers' preparations for their upcoming Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs. 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 1, 2024 • 8min
[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Owner Jed York
A TK Audio Files conversation with 49ers owner Jed York about Jim Harbaugh, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. 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 1, 2024 • 44min
[The TK Show] 49ers Broadcaster Greg Papa on Wild NFC Title Game & What Super Bowl Means for Brock Purdy
Tim and 49ers radio voice Greg Papa discuss the 49ers' poor play to start the NFC Championship Game and then the incredible comeback to win it and get to the Super Bowl. Plus, memories of the 49ers-Chiefs matchup in Super Bowl 54 and the top storylines for the game this time around. 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

Jan 30, 2024 • 52min
[49ers +/-] How the 49ers Saved Themselves and Got to the Super Bowl
Tim and Matt Barrows break down all the big moments in the 49ers' huge second-half comeback to beat Detroit to win the NFC Championship, analyze what went wrong in the first half and sketch out early storylines for the Super Bowl rematch against the Chiefs. 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

Jan 25, 2024 • 50min
[North & South Emergency Episode] The Chargers Hire Jim Harbaugh
Tim and the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Jim Harbaugh's immediate impact with the Chargers, what to look for next and how this compares to other recent coaching hires. Also: Is Brock Purdy ready for a bounce back in the NFC Championship 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