
The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area
The Athletic
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
The Athletic
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
[49ers +/-] Do They Have a Chance vs. the Eagles?
1/5/2026
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' rough wild-card matchup against the Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday and how the vulnerabilities exposed in the loss to Seattle could play out again in this game. 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
Duration:00:40:46
[North & South] 49ers & Rams Consequences / Imai Questions
1/2/2026
Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss this huge final weekend for the 49ers and Rams and whether Brock Purdy can take over the NFC playoffs. Also, why was Tatsuya Imai's deal so low with Houston? 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
Duration:00:50:38
[49ers +/-] Huge Game, Huge Stakes
1/1/2026
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' immense game against Seattle on Saturday with the NFC's No. 1 seed at stake -- and a potential trip to Philadelphia looming if the 49ers lose. 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
Duration:01:01:40
[TK Show] 2025 in Review With Ann Killion of the SF Chronicle
12/30/2025
Tim and San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion pick the Bay Area sports figures and stories of the year. Also: What'll be 2026's biggest headlines and surprises? 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
Duration:00:43:27
[49ers +/-] Super Bowl Offense, But the Defense ... ?
12/29/2025
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss all the elements of the 49ers' hold-on-tight victory over the Bears to set up a titanic showdown with the Seahawks for the NFC's No. 1 seed. Can the 49ers' offense continue to carry the wavering defense? 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
Duration:00:51:40
[North & South] Kerr/Redick Comparison, 49ers & Chargers as No. 1 Seeds?
12/26/2025
Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the different ways the Warriors' Steve Kerr and the Lakers' JJ Redick have handled recent issues. Also, could Jim Harbaugh's team make it to Levi's Stadium for the Super Bowl? 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
Duration:00:40:53
[49ers +/-] Sprinting to the Super Bowl?
12/23/2025
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' offensive explosion against the Colts on Monday night and the clear road to the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Could Brock Purdy lead a huge surprise run to the Super Bowl? 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
Duration:00:51:58
[North & South] Dylan Has News / Rams Give Gift to 49ers
12/19/2025
Dylan Hernandez discusses his move from the LA Times to the California Post and the state of the industry. Also, how much the Rams' come-from-ahead loss to Seattle affects the NFC playoff race -- especially 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
Duration:00:46:32
[49ers +/-] Can the Defense Hold Up in Indy?
12/19/2025
Tim and Matt discuss how the 49ers can mask their defensive weaknesses against the Colts on Monday and how the Colts and Philip Rivers might try to take advantage. 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
Duration:00:42:20
[TK Show] A Conversation with Stanford's Andrew Luck
12/18/2025
Tim and Stanford football GM Andrew Luck discuss watching Philip Rivers come out of retirement to play for the Colts and Luck's first year running the Stanford program. Also: How Stanford will approach NIL and the strengths of new coach Tavita Pritchard. 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
Duration:00:30:31
[49ers +/-] Playoff-Winning Offense?
12/15/2025
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' 37-24 victory over the Titans -- the very efficient offensive performance, the defensive weaknesses and how Ricky Pearsall is replacing Brandon Aiyuk. 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
Duration:00:44:26
[North & South] UCLA's Direction/ Kuminga's Fate
12/11/2025
Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss UCLA's hiring of Bob Chesney, Cal and Stanford updates and the state of California college football in general. Also, what's up with Jonathan Kuminga, the Rams. 49ers. Giants and Dodgers? 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
Duration:00:52:38
[49ers +/-] Are They Ready for the Final Sprint?
12/11/2025
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' matchup against the Titans on Sunday and which injured players should be back for this game. Also, how the rest of the season shapes up, Christian McCaffrey's 1,000-1,000 pace -- and why the 49ers might be eyeing the No. 5 seed. 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
Duration:00:48:02
[TK Show] A Conversation with Giants Manager Tony Vitello
12/9/2025
Tim and new Giants manager Tony Vitello discuss how the team is approaching this offseason, his new coaching staff, areas of necessary improvement and dealing with the Dodgers. 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
Duration:00:27:32
[TK Show] A Conversation with 49ers GM John Lynch
12/8/2025
Tim and 49ers GM John Lynch discuss the 49ers' 9-4 season so far, the financial reset last offseason, the Brandon Aiyuk situation, whether the 49ers could trade Mac Jones next offseason and more. 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
Duration:00:33:14
[49ers +/-] Team MVP, LVP, Biggest Surprise & More Awards
12/4/2025
Tim and Matt Barrows use the bye week to hand out awards for the season so far -- team MVP, most inspirational, play of the year, game of the year and more. 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
Duration:00:52:07
[North & South] Have We Lost College Football? Imai Likes the Giants?
12/1/2025
Tim Kawakami and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the woes for UCLA, Cal and Stanford football this year. Also, what should the Giants do if Tatsuya Imai is interested in signing? 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
Duration:00:58:49
[49ers +/-] Purdy Shows Up / 9-4 at the Bye
11/30/2025
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' methodical 26-8 victory in Cleveland, Brock Purdy's bounce-back performance, Skyy Moore's huge contribution and the bye week coming up. Also, can the 49ers get to the No. 1 seed? 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
Duration:00:42:57
[49ers +/-] Into the Cleveland Cold & Rain
11/28/2025
Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' Sunday matchup against the Browns, which will include cold temperatures and some rain or snow. Can they shut down Shedeur Sanders and block Myles Garrett to get to 9-4 going into their bye week? 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
Duration:00:42:12
[North & South] No. 1 Seed Rams / 49ers Plug On
11/26/2025
Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the Rams dominant recent run -- but also that the team they might least like to see in the playoffs is the 49ers. Also, the Jonathan Kuminga questions and LeBron James' new role. 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
Duration:00:44:15