
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

Dec 26, 2023 • 38min
[49ers +/-] 49ers and Brock Purdy Get Wrecked by the Ravens
Tim and Matt break down what exactly happened in the 49ers' blowout loss to Baltimore on Christmas and what it means for Brock Purdy and the NFC playoff race. Also: Why were the 49ers so determined to get Jason Verrett in the 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

Dec 20, 2023 • 29min
[The TK Show] Giants Manager Bob Melvin on Jung Hoo Lee, Shohei Ohtani Negotiations & More
Giants manager Bob Melvin joins Tim and discusses how Jung Hoo Lee will fit into the lineup, what it was like to follow the Shohei Ohtani negotiations, the perception of San Francisco 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

Dec 18, 2023 • 40min
[49ers +/-] 49ers Keep It Rolling in Arizona
Tim and Matt break down the 49ers' sixth consecutive victory, Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey coming back from minor injuries, their hold on the NFC's top seed and the defensive issues. 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 15, 2023 • 40min
[North & South] Shohei Ohtani’s Immediate Impact, Brandon Staley Out & Draymond Green Chaos
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez review Shohei Ohtani's splashy Dodgers introduction, Brandon Staley's firing by the Chargers and the chaos surrounding the end of the Warriors' dynasty. 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 14, 2023 • 27min
[The TK Show] Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. On Draymond Green’s Suspension & Future of the Team
Tim welcomes on Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. to discuss the aftermath of Draymond Green's suspension, whether it's time to consider major changes and what he thinks Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and other young players can add to 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

Dec 12, 2023 • 46min
[49ers +/-] Brock Purdy the Mad Bomber & the 49ers on a Roll
Tim and Matt Barrows talk about Brock Purdy's confidence throwing the long ball, putting his big season into historical context, the 49ers' injuries on defense down the stretch and why Kyle Shanahan never calls fake punts. 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 10, 2023 • 43min
[North & South] Emergency Episode: Shohei Ohtani Is a Dodger
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez record an emergency episode reacting to Shohei Ohtani agreeing to a 10-year, $700-million free-agent deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Will the Dodgers keep adding? Where does this leave the Giants? 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 8, 2023 • 47min
[The TK Show] Warriors' Dive & Latest Ohtani Rumors with Tom Tolbert
Tim and KNBR's Tom Tolbert analyze the Warriors' problems, Steve Kerr's decisions and this moment in Klay Thompson's career. They also discuss new rumors about Shohei Ohtani's free-agent decision and where this could leave the Giants. 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 6, 2023 • 54min
[North & South] Ohtani’s Motivations & 49ers Quest for a Super Bowl
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the mystery and motivations behind Shohei Ohtani's secret free-agent talks and whether Dodgers manager Dave Roberts blew it by acknowledging their interest in him. Tim and Dylan also compare the 49ers' quest for a Super Bowl to the Dodgers' frustrations in the playoffs. 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 4, 2023 • 44min
[49ers +/-] 49ers Ground Eagles in Philadelphia
Tim and Matt Barrows go through all the highlights of the 49ers' huge victory in Philadelphia, from Brock Purdy literally bouncing back from a slow start to the defensive line hemming in Jalen Hurts to the 49ers' (and the Philly crowd's) reaction to the Dre Greenlaw ejection for his brief tussle with an Eagles security staffer. 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