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

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 Ohtani to pay the interpreter's gambling debts. 

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 both the Warriors and the Lakers.

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 he would be released.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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 Trout.

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.

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 training and wonder if he can avoid Barry Bonds-style isolation.

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.

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.

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: Debating Kyle Shanahan's decision to take the ball to start OT.

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. 

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 Las Vegas.

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 also the host of “The TK Show” podcast and its various feeds. In this podcast, Kawakami discusses challenges and fun of covering the Niners; what kind of ac...

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.

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 against the Chiefs.

A TK Audio Files conversation with 49ers owner Jed York about Jim Harbaugh, John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan.

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 Bowl 54 and the top storylines for the game this time around.

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 Bowl rematch against the Chiefs.

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 the NFC Championship Game?