Podcast

The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

Baseball, Sports

Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammate Dakota Mekkes share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound.

Baseball chart
#98
Episodes
333
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
54 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

333 episodes, newest first

  1. The Brewers (Almost) Won A Title!

    Episode 333

    Show notes

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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 Milwaukee Brewers came so close to winning a title, but still lead the World Series 3 games to 1. The boys breakdown the fall classic, including some dramatic games in Milwaukee. Ian also shares about the process of playing at Tropicana Field, and how he prepared to handle the roof.

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    57 min
  2. The World Series is Here!

    Episode 332

    Show notes

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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, just two teams remain. Brewers. Rays. The guys break down the ALCS and the NLCS, including the Brewers dominate sweep of the two time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, the guys make their predictions for the World Series and who will be the team left on top.

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    54 min
  3. Just Four Teams Remain! Plus, is a 154 Game Season Coming?

    Episode 331

    Show notes

    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 take a look at the 2026 postseason, and the Yankees disappointing crash out. After that, the guys preview the two championship series and make their predictions for who will advance to the World Series. Finally, the guys look at the possibility of a 154 game season and how MLB proposing that will affect labor negotiations.

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    1 hr 2 min
  4. A Look Back at the 2026 Chicago Cubs, Plus the Yanks are in Trouble!

    Episode 330

    Show notes

    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 take a look at the Cubs postseason run and the 2026 season as a whole. Ian shares his thoughts about potentially playing his final game with the Cubs, and what the series in San Diego felt like. After that, the guys breakdown the MLB playoffs, and Tom shares his thoughts on Aaron Boone and the Yankees.

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    1 hr 2 min
  5. The Playoffs Start TODAY!

    Episode 329

    Show notes

    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 take a look at the Cubs postseason roster and preview the series against the Padres. After that, Ian discusses his final regular season game at Wrigley Field in 2026 and what he wrote on the ball he threw into the stands. Plus, the guys breakdown the final appearances of two legends of the game and Pete Alonso's monster season.

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    50 min
  6. The Final Week of the Regular Season!

    Episode 328

    Show notes

    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 breakdown the final week of the regular season, and the possibility of the first ever under .500 division champ in the AL West. Ian also shares about the Cubs' trip to Churchill Downs to see Alex Bregman's horse win and gives his thoughts on former Cubs' coach Andy Green becoming the permanent manager in New York, plus the guys discuss Aaron Judge's playoff record and the Yankees vs. Red Sox playoff series.

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    52 min
  7. Is the Season Too Long? Plus, Relieving vs. Starting and the Most Unbreakable Record!

    Episode 327

    Show notes

    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 final weeks of the regular season, Dakota's surprising trip to Wrigley Field, Ian's correct predictions about the NFL, if the season is too long and what is the most unbreakable record in baseball!

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    54 min
  8. Every Team Needs to Play on Labor Day, Knuckleballs and Football is Here!

    Episode 326

    Show notes

    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 White Sox not playing on Labor Day, the Cubs travel from Miami to Milwaukee, how it feels to face a knuckleballer, Dakota's experiences at the alt site in 2020 and talk a little college football, especially regarding the controversial ending in Ann Arbor.

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    48 min
  9. Ian Happ is a Member of the Cubs' 150th Anniversary Team!

    Episode 325

    Show notes

    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 celebrate as Ian is named to the Cubs' 150th anniversary team, and Ian recaps the weekend with so many Cubs legends in attendance. After that, they discuss Eugenio Suarez being placed on waivers but not being selected, another controversy surrounding Jazz Chisolm and the Marlins firing their pro scouting department.

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    52 min
  10. A Week of Wild Walk-Offs, Behind PCA's Success at the Plate, and Stanton's Legacy!

    Episode 324

    Show notes

    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 a crazy week of walk-offs in Cubs Land, break down PCA's success at the plate and how he is be able to nearly triple his walk rate from 2025 to 2026, look at Kade Anderson's jump from AA to the Bigs and finally, at the legacy of Giancarlo Stanton as a New York Yankee, following the news he was shutdown for the 2026 season.

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    50 min
  11. Witnessing Baseball History, Field of Dreams and AL East Dominance!

    Episode 323

    Show notes

    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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 Joshua Baez's three homer debut at Wrigley and Ian's perspective watching it from Left Field. The guys also talk about the Happ Foundation's event at Arla, the Field of Dreams game in Iowa and possible future locations for similar events, and the AL East's dominance in the playoff picture.

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    51 min
  12. The Dog Days of Summer!

    Episode 322

    Show notes

    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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 the Southsiders, the White Sox and if we could see a Crosstown Classic in the World Series. After that, they discuss the Angels cleaning house and firing pitching coach Mike Maddox, Ian's recent dealings with replay and the craziest, most incomprehensible play of the 2026 season in Toronto.

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    50 min
  13. The Trade Deadline Extravaganza!

    Episode 321

    Show notes

    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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 MLB's trade deadline. The Cubs added 5 new players in several trades, Ian shares his reaction from the Clubhouse. Before that, the guys look at the biggest trade of the deadline, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal joining the Dodgers, and what it could mean for 2027. Finally, the guys go rapid fire through the rest of the most impactful trades made over the past week!

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    55 min
  14. Cubs Shake Things Up, Trade Deadline Approaches and How Players Handle the Media!

    Episode 320

    Show notes

    Use code GETJACK for 15% off your first order at JackArcher.com! #ad

    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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 Cubs DFA'ing Jameson Taillon and his impact on both and the team over the past four seasons. After that, they breakdown PCA's maturation at the plate, Ian gunning down runners on the bases and how players handle their media responsibilities.

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    1 hr 2 min
  15. 2016 Team Returns, Rizzo Drops a Homer and First Time Facing a Big Leaguer!

    Episode 319

    Show notes

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    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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 Ian's all-star game trip to Michigan, their first time facing off against MLBers while in the minors, recap the 2016 team's weekend and the opening of the new Champions Gate outside Wrigley and Dakota tells us a story at the end.

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    50 min
  16. Live from Cubs Convention! (Featuring Rizzo, Bregman and Kerry Wood)

    Episode 318

    Show notes

    Use code COMPOUND for 20% off Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheet Set and Beach Towels → https://cozyearth.com/pages/compound

    They say ask 100,000 times and you shall receive. Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC!

    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, with the All-Star break in full swing, the guys throw it back to the winter for three great live interviews the Boss conducted at the Cubs Convention. First up is Alex Bregman, who talks hitting and joining the Cubs, plus it what feels like to represent Team USA. After that, Kerry Wood joins the show to give the pitching perspective, before finally, the one and only Anthony Rizzo comes to stage to talk about retirement and his career.

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    54 min
  17. Rain Delays, Fog Games, and USMNT are Eliminated!

    Episode 317

    Show notes

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    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 PCA's insane month of June, what players do doing rain delays, how Ian dealt with the Fog Game and what it feels like to be 'in the zone'. After that, Dakota and Tom take some time to breakdown the US Men's National Soccer team's performance at this World Cup.

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    58 min
  18. The Injury Bug Hits the Cubs, How Pitchers Prevent Steals and Sunday Night Baseball!

    Episode 316

    Show notes

    Use code COMPOUND for 20% off Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheet Set and Beach Towels → https://cozyearth.com/pages/compound

    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 Cubs recent road trip to NY and Milwaukee and how the team is responding to having so many pitchers currently injured. After that, the guys breakdown how pitchers can prevent runners from stealing on them, including taking a look at a play from Dakota's career, some Sunday Night baseball talk and finally, 90 seconds on the USMNT before their game against Bosnia.

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    55 min
  19. Facing Off Against Zack in NYC and How the Draft Might Change Forever!

    Episode 315

    Show notes

    Use code COMPOUND for 20% off Cozy Earth's Bamboo Sheet Set and Beach Towels → https://cozyearth.com/pages/compound

    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 Ian and the Cubbies heading to NYC to take on friend of the Pod Zack Short and the Mets. Afterwards, the guys breakdown the recent MLB proposal regarding the draft, that would prevent high schoolers from being drafted, and moving the draft to 12 rounds. And finally, Dakota asks about how we could improve fan voting for the All-Star game.

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    54 min
  20. Championship Droughts, PCA is Red Hot and the Best Month in Sports!

    Episode 314

    Show notes

    Use code GETJACK for 15% off your first order at JackArcher.com! #ad

    Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at http://square.com/go/compound

    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 Tom's beloved New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years, check in with the Cubs and the recent red hot Pete Crow-Armstrong, and look at the busiest month on the sports calendar.

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    58 min