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The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammate Dakota Mekkes share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Audacy Sports.
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Episodes

All-Star Snubs, ZS38 and Scotty E Updates, and the Yanks' meltdown!

Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs All-Star game selections and surprising omissions, talk about friends of the pod Scott Effross and Zack Short returning the bigs, plus Danny shares a hot take that turns out to be pretty mild and an old friend finally pay...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 3 min

Justin Steele calls in from AZ! Plus, Tucker's return to Houston!

Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota takes the week off and the guys call in returning champion Justin Steele. Steeley updates on his injury, what it has been like watching from AZ and tells his draft story. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursda...

Jul 02, 202559 min

A wild weekend at Wrigley, plus the Boss loves homers and hates BABIP!

Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys look back at a wild weekend series at a very hot and windy Wrigley Field, Ian shares his thoughts on BABIP and a whole lot more! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday and on YouTube on the Mar...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 5 min

The Boss Walks it off on Father's Day, The Devers Trade and Philly Cheese Steak or Italian Beef?

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's walk off hit on Father's Day and what it meant to him, the Rafael Devers trade and the impact on the league, Stanton returning to the Yankees and Ohtani returning to the mound and Danny's food related ...

Jun 18, 20251 hr 1 min

The Boss Gets Hot in Philly, Prime Judge or Prime Trout and Nico's Ejection!

Head to the Binny's at 3121 Thatcher Ave in River Grove, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's homer binge in Philadelphia, the Cubs recent string of ejections, would you rather have prime Aaron Judge or Prime Mike Trout and Ian talks about what the US Open at Oakmont in Pittsburgh means to him. Check...

Jun 11, 202557 min

Live Show Recap and Dave Phillips on the next generation of baseball technology

Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys recap the live show this past weekend at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, then chat with Dave Phillips, the co-founder of the Titleist Performance Institute about the new technology he has developed to advance b...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 3 min

Compound Live with PCA is this Saturday! Plus, the Cubs unexpected heroes and Schwarber's 300th

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 3121 Thatcher Ave in River Grove, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the play of Reese McG...

May 28, 202559 min

Soto Returns to the Bronx, Who Belongs in the Hall of Fame and How a Pitcher Develops a New Pitch!

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 7330 W North Ave (Route 64) in Elmwood Park, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Juan Soto re...

May 21, 20251 hr 9 min

The Boss Goes on the IL, Javy and Schwarber Are Thriving and Cade Horton's debut!

Get tickets to our live show on Saturday, May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian updates the listeners on his obliq...

May 14, 202557 min

Cubbies Stay Hot on the Road, Shota Visits the IL and MLB Travel Logistics!

Get tickets to our live show on May 31st with Pete Crow-Armstrong at https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guest-pete-crow-armstrong Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs successful road trip, Shota Imanaga's t...

May 07, 202559 min

Ian's Walk Off Hit, Best BP Homers and Nico's Impressive ABs!

Pete Crow-Armstrong will join us at our live show on May 31st and you should too! Get your tickets today at: https://musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-events/the-compound-live-with-ian-happ-and-special-guests Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. ⁠https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP⁠ On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Ian's walk o...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 1 min

The Rollercoaster Win Over the D-Backs , Bench Clearing Brawls and the Extra Innings Rule

Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey St in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs incredible 8th inning, in a 13-11 win over the D-Backs that had 16 combined runs scored in the 8th inning, their thoughts on bench clearing brawls and the extra innings rule. Check out full video episodes on Ma...

Apr 23, 20251 hr 4 min

Steele's Season is over, Rory wins the Masters and MJ or Lebron!

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs losing Justin Steele for the season and what that means for the team, Rory McIlroy's big win at Augusta and debate what is more impressive, MJ's rings or Lebron's longevity. Check out full video episodes o...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 7 min

The Boss Plays His 1,000th Game with the Cubbies!

BUY TICKETS TO OUR LIVE SHOW: The Compound Live with Ian Happ and Special Guests | Music Box Theatre Head to the Binny's at 153 Skokie Valley Hwy in Highland Park to get your Parce this week! Take a selfie with your bottle and tweet or DM us a photo on Twitter/X and/or Instagram. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ joined exclusive company by pla...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 2 min

Opening Day in Sacramento, Torpedo Bats and Garrett Crochet's Big Deal

Head to the Binny's at 3000 N Clark St in Lakeview to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss opening day in Sacramento and what it felt like for Ian. Plus, a long discussion on Torpedo bats and Garrett Crochet's big new deal for the Red Sox Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday at 6 p.m. CT and on YouTube on...

Apr 02, 202557 min

Ian Returns from Japan and Gives All The Details!

Head to the Binny's at 802 W Town Center Blvd in Champaign to get your Parce. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ has returned from Japan and shares all the stories and details of the Cubs 7 day trip. Plus, Cam Smith on the Astros Opening Day roster and Coby Mayo's comments. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday at 6 p.m. CT and...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 7 min

Off the Bench, its Zack Short and Scott Effross for Episode 250!

Head to the Binny's at 323 W Golf Rd (Route 58) in Schaumburg to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian Happ is in Japan, so the guys make a call to the bullpen, and bring back returning champions, Zack Short and Scott Effross! The guys discuss the opening games in Japan, Cam Smith's hot start with the Astros, and discuss their ...

Mar 19, 20251 hr 12 min

Wheels Up to Japan, Opening Day is a Week Away!

Head to the Binny's at 790 Royal St. George Dr in Naperville to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs gearing up for opening day in Tokyo as the face Ohtani and the Dodgers. Plus, the differences between AAA and the Big Leagues and is Ketchup overrated? Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursd...

Mar 12, 202557 min

Spring Training Roster Cuts, Ian Loves Sloan Park (and Nowhere Else) and Clubhouse Stories!

Head to the Binny's at 1720 N Marcey Street in Lincoln Park to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs red hot start to spring training, Dakota shares his experiences from Big League camp and what it's like to be cut and a whole lot more! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday at 6 p.m. CT a...

Mar 05, 20251 hr

Justin Turner Comes Aboard, The End of Baseball on ESPN and The Challenge System!

Head to the Binny's at 153 Skokie Valley Hwy in Highland Park to get your Parce this week! Take a selfie with your bottle and tweet or DM us a photo on Twitter/X and/or Instagram. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the Cubs signing Justin Turner, Ian talks about his first week of games and the fellas weigh in on the new challenge system ...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 1 min

Bregman is a Red Sox, Live BP, and Projecting the Cubs Opening Day Lineup!

Head to the Binny's at 1500 16th Street in Oak Brook to get your Parce this week! Take a selfie with your bottle and tweet or DM us a photo on Twitter/X and/or Instagram. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Alex Bregman shipping up to Boston, they get Scotty Effross and Zack Short's thoughts on Live BP finally they debate the Cubs Opening...

Feb 19, 202559 min

Pitchers and Catchers Have Reported, Spring Training is here! Plus, Alonso to the Mets and What is the Best App?

Head to the Binny's at 3000 North Clark Street in Lakeview, to get your Parce this week! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Pete Alonso staying in New York and what it means for the free agent market, what the first weeks of spring training look like for players and Zack asks the guys, what is the best app? To learn more about listener d...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 3 min

Spring Training is Almost Here!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the latest high profile free agency moves, including Max Scherzer signing with the Blue Jays. After that, Ian discusses his ramp up for the 2025 Regular Season and the unique start to the season the Cubs will have in Japan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Feb 05, 202552 min

Pressly to the Cubs, Ichiro to Cooperstown, Plus a Big Announcement!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the new home for our show, and the Cubs acquiring Ryan Pressly. After that, they look at the Hall of Fame inductees and break down a whole slew of free agent acquisitions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

Jan 29, 202555 min

Sammy Sosa and Kyle Tucker LIVE from Cubs Con!

BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian talks with Cubs Legend Sammy Sosa about some of his career highlights and so much more, plus he is joined by his new teammate Kyle Tucker, live from the stage at Cubs Con. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 24, 202555 min

Roki's Decision Week, Previewing CubsCon and the Best Place to Watch A Game!

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Roki Sasaki's big week, as the deadline for his decision looms. After that the guys breakdown this weekend's Cubs Convention and where the best place is to watch a football game. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or vi...

Jan 15, 202551 minEp. 240

A Deep Dive on Free Agency and Zack's Wedding!

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys return from a weekend in Connecticut to recap Zack's wild wedding weekend. After that, they take a deep look at this year's Free Agency class and who are the best players still on the market. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 ...

Jan 08, 202554 minEp. 239

The Compound Mailbag to Kickoff 2025!

Description: BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Zack has some major news to share, and then the guys open up the Compound Mailbag for a special, end of year, non baseball mailbag and answer your guys questions! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 238

Tucker to Chicago, Belli to New York and Chapsticks!

Description: Call in for our Non-Baseball Mailbag! (802) 566-0740. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and presen...

Dec 19, 202447 minEp. 237

PCA Talks Wrigley Fly Balls, His Journey to the Show and More!

Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome on Pete Crow-Armstrong to the podcast! PCA discusses his journey to the show, his mom's role in Little Big League, his takeaways from his first full season in the bigs, and what playing with Ian is like. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMB...

Dec 11, 202451 minEp. 236
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