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The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area

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San Francisco 49ers
Golden State Warriors
NFL
Kyle Shanahan
49ers
Brock Purdy
San Francisco Giants
Christian Mccaffrey
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Rams
NBA
Shohei Ohtani
Lebron James
Buster Posey
Trent Williams
Los Angeles Lakers
Seattle Seahawks
Brandon Aiyuk
Tony Vitello
Dodgers

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.

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Latest Episodes

Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss what everybody else can learn from the Valkyries' triumphant championship in just Year 2 of existence. Also, are the Rams back? And will the 49ers keep trading?

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' trade to reacquire DeForest Buckner from the Colts. How does he fit and what might come next before the Nov. 10 trade deadline?

Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the Valkyries getting to the brink of the WNBA title and Yaxel Lendeborg taking over the Warriors discourse in a good way. Also, instant analysis of the Quenton Nelson trade.

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' four-turnover loss in Atlanta to fall to 6-1 as they head into the bye. What do they do with struggling kicker Eddy Pineiro? What's their biggest need?

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Recent Guests

Matt Barrows
San Francisco 49ers reporter for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: [49ers +/-] Sloppy Loss, Bye-Week Questions
Mike Dunleavy
Golden State Warriors general manager
Golden State Warriors
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy
Dylan Hernandez
Sports writer providing on-site analysis
Los Angeles Times
Episode: [North & South] Emergency Episode: Dodgers' Dynasty Done?
Tom Tolbert
Longtime sports commentator and host of the Tom Tolbert Podcast
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Tom Tolbert
Ethan Strauss
Substack writer and analyst
Substack
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Ethan Strauss
Dave Flemming
Voice of the San Francisco Giants and college football
San Francisco Giants
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Dave Flemming
Joe Lacob
Owner of the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Warriors Owner Joe Lacob
Brock Purdy
NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Brock Purdy
John Lynch
General Manager, San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: [49ers +/-] Lynch & Deebo Talk, Marathe Exits

Hosts

Tim Kawakami
Host of The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area; veteran Bay Area sports journalist with deep access to teams and leaders.
Dylan Hernandez
Co-host; Bay Area sports journalist with insider perspective and strong beat reporting.
Matt Barrows
Co-host; sports writer and reporter, contributes practice notes and events insights.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 250 ratings
  • Ok shoe but a drinking game emerges

    Is an ok show, worth a listen if it intersects with your interests.

    A fun drinking game and you can do this with all Kawakami podcasts- take a shot every time TK says he is being ‘aggregated’ or someone is going to get ‘mad’ about something- usually relatively mild or innocuous- he has said.

    You will be plastered by end of the podcast! 🤣🤪

    Warning though- don’t play this game with 2-3 TK podcasts in a row- you could end up in the hospital!🤣🤣🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Hankbone6
    United States3 months ago
  • Awful World Cup takes

    Tough to talk about a sport you both know absolutely nothing about

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Duckhunter44
    United States4 months ago
  • Pretty good but Tim loves owners

    Tim, how can you spend so much time on Twitter blasts people who defended owners for not putting in grass for the nfl fields but can’t be moved to mention how lacob and Greg Johnson have been disasters the last 5 years plus, esp Greg Johnson? Is it because they grant you interviews? Because every giants problem is linked to him but you can’t even type his name,

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wwechamps say no
    United States5 months ago
  • Pretty good but

    Spent 5 minutes on giants before going ot the dodgers. Tim, stop pretending you cover the giants, your o[inions show very little watching and knowledge. Missing how hockey has been doing this large contract trade and dismissing it shows lack of care. Wake up. I think this might be the last time I listen to north south, it’s really south plus 49ers

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wwechamps say no
    United States5 months ago
  • Tim K a sanctimonious hot head. Barrows is great.

    Tim is a petty tyrant who blocks folks from accessing his work on social media for benign milquetoast takes on his work. His attitude carries over in to the content he puts out on this podcast for example Tim shared folks at the 49ers remarking he hasn’t been at the facility. There’s no need to be humble in this business but there is a need to be self aware and that lack of self awareness coupled with unearned smugness is a real turn off, except for when the amazingly nice and self aware Barrows... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    @lilhurl
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Criticism often targets tone or perceived overfocus on owners/administration at times.
Overall high regard for thoughtful Bay Area sports coverage and strong guest lineups.
Many fans value long-form interviews and candid leadership discussions.
Listeners appreciate insider access and nuanced analysis beyond headlines.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#192
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

[TK Show] A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy
Q: Has he been better than you expected right away?
Dunleavy says Lendeborg has exceeded expectations in some areas and has earned more opportunity because of injuries to other players. He highlights Lendeborg's versatility, size, shooting, passing and ability to handle the ball.
[TK Show] A Conversation with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy
Q: Do you still feel very confident about this roster going into the season?
Dunleavy says he believes in the roster, provided the team stays healthy and reduces turnovers. He points to the final preseason game as an example of how limiting turnovers can help both the offense and defense.
[49ers +/-] Sloppy Loss, Bye-Week Questions
Q: Is this something that they're going to have to address right away, Barrows?
Matt Barrows says Pineiro's missed extra point raises a confidence concern, but his guaranteed contract makes an immediate release unlikely. The team may work out available kickers during the bye before deciding whether to give him more time.
[49ers +/-] Sloppy Loss, Bye-Week Questions
Q: Do they have any other? Nate Hobbs? Is he an option there?
Matt Barrows says Nate Hobbs was brought in to play nickel and could fill that role if Upton Stout is unavailable, avoiding the need to move Deommodore Lenoir outside.
49ers Quarter Season Check-in & Seahawks Preview | From the Candlestick Chronicles Podcast
Q: How do you envision Kyle Shanahan integrating Kyle Juszczyk's versatility without him, and will they lean into more 11 personnel in Seattle?
The offense will likely try to replicate Juszczyk's multi-positional impact with other players like Luke Farrell and Braden Willis, but it remains to be seen how heavily they lean into 11 personnel in Seattle given personnel constraints.

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A Bay Area sports-focused show that features seasoned local reporters and editors discussing teams, trades, injuries, and front-office moves. Episodes highlight deep dives into player performances, roster decisions, and ownership dynamics across Bay Area franchises, with a mix of on-the-ground reporting, sharp analysis, and candid banter among the hosts. Noteworthy are high-profile guest interviews, long-form leadership chats, and timely camp and roster updates that shape fan and sponsor interest alike.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Matt Barrows
2. Mike Dunleavy
3. Dylan Hernandez
4. Tom Tolbert
5. Ethan Strauss
6. Dave Flemming
7. Joe Lacob
8. Brock Purdy

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