
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

Jan 23, 2024 • 47min
[49ers +/-] 49ers Slip and Slide to the NFC Championship Game
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' matchup against the Lions in the upcoming NFC title game and all the mistakes and big moments of their sloppy victory over Green Bay. Also: Does a "C"-level performance give them extra motivation for a big performance this weekend? 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 19, 2024 • 39min
[49ers +/-] The Mood on the Eve of 49ers-Packers
Tim and Matt Barrows assess the feel of the 49ers' locker room and practices leading up to their divisional-round playoff game against Green Bay. Also, they answer questions about Jim Harbaugh, Adam Peters and Deebo Samuel. 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 17, 2024 • 49min
[North & South] Why Chargers Have to Hire Jim Harbaugh & Lessons From the NFL Playoffs
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the Rams' playoff exit and explain why the 49ers are the clear NFC favorites. Also: It's time for the Chargers to stop playing scared and just hire Jim Harbaugh. 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 15, 2024 • 37min
[49ers +/-] 49ers vs. Packers Early Preview
Tim and Matt Barrows take an early stab at analyzing the 49ers' divisional-round matchup against Jordan Love and the Packers. Is everything breaking right for the 49ers? Also: Naming the 49ers' team MVP and highlighting Nick Bosa's award for cooperation with the media. 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 12, 2024 • 56min
[The TK Show] Journalist Ethan Strauss on ESPN’s Issues, the Warriors’ Decline, 49ers
Tim and journalist Ethan Strauss discuss ESPN's adventures with Pat McAfee, the fall of the Warriors' dynasty, the 49ers' potential playoff matchups 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

Jan 10, 2024 • 47min
[North & South] 49ers and Rams Due for a Rematch & How Jim Harbaugh Fits the Chargers
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the Rams-Lions matchup, the lingering 49ers-Rams rivalry, how Jim Harbaugh could shake up the Chargers and what's going on with Draymond Green and 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

Jan 10, 2024 • 46min
[49ers +/-] How Are the 49ers Handling Their Playoff Bye Week?
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze which team would be the 49ers' toughest matchup in Week 2 of the playoffs and what the future holds for Adam Peters, Steve Wilks and ... Jim Harbaugh. 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 3, 2024 • 41min
[The TK Show] Giants President Farhan Zaidi on the Offseason & Dealing With Criticism
Giants president Farhan Zaidi joins Tim and discusses watching the Dodgers sign Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, what the Giants are aiming to do the rest of this offseason and which young players might be untouchable in any trade talks. 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 1, 2024 • 45min
[49ers +/-] 49ers Take the NFC's #1 Seed
Tim and Matt discuss the huge significance of the 49ers' taking the top seed in the NFC playoffs -- who might get extra rest, who's their main NFC rival and why it might be headed to a Super Bowl showdown with the Ravens. Also, Brock Purdy bounces back from the worst game of his career. 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

Dec 28, 2023 • 56min
[North & South] Reassessing the 49ers & Purdy, Trying to Poke Holes in the Dodgers’ Super-Team
Analyzing the 49ers' loss and the performance of player Purdy, discussing the impact of a good quarterback and key players like Nick Bosa. Analyzing the Dodgers' signing of Yoshinob Yamamoto and its implications. Exploring the changing perception of San Francisco and its impact on the Giants. Discussing the Giants' competitiveness and recent signings. Debating the Dodgers' recent signings and their pathway to the World Series. Discussing the Lakers' struggles with team composition and the impact of LeBron James' age.