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The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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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.

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Compound Live with Pete Crow-Armstrong! 16.07.2025 1:12:55

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, it is the recording from our live show at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago, featuring All-Star Pete Crow-Armstrong! To learn more about listener...

All-Star Snubs, ZS38 and Scotty E Updates, and the Yanks' meltdown! 09.07.2025 55:51

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 t...

Justin Steele calls in from AZ! Plus, Tucker's return to Houston! 02.07.2025 52:12

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 lik...

A wild weekend at Wrigley, plus the Boss loves homers and hates BABIP! 25.06.2025 58:17

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...

The Boss Walks it off on Father's Day, The Devers Trade and Philly Cheese Steak or Italian Beef? 18.06.2025 54:07

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 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...

The Boss Gets Hot in Philly, Prime Judge or Prime Trout and Nico's Ejection! 11.06.2025 54:56

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 o...

Live Show Recap and Dave Phillips on the next generation of baseball technology 04.06.2025 56:23

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-...

Compound Live with PCA is this Saturday! Plus, the Cubs unexpected heroes and Schwarber's 300th 28.05.2025 51:59

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...

Soto Returns to the Bronx, Who Belongs in the Hall of Fame and How a Pitcher Develops a New Pitch! 21.05.2025 1:02:01

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/?a...

The Boss Goes on the IL, Javy and Schwarber Are Thriving and Cade Horton's debut! 14.05.2025 50:31

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...

Cubbies Stay Hot on the Road, Shota Visits the IL and MLB Travel Logistics! 07.05.2025 52:25

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 t...

Ian's Walk Off Hit, Best BP Homers and Nico's Impressive ABs! 30.04.2025 54:26

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/?af...

The Rollercoaster Win Over the D-Backs , Bench Clearing Brawls and the Extra Innings Rule 23.04.2025 57:30

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, the...

Steele's Season is over, Rory wins the Masters and MJ or Lebron! 16.04.2025 1:00:41

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 a...

The Boss Plays His 1,000th Game with the Cubbies! 09.04.2025 55:21

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...

Opening Day in Sacramento, Torpedo Bats and Garrett Crochet's Big Deal 02.04.2025 49:53

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 fo...

Ian Returns from Japan and Gives All The Details! 26.03.2025 1:00:38

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 roste...

Off the Bench, its Zack Short and Scott Effross for Episode 250! 19.03.2025 1:05:16

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! Th...

Wheels Up to Japan, Opening Day is a Week Away! 12.03.2025 50:08

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...

Spring Training Roster Cuts, Ian Loves Sloan Park (and Nowhere Else) and Clubhouse Stories! 05.03.2025 53:37

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...

Justin Turner Comes Aboard, The End of Baseball on ESPN and The Challenge System! 26.02.2025 53:55

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...

Bregman is a Red Sox, Live BP, and Projecting the Cubs Opening Day Lineup! 19.02.2025 52:25

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 Bosto...

Pitchers and Catchers Have Reported, Spring Training is here! Plus, Alonso to the Mets and What is the Best App? 12.02.2025 56:05

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 trainin...

Spring Training is Almost Here! 05.02.2025 51:56

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...

Pressly to the Cubs, Ichiro to Cooperstown, Plus a Big Announcement! 29.01.2025 55:29

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 dat...