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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.
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Episodes

[49ers +/-] Roster Clarity as Cutdown Day Looms

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the players who likely won or lost jobs in the preseason finale, plus how the Jauan Jennings uncertainty hangs over all decisions before Tuesday's cutdown to 53. 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...

Aug 24, 202550 min

[TK Show] Sound File: Jim Harbaugh on Trey Lance & 49ers Nostalgia

Jim Harbaugh's presser at Levi's Stadium after his first game coaching against the 49ers, talking about the memories it stirred. 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

Aug 24, 202520 min

[49ers +/-] Brian Robinson Emergency Episode

Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' acquisition of RB Brian Robinson for a sixth-round pick. Where does he fit and what does this mean for the position group? 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

Aug 22, 202524 min

[49ers +/-] Skyy Moore acquired, WR Crisis Continues

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Demarcus Robinson's long-expected suspension and what the 49ers can do to address their huge WR crisis. Also, does this bring the Jauan Jennings situation to a head? *Breaking news of the Moore acquisition happened right after recording* 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...

Aug 21, 202556 min

[The TK Show} A Conversation with Giants Writer John Shea

Tim and SF Standard baseball writer John Shea discuss the Giants' hitting struggles, the current clubhouse mood in support of Bob Melvin, Buster Posey's next moves 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...

Aug 20, 202544 min

[North & South] The Harbaugh Judgment, Up-and-Down Dodgers, Melvin's Future

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the NCAA's ruling on Jim Harbaugh's time in Michigan and what it says about him and the sports world. Also, are the Dodgers finally in cruise control? And Jake Moody's celebration. 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...

Aug 19, 202541 min

[49ers +/-] Moody's moment & more injuries from Preseason Week 2

Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows discuss Jake Moody's dramatic game-winning field goals in Las Vegas and the after-effects of injuries to Dominic Puni, Patrick Taylor Jr., and Corey Kiner. 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...

Aug 17, 202548 min

[TK Show] A Conversation with Tom Tolbert

Tim talks with legendary broadcaster Tom Tolbert about his new podcast and the future of media. Also, what's the resolution for Jonathan Kuminga and the Warriors? 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

Aug 14, 202555 min

[49ers +/-] WR Issues, Jennings’ Likely Short- and Long-Term Future

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the latest 49ers injury wave at WR and DE and what adjustments they'll have to make going into the trip to Las Vegas. Also, thoughts on Jauan Jennings' short- and long-term future with 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...

Aug 13, 202546 min

[North & South] Rams & 49ers Injury Drama (Chargers, too)

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the questions around Rams' QB Matthew Stafford's health -- Jimmy Garoppolo time? -- and the 49ers' complicated situation with Jauan Jennings and their banged-up WR corps. 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...

Aug 12, 202542 min

[49ers +/-] Risers & Fallers from Preseason Week 1

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss which 49ers helped their cause in the preseason opener against the Broncos and which ones struggled. Also, what's going on with Jauan Jennings? 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...

Aug 10, 202549 min

[49ers +/-] 49ers-Broncos Practice Highs and Lows

Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the highlights and lowlights of the 49ers' joint practice with the Denver Broncos. Also: What positions are getting hit hardest by injuries and why are the 49ers this thin, anyway? 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...

Aug 08, 202541 min

[North & South] Henry Schulman vs. Dylan Once Again

Special guest Henry Schulman, longtime Twitter rival of Dylan's and former Chronicle beat writer, joins a lively conversation about social media, his friendship with Dylan and much 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...

Aug 05, 202546 min

[49ers +/-) Emergency Episode: Jake Moody Wins by Default

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' surprising decision to cut Greg Joseph this early in camp and hand the kicking job to Jake Moody yet again. Also a rundown of all the injuries that have left the depth chart a little thin. 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...

Aug 05, 202532 min

[49ers +/-] Pearsall Rises, Moody vs. Joseph Update

Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the latest batch of practices -- with Ricky Pearsall stepping forward and Brock Purdy looking in command. Also: Has Greg Joseph edged ahead of Jake Moody in the kicking competition? 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...

Aug 03, 202542 min

[North & South] Giants Sell, Dodgers Hold Tight

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez evaluate the Giants' decision to sell off several veterans and reload for 2026 and why the Dodgers didn't do much and let other teams make the big moves. Also, thoughts on the Chargers and 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...

Aug 01, 202546 min

[The TK Show] Conversation with Trent Williams

Tim sits down with 49ers tackle Trent Williams to talk about this new-look roster, his physical shape, how competitive this team can be for the next few years 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...

Jul 31, 202527 min

[49ers +/-] Early-camp MVPs, Biggest Issues

Tim and Matt Barrows nominate Nick Bosa, Dee Winters and CJ West as the standouts in the first two days of padded practices. Biggest up-and-comers: Jordan Watkins, Russell Gage and Evan Anderson. 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...

Jul 30, 202548 min

[49ers +/-] Players To Watch When the Pads Go on Monday

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the soon-to-be-concluded warmup stage of 49ers camp and what players will be in the spotlight starting Monday when they start padded practices. 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...

Jul 27, 202527 min

[North & South] Ohtani Carrying Dodgers, Giants’ Deadline Approach

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's recent home-run streak happening while most of the team is struggling and the Giants possibly being a little stuck going into next week's trade deadline. Also thoughts on LeBron James' Lakers situation. 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...

Jul 25, 202541 min

[49ers +/-] Training Camp Day 1 Highlights and Lowlights

Tim and Matt Barrows wrap-up the notable moments from Day 1 of 49ers training camp and discuss the new orientation of the practice fields. 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

Jul 24, 202544 min

[49ers +/-] Reporting Day News, Shanahan Interview Analysis

Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the updates on Jauan Jennings' contractual status and Brandon Aiyuk and other injury news. Also, analyzing Kyle Shanahan's conversation on "The TK Show." 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...

Jul 23, 202550 min

[The TK Show] A Conversation with 49ers' Kyle Shanahan

Tim sits down for his annual talk with coach as they discuss all that went down this offseason, preparing for training camp, Brock Purdy's big summer, the offensive line, having Robert Saleh back 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...

Jul 22, 202543 min

[49ers +/-] The Jennings Situation, Rookies in the Spotlight & More Pre-Camp Thoughts

Tim and Matt Barrows discuss what's at stake in Jauan Jennings' contract situation and why the 49ers have lost leverage. Also, which rookies have to step into roles immediately and the continued Jake Moody drama. 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...

Jul 18, 202542 min

[North & South] LeBron’s Future, Warriors’ Delay, Giants’ Tumble

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss the potential countdown of LeBron James' Lakers career, the Warriors' waiting game on Jonathan Kuminga, the Giants' slump, and Clayton Kershaw's career. We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! This is a great chance to give us feedback and help us learn more about you to make a better show. Complete the survey here: ⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/TheTKShow⁠⁠ Please copy and paste the link into your browser if the hyperlink i...

Jul 03, 202550 min

[49ers +/-] Answering Questions About 49ers Ownership, Depth, WRs & More

Tim and Matt Barrows answer mailbag questions about the financial commitment of 49ers ownership, Christian McCaffrey's offseason and what positions have the least depth. We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! This is a great chance to give us feedback and help us learn more about you to make a better show. Complete the survey here: ⁠⁠tinyurl.com/TheTKShow⁠ Please copy and paste the link into your browser if the hyperlink is not working. To learn more ab...

Jun 30, 202543 min

[The TK Show] Draft Night Conversation with Mike Dunleavy

Tim caught up with Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy after the team traded back in the second round of the draft to select Alex Toohey and Will Richard. Plus, some thoughts on what awaits in free agency. We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! This is a great chance to give us feedback and help us learn more about you to make a better show. Complete the survey here: ⁠tinyurl.com/TheTKShow Please copy and paste the link into your browser if the hyperlink is not w...

Jun 27, 202524 min

[North & South] New Eras for the Lakers & Giants but Maybe Not the A’s

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss how the Lakers could change after their $10-billion sale and what the Giants look like with Rafael Devers. Also, a mini-rant about apologists for A's owner John Fisher. We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! This is a great chance to give us feedback and help us learn more about you to make a better show. Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/TheTKShow . To learn more about listener data and our privacy prac...

Jun 24, 202552 min

[The TK Show] Giants Writer John Shea on the Rafael Devers Trade

Tim and the SF Standard's John Shea discuss the impact of the Giants' acquisition of Rafael Devers and what it tells us about the franchise under Buster Posey. Also, thoughts on the one-year anniversary of Willie Mays' passing. 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...

Jun 18, 202551 min

[North & South] Ohtani Pitches, Giants Land Devers

Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and the Giants' huge trade for Rafael Devers -- and what these things tell us about both franchises. 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...

Jun 17, 202546 min
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