Best Ian Happ Podcasts (2024)

Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show with a focus on the Bears. Bernstein explained the “existential dread” he harbors about the Bears' season. After that, Kevin Fishbain of The Athletic joined the show to preview the Bears-Titans game Sunday. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears president KevinWarren’s latest pu…

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Joe Ostrowski talks wagering on Bears-Titans, Week 1 slate in NFL (Hour 2) 39:45

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In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes shared their takeaways from the Chiefs’ 27-20 win over the Ravens in the NFL opener Thursday. BetQL Daily host Joe Ostrowski then joined theshow to discuss wagering on the Bears-Titans game Sunday and the rest of the Week 1 slate in the NFL. Later, during the High Noon segment,Bernstein and Holm…

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Matt Forte previews Bears-Titans (Hour 3) 30:04

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In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmeswere joined by former Bears running back Matt Forteto discuss expectations for rookie quarterback CalebWilliams. The guys then held their Solid Wall ofSound segment, listening back to the best analysis ofthe Bears-Titans season opener from ESPN analystsMatt Bowen and Domonique Foxtworth, former Be…

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Kevin Warren's stadium push: 'If we can't figure this out in Chicago, shame on us' 7:10

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Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams' debut, Bears' opener against Titans 15:46

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Joe Ostrowski talks wagering on Bears-Titans, Week 1 in the NFL 15:43

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Chiefs get a dramatic win to start the season 15:24

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Shota Imanaga's no-hitter, Anthony Rizzo's return highlight massive week for Cubs 38:51

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It's been quite the ride for the Chicago Cubs this week, and James Neveau and Leila Rahimi break it all down on Cubs Talk. Shota Imanaga and the Cubs combine for a no-hitter, but did Craig Counsell make the right call in pulling him, and just how amazing has the hurler's season been? Leila and James then discuss the return of Anthony Rizzo to Wrigl…

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Facing Skenes, Scotty Returns and 3-0 Hitting Approach 50:55

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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 friend of the pod Scotty Effross' return to an MLB mound, plus preview Anthony Rizzo's special visit to Wrig…

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Full Show — September 5, 2024 2:43:54

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Led by Shota Imanaga, Cubs throw a combined no-hitter (Hour 1) 40:26

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Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes opened their show by celebrating the Cubs' combined no-hitter in a win against the Pirates on Wednesday. It was the first no-hitter for the Cubs at Wrigley Field since 1972. The guys then discussed the positive vibes surrounding the Bears heading into the 2024 season. Later, Bernstein and Holmes listened and reacte…

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Dave McGinnis talks Bears-Titans, 'innovative, creative' Caleb Williams (Hour 3) 43:30

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In the second hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Titans radio analyst Dave McGinnis to preview the Tennessee-Chicago game Sunday. McGinnis also shared his evaluation of Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Paul Charchian of Guillotine Leagues then joined the show to provide advice for fantasy football owners and to explain w…

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Matt Bowen talks Bears-Titans, how opponents will defend against Caleb Williams (Hour 3) 39:41

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In the third hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by ESPN analyst Matt Bowen to preview the Bears-Titans game Sunday and to discuss the strategy that opposing teams will likely use to defend against Chicago rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Bernstein and Holmes then listened and reacted to Bears coach Matt Eberflus explain why he wa…

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Jason Lieser talks Bears QB Caleb Williams' ability to connect with people (Hour 4) 40:14

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In the final hour, Dan Bernstein and Laurence Holmes were joined by Sun-Times writer Jason Lieser, who shared his takeaways from his one-on-one conversation with Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. Bernstein and Holmes then listened and reacted to Williams explain the meaning behind his painted fingernails in an interview with NBC Sports Chica…

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Transition | Cubs throw combined no-hitter on eve of NFL season 11:12

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Bears want rookie QB Caleb Williams to 'lean on the talent around him' 9:35

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Matt Bowen talks Bears-Titans, how opponents will defend against Caleb Williams 21:43

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Paul Charchian explains why he's starting Rome Odunze on his fantasy teams 13:57

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Dave McGinnis talks Bears-Titans, 'innovative, creative' Caleb Williams 19:30

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Adrian Colbert wasn't surprised by emotional Ryan Poles on Bears' cut day 7:52

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Vibes are good surrounding the Bears as NFL season opens 10:09

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Full Show — September 4, 2024 2:38:14

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Ryan Poles gets emotional informing Adrian Colbert of release on 'Hard Knocks' finale (Hour 1) 38:58

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Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi opened their show by reacting to the season finale of "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears" on HBO. Later, they listened and reacted to Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy discuss left-hander Justin Steele's elbow soreness during Hottovy's appearance on the Mully & Haugh Show.…

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Mike Florio talks Velus Jones Jr. trade chatter, Tom Brady hype (Hour 2) 42:57

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In the second hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the Bears front office and coaching staff discuss a potential trade of running back Velus Jones Jr. during the season finale of "Hard Knocks." Florio also discussed the hype surrounding legendary quarterback Tom Brady's deb…

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Alex Brown is 'all in' on the Caleb Williams era (Hour 3) 39:07

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In the third hour, Dan Bernstein, Laurence Holmes and Leila Rahimi were joined by former Bears defensive end Alex Brown, who explained why he's "all in" on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams before sharing his expectations for Chicago this season. Bernstein, Holmes and Rahimi then discussed the disastrous bases-loaded collision involving White Sox t…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ian Happ Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Compound - MLB Player Podcast

Jomboy Media

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Bernstein & Holmes Show

Audacy

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Cubs Talk Podcast

NBC Sports Chicago

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Off The Mound with Ryan Dempster

Marquee Sports Network

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Ian Happ talks Cubs' hot streak, Justin Steele's elbow discomfort 14:02

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Full Show — September 6, 2024 1:50:22

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Bernstein explains his existential dread about Bears' season (Hour 1) 40:32

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Joe Ostrowski talks wagering on Bears-Titans, Week 1 slate in NFL (Hour 2) 39:45

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Matt Forte previews Bears-Titans (Hour 3) 30:04

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Kevin Warren's stadium push: 'If we can't figure this out in Chicago, shame on us' 7:10

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Kevin Fishbain talks Caleb Williams' debut, Bears' opener against Titans 15:46

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Joe Ostrowski talks wagering on Bears-Titans, Week 1 in the NFL 15:43

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Chiefs get a dramatic win to start the season 15:24

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Shota Imanaga's no-hitter, Anthony Rizzo's return highlight massive week for Cubs 38:51

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Facing Skenes, Scotty Returns and 3-0 Hitting Approach 50:55

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Full Show — September 5, 2024 2:43:54

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Led by Shota Imanaga, Cubs throw a combined no-hitter (Hour 1) 40:26

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Dave McGinnis talks Bears-Titans, 'innovative, creative' Caleb Williams (Hour 3) 43:30

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Matt Bowen talks Bears-Titans, how opponents will defend against Caleb Williams (Hour 3) 39:41

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Jason Lieser talks Bears QB Caleb Williams' ability to connect with people (Hour 4) 40:14

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Transition | Cubs throw combined no-hitter on eve of NFL season 11:12

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Bears want rookie QB Caleb Williams to 'lean on the talent around him' 9:35

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Matt Bowen talks Bears-Titans, how opponents will defend against Caleb Williams 21:43

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Paul Charchian explains why he's starting Rome Odunze on his fantasy teams 13:57

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Dave McGinnis talks Bears-Titans, 'innovative, creative' Caleb Williams 19:30

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Adrian Colbert wasn't surprised by emotional Ryan Poles on Bears' cut day 7:52

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Vibes are good surrounding the Bears as NFL season opens 10:09

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Full Show — September 4, 2024 2:38:14

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Ryan Poles gets emotional informing Adrian Colbert of release on 'Hard Knocks' finale (Hour 1) 38:58

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Mike Florio talks Velus Jones Jr. trade chatter, Tom Brady hype (Hour 2) 42:57

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Alex Brown is 'all in' on the Caleb Williams era (Hour 3) 39:07

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