
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 25, 2025 • 38min
[49ers +/-] Mykel Williams at 11 and what might come next
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows analyze why the Mykel Williams pick made Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch so happy and how he fits in the 49ers' defensive scheme and future. Also, what the 49ers' next few picks might look like. 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

Apr 23, 2025 • 33min
[49ers +/-] Final Draft Guesses & Purdy Negotiation Signals
Tim and Matt Barrows make their final guesses for the 49ers' pick in Thursday's first round and try to interpret John Lynch's answers. Also, what does it mean that Brock Purdy showed up for the first day of the offseason program? 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

Apr 22, 2025 • 37min
[TK Show] The Ringer's Logan Murdock on Warriors-Rockets, Klay, Poole & More
Tim talks with The Ringer's Logan Murdock about the Warriors' 1-0 lead over Houston, the Jimmy Butler effect, Jordan Poole's time with the Warriors and Klay Thompson's exit. 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

Apr 21, 2025 • 38min
[North & South] Warriors Win, Lakers Lose
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss what went right for the Warriors in their Game 1 road victory over Houston and what went wrong for the Lakers in their home loss to Minnesota. Also, the always listener-friendly dose of Clippers and A's talk. 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

Apr 17, 2025 • 31min
[The TK Show] Analyst Zena Keita on the Warriors, Valkyries and More
Tim and NBA and WNBA analyst Zena Keita discuss why playoff experience will be so important the Warriors' matchup with the Rockets. Also, what will the Valkyries play like this year and is there a theme to how they built their roster? 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

Apr 16, 2025 • 48min
[49ers +/-] And With the 11th Pick, the 49ers Will Select …
Tim and Matt Barrows make their predictions for the 49ers' pick at 11 in next week's draft. Also, what positions they're likely planning to draft in the second and third rounds -- and what positions they're likely to avoid. 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

Apr 14, 2025 • 44min
[North & South] Warriors, Lakers and Clippers Pre-Playoff Thoughts
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze how the Warriors (in the play-in), Clippers and Lakers look going into the postseason and what's going right for the Giants and wrong for the Dodgers so far. Also, thoughts on Rory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory. 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

Apr 11, 2025 • 46min
[49ers +/-] 2025 Barrows Draft Crush, Defensive End at No. 11?
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Barrows' annual draft crush -- Ole Miss linebacker Pooh Paul. Also, the way the first round is breaking, it's looking like the 49ers' best fit at No. 11 could be a defensive end. 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

Apr 11, 2025 • 35min
[The TK Show] Mike Krukow on the Giants’ Hot Start & New Attitude
Tim talks with Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow about the changed mood around the team, what makes Logan Webb special, and why this reminds him of 1986. Also: book recommendations. 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

Apr 8, 2025 • 41min
[North & South] Giants Go Up, Dodgers Get Wobbly
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the significance of the Giants' surprisingly good start to the season and what's happening with the supposedly invincible Dodgers. Also, breaking down the Lakers and Warriors' playoff positioning in the final week of the regular 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