Jones & Mego
6,588 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days 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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OMF - Brady reports to camp, barely wears mask; MLB star misses opener due to COVID; Sox shutdown ERod 7-23-20
July 23, 2020 18:30 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHOUR 1: Tom Brady has reported to training camp and was seen not wearing a mask. Why is Tom so defiant on following COVID-19 guidelines? Washington Nationals star Juan Soto has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss tonight’s season opener. The Red Sox have shut down Eduardo Rodriguez gue to post-COVID-19 complications 7-23-20
OMF - Mookie speaks on extension; Juan Soto practiced with COVID; Seattle Kraken & the Washington Football Team 7-23-20
July 23, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHOUR 2: Mookie Betts held a press conference after agreeing to a $365 Million extension but didn’t answer a very important question. The Red Sox are 20th in the ESPN power rankings -- good enough to make the playoffs? MLB and the MLBPA agree to expand the playoffs to 16 teams. 7-23-20
OMF - Kemba returns to practice; Brady reports to camp; Expanded MLB playoffs helps Red Sox 7-23-20
July 23, 2020 18:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBHOUR 4: Kemba Walker returned to Celtics practice in Orlando today. Kemba admitted that the time off helped his knee but when he resumed basketball activities, his knee hurt again. MLB has expanded the postseason to 16 teams and that’s a good thing for the Boston Red Sox. 7-23-20
OMF - Red Sox first exhibition game; Cam Newton hates his Madden rating 7-22-20
July 22, 2020 18:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBHOUR 2: Red Sox baseball returned last night. What did you think about the broadcast with no fans in attendance? Cam Newton is pissed about his Madden rating 7-22-20
OMF - Mookie’s massive extension with the Dodgers; Should Sox fans be mad? 7-22-20
July 22, 2020 18:30 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBHOUR 4: Mookie Betts and the Dodgers have agreed to a 12 year extension. Should RedSox fans be mad? Former Marlins president David Samson does not like Mookie extension and infers the Dodgers are compounding their mistake. In “Last Call”, we revisit Christian Fauria's prank call to 570AM in Los Angeles during the Dodgers-Red Sox World Series in 2018. 7-22-20
OMF - Kemba’s concerning knee issue; No Pastrnak until Bruins get to Toronto? 7-22-20
July 22, 2020 18:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHOUR 3: What is going on with Kemba Walker? Is Brad Stevens trying to downplay the severity of the issue? Cam Neely says his best guess is the Bruins get David Pastrnak back when they are in Toronto. OMF doubts Dale’s report on 16,000 fans at Gillette for Patriots games this fall 7-22-20
OMF - Lou Merloni reports Mookie to get a massive extension; Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke 7-22-20
July 22, 2020 18:30 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHOUR 1: Lou Merloni broke the biggest story in sports today. Mookie Betts and the Dodgers are close to a 12 year deal in the $350 million dollar range. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke joined us for the first time this
OMF- Andy reacts to Glenn’s take on Brady’s popularity; What does no preseason mean for the Patriots? 7-21-20
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHOUR 1: Andy Hart is in for Lou Merloni today. We start by getting Andy’s reaction to Glenn’s take that pissed off many on Twitter on Tom Brady’s popularity. The preseason is likely not going to happen. What does this mean for the Patriots? 7-21-20
OMF - Underappreciated Boston athletes; MLB broadcast with no crowd; Latest on HS football in Mass 7-21-20
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHOUR 3: Andy Hart is in for Lou -- we start the hour by discussing the underappreciated athletes in Boston. MLB exhibitions have started and Giants manager Gabe Kapler decided to kneel during the anthem last night. MIAA has plans for high school football in the state this fall. 7-21-20
OMF - Is $ or health a bigger issue for the NFL? Trading Gilmore or Thuney 7-21-20
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBHOUR 2: What is the bigger money for the NFL going forward: money or safety? Ben Volin would not be surprised if Joe Thuney of Stephon Gilmore were traded before Week 1. MLB exhibitions are starting and Giants manager Gabe Kapler kneeled during the anthem of last night’s game. 7-21-20
OMF - Andy Hart tries to make sense of a Glenn take; How does no preseason affect the Patriots? 7-21-20
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHOUR 4: Glenn had a hot take yesterday on Cam Newton and Tom Brady that needed some explaining for Andy Hart. There are some issues the NFL needs to take care of before the game can return. 7-21-20
OMF - Cam Newton is a vegan; NFL, NFLPA agree to daily testing; Kanye’s odd start to Presidential campaign 7-20-20
July 20, 2020 18:45 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 3: Cam Newton is a vegan and some people who just learned it are concerned. The NFL and NFLPA agree to daily testing. Chris Simms thinks the Patriots spied on Cam Newton leading up to his signing and knows they did the same with Randy Moss years ago. 7-20-20
OMF - NFL to have COVID-19 tests daily; Will NFL crown a champion? 7-20-20
July 20, 2020 18:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHOUR 4: The NFL players social media campaign has worked -- the league will now test its players and staff daily. The NFL also plans to use contact tracing. Will the NFL crown a champion? Do we even get into the playoffs? Dale Arnold was told by a source the Patriots are preparing to host as many as 16,000 fans at Gillette. 7-20-20
OMF - Has Cam Newton hurt Tom Brady’s popularity in NE? Florio says Patriots are 4th best team 7-20-20
July 20, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBHOUR 2: We take your calls on the NFL players being concerned about a return. Has Cam Newton hurt Tom Brady’s popularity in New England? Glenn Ordway says yes. Which NFL teams are set up for success if the preseason gets canceled? 7-20-20
OMF - Brady is silent as players put pressure on NFL; Antonio Brown retires; Mark Davis says NFL has 3 options for 2020 7-20-20
July 20, 2020 17:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHOUR 1: The NFL players coordinated a social media campaign to put the pressure on the NFL for a safe work environment and protocols. Where is Tom Brady’s voice on this? Antonio Brown has announced his retirement from the NFL. Fauria has spoken to people around the NFL about pessimism for finishing the season. Raiders owner Mark Davis presents 3 options for the NFL in 2020. 7-20-20
OMF - NFL’s COVID guidelines; NFL to discipline Washington team; Boston athletes you were irrationally high on 7-17-20
July 17, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBHOUR 4: With rookies set to report on Monday, the NFL has finally revealed some its travel and COVID-19 protocols. The NFL is not likely to force Daniel Snyder to sell the Washington football team and instead opt for a fine for the organization. We get into the final episode of "Cam Chronicles" and wrap up the show talking about athletes in Boston you were irrationally high on 7-17-20
OMF - How would a shortened training camp and preseason affect the Patriots? 7-17-20
July 17, 2020 18:45 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHOUR 1: Lou and Christian are out, Mut is in -- If the preseason and training camp are eliminated or shortened, how would that affect the Patriots? Does Stidham become more likely to start? 7-17-20
OMF - Will Snyder sell the Washington NFL team? The Belichick no one sees; NFL fan survey 7-17-20
July 17, 2020 18:45 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHOUR 3: Lou and Christian are out, Mut is in -- Glenn is not sure that Daniel Snyder will end up selling the Washington NFL team. Mut completely disagrees. Tom Curran's new podcast showcases the side of Bill Belichick that no one knows and we bring you some of the highlights. Glenn and Mut run through The Athletic's survey on the future of the NFL 7-17-20
OMF - Chris Russell of DC’s 106.7 The Fan; Emily Applegate speaks out on culture within Washington’s NFL team 7-17-20
July 17, 2020 18:45 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBHOUR 2: Lou and Christian are out, Mut is in -- Chris Russell of Washington DC's 106.7 The Fan joined us to discuss the Washington Post story on the Redskins and the culture within the organization. Russell has covered the Redskins for over a decade and once worked for Daniel Snyder's "The Team 980". Emily Applegate was the only woman of the 15 to go on the record and she spoke on her experience with the organization. 7-17-20
OMF - Odds show Stidham’s chances at starting increase; Wiggy vs Glenn on Cam 7-16-20
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 2: Lou and Christian are out, Mut and Wiggy are in -- The odds of Jarrett Stidham starting are increasing. Why? Wiggy vs Glenn on Cam Newton. Glenn is now saying Cam is more likely to start than Jarrett Stidham if they are both healthy. 7-16-20
OMF - Biggest questions as Boston sports return; Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller thinks Belichick is a bad GM 7-16-20
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBHOUR 3: Lou and Christian are out, Mut and Wiggy are in -- Does a healthy, good Cam Newton make the Patriots the 3rd best team in the AFC? What are the biggest questions with the Celtics, Red Sox and Bruins returning to play? Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller says Belichick the GM is bad and Bill the coach saves Bill the GM 7-16-20
OMF - Pastrnak, Kase “unfit” for Bruins practice; Washington Post’s bombshell story on the DC NFL team 7-16-20
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHOUR 1: Lou and Christian are out, Mut and Wiggy are in -- David Pastrnak and Ondrej Kase missed practice today and Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said the two were “unfit to participate.” JJ Watt shares some concerns of NFL players as rookies are scheduled to report on Saturday. Where is the Washington Post’s bombshell story on the Washington NFL team? What should we expect? 7-16-20
OMF - Glenn downplays Cam’s effectiveness; Washington Post publishes bombshell story on the Washington NFL team 7-16-20
July 16, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBHOUR 4: Lou and Christian are out, Mut and Wiggy are in -- Glenn is not sure that Cam Newton can play with the same style that made him great.
OMF - Brady or Newton? The NBA players in Orlando are needy 7-15-20
July 15, 2020 18:30 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 3: Who Said It: Cam Newton or Tom Brady? The NBA players are need marijuana and gaming chairs in the NBA Orlando. Glenn shares some concerns with Cam Newton taking over as starting QB 7-15-20
OMF - Cam Newton’s social media presence; Cecil Newton speaks on Cam’s upbringing 7-15-20
July 15, 2020 18:30 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBHOUR 4: Christian Fauria wants to become a WEEI.com writer. Andy Hart points out that Cam Newton is just another Patriots QB obsessed with social media. Cam Newton’s father, Cecil, shares stories of his son’s upbringing including how he got him to stop sucking his thumb. 7-15-20
OMF - Patriots have another social media obsessed QB; The pressure is on Cam 7-15-20
July 15, 2020 18:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHOUR 1: Andy Hart on WEEI.com writes how Cam Newton is just another Patriots QB obsessed with social media. Why is no one talking about the pressure for Cam Newton in taking over for Tom Brady 7-15-20
OMF - NFLPA VP wants season postponed 7-15-20
July 15, 2020 18:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHOUR 2: Who will be in New England longer as the starter: Stidham or Newton? NFL players, player reps and the media wants the season to be pushed back. Will it be started on time? 7-15-20
OMF - Patriots concerned about return; Pro basketball tournament crowns champ during pandemic 7-14-20
July 14, 2020 18:30 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHOUR 3: Patriots players are now expressing concern on returning. The NBA snitch hotline is starting to get some complaints. TBT (The Basketball Tournament) will crown a champion tonight and hand out a $1 million. Can the NBA learn anything from TBT holding a tournament during the pandemic. 7-14-20
OMF - Cam Newton’s YouTube roundtable 7-14-20
July 14, 2020 18:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBHOUR 4: Cam Newton and fellow NFL stars held a roundtable. Cam shared some frustration with teams not being interested in him in free agency. Glenn says there’s no risk to the Cam signing while also saying there is downside to it. 7-14-20
OMF - Cam Newton to ramp it up with production company; Did race affect Cam’s free agency?
July 14, 2020 18:30 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MBHOUR 2: Cam Newton says he will take this opportunity to show more of himself via his production company. Much like many American males, Cam Newton reveals he was broken up with via text. 7-14-20
OMF - Cam Newton’s YouTube roundtable; Glenn and Steve Smith don’t think Cam starts 7-14-20
July 14, 2020 18:30 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBHOUR 1: Cam Newton participated in an hour long roundtable with Odell Beckham, Victor Cruz and Todd Gurley. Cam addressed replacing Tom Brady, the lack of interest in him during free agency, his motivation and more. 7-14-20
OMF - The OMF Mascot Death Draft; Patriots have money to spend now 7-13-20
July 13, 2020 18:45 - 54 minutes - 50 MBHOUR 4: With the Redskins changing their nickname, OMF held a Mascot Death Draft. The Patriots have cleared up some grievances and now have nearly $8 million in cap space. If Cam doesn’t win the starting job, Glenn thinks he could be cut. 7-13-20
OMF - Cam Newton’s motivation; New weapons coming with new cap room? 7-13-20
July 13, 2020 18:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 1: Cam Newton is more motivated than ever and is eager to let everyone know. What are the Patriots doing with the new found cap room? The Washington Redskins are changing the name of the team. Glenn and Christian hold a “Mascot Death Draft” 7-13-20
OMF - Canceling sports team names; NBA players complain about bubble; Kemba's concerning knee 7-13-20
July 13, 2020 18:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHOUR 2: The Washington NFL team is changing its team name. NBA players are complaining about food and life in the bubble in Orlando. Kemba Walker missed the Celtics first “hard” practice. Why? 7-13-20
OMF - NFL agents speak on the Patriots; Fauria explains his optimism for 2020 Pats 7-13-20
July 13, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBHOUR 3: The Athletic has a survey with 30 NFL agents and the Patriots were a hot topic. Where will the Patriots spend their newly found cap space? The Washington NFL team will be changing its name from the Redskins. Which team is next? 7-13-20
OMF - Will the Patriots be able to open the play book with Cam Newton under center?
July 10, 2020 18:15 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHour 4: Are more people jumping on the Patriots bandwagon after the signing of Cam Newton? With a new QB will the young offensive weapons have breakout years? Tom Brady wasn’t happy last year, but if the Patriots had paid him what he wanted would he have been happy?
OMF - Will not exchanging jerseys really help keep NFL players safe?
July 10, 2020 18:15 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHour 3: Will the NFL owners and the NFLPA end up fighting over safety issues and the amount of preseason games? Could the Patriots be looking to add another tight end this off season? Fauria listened to Mike Tyson’s podcast and shared some of his favorite moments from the podcast on the show.
OMF - Red Sox Shortstop Xander Bogaerts on the first week at camp, how important it is to get off to a fast start and how his leadership role is growing. 7-10-20
July 10, 2020 17:45 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOMF - Red Sox Shortstop Xander Bogaerts on the first week at camp, how important it is to get off to a fast start and how his leadership role is growing. 7-10-20
OMF - The Patriots are going to be better without Brady and Fauria is taking a victory lap.
July 10, 2020 17:45 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBHour 1: Lou and Christian are joined by Fitzy and they start the show talking about Cam Newton joining the Patriots and how national media is jumping on the Patriots bandwagon. They also ask the question was Tom Brady respect his last few years in New England.
OMF - Tom Brady was the face of Boston sports, who will replace him?
July 10, 2020 17:45 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBHour 2: Will Xander Bogaerts become the new face of sports in Boston or will it be someone else. Jarvis Landry tweets at Tom Brady asking him to speak up, should Brady speak up? Malcolm Jenkins responds to Desean Jackson’s anti semitic tweet, telling everyone that we need to stay focused. 7-10-20
OMF - Will the Patriots protect Cam for the long term or let him run wild?
July 09, 2020 18:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 3: How much will the Patriots offense change with Cam Newton under center? College football conferences are looking to make some changes to their schedules, as they hope to get their season started on time. If college football doesn’t have a season this year, how many other sports will be affected? Julian Edelman responds to Desean Jackson’s anti semitic post. 7-9-20
OMF - Has your perception of Cam Newton changed?
July 09, 2020 18:15 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHour 4: Will Bill Belichick try to play some mind games with Cam Newton when they get on the field for practice? Were fans and local media easier on Tom Brady while he was in New England because they spent 20 years watching him grow? Cam Newton pouted after his Super Bowl lose, how did other Super Bowl losing quarterbacks react in their postgame interview?
OMF - Will Cam’s on field antics rub some Patriot fans the wrong way?
July 09, 2020 17:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHour 2: If Cam Newton is winning games, will Patriot fans enjoy his antics on the field? The NFL is also planning to implement a rule that won't allow players to exchange jerseys after the game, how does that rule make sense? Do Patriot fans not like Cam Newton because they keep thinking about the time Cam didn’t jump on the fumble in the Super Bowl? 7-9-20
OMF - Any chance Cam Newton isn’t the week 1 starter?
July 09, 2020 17:45 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 1: Lou and Christian are joined by Wiggy and take a look at Cam Newton’s contract and all of the incentives that are built into the contract. Since Cam Newton signed with the Patriots, have fans had a change of heart? 7-9-20
OMF - Mike Giardi of NFL Network on if this is Cam’s job to lose and should we be worried about the NFL season starting on time. 7-9-20
July 09, 2020 17:30 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBOMF - Mike Giardi of NFL Network on if this is Cam’s job to lose and should we be worried about the NFL season starting on time. 7-9-20
OMF - Is Jayson Tatum a championship caliber player?
July 08, 2020 18:15 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHour 3: Are the Celtics a championship caliber team if their best player is Jayson Tatum? Will NBA players have more eyes on them once the season restarts, which means they will be able to voice their opinions more? Why is the state of Maine making Massachusetts residents quarantine for 14 days when they visit, but not making residents of New York or New Jersey quarantine. 7-8-20
OMF - Will the NFLPA be unified or will the owners push them around again?
July 08, 2020 18:15 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBHour 4: The NFLPA has all of the power right now when it comes to negotiations, but will they be able to stay unified and put pressure on the owners? Can the NFL and NFLPA keep all of the negotiations behind closed doors, or will information get leaked. Can we expect the NFL negotiations to be civil or will they look more like the MLB negotiations?
OMF - Don Davis the Senior Director of Player Affairs for the NFLPA joins to give the players perspective as they prepare for an uncertain season. 7-8-20
July 08, 2020 18:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOMF - Don Davis the Senior Director of Player Affairs for the NFLPA joins to give the players perspective as they prepare for an uncertain season. 7-8-20
OMF - Would you rather have Cam Newton for 1 year or Patrick Mahomes for 12 years?
July 08, 2020 18:15 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 2: If Belichick could have Cam Newton for 1 year or Patrick Mahomes for 12 years, why would he pick Newton for only 1 year? If you replaced Cam Newton with Jarrett Stidham would Patriot fans still pick the short cheap option or would they want Patrick Mahomes? 7-8-20
OMF - Will the NFL players face as much criticism as the MLB players faced during negotiations?
July 08, 2020 18:15 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHour 1: Lou and Christian are in today and start the show talking about the possibility that the NFL could face the same problems as the MLB. The NFL players are asking to be paid what they are due, were the MLB players asking for anything different? 7-8-20