The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

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The Compound - MLB Player Podcast Podcast

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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Will MLB Players Play in the 2028 LA Olympics?

    Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code COMPOUND Subscribe to the JM Newsletter: https://jomboymedia.com/signup 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 Steph Curry's heroics at the Olympics, if MLB Players will play in the 2028 LA Olympics and how the MLB schedule would be affected, and Dakota tells us another of his Pet Peeves JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Ian Happ, Dakota Mekkes, Zack Short Edited by: Tom Prizeman GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT). 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/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 8/18/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Sponsored by DK. #JMBaseball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  2. AUG 8

    Minor League Travel Stories, Olympics Thoughts, and Dakota’s Pet Peeve

    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, the guys take a look at the recent trade deadline and the moves (or lack thereof) of teams, including Producer Tom's Yankees. After that they discuss Minor League travel stories, the Olympics and Dakota shares a pet peeve. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT). 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/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 8/18/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min

  3. AUG 2

    How Different is Playing Second and Third Base in MLB?

    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, the guys discuss the Cubs' busy trade deadline, and the biggest moves of the deadline. After that, Zack and Ian break down the difference between playing second and third in the majors, and how Zack prepares to play multiple positions regularly.  GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT). 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/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 8/18/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  4. JUL 24

    How 162 Games Affects MLB Players Mentally

    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, the guys discuss John Lester's return to Wrigley Field and the Marquee Television booth, if Zack would ever want to be a hitting coach and breakdown the effects of a 162 game season on a player's mental health.  GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT). 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/VT/WV/WY only. Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. Max. $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Ends 8/18/24 11:59 PM ET. Terms: dkng.co/dk-offer-terms. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min

  5. JUL 11

    What it feels like hitting a home run to Eutaw Street

    Use code COMPOUND10 for 10% off tickets on SeatGeek. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/COMPOUND10 *Up to $25 off 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 welcome back old friend Scotty Effross to the mic, who updates the guys on his rehab progress as he gets ready for his first Major League Action. After that, they discuss Ian's recent hot stretch, Ben Rice making history and is Chick-Fil-A overrated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    52 min

  6. JUL 5

    How Pitchers Use Sticky Stuff

    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, the guys discuss Justin Steele and Marcus Stroman's reactions to some fielding mistakes behind them. After that, the fellas discuss sticky stuff, the Yankees recent slide and what is the best meal of the day! GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 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/VT/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. No Sweat Bet awarded upon deposit. No Sweat Bet automatically applied to qualifying first bet. Min. $1 bet. First bet after opting-in must lose. Reward issued as 1 Bonus Bet upon first bet settlement and in amount of losing bet. Max. $1,500 Bonus Bet. Bonus bets 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 6/23/24 @ 11:59PM ET. See terms at dkng.co/base. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    51 min

  7. JUN 25

    Compound Live from Wrigleyville, with Ryne Sandberg and more!

    Description: 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, it is the big live show from the Music Box Theatre in Wrigleyville! Ryne Sandberg joins the show to talk about his brand new statue outside Wrigley, his career and so much more. Plus, Nico Hoerner, Jameson Taillon and Justin Steele all come on stage and break down their seasons and their preparation for 162 games with Dakota and Ian. Finally, it wouldn't be a live show without Danny Mueller giving his hot take, and let's just say, the crowd didn't love it. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (AZ/CO/IA/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/ME/MI/NC/NH/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 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/VT/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. No Sweat Bet awarded upon deposit. No Sweat Bet automatically applied to qualifying first bet. Min. $1 bet. First bet after opting-in must lose. Reward issued as 1 Bonus Bet upon first bet settlement and in amount of losing bet. Max. $1,500 Bonus Bet. Bonus bets 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 6/23/24 @ 11:59PM ET. See terms at dkng.co/base. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 21m

  8. JUN 17

    Ryne Sandberg Will Be at Compound Live This Thursday!

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    50 min
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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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