
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 13, 2024 • 44min
[49ers +/-] Quitting Time? For Campbell, but Maybe Not for This 49ers Era
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' angry response to De'Vondre Campbell refusing to play in Thursday's loss to the Rams and what this means going into the 2025 season. Also, thoughts on Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy, the 49ers' linebacking corps and the end of all 2024 playoff hopes. 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 11, 2024 • 38min
[North & South] Giants Make a Move, Roki Sasaki Info & Rams-49ers Eliminator
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez talk about the Giants' signing of Willy Adames and how this fits the themes of Buster Posey's new regime. Also, new information about Roki Sasaki's preferences and why the Rams might be the most dangerous team in the NFC West heading into Thursday's game against 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

Dec 9, 2024 • 47min
[The TK Show] College Writer Jon Wilner Talks Playoffs, Heisman & Andrew Luck
Tim and college football writer Jon Wilner analyze the College Football Playoff bracket and title favorites, the Heisman race between Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter, the future of Stanford football under new GM Andrew Luck and the possibility of Bill Belichick at North Carolina. 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 9, 2024 • 42min
[49ers +/-] Feel-good Win Over the Bears; New Leaders Emerging
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' big win over the Bears, Brock Purdy and Deommodore Lenoir stepping forward as a new generation of leaders and what this all means for the 49ers' late, longshot attempt at the playoffs. Also, a look ahead to Thursday's crucial game against the Rams. 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 5, 2024 • 40min
[North & South] Lakers & Warriors Struggle, Chargers' Toughness & Zaidi to the Dodgers
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the simultaneous free falls by both the Lakers and Warriors -- what's different, what's the same? Also, thoughts on the Chargers winning tough games, why some 49ers fans dislike Kyle Shanahan and Farhan Zaidi's path back to the Dodgers' front office. 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 3, 2024 • 52min
[The TK Show] Broadcaster Dave Flemming on Andrew Luck, Buster Posey and More
Tim and broadcaster Dave Flemming discuss Andrew Luck's new role as GM of Stanford football and what Buster Posey's vision is for the Giants. Also, the state of baseball broadcasts on the radio. 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 3, 2024 • 43min
[49ers +/-] Are There Signs That the 49ers Have Packed It in?
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the snowy loss in Buffalo, Christian McCaffrey's injury, younger players who could get larger roles and whether the 49ers are starting to look defeated. Also, what's Nick Sorensen's future? 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

Nov 30, 2024 • 26min
[49ers +/-] All the Injuries, a Tough Buffalo Matchup ... And a Theory
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the revelation about Fred Warner's fractured ankle and why that might partially explain the 49ers' relatively quiet approach to last month's trade deadline. Also, is it time to shut things down? 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

Nov 27, 2024 • 53min
[North & South] Blake Snell Joins the Super-Power Dodgers; What Now for the Giants?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez go into the deep details of why Blake Snell leaving the Giants for the Dodgers tells us so much about the strategies and position of both teams. And what does this mean for Roki Sasaki? 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

Nov 25, 2024 • 37min
[49ers +/-] Is the Season Over? What's Next for the 49ers
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' dismal loss in Green Bay, which unit was worse, the offense or the defense, and what's left to play for in the final six games of the season. Also: A 2025 draft plan. 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