The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
The Compound, published by Jomboy Media, features Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and teammate Dakota Mekkes discussing MLB experiences, baseball life and guest interviews. The show has 330 episodes, releases weekly, and typically runs about 54 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated). Suggested rate is $360 to $1,250 per episode.
Weekly MLB player conversations reaching a highly rated, engaged baseball audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from about 1,647 ratings signals a loyal listener base.
- 330 episodes published weekly since March 2020 give a long, consistent run for sponsor placements.
- Hosted by active Chicago Cubs players, offering authentic credibility with baseball fans.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, player roundtable
- Tone
- candid, upbeat
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 48 to 62 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Jomboy Media
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links and the publisher is Jomboy Media.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
The explicit flag is 0 and the episode titles cover baseball standings, trades and player development with no flagged content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | the-compound.simplecast.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1505121336 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/eMbVgAW4 |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Just Four Teams Remain! Plus, is a 154 Game Season Coming? | 2026-10-14 | 1 h 2 min |
| A Look Back at the 2026 Chicago Cubs, Plus the Yanks are in Trouble! | 2026-10-07 | 1 h 2 min |
| The Playoffs Start TODAY! | 2026-09-29 | 50 min |
| The Final Week of the Regular Season! | 2026-09-23 | 52 min |
| Is the Season Too Long? Plus, Relieving vs. Starting and the Most Unbr | 2026-09-16 | 54 min |
| Every Team Needs to Play on Labor Day, Knuckleballs and Football is He | 2026-09-09 | 48 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 5 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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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About The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
The Compound is a baseball podcast published by Jomboy Media, where Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ and teammate Dakota Mekkes discuss their MLB experiences, baseball life and interview guests, according to the show's feed and description. The show has released 330 episodes since March 2020, with a weekly cadence and a typical running time of roughly 54 minutes, as shown in the feed metrics.
Apple Podcasts lists about 1,647 ratings with a 4.9 average, which suggests a highly engaged listener base. Based on these signals, the show's audience is estimated at 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, and the listeners are likely to be baseball fans, mostly in the United States. These figures are estimates, not published numbers.
No sponsors are visible in the feed, so the show appears to run without host-read advertising. At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a mid-roll host-read placement would be roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Sports apparel, nutrition and baseball equipment brands are the most natural fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Compound - MLB Player Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Compound - MLB Player Podcast
How much does The Compound charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is The Compound about?
The Compound is a weekly baseball podcast where Chicago Cubs players Ian Happ and Dakota Mekkes discuss MLB life, the season and guest interviews.
How do I contact The Compound about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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