The TK Show
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 68 ratingsTim 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 absolutely must-listen interviews.
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Episodes
Richard Deitsch (Media Writer, The Athletic)
December 03, 2018 22:14 - 36 minutes - 36 MBTim Kawakami is joined by the sports media guru himself, Richard Deitsch for an enlightening conversation on the current sports media landscape. The guys talk about the NFL's new relationship with ESPN, the status of the Monday Night Football crew, the "LeBron James effect" on the NBA's decreased ratings and Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Richard Deitsch Producer: Ben Cruz
Marcus Thompson (The Athletic Bay Area Senior Writer)
November 29, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 39.6 MBTim Kawakami is joined by his partner-in-crime, Marcus Thompson for an in-depth conversation on the proposed Oakland A's stadium at Howard Terminal. MT also gives some fantastic behind-the-scenes stories of being involved in Stephen Curry's Oakland photoshoot for SLAM Magazine. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Marcus Thompson Producer: Ben Cruz
Andrew Baggarly (San Francisco Giants Beat Writer @ The Athletic)
November 18, 2018 17:00 - 30 minutes - 30.2 MBTim Kawakami is joined by San Francisco Giants beat writer for The Athletic, Andrew Baggarly, for a pre-Winter Meetings chat about the orange and black. The guys look into what this first offseason under Farhan Zaidi could look like and whether that includes moving Madison Bumgarner. Baggs also dives into the Charles Johnson donation drama that has clouded the Giants as of late before breaking down what to expect at the Winter Meetings from the team. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Andrew Bagg...
Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers Head Coach) Returns to the TK Show
October 26, 2018 22:05 - 23 minutes - 25.7 MBTim Kawakami welcomes back the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan, to the TK Show for a Week 8 conversation on everything Red and Gold. Shanahan compares his first two seasons at the helm, reflects on Jerick McKinnon's early-season loss and opens up on what he sees for defensive coordinator, Robert Saleh's future. Tim and Kyle also reflect on the time TK (accidentally) big-timed the coach at a Warriors game. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Kyle Shanahan Producer: Ben Cruz
Jack Dorsey (Twitter CEO)
October 23, 2018 17:19 - 25 minutes - 25.3 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, for a fun, no-character-limit conversation. Jack opens up about being thrust into the Congressional hearings spotlight over a month ago, whether he's blocked anyone on his own platform and his back-and-forth debate with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Dorsey also breaks down his theory of "Twitter universes" and how the sports world fits into that. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Jack Dorsey Producer: Ben Cruz
Marcus Thompson (The Athletic Bay Area Senior Columnist)
October 11, 2018 22:19 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBTim Kawakami is joined by his Warriors Plus/Minus partner in crime, Marcus Thompson of The Athletic. Tim and Marcus dissect MT's recent guess that Kevin Durant will leave the Warriors next offseason and talk everything else going on in Warrior Land. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Marcus Thompson Producer: Ben Cruz
Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors Head Coach) Sits Down with TK
September 28, 2018 23:38 - 33 minutes - 31.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by the head coach of the defending NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, for a training camp edition of the TK Show. The duo go over the standout players so far in camp, how DeMarcus Cousins is adapting to the Warriors' system before finally, Kerr providing an update on his personal health. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Steve Kerr Producer: Ben Cruz Subscribe to The Athletic today!
Joe Lacob (Golden State Warriors Owner) Is Back!
September 19, 2018 01:09 - 36 minutes - 34.5 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Golden State Warriors owner and newlywed, Joe Lacob, to reflect on a second consecutive championship and the subsequent interesting offseason. Tim and Joe discuss the DeMarcus Cousins signing, whether Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have engaged in extension talks before an update on the progress of Chase Center in San Francisco. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Joe Lacob Producer: Ben Cruz Subscribe to The Athletic today!
The Return of Billy Beane! (Oakland A's Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations)
September 12, 2018 18:50 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBTim Kawakami has his first return guest on this iteration of the TK Show in the form of Mr. Moneyball himself, Billy Beane. Billy opens up on Sean Manaea's surgery, the thought process of starting relievers/bringing in starters later than usual and the reported locker room frustration at this unconventional take on pitching. Beans also reflects on this season's success so far and compares the Oakland Raiders' trade of Khalil Mack to him trading Josh Donaldson many moons ago. Host: Tim Kawa...
Ethan Strauss (The Athletic Senior Writer)
September 06, 2018 18:07 - 32 minutes - 32 MBTim Kawakami is joined by the alter ego of the Internet-famous "Radio Ethan'" and senior writer for The Athletic, Ethan Strauss. First up, Ethan gives his Strauss-ian outlook on a team (and sport) that's relatively new to him in the Oakland A's before diving into the piece he wrote for The Athletic that talks in detail about Joe Lacob's acquisition of the Golden State Warriors back in 2010. Tim and Ethan also discuss Kevin Durant and DeMarcus Cousins' futures with the Warriors and touch on t...
Michael Lombardi (NFL Writer at The Athletic)
August 29, 2018 19:35 - 27 minutes - 26.4 MBTim Kawakami is joined by a recent pick up of The Athletic, Michael Lombardi, to talk everything football. Lombardi talks being surrounded by some of the best football minds ever to start his career, the happenings with the Oakland Raiders involving Khalil Mack and Jon Gruden before popping over to the other side of the Bay Area to talk Jimmy Garoppolo, Kyle Shannahan and the 49ers. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Michael Lombardi Producer: Ben Cruz Subscribe to The Athletic today!
Larry Baer (San Francisco Giants CEO)
August 23, 2018 20:40 - 32 minutes - 32.8 MBTim Kawakami is joined by San Francisco Giants CEO, Larry Baer, for a lively conversation on the Giants' current season, their determination to stay under the competitive balance tax threshold this season, the timing of Buster Posey's upcoming hip surgery, whether he believes the team can and should add a new marquee star, and whether the Giants need to add a permanent fill-in announcer with their incredibly good but aging broadcast team. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Larry Baer Producer: ...
Ray Ratto (NBC Sports Bay Area Senior Insider)
August 16, 2018 17:55 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MBTim Kawakami is joined by one of the premier sports minds in the business, NBC Sports Bay Area senior insider, Ray Ratto. The duo go wall-to-wall with a compelling conversation about sports GOATs, transcendent Bay Area sports figures, the baseball Hall of Fame voting process and Jon Gruden's Oakland Raiders. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Ray Ratto Producer: Ben Cruz Subscribe to The Athletic today!
Bob Melvin (Oakland A's Manager)
August 10, 2018 20:25 - 22 minutes - 24.6 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Oakland A's manager, Bob Melvin, fresh off bolstering his bullpen with the addition of Fernando Rodney. Melvin talks catering his strategy to the strength of the squad he has, how ownership and the front office have supported this by acquiring all these new players and a little bit of Jim Harbaugh. Host: Tim Kawakami Guest: Bob Melvin Producer: Ben Cruz Subscribe to The Athletic today!
The Athletic Bay Area's 1st Birthday
August 01, 2018 20:58 - 47 minutes - 47.7 MBTim Kawakami celebrates the first birthday of The Athletic Bay Area by hopping on the phone to chat with two key components that have made this venture a success thus far. First up is TK's partner in crime and The Athletic Bay Area senior columnist, Marcus Thompson II. The two reflect on the very early days on TABA and remember how TK almost lost his mind helping launch the site. Tim is then joined by co-founder of The Athletic, Adam Hansmann, who discusses The Athletic's growth across th...
Julian McWilliams (Oakland A's Beat Writer for The Athletic)
July 28, 2018 01:17 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTim Kawakami is on vacation this week but as the old adage goes, "The show must go on!" And go on it does with special guest host Marcus Thompson, senior columnist for The Athletic Bay Area. Marcus welcomes Oakland A's beat writer for The Athletic (and relatively new Bay Area resident), Julian McWilliams to the show for an in-depth look at the surprising success of the red-hot Athletics.
Bob Myers (Golden State Warriors General Manager)
July 19, 2018 21:21 - 40 minutes - 40.2 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Golden State Warriors general manager, Bob Myers, for a fantastic in-depth conversation right after DeMarcus Cousins' introductory press conference. TK and Myers touch on a plethora of topics including his reaction to Cousins being labeled a "rental" for the NBA champions, the status of Patrick McCaw's contract, whether the Warriors are "ruining" the NBA and Kevin Durant's pending free agency next season.
Anthony Slater (Warriors Beat Writer for The Athletic)
July 11, 2018 21:17 - 29 minutes - 30.1 MBTim Kawakami is joined by The Athletic Bay Area's Golden State Warriors beat writer Anthony Slater to chat about a plethora of topics. First, the goings on for the defending champions at Summer League in Las Vegas, the reactions to the DeMarcus Cousins signing and the increasing rumors of Kevin Durant possibly leaving the Warriors next offseason.
Ahmed Fareed (NBC Sports Bay Area Anchor)
July 02, 2018 20:44 - 27 minutes - 26.8 MBTim Kawakami is joined by NBC Sports Bay Area's Ahmed Fareed to dive into the surprising success of the San Francisco Giants this season. The guys discuss Jeff Samardzija's role upon his return from injury, Madison Bumgarner's contract status and whether or not the Giants will pursue Bryce Harper in the offseason.
John Lynch (San Francisco 49ers General Manager)
June 13, 2018 23:22 - 29 minutes - 29.3 MBTim Kawakami ventures down to Levi's Stadium for a brick by brick chat with San Francisco 49ers general manager, John Lynch. Lynch opens up on everything Jimmy Garoppolo, the team's current talent level and the drama that was the Reuben Foster saga.
Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN Senior NBA Insider), Chris Haynes (ESPN NBA Reporter) & Zach Lowe (ESPN Senior Writer)
June 07, 2018 19:36 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBTim Kawakami is joined by a smorgasbord of elite NBA minds as Adrian Wojnarowski, Chris Haynes and Zach Lowe all come on to chat everything surrounding the 2018 NBA Finals.
Ann Killion (San Francisco Chronicle Columinst)
May 30, 2018 23:55 - 26 minutes - 26.3 MBTim Kawakami is joined by San Francisco Chronicle columnist Ann Killion (the ban has been lifted!) to discuss the Warriors-Cavaliers matchup, the Reuben Foster situation with the 49ers and of course, the old podcast ban.
Duane Kuiper (San Francisco Giants Broadcaster)
May 24, 2018 18:41 - 28 minutes - 27.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Emmy-winning radio and television broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants, Duane Kuiper on this week's TK Show. Kuip is live from his farm in Wisconsin to chat about the up-and-down Giants, the injuries to Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto as well as Brandon Belt finding himself as of late. Duane also goes into what life is like sharing the booth with Jeremy Affeldt, Javier Lopez and, of course, his longtime broadcast partner, Mike Krukow.
David Aldridge (NBA on TNT Sideline Reporter)
May 15, 2018 20:10 - 28 minutes - 24 MBTim Kawakami is live from Houston and joined by one of the best in the business roaming the NBA sidelines, David Aldridge. TK and DA dissect Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Rockets and where this Warriors run fits historically. David also gives us a little background into how he got started in the business and answers the question we've all pondered at one point - what's it like to hang out with Charles Barkley?
Roger Craig (San Francisco 49ers Legend)
May 09, 2018 19:25 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBTim Kawakami is joined by an all-time 49ers great, Roger Craig, to chat everything red and gold. Craig tells us about the recent trip he and other 49ers legends took to Montana to visit their good friend and teammate, Dwight Clark. Roger also takes a few minutes to reminisce on the good old days of being part of a dynasty, the current 49ers squad and being the innovator of the one-day contract.
Anthony Slater (Golden State Warriors Beat Writer for The Athletic)
May 02, 2018 20:36 - 31 minutes - 33.3 MBTim Kawakami is joined by acclaimed Warriors beat writer, Anthony Slater, to break down the series vs. the Pelicans. The guys dive into Kevin Durant's reaction to the plethora of Stephen Curry love after his return and of course, the Draymond Green-Charles Barkley drama.
Matt Barrows (San Francisco 49ers Beat Writer for The Sacramento Bee)
April 17, 2018 21:41 - 27 minutes - 27.2 MBTim Kawakami is joined by longtime San Francisco 49ers beat writer for The Sacramento Bee, Matt Barrows. Tim and Matt look into the current situation with Reuben Foster, Joe Staley's reported return and answer the question: should the 49ers call the New England Patriots about acquiring Rob Gronkowski?
Ron Adams (Golden State Warriors Assistant Coach)
April 14, 2018 00:00 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Golden State Warriors' assistant coach and defensive guru, Ron Adams, for a chat on everything from the team's mentality heading into the playoffs to Ron developing the Warriors' young players. Adams gives his take on the upcoming Spurs series and reflects on the team's defensive performance this season.
Marcus Thompson II (The Athletic Bay Area Senior Columnist)
April 04, 2018 22:09 - 29 minutes - 29.8 MBTim Kawakami is joined this week by The Athletic Bay Area senior columnist, Marcus Thompson II. No, you're not listening to an episode of Warriors Plus/Minus (but you should definitely subscribe to that here if you haven't already)! The two discuss their journey so far at The Athletic and address the company's recent criticism about its diversity issues.
Richard Deitsch (The Athletic Sports Media Writer)
March 28, 2018 22:35 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBTim Kawakami is joined by one of the newest members of The Athletic family, sports media writing extraordinaire, Richard Deitsch. Richard details leaving the comforts of Sports Illustrated for his new gig with The Athletic and the importance of his job covering sports media. Deitsch also dives into his new radio job in Toronto as well as the present and future of giant sports media outlets like ESPN and Fox.
Steve Kerr (Golden State Warriors Head Coach)
March 21, 2018 23:23 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBTim Kawakami is joined by the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr. Steve opens up on everything hoops including the rash of injuries that have struck the Warriors as of late, the challenge the Houston Rockets present and provides an update on his personal health.
Mike Krukow (San Francisco Giants Color Commentator)
March 14, 2018 22:47 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by beloved San Francisco Giants color commentator, Mike Krukow, for an update on the Giants' spring training progress thus far. Mike elaborates on Evan Longoria and Andrew McCutchen's leadership roles with their new squad as well as Pablo Sandoval's presence in the clubhouse. Kruk graciously offers up an update on his health as well as his opinion on Tim Lincecum returning to Major League Baseball.
Ros Gold-Onwude (National NBA Reporter)
March 08, 2018 00:18 - 27 minutes - 24.1 MBTim Kawakami is joined by national NBA sideline reporter for TNT and Bay Area favorite, Ros Gold-Onwude for an enlightening chat on everything hoops, food and culture. Ros discusses what her returns to the Bay Area are like these days, drops a national perspective on the Golden State Warriors and flips the script on TK and asks him a very important question: has he seen Black Panther yet?
Rich Kleiman (Kevin Durant's Manager)
March 03, 2018 00:09 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Kevin Durant's right hand man and manager, Rich Kleiman, for a very informative discussion about anything and everything regarding number 35 on the Warriors. Rich opens up on KD's comments about his Warriors future, how Rich and KD became linked and of course, diving deeper into the behind the scenes of the infamous Hamptons meetings.
Mike Brown (Golden State Warriors Lead Assistant Coach)
February 22, 2018 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Golden State Warriors assistant coach, Mike Brown, right before the defending NBA champions kick off their post-All Star break schedule. Tim and Mike go over everything from the Warriors' "slippage" this season to how the team's rotations are handled as well as whether or not a head coaching job is in the horizon.
Jerry West (Los Angeles Clippers Consultant)
February 16, 2018 02:19 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBTim Kawakami is joined by one of the best players and minds in NBA history, the great Jerry West. Tim and Jerry discuss the Clippers' blockbuster trade that sent Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons and compare it to the Warriors trading Monta Ellis when Mr. West worked for Golden State. They also go into the end of Jerry's tenure with the Warriors and his relationship and current standing with Joe Lacob.
Seth Wickersham (ESPN Senior Writer)
February 08, 2018 00:14 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBTim Kawakami is joined by senior ESPN writer, Seth Wickersham, who broke the story about the internal strife living within the New England Patriots' organization. The guys discuss everything happening with the Patriots including Josh McDaniels' surprising return and whether he is the heir apparent to Bill Belichick. Other topics include the trade that ultimately sent Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers, how close Josh McDaniels was to becoming the 49ers' head coach last season and what the end of B...
Bruce Bochy (San Francisco Giants Manager)
January 31, 2018 18:51 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by San Francisco Giants skipper, Bruce Bochy, to talk everything orange and black. Boch takes some time to pay respect to his friend Kevin Towers before jumping into what life is like not only as a World Series-winning manager, but a new grandfather as well. Tim and Bruce also get into the Giants' offseason moves, potential lineups with the new weapons Boch has at his disposal and what the future holds for the future Hall of Fame manager.
Bruce Fraser (Golden State Warriors Asst. Coach)
January 24, 2018 22:03 - 27 minutes - 25.8 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Golden State Warriors' assistant coach Bruce Fraser to talk everything from his role in working closely with Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson to his friendship with Steve Kerr, to Steve Nash's consultant role with the team.
Dave Flemming (San Francisco Giants Radio Voice)
January 18, 2018 21:32 - 31 minutes - 29.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by longtime friend and radio voice of the San Francisco Giants, Dave Flemming. The guys talk everything Giants, from the busy offseason to what's on the horizon. They also talk Jim Harbaugh and Dave being in the running for ESPN's coveted Sunday Night Baseball job.
Greg Papa (Bay Area Broadcaster, Voice of the Oakland Raiders)
January 05, 2018 17:55 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Bay Area sports broadcasting legend Greg Papa to break down everything Oakland Raiders. The guys touch on Jon Gruden to the Raiders, if Al Davis ever regretted trading him, what went wrong for Jack Del Rio and the future of the Silver and Black.
J.A. Adande (Director, Sports Journalism @ Northwestern University)
December 22, 2017 23:06 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBTim Kawakami is joined by former ESPN writer and current director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, J.A. Adande to chat about his discussions with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry while putting together his Person of the Year piece he wrote for The Athletic Bay Area. The two also dive into J.A.'s current job at Northwestern mentoring the next class of sports writers, Kobe Bryant's jersey retirement ceremony and John Skipper's departure from ESPN.
Joe Lacob (Golden State Warriors Owner)
December 16, 2017 01:18 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MBTim Kawakami sits down with Golden State Warriors majority owner, Joe Lacob, to talk everything from the start of the Warriors' season, to getting heat from the other NBA owners after signing Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry's extension. Lacob also opens up on KD's decision to take a pay cut and his upcoming free agency.
Don Yee (Agent for Jimmy Garoppolo)
December 16, 2017 00:01 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBTim Kawakami welcomes Jimmy Garoppolo's agent, Don Yee, to the show to discuss his client's transition to the 49ers, if there was any awkwardness being both Tom Brady AND Jimmy G's agent as well as his new professional football venture, the Pacific Pro League.
Billy Beane (Oakland A's Executive VP of Baseball Operations)
December 08, 2017 23:06 - 26 minutes - 23.6 MBTim Kawakami is joined by one of the best minds in baseball as Oakland A's Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Billy Beane joins the show. Billy opens up on the A's stadium situation, the upcoming Winter Meetings and reacts to the news that Japanese star, Shohei Ohtani, will be joining a division rival.
Brian Murphy (KNBR Morning Host)
December 02, 2017 00:54 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBTim Kawakami is joined by KNBR veteran morning host, Brian Murphy, to discuss Tiger Woods' impressive comeback (so far), the Giants' pursuit of Giancarlo Stanton and Murph's in-depth work with "This Day in Giants History."
Kyle Shanahan (San Francisco 49ers Head Coach)
November 14, 2017 04:30 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBTim Kawakami sits down with San Francisco 49ers head coach, Kyle Shanahan, a day after his first career NFL win. They talk about the struggles the 49ers have endured in Shanahan's first season, the acquisition of Jimmy Garoppolo and the future of the Red and Gold.
Ken Rosenthal (The Athletic Senior Baseball Writer)
November 13, 2017 12:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBTim Kawakami is joined by one of the most trusted voices in all of baseball, Ken Rosenthal. The two take a deep dive into the MLB offseason and discuss Ken's decision to join The Athletic.
Brian Sabean (San Francisco Giants Executive VP of Baseball Operations)
November 10, 2017 23:29 - 24 minutes - 44.9 MBTim Kawakami welcomes San Francisco Giants Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, Brian Sabean, to the show to talk about the offseason and the future of the Orange and Black.
Daryl Morey (Houston Rockets GM)
October 27, 2017 21:49 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBTim Kawakami is joined by Houston Rockets GM, Daryl Morey, as they discuss what it's like competing out West against a juggernaut like the Golden State Warriors.