Jones & Mego
6,221 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 13 hours ago - ★★★ - 243 ratingsAdam Jones, Meghan Ottolini (Mego), and producer/brand personality Christian Arcand host ‘Jones and Mego’ weekdays from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. on WEEI. Jones joined WEEI in January of 2023 from 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, where he hosted the station’s night show since 2013 and co-hosted “The Dan Shaughnessy Show” from 2009-10. Ottolini joined WEEI as a part-time host in 2021 before becoming a full-time addition to afternoon drive in 2022. She previously spent five years as a reporter with the Boston Herald and as a co-host of ‘Quick Slants’ on NBC Sports Boston. Arcand, born and raised in Boston’s North End, is in his second stint at WEEI, rejoining the station in November of 2022 after a five-year run with The Sports Hub.
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Episodes
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/17/2024
April 17, 2024 22:43 - 2 hours - 153 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/17/2024
Jeremy Fowler talks Patriots; the marathon motivational pooper; Bet Roulette!
April 17, 2024 22:34 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 4 - during the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discussed the Patriots with Jeremy Fowler, an ESPN reporter, then Mego explains the marathon poop story heard across social media, then finishes with their locks of the night on Bet Roulette!
Locks of the night: Hawks +3, Red Sox Guardians under 8.5 runs, Houck under 4.5 K's
April 17, 2024 22:09 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! No one hit their bet last night, but today is a new day. Mego chooses the Hawks +3, Arcand elects to go with Tanner Houck under 4.5 strikeouts, and Jones says Red Sox Guardians under 8.5 runs.
The Marathon Pooper
April 17, 2024 21:50 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIt is time for Megsplaining: today Mego wants to talk about poop, again. Davis Clarke has made his living on social media posting motivational content, and he went viral again after releasing a disturbing video of his shorts after the marathon.
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler joins the show, talks his recent article, Patriots potential to trade down
April 17, 2024 21:32 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBJeremy Fowler calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to disucss his recent article about Bill Belichick that was released this morning and more. He also talks about the "new life" in the Patriots locker room stemming from the new regime of Eliot Wolf and Jerod Mayo. Also what does Fowler think of the Patriots draft position? Listen to find out!
Will Bill get a Job? Scal calls in; favorite NBA dynasty?
April 17, 2024 21:21 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew gets further into the Bill Belichick vs Robert Kraft situation, then listens to NBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine's takes on who he is most scared of in the east, and wraps up the hour with Triple Play!
Brian Scalabrine joins the show, talks Mike Gorman, scary East teams, calls Arcand a "hoophead"
April 17, 2024 21:06 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBNBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to break down the Eastern conference, and the Celtics potential opponent in the first round. Also he talks about what Mike Gorman means to him.
Cora joins the show; Bruins playoff matchup preview; Jonathan Kraft's meddling
April 17, 2024 20:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discusses the Red Sox and their error plagued last few games with Alex Cora, gives a preview of the Bruins goaltending situation for the playoffs for their matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and lean back into the Bill Belichick conversation on Robert and Jonathan Kraft's interference in his desire to get an NFL coaching job.
Jones is happy but skeptical of the Toronto Maple Leafs in this year's playoffs for the Bruins
April 17, 2024 19:56 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBThe matchup is set! The Boston Bruins will faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs this year. Mego: Will it be Swayman and keep Swayman, or switch it up? Jones wants SWAYMAN, and Arcand has changed his opinion, he agrees with Jones now. Jones: I have seen enough Ullmark in the playoffs to not want to see him again.
Alex Cora joins the show in studio, talks Devers injury, bullpen struggles, mental errors
April 17, 2024 19:36 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBAlex Cora joins the show from the WEEI Fenway studio and chats with Jones, Mego, and Arcand about the recent influx of errors which have been plaguing the team, and more. Will Devers be in the lineup soon? Can Alex Cora right the ship early in the season? He also talks about his message to the team during this tough stretch.
Robert and Jonathan Kraft are the two biggest Bill Belichick haters
April 17, 2024 19:26 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 1 - A new article released by ESPN's Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham and Jeremy Fowler stated that the Krafts have been mettling in Bill Belichick's job search. As Arthur Blank's best friend, Robert made a few calls in which he said that Bill cannot be trusted. Listen to hear how Jones, Mego, and Arcand react to this news.
These mock drafts are getting rediculous
April 17, 2024 19:04 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBWe are about eight days away from the NFL Draft, and mock drafts have just about projected every possible outcome to happen. Jones, Mego, and Arcand break down the most recently released mock draft, which features the Patriots drafting Jayden Daniels with the third overall pick. Arcand: I would be happiest if they got Jayden Daniels. I would much rather him than Drake Maye. Jones and Mego both snarl at this take. No one wants JJ McCarthy.
Robert Kraft is doing his best to stop Bill Belichck from getting an NFL job
April 17, 2024 18:49 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBRobert Kraft has slandered Bill Belichick to Arthur Blank, therefore preventing him from getting a job in the NFL. Jones: I thought some dumb owner would bring him in, but now I think he is not going to get a job after this article just came out on ESPN by Don Van Natta Jr., Seth Wickersham and Jeremy Fowler. Arcand agrees with Jones, but Mego insists that the Dallas Cowboys will hire him if they do not win next season.
Jones and Mego with Arcand full show 4/16/2024
April 16, 2024 22:34 - 2 hours - 153 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/16/2024
A lot to prove for Jayson Tatum
April 16, 2024 22:24 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHour 4 - In final hour of Jones and Mego with Arcand, the crew react to the news that Jack Edwards is retiring at the end of the Bruins season. Jones, Mego, and Arcand share their concerns with Jayson Tatum being the guy taking the last shot. The hour wraps up with bet roulette.
The pressure on Celtics
April 16, 2024 22:24 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the pressure that is on the Celtics to win a title and Mego goes Bridezilla on Arcand.
Bet Roulette
April 16, 2024 22:24 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand make their picks for tonight's slate of games, featuring Bruins-Sens, Sox-Guardians, and Warriors-Kings
Jayson Tatum's struggles in crunch time
April 16, 2024 22:24 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBSEGMENT - Mego breaks down Tatum's struggles in crunch time and Jones states that fans shouldn't trust Tatum to make the shot win it counts, especially over guys like Jalen Brunson.
Meg'splaining - Coachella
April 16, 2024 22:24 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBSEGMENT - In today's Meg'splaining, Mego discusses Grimes' brutal performance and Blur bombing at Coachella.
Making the case for JJ McCarthy
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBSEGMENT - Arcand presents his case study on JJ McCarthy and gives some reasoning to draft McCarthy over Drake Maye, despite not liking either one.
Breaking news: Jack Edwards announces his retirement
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBSEGEMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand react to the breaking news of Jack Edwards announcing his retirement at the end of the 2023-24 Bruins postseason games on NESN.
Patriots plans and Red Sox defensive struggles
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHour 3 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand revisit the Big Q @ 2 and discuss the Patriots draft plans. Rob Bradford joins the show to discuss the Red Sox defensive struggles. The hour wraps up with Triple Play on an Over/Under Tuesday.
Triple Play - Over/Under Tuesday
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBSEGMENT - Jones and Mego answer who will lose more playoff games between the Bruins and Celtics this season, whether sox will be over/under .500 at the end of this month, and how many pieces of Boston sports clothing they have. Arcand shares he has six different Larry Bird shirts.
Rob Bradford joins the show
April 16, 2024 22:23 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSEGMENT - Rob Bradford of the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast joins the show to discuss the Red Sox recent play and their defensive struggles. Bradfo also shares his surprise on Tom Werner and John Henry not attending Larry Lucchino's funeral.
How should fans feel about the Celtics and Bruins heading into the playoffs
April 16, 2024 22:22 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHour 2 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the pressure that is on the Celtics to win the NBA championship this year. Jones shares why recent history doesn't favor the Celtics, Arcand takes the field to win, while Mego backs the Celtics. The hour wraps up with the crew discussing why the Bruins should prefer to see the Leafs over the Lightning in round one.
Who should Bruins want to see in round one?
April 16, 2024 22:22 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss whether or not the Bruins should throw their final game of the season in hopes of avoiding the Tampa Bay Lightning in round one. Mego shares that she is warming on Jeremy Swayman as the guy for the playoffs, but it still picking Ullmark right now.
History working against the Celtics
April 16, 2024 22:22 - 9 minutes - 8.48 MBSEGMENT - Jones shares how recent history could be working against the Celtics heading into the playoffs, as the last six seasons, the top regular season team has not reached the NBA Finals. Mego shares some concerning, late game stats on Jayson Tatum.
Decision time looms for the Patriots
April 16, 2024 22:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 1 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand open the show discussing the Big Q @ 2, are the Patriots seriously considering trading back? Jones explains why he believes the Patriots aren't moving from #3 overall and Mego and Arcand make the case that it is in play because the Patriots still don't know what they will do. Arcand presents his case study on JJ McCarthy. The hour wraps up with the crew discussing what receivers the Patriots could target in the trade market.
Wide receiver trade market
April 16, 2024 22:21 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss wide receiver trade block candidates the Patriots could target such as AJ Brown and Brandon Aiyuk. Mego explains why she thinks the Pats would land a veteran wide receiver in the trade market.
The Big Q @ 2 - Are the Pats seriously considering trading back?
April 16, 2024 22:21 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand give their thoughts on whether or not the Patriots are seriously considering trading back from the #3 overall pick in the draft.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/15/2024
April 15, 2024 22:08 - 2 hours - 145 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/15/2024
Tom Brady returning to the NFL?
April 15, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHour 4. Will Mac Jones scare the Patriots away from JJ McCarthy? Could Tom Brady make a return to football? Jones doesn’t think the Patriots will be in play for any veteran receivers. Meg’splaining: Nicest & meanest states! Bet Roulette!
The whining Red Sox are bugging the crew!
April 15, 2024 21:09 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 3. Red Sox lose to the Guardians. Who’s fault was the Devers and O’Neil collision? Jensen’s excuse making and Tristan Casas doubts Ted Williams "Red Seat" homerun". Triple Play: Buy or Sell Monday!
Are the NBA and NHL season's too long?
April 15, 2024 21:05 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBTriple Play: Buy or Sell Monday Would the Celtics back-ups win more games than the Wizards? Would you post the best marathon time out of everyone at the station? Are the NBA/NHL seasons too long?
Kenley Jensen is getting on Jones' nerves
April 15, 2024 20:47 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBKenley Jensen's comments over the weekend are bugging Adam Jones and he doesn't like the whining coming from the Red Sox.
Jones & Mego were big fans of Mike Gorman's retirement ceremony
April 15, 2024 20:07 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 2. JJ McCarthy visits with the Patriots. Callers share their thoughts. WR musical chairs! Is Brady worried that Mahomes is breathing down his neck? Mike Gorman day at TD Graden!
Mike Gorman day at the Garden
April 15, 2024 19:57 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBJones & Mego were big fans of Mike Gorman day at the TD Garden and debate which team the Celtics should want in round 1.
NFL wide receiver musical chairs!
April 15, 2024 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4 MBWith many star NFL wide receivers looking for new contracts, Jones and Mego take a look at which players they think the Patriots should be in on.
Jones wants the Kraft's to make the #3 overall pick
April 15, 2024 19:34 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBDespite new leadership in the front office, Jones wants the #3 overall pick decision to be left to ownership.
JJ McCarthy visits with the Patriots
April 15, 2024 19:14 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBMichigan quarterback JJ McCarthy visists with the Patriots and Jones is wondering if this is all a smokescreen for the Patriots.
Red Sox have had a brutal last 24 hours
April 15, 2024 19:08 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHour 1. Big Q at 2: What is the worst look for the Red Sox? Red Sox lost to the Gaurdians. Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neil collide in today's loss. Bruins beat the Penguins. Should the Bruins try to avoid the Lightning?
Should the Bruins try to avoid the Lightning?
April 15, 2024 19:00 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MBWith just two games remaining in the regular season, Jones & Mego wonder if the Bruins should try to avoid the Tampa Bay Lightning in round 1.
Big Q at 2: What is the worst look for the Red Sox?
April 15, 2024 18:43 - 12 minutes - 11 MBThe Red Sox lose again today to wrap up a tough couple days for the organization. Jones & Mego discuss what was the worst look for the team in the last 24 hours.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/12/2024
April 12, 2024 22:09 - 2 hours - 157 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/12/2024
Red Sox swept by the Orioles
April 12, 2024 22:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 4. Red Sox defense continues to struggle. Is the worst yet to come for this Red Sox team? JJ McCarthy turned down an invitation to the NFL Draft. Meg’splaining: Relationship roundtable! Bet Roulette!
Knicks crush the Celtics
April 12, 2024 21:07 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 3. Celtics get crushed by the Knicks. Should the Celtics want to avoid the Miami Heat in the postseason? Callers weigh in. The National Media is down on the Celtics. Triple Play: Fill in the Blank Friday!
Should the Celtics want to avoid the Miami Heat in the postseason?
April 12, 2024 20:37 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThe Miami Heat have given the Celtics trouble in the last few seasons and the crew debates if Jimmy Butler and "Heat Culture" should scare the Celtics
Jones feels that Celtics players are acting "Too care free"
April 12, 2024 20:17 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBAfter another loss last night, Adam Jones feels that Celtics players are missign a "sense of urgency"
What is Alex Cora's future?
April 12, 2024 20:08 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 2. What is the future of Alex Cora? Jones doesn't think Alex Cora wants to be here. JJ McCarthy will not be attending the draft. Rapping Mac Jones makes a return! Could Tom Brady return to football?
Tom Brady returning to football?
April 12, 2024 20:04 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBTom Brady is dropping teases about returning to football and the crew is getting excited about a potetnial return from the GOAT.