The Green Bay Packers’ newest podcast, The Tundra, debuted this week with beat writer Matt Schneidman and former Pro Bowl fullback John Kuhn tackling one of the most seismic moves in recent NFL history: Green Bay’s blockbuster trade for linebacker Micah Parsons.
The show, hosted by Schneidman of The Athletic and Kuhn, a two-time Pro Bowler and Packers fan favorite, launched with instant drama. Hours earlier, the Packers finalized the deal that sent shockwaves through the league and immediately reshaped their 2025 outlook.
Schneidman did not mince words about the magnitude of the move.
“One of the biggest trades in NFL history by acquiring Micah Parsons,” he said.
The Packers’ decision to swing for the Dallas Cowboys’ All-Pro pass rusher signaled an aggressive push for contention in a competitive NFC. Kuhn, who played nine seasons in Green Bay, said the move goes beyond the stat sheet.
“The tradeit sends a messageto your locker room, that we are going to shoot every shot to win a championship,” Kuhn said.
Kuhn emphasized that Parsons, 24, won’t just provide production—he will ignite the defense.
“I expect Micah Parsons to be playing with his hair on fire, with all kinds of opportunity [to] impact this first football game,” Kuhn said.
The blockbuster acquisition comes as the Packers try to build on last season’s playoff run behind quarterback Jordan Love. For Schneidman, the conversation quickly turned from the headline-grabbing trade to the immediate challenge: Week 1 against the division-rival Detroit Lions.
Both hosts agreed that Parsons’ presence could alter the Packers’ approach against Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who has been effective behind one of the NFL’s strongest offensive lines. Schneidman pointed to the pass rush as a deciding factor.
“To generate pressure on Jared Goff,” Schneidman said, is essential if the Packers want to open the season with a statement win.
The debut of The Tundra provided fans not just reaction, but a blend of insider access and locker-room perspective. Schneidman brings daily coverage of the team, while Kuhn offers first-hand knowledge of the dynamics within Lambeau Field. That mix was evident in their differing tones: Schneidman analytical, Kuhn speaking with the passion of a former player.
They also contextualized how Parsons’ arrival fits into the Packers’ defensive scheme. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, entering his first year with the team, will now have one of the league’s most disruptive forces at his disposal. For Kuhn, the implications go far beyond the X’s and O’s.
“You walk into the locker room after a deal like this, and the energy changes,” Kuhn said. “Guys know the front office is behind them 100 percent. It makes you want to play harder.”
For Packers fans, the trade represents a rare moment of boldness from a traditionally conservative front office. Green Bay has long prided itself on draft-and-develop strategies, but this move signals a win-now mentality as Love enters his second full season as starter.
The first episode of The Tundra closed with both hosts circling back to the Lions matchup. Detroit, fresh off a run to the NFC Championship Game, enters as the early NFC North favorite. With Parsons in green and gold, the showdown carries even more intrigue.
And while the premiere focused heavily on the trade and the Lions opener, the conversation also turned to the bigger picture. Special guest Annie Agar joined Schneidman and Kuhn to make season-long predictions, teasing what’s to come in a year that suddenly feels more unpredictable — and more promising — than ever for Green Bay.
Whether Parsons can immediately tilt the scales remains to be seen, but Schneidman and Kuhn agreed the opportunity is there. For the Packers’ newest star, and for a fan base hungry for another title run, the message is clear: the organization is all-in.