Tundra FM: Baby Steps, Broken Fans, and the Wounds That Won't Heal
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Tundra FM, the emotional and unfiltered corner of the Packernet Podcast Network, delivers a raw, introspective episode that transcends football to explore the psychological toll of being a Green Bay Packers fan. Through a blend of music, personal reflection, and biting commentary, host Brick Lombardi dissects the collective trauma of a season that began with promise but ended in heartbreak. The episode uses the 1991 Bill Murray film 'What About Bob?' as a metaphor for survival—focusing on 'baby steps' to endure the pain of loss, one game, one drive, one breath at a time. It also critiques the chaotic energy of fan culture, from early-morning radio callers who spiral from optimism to rage, to the absurdity of Alexa interrupting deep moments with a raccoon at the door. The episode is both a therapy session and a love letter to fandom, acknowledging its flaws while celebrating its resilience.
Survive Packers seasons one 'baby step' at a time—focus only on the next game, drive, or breath.
Fan outrage often targets coaches and players, but true accountability lies in execution, not blame.
The emotional journey of fandom is cyclical: hope, collapse, despair, and quiet resilience.
Even in chaos, moments of absurdity (like a raccoon interrupting a deep conversation) can become sacred.
True fan loyalty isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up, even when it hurts.
The Therapy of Baby Steps
“Don't think about the season. Think about the next game. Don't think about the next game. Think about the next drive. Baby steps out of the building. Baby steps down the hall. Baby steps through four quarters of professional football until you are standing in January going, how did we get here?”
The Raccoon That Stole the Show
“And yet, there she is. Every single time. Hot mic. Good take. Somebody's about to say something real about the offensive line. And this woman, this little blue cylinder woman, decides that is the moment to announce that someone is at the front door. It was a raccoon.”
The Fan Who Broke at 5:45 AM
“I'm up at 5am, 5am watching tape And these defensive players got me filled with hate Out of pieces, undercutting balls they shouldn't touch And I'm screaming at the screen, I done had enough”
The Unhealed Wound
A closing reflection on the enduring pain of fandom—how losses linger, how the same emotional cycles repeat, and how the team’s identity is forever tied to the fans’ collective heartbreak.
“That's the show. A BJJ anthem, a wound that's still healing, a Bill Murray coping strategy, a raccoon who got more acknowledgement than half the callers, and a man who drove into work positive and left in pieces. That's Packer fandom, honestly. That's just what it is.”
“Don't think about the season. Think about the next game. Don't think about the next game. Think about the next drive. Baby steps out of the building. Baby steps down the hall. Baby steps through four quarters of professional football until you are standing in January going, how did we get here?”
“You've been listening to Tundra FM on the Packernet Podcast Network. Music you will not hear anywhere else. Commentary you probably shouldn't hear anywhere else. And a host who has been doing this for 30 years and still doesn't know how to quit. Neither do you. That's why we're here.”
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