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

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[The TK Show] Journalist Ethan Strauss on the 49ers, the Stuck Warriors & More Jan 29, 2025

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Tim and Substack journalist Ethan Strauss discuss the 49ers' offseason strategies and the way fans view the NFL vs. the NBA. Also, the tensions building in the Warriors as the dynasty ends.

[49ers +/-] The Importance of Landing Robert Saleh, 1 Potential Issue & Much More Jan 24, 2025

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Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the complicated set of events that seem to have set up the 49ers re-hiring their No. 1 DC choice Robert Saleh and why he was the guy they had to go to. Also, there's one slight chance that it still doesn't happen.

[North & South] Roki Sasaki’s Dodger Plan, Stafford’s Future & Wild-Card 49ers DC Options Jan 22, 2025

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Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze what Roki Sasaki's first few years with the Dodgers might look like and why Matthew Stafford and the Rams could be headed to a big decision. And Tim tosses out some interesting DC options for the 49ers if Robert Saleh heads elsewhere.

[49ers +/-] Mailbag Episode: Saleh Favored for DC? 11th Pick on DT or Tyler Warren? Jan 17, 2025

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Tim and Matt Barrows take voicemail questions, starting with how the DC search is shaping up, with Robert Saleh seeming like the heavy favorite. Also, an early look at the most likely options with the 49ers' first-round pick and the history of shaky DL picks.

[North & South] Rams Keep Going, Chargers Fall & What’s Up With the Warriors? Jan 15, 2025

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Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze what Sean McVay is proving with the Rams and what their chances are to beat the Eagles this weekend. Also, what happened in the Chargers' playoff loss and what are the Warriors' headliners trying to communicate lately about their situation?

[The TK Show] Conversation With Buster Posey About the Giants’ Offseason & Future Jan 14, 2025

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Tim talks with Giants president Buster Posey about Posey's first few months running the team, adding Willy Adames and Justin Verlander, losing out on Roki Sasaki and what he's looking for in 2025 and beyond.

[The TK Show] ESPN’s Tim Bontemps on the Warriors’ Problems, Curry’s Future & More Jan 09, 2025

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Tim and ESPN senior NBA writer Tim Bontemps discuss the Warriors' dynasty coming to an end and what they could possibly do to keep this going. Also, will Stephen Curry and Draymond Green retire as Warriors?

[49ers +/-] Decoding the Shanahan/Lynch Presser & Offseason Themes Jan 09, 2025

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Tim and Matt Barrows break down the significant messages from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch's end-of-season presser and how they'll go about their search for a new defensive coordinator. Also, what else will change going into the 2025 season?

[North & South] Rams & Chargers’ Chances, 49ers’ Changes, Warriors’ Despair & Sasaki’s Options Jan 08, 2025

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Tim and the LA Times' Dylan Hernandez analyze the Rams and Chargers' playoff matchups in the wild-card round, the 49ers' defensive-coordinator change and the Warriors' continued woes. Also: Is Roki Sasaki narrowing his choices?

[49ers +/-] Clean-Out Day: Purdy Talks Contract, No Word on Sorensen Jan 07, 2025

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Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Brock Purdy's practical approach to his pending contractual situation and the likelihood that he'll get a deal from the 49ers relatively soon. Also, silence from Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch about Nick Sorensen and the defensive coordinator position.