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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On the show

Hosts: Tim Hernandez, Tim Barrows

Recent guests

Matt Barrows5 eps
Dylan Hernandez3 eps
John Lynch1 ep

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 32K to 392K

Listeners across platforms

Podcast Focus

Categories: sports · news

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Daily

500+ episodes since 2022

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Most discussed topics

49ers

nfl

sports

rams

australia

sports news

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Total monthly reach

32K to 392K

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Charts in 3 marketsPopularity scoreEpisode historyHome market: United States

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SA · Sports
#27
6.9K to 84K
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ID · Sports
#105
1.4K to 18K
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Japan · Sports
#141
1.3K to 16K

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Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
9.6K to 118K
🎙 Daily cadence·514 episodes·Last published 5d ago
Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
32K to 392K
🇺🇸71%🇸🇦21%🇮🇩4%+1 more
Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
18K to 216K

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Episodes

514

~4.5 per week

Avg length

36m 40s

19m 34s – 49m 23s

Range

Aug 2022 – Oct 2026

Topics

49ers, nfl +40

Guests

Matt Barrows +2 · last 10 eps

35 of 35

Date	Episode	Topics	Guests	Brands	Places	Keywords	Sponsor	Length
10/16/26	[North & South] Emergency Episode: Dodgers' Dynasty Done?	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the Dodgers' brutal 0-4 NLCS loss to the Brewers, ending their two-year championship reign. What can they do to restart this? Or is this whole thing over?						29m 36s
10/16/26	[49ers +/-] Injury Updates, Trade Possibilities	Tim and Matt Barrows break down the latest injury updates for Nick Bosa, Mike Evans, Christian Kirk and others as the 49ers get set for a Monday night game against Washington. Also: What's their No. 1 trade need?						38m 30s
10/15/26	[TK Show] A Conversation with Tom Tolbert	Tim talks with broadcaster Tom Tolbert about the 49ers' 5-0 start and the Warriors' approach going into this new season. Also, his book recommendations.						49m 23s
10/14/26	[North & South] Ohtani Woes, Valkyries' Title Run	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss Shohei Ohtani's injury issues and major slump to start the NLCS and Blake Snell taking on huge Game 3 responsibility. Also, the Valkyries are four victories away from a title.						32m 04s
10/12/26	[49ers +/-] Victory in Seattle for a 5-0 Start	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers gigantic victory in Seattle -- how Mike Evans and Brock Purdy squeezed out enough yards and points and the youngest defensive players rose up to take the 49ers to 5-0.						33m 54s
10/9/26	[North & South] Dodgers to NLCS, Valkyries Rise	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss how the Dodgers got past Atlanta in the NLCS and how they  match up against Milwaukee in the NLCS. Can they win if Shohei Ohtani doesn't hit? Also, the fervor surrounding the Valkyries.						38m 41s
10/9/26	[49ers +/-] The Big Matchups vs. Seattle	Tim and Matt Barrows preview the 49ers' big game in Seattle on Sunday -- why the 49ers' offensive line and the Seahawks' defensive backs could be the key elements.						33m 58s
10/8/26	49ers Quarter Season Check-in & Seahawks Preview \| From the Candlestick Chronicles Podcast	Chris welcomes on Matt Barrows of The Athletic, as well as the '49ers +/-' podcast, to discuss impressions from the first quarter of the season, Brock Purdy's growth, how to address weaknesses along the defensive line and Sunday's NFC West clash against the Seattle Seahawks.						43m 07s
10/6/26	[TK Show] Mailbag: 49ers' Seattle Problem, Valkyries Targets & More	Tim and moderator Kerry Crowley answer questions about the 49ers' troubles with the Seahawks and possible future trades. Also, could the Valkyries aim for Napheesa Collier?						36m 39s
10/5/26	[49ers +/-] 30-Somethings Lead the Way to 4-0	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss how George Kittle, Mike Evans, Siran Neal and other very veteran players led the 49ers' 24-14 victory over Denver and a 4-0 record. Also: Kyle Shanahan passes Bill Walsh in 49ers longevity.						34m 37s
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10/2/26	[49ers +/-] Jed York Suspended	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the league's six-game suspension of 49ers owner Jed York and $500,000 fine -- how does this change the team's decision-making process, if at all? Also: More injuries, more juggling at DL and WR.						19m 34s
10/2/26	[49ers +/-] Who's Playing WR? DE? More Injury Shuffling	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss how Mike Evans' situation affects the entire WR corps -- Brandin Cooks, Dante Pettis and the rest. Also, how the defensive line looks for Sunday's game and where Denver is likely to attack.						36m 07s
9/29/26	[North & South] Warriors Optimism? Valkyries Surge & Dodgers' Chances	Tim and Dylan discuss the Warriors' prospects this season if Jimmy Butler can come back strong; also, the Valkyries are possibly on a big run and how the Dodgers set up for the postseason.						47m 39s
9/28/26	[TK Show] A Conversation with Steve Kerr	Tim talks with Warriors coach Steve Kerr about the upcoming Warriors season -- how he's reimagining the offense, what Steph Curry's new contract opens up and how he decided to come back to the team.						27m 28s
9/28/26	[49ers +/-] Purdy Carries an Injury-Battered Team	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' victory over Arizona to go 3-0 despite losing several more players. How Brock Purdy is carrying this offense and what the 49ers can do to fill in the injury gaps.						41m 30s
9/26/26	[49ers +/-] Emergency Bosa Injured Episode	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the repercussions of Nick Bosa missing a few games with a new calf injury and how the 49ers' defensive line rotation will work on Sunday. Also, how many more injuries can they take?						32m 11s
9/24/26	[49ers +/-] DT Emergency, Purdy's Peak	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss yet another 49ers defensive-line injury -- this time it's CJ West going on IR and creating another scramble to get healthy bodies on the defensive line. Also, what's Brock Purdy doing better now than ever?						42m 11s
9/23/26	[TK Show] A Conversation with Ethan Strauss	Tim and Ethan Strauss discuss all angles of the Brock Purdy discourse and the strengths and weaknesses of the new wave of NFL analytics. Also: Why would Steph Curry take less than the max in his new deal?						48m 49s
9/22/26	[North & South] Rams Recover, 49ers Fly, Chargers WTF?	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the Rams' bounce-back in Week 2, the 49ers' cruising to 2-0 and the Chargers' stunning early fall. Also, what's the Dodgers' playoff plan for Shohei Ohtani?						37m 34s
9/21/26	[49ers +/-] Dominant Run to 2-0	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' easy victory over Miami to get to 2-0, including Brock Purdy's near perfection. But more injuries raise the question: Are the 49ers set up to make some big trades?						41m 35s
9/18/26	[North & South] Dodgers Clinch ... With Concerns	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss the Dodgers clinching their 13th NL West title in 14 years, but with big questions about Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and the tough NL. Also, thoughts on Buster Posey's view of the Giants.						40m 38s
9/17/26	[49ers +/-] Jetlag Week?	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' return to practice after the Australia trip -- what's the energy level going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins? Also, the De'Zhaun Stribling injury and the coaches' trust in Kaelon Black.						28m 18s
9/16/26	[TK Show] A Conversation with Buster Posey	Tim talks to Giants president Buster Posey about this disappointing season, Rafael Devers' surge, the top prospects throughout the farm system, and changes the front office will have to make going into 2027.						33m 34s
9/14/26	[49ers +/-] What Was Real From Week 1 & What Wasn't	Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' return from Australia after their opening victory over the Rams -- which aspects of the game were real and which ones were exaggerated by the schedule and site? Also, what positions are already looking a little thin?						40m 10s
9/12/26	[North & South] 49ers Plotted, Rams Punted	Tim and Dylan Hernandez discuss how the 49ers' 27-7 victory over the Rams in Australia was a franchise personality test -- the methodical, committed 49ers vs. the smart (or too smart?) and talented Rams.						41m 21s
9/8/26	[North & South] 49ers & Rams Will Tell Us Who They Are✨	49ersRams+3	Dylan Hernandez	49ersRams	Australia	49ersRams+4	—	44m 16s
9/8/26	[49ers +/-] Feeling Good in Melbourne✨	49ersNFL+4	Matt Barrows	49ersRams	Melbourne	49ersRams+5	—	29m 52s
9/4/26	[North & South] LA Owners Gone Wild✨	sportsNBA+4	Dylan Hernandez	ClippersAngels	LA	ClippersAngels+5	—	34m 36s
9/3/26	[49ers +/-] Bosa, Kittle & the Flight to Australia✨	49ersNFL+4	Matt Barrows	49ersRams	Australia	49ersBosa+5	—	34m 29s
9/2/26	[TK Show] A Conversation with 49ers GM John Lynch✨	49ersNFL+3	John Lynch	49ersJed York	—	49ersJohn Lynch+5	—	26m 01s
9/1/26	[North & South] Ohtani Limits, 49ers & Rams Get Set for Week 1✨	Shohei OhtaniNFL+5	Dylan Hernandez	DodgersRams+1	Australia	Shohei OhtaniDodgers+7	—	45m 06s
8/31/26	[49ers +/-] Analyzing the Cut to 53✨	49ersNFL cuts+3	Matt Barrows	49ers	—	49ersroster cuts+3	—	30m 18s
8/28/26	[49ers +/-] Big Questions Before Cutdown Day✨	49ersNFL+4	Matt Barrows	49ers	—	49ersCutdown Day+3	—	43m 44s
8/26/26	[North & South] Jed York & Mark Walter in the Headlines✨	Jed YorkMark Walter+5	—	49ersDodgers	—	Jed YorkMark Walter+5	—	42m 13s
8/24/26	[49ers +/-] Emergency Episode: Jed York Arrested✨	Jed York arrestNFL punishment+3	Matt Barrows	49ers	Ohio	Jed York49ers+5	—	23m 24s