Ian Happ: The Most Tenured Cub on Loyalty, Lakeshore Drive & Life at Wrigley | Ep. 39

This week, Pat is thrilled to welcome Ian Happ, the first major leaguer to appear on the podcast. No stranger to “the show”, Dwayne Kennedy also joins this wide ranging conversation with the most tenured Cub. Get behind the scenes of life in the big leagues and leave knowing more about being HAPP-y. Watch to the end of this week’s episode to learn how you can win two free tickets to go see Pat live! 🎧 New episodes every Thursday — filmed at Tiege Hanley Studios in Chicago. 🔗 Follow The Pat McGann Show:Instagram: @thepatmcgannshowTikTok: @thepatmcgannshowApple Podcasts & Spotify: The Pat McGann Show🎤 Co-Host: Dwayne KennedyInstagram: @dwaynetkennedy🎤 Guest: Ian HappInstagram: @ihapp_1Check out Ian's podcast + coffee!Instagram: @thecompoundpod_ + @connectroasters💚 Sponsored by Tiege Hanley — Get 40% off your first box + free gift → tiege.com/patInterested in sponsoring The Pat McGann Show? Please reach out to us at [email protected] PRODUCER - Kelley ThorntonPRODUCER - Paula ThorntonSHOWRUNNER - Tom BambaraVIDEO AND AUDIO EDITOR - Madeline CurlessAUDIO ENGINEER - Tommy GrantVIDEO PRODUCER - Eddie PerezORGANIC CONTENT MANAGER - George Moster0:00 - Welcome & Intro1:04 - The 162-Game Grind5:36 - Learning From Veterans7:02 - Wearing #88:37 - Cubs' Rich History13:24 - Toughest Pitches to Hit30:52 - Life in the Locker Room33:54 - Playing Cool Under Pressure36:51 - Getting Sent to Triple-A40:42 - Minor Leagues vs. The Show43:01 - Meeting His Wife53:25 - Sports Psychology55:37 - The Postural Therapist57:34 - Walk-Up Songs1:00:40 - Giving Back to Chicago1:03:04 - Golf on Off Days1:05:09 - Cubs-Sox Rivalry1:08:41 - Pitch Clock Changed Everything1:09:57 - Wildest Mound Visit Story1:13:09 - Growing Up Watching Baseball1:14:03 - Giving Back to His Coach1:19:20 - Outro & Where to Find Ian