Podcast
The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
Hosted by Jomboy Media · EN
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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2016 Team Returns, Rizzo Drops a Homer and First Time Facing a Big Leaguer!
3d ago00:49:36Tap to summarizeOur listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://WarbyParker.com/COMPOUND — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #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 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Live from Cubs Convention! (Featuring Rizzo, Bregman and Kerry Wood)
1w ago00:54:18Tap to summarizeUse 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Rain Delays, Fog Games, and USMNT are Eliminated!
2w ago00:57:48Tap to summarizeUse code GETJACK for 15% off your first order at JackArcher.com! Ready to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to https://goodr.com/COMPOUND to claim $10 off your first order. 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Injury Bug Hits the Cubs, How Pitchers Prevent Steals and Sunday Night Baseball!
3w ago00:55:21Tap to summarizeUse 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Facing Off Against Zack in NYC and How the Draft Might Change Forever!
Jun 2400:53:57Tap to summarizeUse 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Championship Droughts, PCA is Red Hot and the Best Month in Sports!
Jun 1700:58:02Tap to summarizeUse code GETJACK for 15% off your first order at JackArcher.com! #ad Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The Boss Goes Yard and Rizzo Goes Tarps Off!
Jun 1000:51:02Tap to summarizeReady to upgrade your eyewear to something functional, fashionable, fun, and affordable? Head to https://goodr.com/COMPOUND to claim $10 off your first order. 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 wild week of Cubs baseball that saw Ian earn his 1,000th career hit, smash a homer that forced Anthony Rizzo to go shirtless and a whole lot more. Plus, the guys discuss Trey Mancini's return to the bigs, and discuss why recent teams seem to have more playoff success on the road. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →How Player Development Has Changed in the Past Decade!
Jun 300:55:33Tap to summarizeVisit 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.
Transcribe →Diving Back Into the Compound Mailbag!
May 2700:47:00Tap to summarizeVisit 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.
Transcribe →Rivalry Weekend and the Best Change MLB Has Made!
May 2000:53:37Tap to summarizeVisit 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.
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