Jones & Mego
6,795 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day 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
Patriots refuse to sign big name players in free agency
March 18, 2024 19:09 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHour 1. Big Q at 2: What should the goal of this draft be for the Patriots? Is there a chance that the Patriot sit a rookie quarterback for the whole season? Taking a look at the bench of the Boston Celtics.
Is the Celtics bench actually a strength of the team?
March 18, 2024 18:59 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBThe shorthanded Celtics crush the Wizards in Washington, which has Jones & Mego looking at the importance of the Celtics bench players.
Jones: If the Patriots pass on a quarterback they better hope he 's not good!
March 18, 2024 18:50 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBJones issues a warning to the Patriots and suggests that if New England passes on a quarterback in the draft the team will look bad if the rookie plays well.
Would the Patriots sit a rookie quarterback his first season?
March 18, 2024 18:43 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBWith Jacoby Brissett set as the Patriots starter, the crew wonders if the Patriots would start a rookie first round quarterback if they were to draft one.
Big Q at 2: What should the goal of this draft be for the Patriots?
March 18, 2024 18:19 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWith the Patriots not making any big moves in free agency, the crew looks at what the Patriots should do in the NFL Draft to field a competitive team.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/15/2024
March 15, 2024 22:11 - 2 hours - 159 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/15/2024
Did the Patriots even ask the Chargers about Keenan Allen?
March 15, 2024 22:02 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 4. More thoughts on the final two episodes of "the Dynasty". What are the Patriots doing in free agency? Are the Patriots already done spending? Meg'Splaining: The crew gives relationship advice! Bet Roulette!
Why won't the Patriots spend!
March 15, 2024 21:20 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBWith more and more free agents getting signed, Jones, Mego, and Arcand question why the Patriots aren't spending to improve their roster.
Triple Play: Fill in the blank Friday!
March 15, 2024 21:13 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBWhat would make you give up the 3rd overall pick? What level has Jaylen Brown been playing at lately? Best and worst free agent signings of the year so far ?
Patriots remain quiet in free agency
March 15, 2024 21:12 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHour 3. The Patriots are still not burning cash- what are they even doing in free agency? Mego has loved how Jaylen Brown's been playing lately. Joe Mazzulla has another strange moment. Triple Play; Fill in the Blank Friday!
Will we ever learn why Malcolm Butler was benched?
March 15, 2024 20:17 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBAfter not learning much in last night's episode of "The Dynasty" the crew wonders if we will ever learn why Malcolm Butler was benched in Super Bowl 52.
"The Dynasty" dives into the breakup between Brady and Belichick
March 15, 2024 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 2. The final two episodes of "The Dynasty" drop last night. Who comes out of the series looking the worst? Revisiting the breakup between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. Why was Malcolm Butler benched in Super Bowl 52? Will we ever learn the answer?
Who looks the worst in "The Dynasty"?
March 15, 2024 19:23 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNow that "The Dynasty" documentary is over, the crew takes a look at who comes out looking the worst in the series.
Yet another "Crazy Joe" moment in last night's Celtics game!
March 15, 2024 19:15 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHour 1. Grading the Patriots offseason up to this point. Why is the team refusing to spend money in free agency? Jaylen Brown is playing out of his mind! Psycho Joe Mazzulla is back! Bruins win in Montreal.
Psycho Joe Mazzulla is back!
March 15, 2024 18:44 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBJoe Mazzulla is back to his strange antics as he tried to block a shot in yesterday's win over the Suns.
Mego is buying in on Jaylen Brown!
March 15, 2024 18:42 - 3 minutes - 3.36 MBAfter Jaylen Brown's recent hot streak, Mego is beginning to buy in on the Celtics star and is feeling good about Boston's basketball team!
Why didn’t the Patriots trade for Keenan Allen?
March 15, 2024 18:28 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBThe Chargers traded Keenan Allen to the Chicago Bears for a fourth round pick last night and the crew is ticked off that the Patriots didn’t go after the star receiver.
Big Q at 2: What grade would you give the Patriots this offseason?
March 15, 2024 18:20 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWith more moves being made around the NFL, the crew gives their grades on the Patriots this offseason.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/14/2024
March 14, 2024 22:21 - 2 hours - 161 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 3/14/2024
Mac speaks in Mac'sonville; sports fan allegiances; Bet Roulette!
March 14, 2024 22:14 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 4 - The fourth hour of the show starts with some discussion about Mac Jones and his departure from the Patriots. The crew will miss their weekly interviews with him and will never get to follow up about the yips. Then, during Megsplaining, Mego argues with Arcand about what NBA team she supports. Finally, they place their bets during Bet Roulette.
Locks of the night: KD over 26.5, Canadians +1.5, Celtics -6
March 14, 2024 22:03 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! Jones takes the Celtics -6 without Porzingis because the Celtics play well without him, he states proudly. Arcand goes with the Canadians +1.5, as the home team has won each game in the Habs v Bruins series, and Mego is confident in Kevin Durant over 26.5 points.
Megsplaining: Is it ever appropriate to switch sports fan allegiances?
March 14, 2024 21:53 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego asks the guys if it is ok to switch sports fandoms. Arcand calls her out for being a fake basketball fan. Mego is from Maryland, she should be a Wizards fan, but she keeps insisting that she is simply an NBA fan. She also says that fans who switch teams to whomever their partner is a fan of are lame.
Brian Scalabrine; Tom E Curran; Triple Play!
March 14, 2024 21:30 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show, the crew discusses the Celtics and the Nuggets with Brian Scalabrine, breaks down the potential for the Patriots to be good next season with Tom E Curran, and grades NFL team's free agency on Triple Play.
Triple play! Which NFL teams deserve an A this offseason, which get an F
March 14, 2024 21:20 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBIt is time for triple play! The questions asked today were concerning NFL free agency and the Boston Red Sox. First, Arcand asks about which NFL teams deserve an A on their offseason so far? Next, which NFL teams deserve an F? And finally, the crew rates Brian Bello's contract extension. Jones gives it an A because at least the Red Sox are spending something on their players.
Brian Scalabrine calls into the show, talks strategies to defend Jokic and the Nuggets
March 14, 2024 21:12 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to break down the Celtics recent stretch of games, most importantly, their matchup with the Nuggets. He also gets into Grant Williams and his locker room personality, and goes after Mego for drinking Mtn Dew.
Tom E Curran joins the show, talks Ridley signing, trading down in draft
March 14, 2024 20:58 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBNBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to discuss the Patriots offseason so far. Most notably, he says that the Patriots should put a sign up saying the number three overall pick is for sale. This gets a rise out of Jones, who would not like that. A mini argument ensues. They agree to disagree.
Mtn Dew discussion; Patriots roster building talk
March 14, 2024 20:48 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew begins by asking the question does free agency even matter at this point for the Patriots? Then Arcand and Jones rip into Mego for her DIET Mtn Dew addiction. The Twitch chat chimes in, as well as Jon in the car. The hour ends with a discussion about the QB market in this year's draft.
Should the Patriots explore the trade market? Is it worth it?
March 14, 2024 19:34 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBJones asks the question: is it even worth it for the Patriots to sign or trade for anyone? Is Tee Higgins a guy that Robert Kraft, Eliot Wolf, and the Patriots would go after? Jones does not think so, neither does Mego.
The Patriots have veered off Jones, Mego, and Arcand's desired offseason plan
March 14, 2024 19:23 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHour 1 - During the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew breaks down the Patriots free agency so far and where they have gone wrong. Whos fault is it? Jones says Robert Kraft. Jones and Arcand argue about Calvin Ridley, again. Mego says that it is not about winning games this year, it is about the foundation for this team. They will not be respectable this season.
"Pats nation, what's up!"- do Hunter Henry and Josh Uche make you excited about next season?
March 14, 2024 19:07 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBThe Patriots recently released a hype video featuring Hunter Henry and Josh Uche... This season will be a disappointing. Jones plan of making a big splash in free agency and getting a QB at three is crumbling. Are we going to have to watch Jacoby Brissett all season? Also, callers try to say the income tax is the reason that Ridley did not sign in New England.
Should the Patriots draft a QB at three, or is it not meant to be?
March 14, 2024 18:22 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTo start off the show, Jones poses the big Q at 2 :Now that the Pats have struck out on Ridley, do you still want them to draft a QB at 3? Mego's opinion has not changed, but she is skeptical, it is a gamble, and you need someone for him to throw to. The entire QB decision should not be decided by a single WR. Jones still wants the QB at three, but less than he wanted yesterday. It really better be their guy. Penix and Harrison could be better. The plan has been broken. If the QB can play, t...
The full Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/13/2024
March 13, 2024 22:20 - 2 hours - 161 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/13/2024
The crew spends an hour lamenting the Calvin Ridley signing
March 13, 2024 22:10 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBHour 4 - during the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew breaks down the signing of number one wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Deflated, depressed, and devastated could all be used to describe the mood this hour. Who is to blame? Mego blames Wolf, Jones blames the Krafts. Did they draw a line in the sand with the max value deal to offer to Ridley? Who knows, but the Patriots really screwed this one up.
Way to save, Robert! Now the Patriots do not have a #1 receiver... again
March 13, 2024 21:50 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBMore reactions from callers, Jones, Mego, and Arcand on the recent news that Calvin Ridley has signed with the Titans. They are frustrated to say the least. Who is to blame for this?
The first hour of the new NFL season with Jones, Mego, and Arcand
March 13, 2024 21:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew reacts to the first slow hour of NFL free agency. Ridley is your Justin Jefferson, Mego says. Go get him... little did she know he would run and sign with the Titans less than an hour later. Also, if the Patriots sign Hollywood Brown, Mego has to complain about it. He is not a number one guy. Ridley could have been their Jerry Rice, best receiver by far, says Jones.
Jones, Mego, Arcand react to the Calvin Ridley BREAKING NEWS
March 13, 2024 21:24 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBCalvin Ridley has signed with the Tennessee Titans. Listen to hear how the crew on Jones and Mego with Arcand reacted.
Triple Play! Which Boston athlete would you want to be the VP?
March 13, 2024 21:04 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBSince the start of the new free agency season has been so BORING so far, it is time for Triple Play! The questions asked today were which Boston athlete would you want to be the vice president, which player in the NFL would move the needle the most if you could have any player, and when would you want to face the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs. Listen to hear how Ryan Garvin really feels about the Miami Heat.
Happy New Years, Patriots fans! Nothing has happened, YET
March 13, 2024 20:23 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSince it has passed 4:00, the new NFL free agency season has begun. However, nothing has happened yet. Where will the top free agents land? Jones, Mego, and Arcand speculate here:
NFL free agency countdown... Final hour until new NFL year begins
March 13, 2024 20:16 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew talks about the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes, the end of the old NFL year, and the future of the New England Patriots.
The final countdown until the new free agency season
March 13, 2024 20:04 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBWe have arrived to the new NFL season in terms of free agency. Listen to the final moments of the 2023-2024 season here! The crew breaks down the potential for Ridley, Brown, and more to come to the New England Patriots.
The Patriots have to prove Jones wrong and spend on big free agents
March 13, 2024 19:47 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBPlease Patriots, Jones asks, sign someone and prove me wrong. The witching hour of the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes is here. Will Wolf and co. make a move for the two biggest wide receivers on the market right now? Also, Jones thinks the Patriots are hiding something and until 4:00 today. Will the Patriots make a big splash? The crew debates. Also listen to hear how Jones, Mego, and Arcand feel about Hollywood Brown.
Only hope remains for the Patriots in the Calvin Ridley sweepstakes
March 13, 2024 19:18 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1 - At 4:00, the new NFL free agency season begins. Jones, Mego, and Arcand break down the current landscape and how it does not favor the Patriots. Mike Williams has been released, and no one has heard anything about Ridley yet. In order for this free agency period to be a success for the Patriots according to Jones and Arcand they need to ink at least Calvin Ridley and another big name free agent who will help on offense.
Why has JJ McCarthy moved up on Mego's draft board?
March 13, 2024 19:05 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBVarious NFL reporters are claiming that Drake Maye is not ready for the NFL yet. If he is not the Patriots sure-fire guy to lead their offense, what should Eliot Wolf and co. do? Mego now prefers JJ McCarthy over Michael Penix, should the Patriots trade down? Jones is very against this idea and Arcand would be incredibly surprised if they trade their highest pick since Drew Bledsoe.
Would signing Calvin Ridley be enough to consider free agency a success for the Patriots?
March 13, 2024 18:23 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBTo begin the show, Jones poses the big Q at 2: Would signing Calvin Ridley be enough to consider this free agency period a success for New England? Mego says yes, the ability to target and acquire him would mean they are investing in offense, but no way it’s happening. Good enough for her! When they don’t get him, massive failure. Jones says no because he would want another significant piece, and Arcand agrees. The offense still needs plenty of work and investing.
The full Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/12/2024
March 12, 2024 22:25 - 2 hours - 160 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 3/12/2024
Arcand believes Patriots will sign Ridley; Ozempic; Bet Roulette!
March 12, 2024 22:18 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHour 4 - during the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show, the crew discusses Calvin Ridley and his potential to sign with New England: Jones does not think so, but Arcand is confident. Next, during Megsplaining Mego dives into Ozempic, weight loss drugs, and Oprah. Finally, during Bet Roulette they make their picks for their daily parlay.
Locks of the night: Jazz +6.5, Bucks +1, Tatum points
March 12, 2024 22:01 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! Tonight, Jones goes with the Jazz spread over the Celtics, Mego chooses the Bucks +1, and Arcand doubts Tatum points by taking the under.
Megsplaining: Finally, Mego has joined in on the Ozempic conversation
March 12, 2024 21:48 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBIn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego breaks down Oprah and how she recently stepped down from her position at Weight Watchers to endorse Ozempic during a new special.
Patriots free agency; Bradfo calls in; Triple Play!
March 12, 2024 21:18 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew talks about the Patriots and whether or not they are better off now than they were last season in terms of culture and free agency. Next, Rob Bradford calls in to discuss the Red Sox final days of spring training. Finally, it is over under Tuesday on triple play!
Triple Play! Over under 1.5 Oscar winners watched?
March 12, 2024 21:07 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBIt is over under Tuesday on triple play. The questions asked are will Jacoby Brissett throw more touchdowns than Mac Jones, how many more conference losses will the Celtics endure, and how many Oscar winning movies did you watch?