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

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

05.17.2024
[North & South] Will Dodgers-Giants Always Be a Mismatch + WNBA California Landscape
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez break down what we learned from this week's Dodgers-Giants series and whether Shohei Ohtani seriously considered signing with the Giants. Also discussed: What's the landscape for the WNBA teams in LA and SF? ...
05.16.2024
[49ers +/-] Analyzing the 49ers' 2024 Schedule
Tim and Matt Barrows do a deep dive on the highs and lows of the 49ers' schedule -- the toughest stretch, biggest game, rest disadvantages, weather factors. Also, discussing Barrows' interview with 49ers personnel exec Tariq Ahmad about the recent...
05.15.2024
[The TK Show] Hoops Analyst Zena Keita on the Valkyries & WNBA Landscape
Tim and podcast and TV analyst/host Zena Zeita discuss the new Golden State Valkyries, their instant impact and what specific stars they might be able to land starting next season. Also: Caitlin Clark's up-and-down WNBA debut and Klay Thompson's future. ...
05.11.2024
[49ers +/-] Sorensen's Muted DC Intro, Rookie Camp Impressions
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Nick Sorensen's relatively bland first media appearance at 49ers defensive coordinator and what that might tell us about how he'll work with Brandon Staley. Also: Early analysis of Ricky Pearsall, Renardo Green, Dominick Puni and...
05.08.2024
[North & South] Dodgers Dominate; Are the Warriors, Lakers & Clippers All Too Old?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss what's going right for the Dodgers right now and the current state of pitching these days. Also: What can the Clippers, Warriors and Lakers do while younger teams rise above them? And...
05.02.2024
[North & South] LeBron to the Warriors? Trout to the Giants? What’s up with De La Hoya?
Tim and the LA Times’ Dylan Hernandez discuss what will happen with LeBron James and the Lakers this offseason and whether there’s a way he could end up with the Warriors. Also: Mike Trout’s sad career turn — what comes...
04.30.2024
[The TK Show] Giants Broadcaster Dave Flemming
Tim and Giants broadcaster Dave Flemming discuss the team's high and low points so far this season, why Jordan Hicks has been a standout, and where the team can look for more production. Also, are there similarities to the way...
04.28.2024
[49ers +/-] In-depth Analysis of the 49ers' Entire 2024 Draft Class
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the 49ers' eight-player draft class. Who's most likely to play right away? Why didn't they take a tackle? What veterans are being edged out? And also, a review of the...
04.26.2024
[North & South] Analyzing 49ers, Rams & Chargers 1st Round + Lakers Fading
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez review Jim Harbaugh's first Chargers draft and what the 49ers are doing at WR. Also: Why the Warriors and Lakers should just ride it out with their superstar eras. To learn more about...
04.26.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers Take Pearsall & How That Affects Aiyuk/deebo
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' selection of WR Ricky Pearsall in the first round and how that sets up the conditions for a possible Deebo Samuel trade. Also: Is it a lock that they're taking an OT in...
04.24.2024
[49ers +/-] How Close Are the 49ers to Trading Aiyuk?
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the hints that the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk are preparing for some drama during Thursday's first round of the draft. Also, which player does Barrows think is a lock to get drafted by the 49ers by...
04.23.2024
[The TK Show] Warriors' Steve Kerr on the Future, the Past and the Uncertainties
Warriors coach Steve Kerr discusses the end of this season, where the team needs to improve, dealing with Draymond Green and adding around Stephen Curry. Also, Kerr talks about the possible end of this dynastic era. To learn more about...
04.19.2024
[The TK Show] Columnist Marcus Thompson on the End of This Warriors Era
Tim and The Athletic's Marcus Thompson discuss how different things will be for the Warriors as they move into a post-dynasty period, why Zach LaVine and Jarrett Allen might be interesting acquisition targets this offseason and the future of Klay...
04.16.2024
[49ers +/-] Draft Crush Adonai Mitchell; 49ers/Aiyuk Clarity Coming
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Barrows' selection of Texas WR Adonai Mitchell as his draft crush and other possibilities for the 49ers' first-round pick. Also, where the Brandon Aiyuk situation stands now. To learn more about listener data and our...
04.12.2024
[North & South] Has Ohtani Been Exonerated? And Thoughts on O.J. Simpson
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the very fast and very detailed statements from federal prosecutors that point all criminality in the gambling probe away from Shohei Ohtani and to translator Ippei Mizuhara. Also, Tim and Dylan reflect...
04.11.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers' Draft Options -- DE Over OT in the 1st Round? Deebo Replacement?
Tim and Matt Barrows go through some safe and some potentially controversial draft scenarios for the 49ers. Why haven't they taken close looks at any top tackles so far? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit:...
04.10.2024
[North & South] Warriors Up, Lakers Down? Ohtani Blasts Off, Vanderveer Retires
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez break down the Warriors' victory over the Lakers and what it means for the two teams' playoff chances. Also, how tied are LeBron James' and his son's futures? And a tribute to retiring...
04.09.2024
[The TK Show] Conversation with NFL Columnist Mike Silver
Tim and the San Francisco Chronicle's Mike Silver talk about the 49ers' offseason moves so far, why Kyle Shanahan felt the defense needed some changes and what happens next for Brandon Aiyuk. They also discuss Silver's upcoming book on the...
04.04.2024
[North & South] The A's in Sacramento, Dodgers Sweep the Giants
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the A's announced temporary move to Sacramento's Triple-A stadium and what it means for the Las Vegas plans. Also, what the Dodgers' three-game sweep means and why it was important for Shohei Ohtani...
04.02.2024
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Media Columnist Richard Deitsch
Tim and The Athletic's Richard Deitsch review what could've been the greatest night in women's college basketball history, where this sport goes from here and where the media coverage of LSU coach Kim Mulkey and her team has failed. Also,...
03.28.2024
[North & South] Big Questions About Shohei Ohtani
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's statement about his former interpreter's gambling debts and how many major questions remain unanswered. Also, who can Ohtani lean on now without his interpreter? To learn more about listener data...
03.27.2024
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow
Mike Krukow talks about the optimism leading up to Opening Day for the Giants, the key improvement in defense and Farhan Zaidi's process in building this team. Krukow also discusses Logan Webb's leadership and the exit of long-time PA announcer...
03.26.2024
[49ers +/-] Deciphering the Latest 49ers/Brandon Aiyuk Clues
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's comments about Brandon Aiyuk this week and Aiyuk's emoji response. Also: Why the 49ers were one of the few teams to vote against the NFL's radical new kickoff rules. To...
03.22.2024
[49ers +/-] Aiyuk Rumors and the 49ers' Draft Needs
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' biggest draft needs after free agency and discuss the recent rumors about what it'd take for them to trade Brandon Aiyuk. Also, anticipating Kyle Shanahan's annual media session at the owners' meetings next...
03.21.2024
[North & South] The Shohei Ohtani/Interpreter Gambling Fallout
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez, who is in Korea for the Dodgers' series vs. the Padres, discuss the complicated layers and switching stories of Shohei Ohtani's longtime interpreter being fired for what Ohtani's lawyers call "massive theft" from...
03.13.2024
[North & South] The Dodgers in Asia, the 49ers Go Slow in Free Agency
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the Dodgers' trip to Korea to open the season, the 49ers relatively quiet start to free agency and the Chargers' pending decisions on many of their top players. Also, the fragility of...
03.12.2024
[49ers +/-] Analyzing the 49ers' Moderate First Day of Free Agency
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' deals with two defensive linemen -- Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos -- for the price of one splashy signing and how Arik Armstead actually might be coming back, even after it was reported that...
03.07.2024
[49ers +/-] Previewing the 49ers' Free Agency Decisions
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze what the 49ers want and need to do when free agency starts next week. What current 49ers might get restructured deals or even pay cuts? Plus, some guesses at potential surprise big-name signings. To learn...
03.06.2024
[North & South] What's With Those A's Las Vegas Drawings?
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the release of renderings for the A's planned stadium in Las Vegas, compare John Fisher to Frank McCourt as failing owners and discuss the state of sports journalism these days. To learn...
03.04.2024
[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Beat Writer Andrew Baggarly
Tim and The Athletic's Andrew Baggarly analyze the Giants' signing of Matt Chapman, what might happen next and how Farhan Zaidi has put together the roster. Also, a discussion about Brandon Crawford's somewhat uncomfortable exit to sign with St. Louis. ...
03.02.2024
[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: The 49ers’ Compromise DC Hire
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' two-layered decision to promote Nick Sorensen to defensive coordinator and add Brandon Staley as assistant head coach. Also: Are they headed toward a big roster restructuring in 2025? To learn more about listener...
02.29.2024
[North & South] Ranking California’s Top Sports Stars
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez sort through the top-5 stars in both the Bay Area and LA, from Shohei Ohtani to Klay Thompson, and then put those lists together for a total California star ranking. To learn more...
02.28.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers’ DC & Roster Hints From the NFL Combine
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze John Lynch's two media sessions in Indianapolis. Do the signs point to an in-house promotion for the new defensive coordinator? What about Brandon Aiyuk's future with the team? To learn more about listener data and...
02.27.2024
[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Insider Monte Poole
Tim and NBC Sports Bay Area's Monte Poole discuss Klay Thompson's ups and downs, Steve Kerr's path to his recent contract extension and the Warriors' place in the Western Conference. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...
02.23.2024
[North & South] Warriors in a Better Place Than Lakers, Dodgers Talk & Mike Trout Trade Suggestion
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss why the Warriors and Steph Curry seem better set up for now and the future than the Lakers and LeBron James. Also: Why the Giants might be a good place for Mike...
02.22.2024
[The TK Show] Mailbag Episode -- Warriors, 49ers & Media Industry
Tim is joined by guest cohost Crystal Lee and answers questions about Jonathan Kuminga, the accumulating weight on Kyle Shanahan, good restaurants and The Athletic Bay Area. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...
02.16.2024
[North & South] 49ers Aftermath, LeBron & the Warriors and Ohtani at Spring Training
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez compare LeBron James' passive-aggressive tendencies to Stephen Curry's reasoned approach to team chemistry, discuss the 49ers firing defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after the Super Bowl and analyze Shohei Ohtani's arrival at Dodger spring...
02.15.2024
[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: 49ers Fire DC Steve Wilks, What’s Next?
Tim and Matt analyze the problems in the Super Bowl and leading up to that game that led to the firing of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks after only one year. Also, a discussion about potential replacements and specific job requirements. To learn...
02.14.2024
[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Owner Joe Lacob
Tim talks with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the team's recent upsurge, what the mindset was going into last week's trade deadline, Jonathan Kuminga, Steve Kerr and how the team is positioned financially for the next few years. To learn...
02.13.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers Lose Another Super Bowl, What Happens Now?
Tim and Matt discuss the aftermath of the 49ers' agonizing OT loss to the Chiefs -- could Steve Wilks' job be in jeopardy, how did Brock Purdy handle the pressure and where do the 49ers need to make upgrades? Also:...
02.08.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers sights, sounds and mood leading up to the Super Bowl
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' practice-field controversy, Brock Purdy's light-hearted media appearances, the 49ers' effort issue, Matt's Las Vegas experiences and how Super Bowl 58 vs. the Chiefs might play out on Sunday. To learn more about listener...
02.06.2024
[North & South] Leaning 49ers in the Super Bowl and Ohtani Fever in Los Angeles
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez break down the 49ers' potential advantages in Sunday's Super Bowl matchup against the Chiefs and discuss Shohei Ohtani's big FanFest appearance in LA and the latest significant doubts about the A's stadium hopes in...
02.06.2024
What’s it like to cover the San Francisco 49ers? Featuring The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami | 'Sports Media with Richard Deitsch'
From 'Sports Media with Richard Deitsch' (Subscribe here): Episode 369 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Tim Kawakami, who covers the San Francisco 49ers and other Bay Area teams as a columnist for The Athletic. He is...
02.05.2024
[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa
Another short TK Files audio conversation brings you some insight into Nick Bosa and how he has become a key vocal leader for the 49ers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn...
02.02.2024
[North & South] Jim Harbaugh’s Charger Introduction & 49ers’ Pre-Super Bowl Mood
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the significant moments of Jim Harbaugh's introductory presser with the Chargers and what it means for LA and the NFL. They also analyze the 49ers' preparations for their upcoming Super Bowl matchup...
02.01.2024
[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Owner Jed York
A TK Audio Files conversation with 49ers owner Jed York about Jim Harbaugh, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. 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
02.01.2024
[The TK Show] 49ers Broadcaster Greg Papa on Wild NFC Title Game & What Super Bowl Means for Brock Purdy
Tim and 49ers radio voice Greg Papa discuss the 49ers' poor play to start the NFC Championship Game and then the incredible comeback to win it and get to the Super Bowl. Plus, memories of the 49ers-Chiefs matchup in Super...
01.30.2024
[49ers +/-] How the 49ers Saved Themselves and Got to the Super Bowl
Tim and Matt Barrows break down all the big moments in the 49ers' huge second-half comeback to beat Detroit to win the NFC Championship, analyze what went wrong in the first half and sketch out early storylines for the Super...
01.25.2024
[North & South Emergency Episode] The Chargers Hire Jim Harbaugh
Tim and the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Jim Harbaugh's immediate impact with the Chargers, what to look for next and how this compares to other recent coaching hires. Also: Is Brock Purdy ready for a bounce back in...
01.23.2024
[49ers +/-] 49ers Slip and Slide to the NFC Championship Game
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' matchup against the Lions in the upcoming NFC title game and all the mistakes and big moments of their sloppy victory over Green Bay. Also: Does a "C"-level performance give them extra motivation...

What's The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area about?

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

[North & South] Will Dodgers-Giants Always Be a Mismatch + WNBA California Landscape

[49ers +/-] Analyzing the 49ers' 2024 Schedule

[The TK Show] Hoops Analyst Zena Keita on the Valkyries & WNBA Landscape

[49ers +/-] Sorensen's Muted DC Intro, Rookie Camp Impressions

[North & South] Dodgers Dominate; Are the Warriors, Lakers & Clippers All Too Old?

[North & South] LeBron to the Warriors? Trout to the Giants? What’s up with De La Hoya?

[The TK Show] Giants Broadcaster Dave Flemming

[49ers +/-] In-depth Analysis of the 49ers' Entire 2024 Draft Class

[North & South] Analyzing 49ers, Rams & Chargers 1st Round + Lakers Fading

[49ers +/-] 49ers Take Pearsall & How That Affects Aiyuk/deebo

[49ers +/-] How Close Are the 49ers to Trading Aiyuk?

[The TK Show] Warriors' Steve Kerr on the Future, the Past and the Uncertainties

[The TK Show] Columnist Marcus Thompson on the End of This Warriors Era

[49ers +/-] Draft Crush Adonai Mitchell; 49ers/Aiyuk Clarity Coming

[North & South] Has Ohtani Been Exonerated? And Thoughts on O.J. Simpson

[49ers +/-] 49ers' Draft Options -- DE Over OT in the 1st Round? Deebo Replacement?

[North & South] Warriors Up, Lakers Down? Ohtani Blasts Off, Vanderveer Retires

[The TK Show] Conversation with NFL Columnist Mike Silver

[North & South] The A's in Sacramento, Dodgers Sweep the Giants

[The TK Show] A Conversation With Media Columnist Richard Deitsch

[North & South] Big Questions About Shohei Ohtani

[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Broadcaster Mike Krukow

[49ers +/-] Deciphering the Latest 49ers/Brandon Aiyuk Clues

[49ers +/-] Aiyuk Rumors and the 49ers' Draft Needs

[North & South] The Shohei Ohtani/Interpreter Gambling Fallout

[North & South] The Dodgers in Asia, the 49ers Go Slow in Free Agency

[49ers +/-] Analyzing the 49ers' Moderate First Day of Free Agency

[49ers +/-] Previewing the 49ers' Free Agency Decisions

[North & South] What's With Those A's Las Vegas Drawings?

[The TK Show] A Conversation With Giants Beat Writer Andrew Baggarly

[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: The 49ers’ Compromise DC Hire

[North & South] Ranking California’s Top Sports Stars

[49ers +/-] 49ers’ DC & Roster Hints From the NFL Combine

[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Insider Monte Poole

[North & South] Warriors in a Better Place Than Lakers, Dodgers Talk & Mike Trout Trade Suggestion

[The TK Show] Mailbag Episode -- Warriors, 49ers & Media Industry

[North & South] 49ers Aftermath, LeBron & the Warriors and Ohtani at Spring Training

[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: 49ers Fire DC Steve Wilks, What’s Next?

[The TK Show] Conversation With Warriors Owner Joe Lacob

[49ers +/-] 49ers Lose Another Super Bowl, What Happens Now?

[49ers +/-] 49ers sights, sounds and mood leading up to the Super Bowl

[North & South] Leaning 49ers in the Super Bowl and Ohtani Fever in Los Angeles

What’s it like to cover the San Francisco 49ers? Featuring The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami | 'Sports Media with Richard Deitsch'

[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Defensive End Nick Bosa

[North & South] Jim Harbaugh’s Charger Introduction & 49ers’ Pre-Super Bowl Mood

[The TK Show] Conversation with 49ers Owner Jed York

[The TK Show] 49ers Broadcaster Greg Papa on Wild NFC Title Game & What Super Bowl Means for Brock Purdy

[49ers +/-] How the 49ers Saved Themselves and Got to the Super Bowl

[North & South Emergency Episode] The Chargers Hire Jim Harbaugh

[49ers +/-] 49ers Slip and Slide to the NFC Championship Game