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Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammates Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Jomboy Media.

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United States

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Comedy

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Ian Happ, of the Chicago Cubs, and teammates Dakota Mekkes and Zack Short share their MLB experiences, baseball life, and interview guests on The Compound, part of Jomboy Media.

Language:

English


Episodes

Zack Short is a New York Met!

3/25/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Zack found out some very important news and would like to share it with the rest of the class. Plus, Opening Day vibe check and Dakota updates us from Driveline. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/ NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA (select parishes) /MA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x before any resulting cash winnings can be withdrawn and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 04/14/24 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base.

Duration:00:46:44

The Compound 200th Episode Voicemail Spectacular!

3/19/2024
Use code COMPOUND for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys turn to the phones and listen to calls and questions from former Compound guests, fans and special surprise guests from each of their lives. Hear Ian react in live time to the Blake Snell signing, listen to which team Dakota turned down a contract from and hear about the worst pregame routine of ZS57's life. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:01:09:00

The J.D. Davis Situation, All the Yankees are Hurt and Justin Steele Gets the Nod for Opening Day!

3/14/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, J.D. Davis was released from the Giants under dubious circumstances, the guys discuss his case and what can be done to prevent it in the future. Afterwards, the grill Tom about the Yankees injury bug and discuss the best time zone to live in. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/VT/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA(select parishes)/MA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $150 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x before any resulting cash winnings can be withdrawn and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 04/14/24 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook.

Duration:01:01:30

Dakota Arrives in Seattle, ZS74 Keeps Raking and A Mid Episode Surprise!

3/7/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND. New customers who deposit five dollars or more can get a NO SWEAT BET up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS back in a bonus bet! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota has finally arrived to the West Coast, and updates on his journey out there. Afterwards, the guys discuss the new deals for Matt Chapman and Zack Wheeler, plus give updates on their spring trainings. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Duration:00:54:43

Ian Happ reacts to Cody Bellinger returning to the Cubs!

2/27/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND. New customers who deposit five dollars or more can get a NO SWEAT BET up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS back in a bonus bet! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Duration:00:55:35

The New Jerseys Stink, Zack Rakes in Live BP and Other First Week Spring Training Thoughts!

2/21/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND. New customers who deposit five dollars or more can get a NO SWEAT BET up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS back in a bonus bet! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, week 1 of spring training is in the books, and the guys give us their thoughts and reactions from the ground, plus they follow up on last week's jersey comments and let Producer Tom rant about the state of the jerseys and the game. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Duration:00:52:58

Welcome to Spring Training 2024!

2/13/2024
Use code COMPOUND for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss their arrivals at Spring Training, Zack's new number, Dakota's new home, the Super Bowl and so much more. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:54:22

Burnes to Baltimore, Dakota's Big News and Fan Questions!

2/6/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND New customers can get $200 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on the Big Game. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code COMPOUND. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys discuss Corbin Burnes arrival in Baltimore, Justin Turner's move north of the border, plus Dakota gives a big life update and the guys answer your questions out of the mailbag! Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Duration:01:07:35

Base Running in the MLB, The Lions Slept on Sunday Night, and Why is No One Offering Snell and Bellinger?

1/30/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND New customers can get $200 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on college football. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code COMPOUND. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the guys talk base running in the show, and why its harder than you think. Plus Dakota recounts the worst Sunday of his life and why the hell the biggest free agents in baseball have no offers at the end of January. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred gambler or in West Virginia visit W W W dot one eight hundred gambler dot net. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, help is available for problem gambling, call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (in Kansas). Twenty one plus age varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. See D K N G dot com slash football for eligibility and deposit restrictions, terms, and responsible gaming resources.

Duration:01:07:49

Hader to Houston, Why 8 Years Matters to MLB Players and the Lions Keep Winning!

1/23/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND New customers can get $200 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on college football. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code COMPOUND. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the hot stove has nearly frozen over this winter, but we still got plenty to talk about! Zack talks what number he would want to wear on the Mets, Ian explains why 8 years of service time in the show matters so much to guys and Dakota relives another (rare) Lion playoff win. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:55:16

The Compound LIVE from CubsCon! Featuring: Dansby Swanson, Ben Zobrist, Nico Hoerner, Adbert Alzolay and Justin Steele

1/16/2024
Use code COMPOUND for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us https://www.connectroasters.com/: COMPOUNDCLUB - 25% first HRC shipment and COMPOUND15 - 15% site wide On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota, Zack and Tom get the week off, as Ian hosts the second annual Compound Live from Chicago with many special guests, including 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist, Cy Young finalist Justin Steele, and All-Star and Gold Glover Dansby Swason, among others. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:55:23

Dakota Returns, The Cubs Make A Signing Mid Episode and Hitting Chop!

1/10/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND New customers can get $200 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on college football. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code COMPOUND. BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the Cubs make a signing during the episode, the guys breakdown the Teoscar Hernandez contract with even more deferred money, and Dakota updates us on his trip last week! Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:52:37

Dakota Goes MIA, So Scott Effross Makes His 2024 Debut!

1/3/2024
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code WORLD. New customers can get $150 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on college football. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code WORLD. Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Dakota is drunk on a boat (also known as a family vacation) so Scott Effross fills in! The guys breakdown Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing with the Dodgers, Big Papi's new viral video and Scotty asks his fan question of the week! Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:52:00

The Final Compound of 2023!

12/19/2023
Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND. New customers can get $150 instantly in bonus bets for betting just five dollars on basketball. Only on DraftKings Sportsbook with code COMPOUND. Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, it is the final episode of the 2023! The guys discuss Zack's big news, the Tyler Glasnow trade and delve deep into the psychology of hitting and failure at the MLB level! Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:01:00:25

Shohei Signs for A LOT, Juan Soto is a Yankee and Tarik Skubal Stops By!

12/12/2023
For a free one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase go to: https://drinkAG1.com/COMPOUND Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT: Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the boys welcome in Zack's former Tiger teammate Tarik Skubal to talk about his career from Seattle University to top of the rotation MLB stud. Plus, the guys breakdown Shohei's 700 million dollar move and the Yankees acquisition of Juan Soto. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:01:02:03

Ian is a Married Man, Dakota Gets Complimented (A Lot) and Shohei is Still A Free Agent!

12/5/2023
Use code COMPOUND for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, it is a glorious return from Japan for the Boss, the newly married Ian Happ discusses his wedding and honeymoon in Japan, plus Zack and Dakota tell their experiences at the wedding. Plus, the guys look at all the happenings at the Winter Meetings, and take a look at free agency. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:01:00:41

Sean Casey Talks About His Time With the Yankees and Hitting!

11/28/2023
Visit https://hellofresh.com/compoundfree and use code compoundfree for FREE breakfast for life! So download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code COMPOUND. New customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS ON THE NFL TO SCORE ONE HUNDRED FIFTY INSTANTLY IN BONUS BETS! Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the Mayor, Sean Casey, joins the show to discuss his career, his busy 2023 season that saw him join the Yankees as hitting coach at the all-star break and his approach to hitting. An incredible interview! And don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In West Virginia, visit www.1800gambler.net. Please play responsibly. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Must be 21 or older in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings.com/sportsbook for details and state specific responsible gambling resources. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply.Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. Terms at sportsbook dot DraftKings dot com slash football terms.

Duration:01:04:34

Zack is a New York Met, Craig Counsell is a Cub and A Bunch of Epic Rants!

11/14/2023
Use code COMPOUND for $20 off your first SeatGeek order: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, it was a big week for the Compound! Zack is now a New York Met and Craig Counsell is now a Chicago Cub. The guys breakdown what the moves mean and what 2024 looks like! After that, do you like rants? Ian tees the guys up for some fun rants, Tom talking about the Yankees, Dakota eviscerating Michigan, and Zack wallowing in the sadness that is the New York Jets. Plus, reactions to the Rookie of the Year voting! Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:52:01

Rangers are the Champs, Votto is No Longer a Red and Ian Has Twice the Gold!

11/7/2023
For a free one year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase go to: https://drinkAG1.com/COMPOUND Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT: Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, Ian's glove just got a little bit heavier, as he is now a 2 time Gold Glove winner! Also on this week's show, a final look at the World Series and the Rangers win and a look at the recent big moves in baseball, including Joey Votto not returning to Cincy. Don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:00:55:40

Seager Leads Texas, Third Base Coach is a Hard Job and What Makes a Dynasty?

11/1/2023
Visit https://hellofresh.com/COMPOUND50 and use code COMPOUND50 for 50% off plus free shipping! Parce Rum is the Rum for Whiskey Drinkers. It’s a premium dry style flavor profile that you’re going to love. Stop by your local Binny’s or Total Wine to find Parce near you! Visit https://www.parcerum.com/ today! BRUCE BOLT - Texas-based designer of premium batting gloves: Look good. Hit dingers. www.brucebolt.us On this week's episode of the Compound Podcast with Ian Happ, the Texas Rangers are one win away from a World Championship and Corey Seager has been leading the way for Texas, the guys discuss his success and each of the first 3 games of the series. After that, they talk about the role of the 3rd base coach and how hard it is, plus they ask the question, what teams qualify for a Dynasty moniker. Do the Houston Astros count? And don't forget to follow The Compound on social media, on Twitter @thecompoundpod, on Instagram @thecompoundpod_ and on TikTok @TheCompoundPod.

Duration:01:03:38