Podcast appearances and mentions of Ian Happ

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You'd think that with the Cubs playing this poorly for this long that the sweet relief of elimination would be on the way, but the third Wild Card means nobody is ever out of it, no matter how bad they are. Oleg and Praz are on the case to discuss what's not working with the Cubs, how Petecrow the leadoff man inexplicably is, and why Ian Happ's 1,000th hit turned into yet another embarrassment for the draft record of this hapless franchise.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's continued struggles and to preview Chicago's three-game series at the Colorado Rockies, which begins Tuesday evening. Happ also reflected on reaching 1,000 career hits recently.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Score teammate Mark Grote, who shared a Bears report live from mandatory minicamp. Grote shared what he learned from Bears head coach Ben Johnson. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's continued struggles and to preview Chicago's three-game series at the Colorado Rockies, which begins Tuesday evening.

Welcome to the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast…BIG-Z and the boys got a LOT to talk about today!”Tonight on the True Chicago Sports Fans Podcast, we carry heavy hearts into one of the biggest episodes we've ever recorded. We open with a full, emotional tribute to Chicago Bulls legend and beloved broadcaster Stacey King, who passed away Sunday at just 59 years old after a fall at his home. We break down what he meant as a player on three championship teams alongside Michael Jordan, and celebrate his 20-year broadcasting career — his iconic catchphrases, his legendary calls, and why he belongs in the same conversation as Harry Caray, Ken “Hawk” Harrelson, Pat Foley & Eddie Olczyk, and Jeff Joniak & Tom Thayer. Then we get into the Cubs, the White Sox, and the Bears news that is shaking the entire city of Chicago to its core.

Visit our YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 developmental pipeline to the major leagues, starting at the college level with the NCAA tournament, taking place this weekend, to the lowest levels of the minors at the Complex League level, and the issues facing players there, to how the new CBA conversations can potentially affect minor league baseball going forward.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ explain his approach to the highs and lows of the long MLB season. After that, the guys discussed how Spiegel may be leaking confidences in his proclamation that the White Sox will go .500 without star slugger Munetaka Murakami across the next four to six weeks.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Cubs left fielder Ian Happ explain his approach to the highs and lows of the long MLB season.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team's recent performance.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris pondered if the Bears have done enough to maximize quarterback Caleb Williams' rookie contract window. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the team's recent performance. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed the latest developments in the Bears' pursuit of a new stadium, which is currently in a holding pattern. They also welcomed on Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's recent performance.

60 games in and it's been a remarkable year. 2 10-game win streaks and 1 10-game losing streak. 2017 Dodgers did it, too. They went to the World Series. Let's hope the Cubs can do the same. Cubs went 13-15 in May, here's to June being a more successful month for the team. Ian Happ about to hit a major milestone, PCA is heating up and Jordan Wicks has been sent back to Triple-A Iowa. Matthew Boyd and Edward Cabrera are both expected to return from the Injured List in the next week or so. Plus, news and notes from around Major League Baseball.Share your thoughts, on X: @bricksbleachers.Follow on Facebook: Bricks And Bleachers PodcastAnd be sure to subscribe, if you're not already. Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio and more.All things Chicago Cubs in under 10 minutes.

Jeremy is out for this one, so Evan Altman of Cubs Insider steps from the guest chair into a hosting spot. Evan and Pat review the Cubs' road trip, from the season's nadir to beating Paul Skenes for a series split. Then they cover bright spots like Ben Brown, Ian Happ (who is a better hitter than Derek Jeter was), along with not-so-bright spots among the pitchers. The conversation turns to CBA negotiations and how both sides' opening salvos look. Neither initial offer appears to be amenable to the other side, but there's a long way to go. Finally, Pat completely stumps Evan with a lineup from 2005 that features some players who've been completely memory-holed.

Ian Happ's big day against Paul Skenes and the Pirates, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s grand slam over the Green Monster, and the White Sox securing their first winning month in three years were among the top moments from Thursday's six-game slate. MLB.com's Will Leitch breaks down all the action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Donny is absolutely irritated, like the rest of us, about Ian Happ dominating the Pirates almost every single time they play. Happ has reached base in 41 games in a row at PNC Park. Jared Jones makes his return tonight for the first time since late September 2024. Carmen Mlodzinski is not happy to go to the bullpen but is going to do what's best for the team. Derek Shelton is back in Pittsburgh, managing the Twins.

Hour 1 with Donny Football: Donny is absolutely irritated, like the rest of us, about Ian Happ dominating the Pirates almost every single time they play. Happ has reached base in 41 games in a row at PNC Park, dating all the way back to 2021. Jared Jones makes his return tonight for the first time since September 2024. Carmen Mlodzinski is going to the bullpen. Derek Shelton is back managing the Twins.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote opened their show by reacting to the Cubs snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win against the Pirates on Wednesday. After that, the discussed how left fielder Ian Happ stepped up to help the Cubs break their skid. Later, they marveled over White Sox right-hander David Sandlin's gem in leading his club to a win in his MLB debut Wednesday.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed how Cubs left fielder Ian Happ stepped up big to help the club snap its 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win against the Pirates on Wednesday.

In the second hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed Cubs left fielder Ian Happ's future with the organization as he's in the final year of his contract. After that, Score baseball insider Bruce Levine joined the show to discuss the White Sox's 15-2 win against the Twins on Wednesday and the Cubs' 10-4 victory over the Pirates.

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 head back to the Compound Mailbag to answer YOUR questions! This time, the guys talk about their worst road trip, one player they grew up emulating, 2016 World Series memories and so much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs have sunk to yet another low, now losers of 10 in a row, and Oleg and Praz are here to discuss what there is to be done. They wonder why the Cubs called up Kevin Alcantara if they don't bother to ever play him, worry about Ian Happ's inability to hit one of his patented eighth-inning homers when down by eight runs, and debate what's up with Alex Bregman. They also discuss how their inability to find pitching like the Brewers continues to doom them. Plus, how poorly would Shohei have to hit to not win MVP if he wins the Cy Young. All this, and more.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed the White Sox's powerful offense. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to break down the club's struggles amid its ongoing nine-game losing streak. Later, Rahimi and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to break down the club's struggles amid its ongoing nine-game losing streak.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by discussing the need for the struggling Cubs to have a good series against the Astros this weekend. After that, they pondered if struggling center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong could use a day off. Later, they examined left fielder Ian Happ's strikeout problem.

Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey opened their show by discussing the Cubs' struggles as they're 2-8 in their last 10 games. After that, they discussed how Cubs fans reacted to left fielder Ian Happ's comment that it's too early in the season to worry about the standings.

Cubs for a Cure: Michael Smith & Ian Happ get emotional remembering their loved ones (Hour 7) full 2784 Thu, 21 May 2026 22:19:32 +0000 zisNOYly8Lu3pklXmUCYPJib6NTvX3pV sports Best of 104.3 The Score sports Cubs for a Cure: Michael Smith & Ian Happ get emotional remembering their loved ones (Hour 7) Best of 104.3 The Score Best of 104.3 The Score is a curated snapshot of the station at its best, delivering the standout moments Chicago sports fans don't want to miss. Featuring top interviews, expert commentary, and memorable segments from across the lineup, the podcast covers everything from Bears Sundays and Cubs summers to Bulls, Blackhawks, and White Sox headlines. Whether you're catching up or reliving the biggest conversations of the day, Best of 104.3 The Score brings the voices, stories, and debates that power Chicago sports talk into one easy listen. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports h

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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' recent road trip, Dakota recalls the worst comebackers he ever faced in his career, the fellas breakdown rivalry weekend and look at Zack Wheeler and Kyle Schwarber's success on the field and HOF case.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Laurence Holmes and Russ Dorsey discussed how Cubs fans reacted to left fielder Ian Happ's comment that it's too early in the season to worry about the standings.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the team's recent struggles and more.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by 92.9 ESPN host Gabe Kuhn in Memphis to discuss how the Grizzlies will use the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft as the Bulls hold the No. 4 pick right behind them. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's recent struggles and more. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by comedian Pat McGann, who shared what he learned from having Cubs left fielder Ian Happ on his podcast.

The Cubs offense has gone MIA for a few days, but the bigger issue going forward is making sure they don't run out of pitchers. Praz and Oleg are here to discuss trade targets, what the Cubs have to offer other teams, and what would happen if (god forbid) Ian Happ broke his leg. They take a look at the very low bar the Brewers have for their Wall of Honor, and Andy solves the Bears' problem of having so many retired numbers that the NFL won't let them retire any more. All that, and more.

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 IH8 facing off against two time Cy Young award winner Jacob DeGrom and his approach to those ABs. After, the fellas breakdown off days on the road, the evolution of pitching since 2017 and Tom shares his thoughts on the NCAA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed whether Bears rookie Malik Muhammad can beat out Tyrique Stevenson for the starting cornerback spot opposite of Jaylon Johnson. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's recent success and his long on-base streak that just ended. Later, Rahimi, Harris and Grote held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's recent success and his long on-base streak that just ended.

The Cubs head to Atlanta sitting alone atop the NL Central and looking more complete than I expected this early in the season. In this episode, I dig into what's driving the start: - a deep, flexible lineup - elite team defense - sustainable offensive production - the impact of Craig Counsell and the Cubs' organizational approach - why the bench construction finally feels different - what concerns me about the pitching depth - and why I think this front office is going to push hard at the deadline I also look at: - Seiya Suzuki's huge start - Ian Happ's consistency - Matt Shaw's versatility - Moises Ballesteros' emergence - Ben Brown's breakout - why the Cubs' depth reminds me of 2008 and 2016 - and whether this team might actually be built for October baseball The Cubs have already split road trips against the Dodgers and Padres, taken series from Philly and Tampa and continue stacking wins despite major pitching injuries. Are they this good? Let's talk about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chicago Cubs are absolutely on fire and the boys are asking the big question: is this historic run actually sustainable? Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman dive into the Cubs' nine-game winning streak, their dominance at home and what's fueling the best record in baseball. Plus, they discuss the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays and whether they can seriously challenge the New York Yankees in the AL East. Then it's time to go around the league. The guys break down the Yankees calling up towering prospect Spencer Jones and debate whether the Bronx Bombers may have found another version of Aaron Judge. They also discuss the latest on Tarik Skubal after his successful elbow surgery before opening up the mailbag to answer your best questions from around the baseball world. To close out the show, Good, Bad & Uggla makes its glorious return. The boys chat about Jim Palmer, Kazuma Okamoto, the painfully struggling offense of the San Francisco Giants and plenty more chaos from another wild week around MLB. Timetamps: (1:00) – Chicago Cubs on a historic run: can they keep it up? (21:30) – Tampa Bay Rays are on fire: can they compete with the Yankees? (29:00) – Yankees call-up top prospect Spencer Jones (41:15) – Tarik Skubal surgery update (47:15) – Bar-B-Cast Mailbag (1:04:00) - The Good (1:10:00) - The Bad (1:18:30) - The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 red hot Chicago Cubs and their recent success, including Shota's return to form and some of the reasons behind his and Ben Brown's success. Dakota also fills the guys in on his trip to Detroit to see former host of the pod, Zack Short, make his MLB season debut in Detroit with the Tigers. Finally, the guys break down how it feels on the mound when you lose control of the zone, as the Reds did last week against the Pirates, walking 7 batters in a row! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to break down the team's exciting 5-4 walk-off win against the Reds on Monday at Wrigley Field.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to break down the team's exciting 5-4 walk-off win against the Reds on Monday at Wrigley Field. After that, Rahimi and Harris continued to discuss the Cubs' victory. Later, they held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Bulls hiring Hawks executive Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations. They also welcomed on Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's exciting walk-off win against the Reds on Monday.

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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' West Coast Swing and taking on the Dodgers in LA. Plus, Ian details what is like to prepare to face Mason Miller, perhaps the best pitcher in baseball currently and talks about winning his first ABS challenge.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's recent 10-game winning streak and how 22-year-old slugger Moises Ballesteros is a complete hitter.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by CNN host Manu Raju to discuss his hope for the Bears to stay in Illinois. After that, Rahimi, Harris and Grote discussed how the Cubs are accelerating Moises Ballesteros' development as a catcher. Later, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the club's recent 10-game winning streak and how the 22-year-old Ballesteros is a complete hitter.

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 Kevin McGonigle being the next rookie to sign a 100 million dollar plus contract, and why this is happening more and more frequently. Also, the fellas breakdown the NL Central's success, Caleb Thielbar's unlikely path to success and a whole lot more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris listened and reacted to Bears quarterback Caleb Williams share one of his goals for the 2026 season. After that, Cubs left fielder Ian Happ joined the show to discuss the team's six-game winning streak and right-hander Colin Rea's impressive outing in a victory Monday. Later, Rahimi and Harris held the Halftime segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Cubs left fielder Ian Happ to discuss the club's six-game winning streak, right-hander Colin Rea's impressive outing in a victory Monday and second baseman Nico Hoerner's terrific play to start the season.

Visit our brand new YouTube page at: https://www.youtube.com/@the-compound-pod, video episodes are posted at 9 AM CT on Wednesdays.  Watch the Sandy Koufax video discussed in this week's episode in our video episode or here: https://www.mlb.com/video/consecutive-pitches-by-koufax-called-balls Visit ParceRum.com and use code COMPOUND for $10 dollars off your next order of a bottle of Rum!  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 infield sac fly, ABS shenanigans, check swings in the 1960s and if starting pitchers should be allowed to make their case to managers before being pulled out of the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.