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

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

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 Matt Barrows discuss the mini-surprises and implied logic of the 49ers' initial cut to 53: Decision at left guard? Counting on Nick Bosa to be healthy for Week 1? More IR moves to come?

Tim and Matt Barrows make their predictions for the 49ers' cut to 53 on Sunday -- who will be the most surprising cut? What will they do about all the injured guys? Who are the guards?

Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the potentially wide-ranging ramifications of 49ers owner Jed York's arrest and no-contest plea and the continuing investigations into Dodger owner Mark Walter's financial dealings.

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the ramifications of 49ers owner Jed York's arrest in Ohio and no-contest plea on two misdemeanor counts. Could this lead to NFL punishment or even the Yorks selling the team?

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Recent Guests

Paraag Marathe
Executive with 49ers Enterprises and former 49ers executive
49ers Enterprises
Episode: [49ers +/-] Lynch & Deebo Talk, Marathe Exits
Danny Emerman
San Francisco Standard Warriors writer
San Francisco Standard
Episode: [TK Show] LeBron, Draymond ... and Anthony Davis?
Scott Ostler
Columnist, The San Francisco Standard (formerly LA Times, The Standard)
San Francisco Public/Media
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Columnist Scott Ostler
Richard Deitsch
Media columnist and media analyst
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Media Columnist Richard Deitsch
Raheem Morris
New defensive coordinator for the 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
Episode: [49ers +/-] Thoughts on Raheem Morris' First Presser & More
Ann Killion
San Francisco Chronicle columnist
San Francisco Chronicle
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with SF Chronicle Columnist Ann Killion
Dylan Hernandez
LA Times sports columnist, guest on the show
Los Angeles Times
Episode: [North & South] Lakers Down, Waiting for Kerr
Anthony Slater
ESPN NBA reporter
ESPN
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with ESPN's Anthony Slater
Tom Tolbert
Longtime sports commentator and host of the Tom Tolbert Podcast
Episode: [TK Show] A Conversation with Tom Tolbert

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 248 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 Statesa month ago
  • Awful World Cup takes

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Duckhunter44
    United States2 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 States3 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 States3 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 States6 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

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#64
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#108
Singapore/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#211
Hong Kong/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

[TK Show] A Conversation with Brock Purdy
Q: Brock, what's your favorite movie right now?
He names The Departed as a favorite, appreciating its plot twists and strong cast rather than just action, and explains his broader taste for crime dramas with well-crafted cinematography.
[TK Show] A Conversation with ESPN 49ers Writer Nick Wagoner
Q: How does the Brandon Aiyuk situation affect the 49ers' roster strategy and future moves?
Aiyuk's status has created leverage dynamics and questions about leadership, but the team appears to be evaluating whether he can align with the culture and perform at a high level, which influences potential trades and the construction of the cap and depth chart.
[TK Show] A Conversation with ESPN 49ers Writer Nick Wagoner
Q: What does the Mike Evans addition signify for the 49ers beyond the on-field impact?
It signals a commitment to leadership and stability in the locker room, a veteran voice to guide younger receivers, and a broader shift toward winning now while acknowledging the aging of core stars.
[TK Show] A Conversation with ESPN 49ers Writer Nick Wagoner
Q: Nick, were you surprised that Shanahan shut down the mini camp?
Not particularly; it fit the pattern of the league this year with some teams cutting back on camp days, and the presence of key veterans like Trent Williams suggested a strategic pause to protect players coming back from injury and to manage the roster heading into camp.
[North & South] Giants Beat Dodgers / Steve Kerr's Future
Q: What did Kerr's comments imply about his future with the team?
They suggest a possible desire to reset and consider a different path, with the coach's future potentially tied to how the organization negotiates changes and who would follow Kerr, rather than an immediate, definitive decision.

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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. Paraag Marathe
2. Danny Emerman
3. Scott Ostler
4. Richard Deitsch
5. Raheem Morris
6. Ann Killion
7. Dylan Hernandez
8. Anthony Slater

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