• The Boss Goes Yard and Rizzo Goes Tarps Off!
    Jun 10 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 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.


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    51 mins
  • How Player Development Has Changed in the Past Decade!
    Jun 3 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 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.


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    56 mins
  • Diving Back Into the Compound Mailbag!
    May 27 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 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!


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    47 mins
  • Rivalry Weekend and the Best Change MLB Has Made!
    May 20 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 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.


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    54 mins
  • Facing Jacob DeGrom, Off Days Management, and The Evolution of Pitching!
    May 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 guys discuss IH8 facing off against two time Cy Young award winner Jacob DeGrom and his approach to those ABs. After, the fellas breakdown off days on the road, the evolution of pitching since 2017 and Tom shares his thoughts on the NCAA.


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    54 mins
  • Zack Short in Detroit, Cubbies Walk Offs and How to Throw a New Pitch!
    May 6 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 red hot Chicago Cubs and their recent success, including Shota's return to form and some of the reasons behind his and Ben Brown's success. Dakota also fills the guys in on his trip to Detroit to see former host of the pod, Zack Short, make his MLB season debut in Detroit with the Tigers. Finally, the guys break down how it feels on the mound when you lose control of the zone, as the Reds did last week against the Pirates, walking 7 batters in a row!


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    53 mins
  • Preparing to face Mason Miller and Ian wins his first challenge!
    Apr 29 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 Cubs' West Coast Swing and taking on the Dodgers in LA. Plus, Ian details what is like to prepare to face Mason Miller, perhaps the best pitcher in baseball currently and talks about winning his first ABS challenge.


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    53 mins
  • Why Do Teams Keep Giving Out 100 Million Dollar Contracts to Rookies?
    Apr 22 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 Kevin McGonigle being the next rookie to sign a 100 million dollar plus contract, and why this is happening more and more frequently. Also, the fellas breakdown the NL Central's success, Caleb Thielbar's unlikely path to success and a whole lot more.


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    55 mins