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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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Comedy

Description:

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.

Language:

English


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

4/2/2025
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 the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:38

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Ian Returns from Japan and Gives All The Details!

3/26/2025
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 on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:07:23

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

3/19/2025
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 spring trainings, plus a whole lot more. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday at 6 p.m. CT and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:01

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

3/12/2025
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 Thursday at 6 p.m. CT and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:53

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

3/5/2025
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 and on YouTube on the Marquee Sports Network channel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:22

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

2/26/2025
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 being tested in Spring Training! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:40

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

2/19/2025
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 Day lineup and the best way to order wings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:10

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

2/12/2025
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 data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:02:50

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Spring Training is Almost Here!

2/5/2025
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.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:51:56

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

1/29/2025
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 choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:29

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Sammy Sosa and Kyle Tucker LIVE from Cubs Con!

1/24/2025
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. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:23

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

1/15/2025
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 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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Duration:00:50:40

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

1/8/2025
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 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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 2/9/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Duration:00:53:33

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The Compound Mailbag to Kickoff 2025!

1/2/2025
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!

Duration:01:09:51

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Tucker to Chicago, Belli to New York and Chapsticks!

12/19/2024
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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as 6 $25 Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms.Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Duration:00:47:28

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

12/11/2024
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-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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as 6 $25 Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Duration:00:50:31

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Explaining the Winter Meetings, Boyd to Chicago and Zack's Free Agency

12/5/2024
Use code COMPOUND10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND10 *Up to $25 off 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 what the Winter Meetings look like, Matthew Boyd's arrival in Chicago, Zack's Free Agency and a whole lot more!

Duration:00:49:53

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Explaining the Non-Tender Deadline, NL Central Trade and Favorite Thanksgiving Food

11/26/2024
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 the non-tender deadline, and saying goodbye to teammates, plus they discuss their favorite thanksgiving food item and breakdown a big trade in the central! 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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as 6 $25 Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Bonus Bets are single-use, non-withdrawable, and expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Ends 1/5/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.

Duration:00:51:35

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Scott Effross Returns to Talk Yankees World Series Run, Offseason Training and More!

11/21/2024
Use code COMPOUND10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND10 *Up to $25 off 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 back returning favorite Scott Effross to the show, Scott talks about his time with the Yankees in October, his off season plans and a whole lot more!

Duration:00:55:34

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Chris Sale Talks Gold Glove, Jerseys and A Whole Lot More

11/14/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code COMPOUND Bruce Bolt: https://brucebolt.us/?afmc=HAPP On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys welcome on Chris Sale, presumptive Cy Young award winner, and discuss his rapid ascent to the Major Leagues, his pregame rituals and of course, the 2016 Jersey Cutting incident and a whole lot more. 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 present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $200 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout.

Duration:00:53:52