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Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammates Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Jomboy Media.

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    • Mar 11, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 358 EPISODES

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    The Compound - MLB Player Podcast is an exceptional podcast that features three talented baseball players: Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes, and Zack Short. They provide a unique and candid perspective on various aspects of baseball and create a fun atmosphere throughout each episode. I hope this podcast continues for a long time because it truly covers a wide range of topics that keep listeners engaged.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how candid and genuine the hosts are. Ian, Dakota, and Zack are not afraid to share their thoughts and experiences, which provides a refreshing view into the world of professional baseball. They cover everything from favorite childhood shows to calling their teammates at home to discussing defensive shifts in the MLB. The diversity of topics covered keeps the podcast interesting and enjoyable.

    Another great aspect of The Compound is its ability to humanize professional baseball players. The hosts remind us that they are just regular guys who happen to be good at baseball. Their casual conversations around baseball and other things help break down the stereotype that athletes are unapproachable or distant. This podcast creates a sense of connection between the hosts and listeners, which is truly special.

    If there is one downside to this podcast, it would be that it may not appeal as much to non-baseball fans. While the hosts' personalities may still make it entertaining for some, the focus on baseball-related topics may limit its appeal to those who are not avid fans of the sport. However, for anyone who loves baseball or wants an inside look into the lives of professional players, this podcast is a must-listen.

    In conclusion, The Compound - MLB Player Podcast is an outstanding podcast that offers an inside look into the lives of professional baseball players through candid conversations and diverse topics. Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes, and Zack Short bring humor, insight, and authenticity to each episode. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply curious about life in professional sports, this podcast will not disappoint.



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    The 300th Episode Mailbag Spectacular!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 84:37


    Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum! Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays. 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, it is the 300th episode of the Compound Podcast! The guys celebrate by cracking into the mailbag and answering some questions from the fans and some fan favorites of the podcast. Thank you guys for supporting us over the past 300 episodes and taking the time to call in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Big News Announcement, Playing vs. Team Italy and PED Suspensions!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 53:49


    Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum! Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays. Number to call in for our 300th Mailbag episode (which is next week!) (312) 945-8865 or email CompoundMailbag@gmail.com to submit your questions. On this Week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys have a big announcement about the future of the podcast and our brand new YouTube channel where you will be able to find all of our video episodes. After that the guys discuss Ian playing against Team Italy, Jurickson Profrar's PED suspension and the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ian's Opening Day of Spring is Here, ABS System Reactions and WBC Thoughts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 65:07


    Parce Tasting Tour Stop #1 is this Saturday, February 28th at the Binny's in Geneva, IL. Go to 710 Commons Dr, Geneva, IL 60134, try some Parce and tell them the Compound Boys sent you! 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 first week of spring training games, Ian provides a bunch of updates from Cubs camp. After that the guys discuss their thoughts on the new automatic ball/strike challenge system and their favorite memories of watching games from the clubhouse. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday. 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

    Ian's Opening Day of Spring is Here, ABS System Reactions and WBC Thoughts!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 62:22


    Parce Tasting Tour Stop #1 is this Saturday, February 28th at the Binny's in Geneva, IL. Go to 710 Commons Dr, Geneva, IL 60134, try some Parce and tell them the Compound Boys sent you! 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 first week of spring training games, Ian provides a bunch of updates from Cubs camp. After that the guys discuss their thoughts on the new automatic ball/strike challenge system and their favorite memories of watching games from the clubhouse. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Spring Training Heats Up, Dakota Disappears and Will Konnor Griffin Be Special?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 50:27


    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, the guys discuss Ian's first week in Arizona, his first live BP and who is impressing so far in Cubs' Camp. Plus, Dakota performs a disappearing (and possibly reappearing act) and the guys discuss MLB consensus number one prospect Konnor Griffin. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Spring Training Heats Up, Dakota Disappears and Will Konnor Griffin Be Special?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 47:42


    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, the guys discuss Ian's first week in Arizona, his first live BP and who is impressing so far in Cubs' Camp. Plus, Dakota performs a disappearing (and possibly reappearing act) and the guys discuss MLB consensus number one prospect Konnor Griffin. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ian Arrives in Arizona, Tigers and Yanks Make Moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 51:02


    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, Spring Training has arrived! Pitchers and Catchers, plus the Boss are already in Arizona, Ian gives us an update from the ground. Plus, two big pitching updates in Detroit, the Red Sox make a big trade and the Super Bowl kinda sucked. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Ian Arrives in Arizona, Tigers and Yanks Make Moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 48:17


    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, Spring Training has arrived! Pitchers and Catchers, plus the Boss are already in Arizona, Ian gives us an update from the ground. Plus, two big pitching updates in Detroit, the Red Sox make a big trade and the Super Bowl kinda sucked. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Spring Training is Almost Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 55:07


    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 calendar flips to February, and that means one thing, Spring Training is almost here! The guys take a look at some more moves across the league and Ian updates the fans with his offseason training and Dakota shares his love of bidets. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Spring Training is Almost Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 52:22


    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 calendar flips to February, and that means one thing, Spring Training is almost here! The guys take a look at some more moves across the league and Ian updates the fans with his offseason training and Dakota shares his love of bidets. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Cody Bellinger is a New York Yankee, Cubs Add Outfield Depth and Two Big Time Trades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 54:02


    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, the guys discuss the latest additions in free agency, including former Cub Cody Bellinger signing with the Yankees, a pair of aces moving in the trade market and some WBC updates. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Cody Bellinger is a New York Yankee, Cubs Add Outfield Depth and Two Big Time Trades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 51:17


    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, the guys discuss the latest additions in free agency, including former Cub Cody Bellinger signing with the Yankees, a pair of aces moving in the trade market and some WBC updates. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Kyle Tucker is a Dodger, Bo Bichette is a Met and Cubs Convention Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 53:04


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his weekend celebrating the 2016 World Series Champions and how the Kyle Tucker signing will affect the upcoming CBA negotiations. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Kyle Tucker is a Dodger, Bo Bichette is a Met and Cubs Convention Recap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 55:49


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his weekend celebrating the 2016 World Series Champions and how the Kyle Tucker signing will affect the upcoming CBA negotiations. 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

    Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub! Plus, The Bears Keep Rolling and the Cubs Make a Splash on the Trade Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 58:07


    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 Chicago Cubs have signed Alex Bregman! Plus, Dakota has to eat his words about the Bears and the Cubs make a big move on the trade market. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub! Plus, The Bears Keep Rolling and the Cubs Make a Splash on the Trade Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 55:22


    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 Chicago Cubs have signed Alex Bregman! Plus, Dakota has to eat his words about the Bears and the Cubs make a big move on the trade market. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Spring Training is Around the Corner and Scott and Zack have New Homes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 53:55


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his offseason training with Spring Training approaching and the guys give an update where friends of the pod Zack Short and Scott Effross will be playing next season. 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

    Spring Training is Around the Corner and Scott and Zack have New Homes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 50:10


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 latest free agent signings, Ian provides an update on his offseason training with Spring Training approaching and the guys give an update where friends of the pod Zack Short and Scott Effross will be playing next season. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The 2025 Year End Mailbag Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 54:34


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: ⁠⁠tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod 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, the guys discuss the latest additions to Team USA, before opening up the Compound Mailbag and answering your guys questions! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The 2025 Year End Mailbag Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 58:19


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: ⁠⁠tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod⁠⁠ 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, the guys discuss the latest additions to Team USA, before opening up the Compound Mailbag and answering your guys questions! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    The Polar Bear ships off to Baltimore and Free Agency stays hot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 55:26


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: ⁠tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod⁠ Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the exodus out of the Mets in New York, with Pete Alonso being the latest Met to leave. Plus, Kenley Jansen, Merrill Kelly and others sign BIG free agent deals! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    The Polar Bear ships off to Baltimore and Free Agency stays hot!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 51:41


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: ⁠tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod⁠ Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the exodus out of the Mets in New York, with Pete Alonso being the latest Met to leave. Plus, Kenley Jansen, Merrill Kelly and others sign BIG free agent deals! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Winter Meetings are here, and so are the Big Moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 57:15


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the big moves coming out of the Winter Meetings, including Kyle Schwarber staying in Philly and Edwin Diaz to LA. Plus, will Mike Trout be on Team USA for the WBC and the AL East is making moves! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    The Winter Meetings are here, and so are the Big Moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 54:30


    We are running an audience survey to make sure we are best serving our listeners! Complete the survey here: tinyurl.com/thecompoundpod Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills to get your Parce this week! On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss the big moves coming out of the Winter Meetings, including Kyle Schwarber staying in Philly and Edwin Diaz to LA. Plus, will Mike Trout be on Team USA for the WBC and the AL East is making moves! Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Cease Gets a Monster Deal, Plus the Future of College Athletics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 62:43


    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 former Cubs farmhand Dylan Cease's big 210 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays. After that, they discuss how college athletics have evolved since Ian and Dakota were in college. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Cease Gets a Monster Deal, Plus the Future of College Athletics!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 58:58


    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 former Cubs farmhand Dylan Cease's big 210 million dollar deal with the Blue Jays. After that, they discuss how college athletics have evolved since Ian and Dakota were in college. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    How Players Physically Prepare for 162 Games, featuring Tyler Skovron! Plus, Some Big Trades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 54:50


    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 welcome Ian's Postural Therapist Tyler Skovron on to the show. Ian works with Tyler every single day during the season to get his body ready to play in the games, and Tyler has a unique perspective on how the human body connects. Plus, the guys look at several big trades from around the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    How Players Physically Prepare for 162 Games, featuring Tyler Skovron! Plus, Some Big Trades!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 51:05


    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 welcome Ian's Postural Therapist Tyler Skovron on to the show. Ian works with Tyler every single day during the season to get his body ready to play in the games, and Tyler has a unique perspective on how the human body connects. Plus, the guys look at several big trades from around the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Shota Stays a Cub, a Live Reaction! Plus, Early Free Agency Thoughts and Awards Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 49:12


    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 welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Shota Stays a Cub, a Live Reaction! Plus, Early Free Agency Thoughts and Awards Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 52:56


    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 welcome back Ian from New York and discuss the Cubs team gold glove win and Kyle Hendricks retirement. After that, we get a live reaction to Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer and returning to the Cubs in 2026. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Zack Short and Scott Effross return to talk Kyle Hendricks' retirement, Cubs' Team Gold Glove and Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 60:23


    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, Ian Happ is off traveling for the Gold Glove awards, so we make a call to bullpen and bring back returning champions Zack Short and Scott Effross to talk World Series, Gold Gloves, Kyle Hendricks' retirement and some football. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Zack Short and Scott Effross return to talk Kyle Hendricks' retirement, Cubs' Team Gold Glove and Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 56:38


    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, Ian Happ is off traveling for the Gold Glove awards, so we make a call to bullpen and bring back returning champions Zack Short and Scott Effross to talk World Series, Gold Gloves, Kyle Hendricks' retirement and some football. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Was the 2025 World Series the Best Ever? Plus, Ian Wins his Fourth Gold Glove!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 59:41


    Head to the Binny's at 7175 N Lincoln Ave (US 41) in Lincolnwood  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 fantastic 2025 World Series, how it stacks up all-time and discuss the heroics of Rojas, Yamamoto and Vladdy. Plus, the guys congratulate and break down Ian's fourth consecutive gold glove award. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Was the 2025 World Series the Best Ever? Plus, Ian Wins his Fourth Gold Glove!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 55:56


    Head to the Binny's at 7175 N Lincoln Ave (US 41) in Lincolnwood  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 fantastic 2025 World Series, how it stacks up all-time and discuss the heroics of Rojas, Yamamoto and Vladdy. Plus, the guys congratulate and break down Ian's fourth consecutive gold glove award. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The World Series heats up and more managerial moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 58:34


    Head to the Binny's at 7175 N Lincoln Ave (US 41) in Lincolnwood  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 2025 World Series, the Blue Jay's mindset heading to LA and recap the first two games. Plus, a look at some more managerial decisions being made in the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    The World Series heats up and more managerial moves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 54:49


    Head to the Binny's at 7175 N Lincoln Ave (US 41) in Lincolnwood  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 2025 World Series, the Blue Jay's mindset heading to LA and recap the first two games. Plus, a look at some more managerial decisions being made in the bigs. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ohtani's unreal clinching game and misery continues in Seattle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 60:03


    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 Shohei Ohtani's massive game four of the NLCS, and the brutal ending to Seattle Mariners' season, plus a whole lot more. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Ohtani's unreal clinching game and misery continues in Seattle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 56:18


    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 Shohei Ohtani's massive game four of the NLCS, and the brutal ending to Seattle Mariners' season, plus a whole lot more. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Reflecting on the Cubs' 2025 postseason, and remembering Buddy Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 51:58


    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, Ian breaks down the Cubs 2025 postseason run, and reflects on the 2025 season, plus the guys honor Dakota and Ian's former minor league manager Buddy Bailey. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Reflecting on the Cubs' 2025 postseason, and remembering Buddy Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 55:43


    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, Ian breaks down the Cubs 2025 postseason run, and reflects on the 2025 season, plus the guys honor Dakota and Ian's former minor league manager Buddy Bailey. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Four of Our Favorite Interviews We've Ever Done! (Featuring Pete Crow-Armstrong, Joey Votto, Sean Casey and Chris Sale!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 112:07


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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

    Four of Our Favorite Interviews We've Ever Done! (Featuring Pete Crow-Armstrong, Joey Votto, Sean Casey and Chris Sale!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 108:22


    Head to the Binny's at 290 Hawthorn Village Commons in Vernon Hills 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 turn back the clock and look back at four of our favorite interviews from our 279 episode library. Listen to portions of our interviews with Joey Votto, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Sean Casey and Chris Sale! The Boys will return with a full playoff episode next week. Check out full video episodes on Marquee every Thursday 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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