
The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
Blue Wire Podcasts
Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammate Dakota Mekkes share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Comedy
Networks:
Blue Wire Podcasts
Description:
Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammate Dakota Mekkes share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound.
Language:
English
Episodes
Opening Day is Here!
3/25/2026
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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, the guys talk opening day and the Cubs' roster moves surrounding it. Ian shares his thoughts as he prepares for his 10th season with the Cubs, and his emotions regarding jogging out to left field on opening day. After that, the guys talk about Venezuela's dramatic WBC win and the new ABS system.
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Duration:00:54:16
We Love the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day is a Week Away!
3/18/2026
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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, the guys talk everything about the World Baseball Classic and why we loved the tournament. Plus, it is just over one week to the regular season, Ian updates us as the Cubs prepare for the 2026 campaign.
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Duration:00:53:54
The 300th Episode Mailbag Spectacular!
3/11/2026
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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!
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Duration:01:24:37
Big News Announcement, Playing vs. Team Italy and PED Suspensions!
3/4/2026
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.
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Duration:00:53:49
Ian's Opening Day of Spring is Here, ABS System Reactions and WBC Thoughts!
2/25/2026
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.
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Duration:01:02:22
Spring Training Heats Up, Dakota Disappears and Will Konnor Griffin Be Special?
2/18/2026
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.
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Duration:00:47:42
Ian Arrives in Arizona, Tigers and Yanks Make Moves!
2/11/2026
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.
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Duration:00:48:17
Spring Training is Almost Here!
2/4/2026
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.
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Duration:00:52:22
Cody Bellinger is a New York Yankee, Cubs Add Outfield Depth and Two Big Time Trades!
1/28/2026
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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.
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Duration:00:51:17
Kyle Tucker is a Dodger, Bo Bichette is a Met and Cubs Convention Recap!
1/21/2026
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.
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Duration:00:53:04
Alex Bregman is a Chicago Cub! Plus, The Bears Keep Rolling and the Cubs Make a Splash on the Trade Market
1/13/2026
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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.
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Duration:00:55:22
Spring Training is Around the Corner and Scott and Zack have New Homes!
1/7/2026
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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.
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Duration:00:50:10
The 2025 Year End Mailbag Episode!
12/31/2025
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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!
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Duration:00:54:34
The 2025 Year End Mailbag Episode!
12/31/2025
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
Duration:00:58:19
The Polar Bear ships off to Baltimore and Free Agency stays hot!
12/17/2025
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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!
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Duration:00:51:41
The Winter Meetings are here, and so are the Big Moves!
12/10/2025
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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!
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Duration:00:54:30
Cease Gets a Monster Deal, Plus the Future of College Athletics!
12/3/2025
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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.
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Duration:00:58:58
How Players Physically Prepare for 162 Games, featuring Tyler Skovron! Plus, Some Big Trades!
11/26/2025
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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.
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Duration:00:51:05
Shota Stays a Cub, a Live Reaction! Plus, Early Free Agency Thoughts and Awards Roundup
11/19/2025
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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.
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Duration:00:49:12
Zack Short and Scott Effross return to talk Kyle Hendricks' retirement, Cubs' Team Gold Glove and Football!
11/12/2025
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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.
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Duration:00:56:38