Jones & Mego
6,795 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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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Will free agency or the draft tell us more about the Patriots roster?
February 20, 2024 19:24 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBYou have to choose one. No exceptions! Jones and Mego say the draft because they expect the Patriots to draft their new franchise QB. Arcand says free agency because there are real playmakers on the board. Are they going to make a big splash? Or are they going to make easy cheap deals. Jones, Mego, and Arcand want them to go for the big fish in free agency. Jones wants a big name wide receiver, Mego wants a good receiver and a few offensive linemen.
Would paying players increase NBA All-Star Game motivation?
February 19, 2024 23:12 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 4 - On the final hour of the Jones and Mego Show with Arcand: Would paying NBA players for participating in the All-Star game improve motivation? Jones thinks that if players are going to be paid it has to come with an important stipulation that could save the Dunk Contest. Are any of the Patriots pending free agents worth using the franchise tag on? Mego details her failed attempt to Irish goodbye Jones' birthday party in Megsplaining. Finally, Jones, Mego, and Arcand make their picks ...
Bet Roulette! Mego backing Houston in Top Ten matchup
February 19, 2024 23:04 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand make their picks for a small slate of NHL and college hoops.
Megsplaining: Irish Goodbyes
February 19, 2024 22:47 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBSEGMENT - On today's edition of Megsplaining, Mego discusses her failed attempt to Irish goodbye Jones' birthday party.
Can anything make John Henry care about the Red Sox again?
February 19, 2024 22:18 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHour 3 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand revisit their big question of the day. When do you expect the Red Sox to be competitive again? Why Jones thinks the real problem with the team lies within ownership. Live reactions to the Patriots announcing their 2024 coaching staff, as well as a pair of roster moves. Finally, it's a Buy or Sell Monday edition of Triple Play.
Triple Play: Buy or Sell Monday
February 19, 2024 22:03 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBSEGMENT - It's a Buy or Sell Monday edition of Triple Play. Jones and Mego give their takes on NBA All Star weekend, the Bruins recent rough stretch and more.
Jones: I hated both moves the Red Sox made this weekend
February 19, 2024 21:53 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the two roster moves the Red Sox made this weekend. While they may end up working in the long run, Jones and Mego hate what they signify for this year's team
Should the Patriots use the franchise tag?
February 19, 2024 21:15 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 2 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand spend the second hour of the show talking Patriots. Are any of the pending free agents worth using the franchise tag on? What should we expect to see in the remaining eight episodes of "The Dynasty". Finally, is it time to be concerned about the Bruins amidst their recent rough stretch?
Is it time to be concerned about the Bruins?
February 19, 2024 20:59 - 6 minutes - 6.12 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the Bruins recent rough stretch and ask if it is time to be worried about the direction that the team is trending.
What to expect from the remaining episodes of "The Dynasty"?
February 19, 2024 20:48 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand look forward to episodes three and four of "The Dynasty". Why Jones is skeptical that Robert Kraft doesn't have his fingerprints all over the production.
Do players even want to play for the Red Sox?
February 19, 2024 20:17 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHour 1 - Jones, Mego and Arcand open today's show with the Big Q @ 2: When do you expect the Red Sox to be competitive again? Jones reacts to Rob Bradford's interview with Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen, posing the question, do players even want to play for the Red Sox anymore? Finally, a recap of, as Arcand called it, an abomination of a weekend for the NBA All-Star game.
Arcand: NBA All-Star Game weekend was an abomination
February 19, 2024 20:05 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand give their thoughts on an underwhelming NBA All-Star weekend. Mego was unimpressed by Jaylen Brown's dunk contest appearance. Meanwhile Jones thinks Brown killed the contest for good.
Big Q @ 2: When will the Red Sox be competitive again?
February 19, 2024 19:22 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Mego, and Arcand open today's show with their big question of the day, when will the Red Sox be competitive again? For the first time in a while, everyone is united in their dim outlook on the Red Sox future.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/16/2024
February 16, 2024 23:12 - 2 hours - 160 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/16/2024
How many good players are on the Patriots roster?
February 16, 2024 23:02 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 4. How many players do the Patriots have on their current roster that you feel good about? How much of an overhaul does the Patriots roster need? Callers weigh in. Meg’Splaining: What do you call your significant other? Bet Roulette!
Triple Play: Fill in the blank Friday !
February 16, 2024 22:10 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBWhat player from the 2001 Patriots would you want on this team? How will Jaylen Brown perform in the dunk contest? What should be the Bruins #1 priority at the deadline?
Who will be making the #3 pick for the Patriots?
February 16, 2024 22:07 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 3. Reacting to the first two episodes of “The Dynasty”. Big Q at 2 revisited: Who deserves the most credit for the beginning of the Patriots dynasty? Triple Play: Fill in the blank Friday!
Jeff Benedict explains who had final say for "The Dynasty"
February 16, 2024 21:24 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBExecutive producer of “The Dynasty” Jeff Benedict joins the show to explain who had the final say in what was included in show!
Jeff Benedict explains why "The Dynasty" was a story that was needed to be told!
February 16, 2024 21:21 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBExecutive producer of “The Dynasty” Jeff Benedict joins the show to discuss the factors that went into making "The Dynasty"!
Executive producer of “The Dynasty” Jeff Benedict joins the show!
February 16, 2024 21:17 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 2. Thoughts on the first two episodes of “The Dynasty”. Callers share their thoughts. Executive producer of “The Dynasty” Jeff Benedict joins the show! Benedict shares information on the making of the new show!
Wyc Grousbeck announces a new Celtics documentary
February 16, 2024 20:20 - 45 minutes - 42 MBHour 1. Jones, Mego, and Arcand react to the first two episodes of "The Dynasty" and share what they did and didn't like. Was Kraft meddling in 2001? Celtics have a new documentary coming out- will you watch?
The dunk contest is stupid!
February 16, 2024 20:12 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe whole crew doesn't like what has happened to the dunk contest and throw out some ideas for what Jaylen Brown should do in the contest!
Jones doesn’t like the idea of the new Celtics documentary
February 16, 2024 20:10 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBThe Celtics are getting a new documentary and no one on the crew seems to be excited about it.
Was Kraft meddling during the Brady and Bledsoe decision?
February 16, 2024 19:49 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBAfter the first two episodes of "The Dynasty" Jones and Mego begin to wonder how much meddling Kraft did in the quarterback decision of 2001 and if that will continue with the Patriots moving forward!
Who deserves the most credit for the beginning of the Patriots dynasty?
February 16, 2024 19:38 - 8 minutes - 7.91 MBAfter last night’s premiere of “The Dynasty” Jones, Mego, and Arcand debate who the most important figure of the 2001 Patriots was!
Jones and Mego are big fans of “The Dynasty”
February 16, 2024 19:18 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe crew breaks down the first two episodes of “The Dynasty” and what they still hope to see throughout the rest of the show.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/15/2024
February 15, 2024 23:29 - 2 hours - 160 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/15/2024
Jones could not watch a washed up veteran at QB for the Patriots
February 15, 2024 23:21 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 4 - The hour starts off with Jones being optimistic about the Dynasty docuseries. It continues with an argument about what the crew would do with a rookie QB next season. Jones and Arcand agree that it would be tough to watch a guy like Ryan Tannehill or Cam Newton, but Mego would take the Cam Newton season over last season 100%. Then catch Megsplaining on congestion pricing, and then Bet Roulette to finish the show.
Locks of the night: Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Bruins
February 15, 2024 23:07 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBBet Roulette! Two basketball rolls and a hockey roll, unfortunately not for the hockey queen, Mego. Arcand takes the Bruins puck line, Jones locks in the Timberwolves on the road, and Mego goes with the Grizzlies against the Bucks. Listen to their picks... or don't!
Mego hates congestion pricing for Boston
February 15, 2024 22:55 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBMegsplaining time! Here were the highlights, "If you are trying to lose your seat on the council, propose this!" "This is such a bad idea I cannot believe you would put your name on it,"ENFORCE THE FREAKING DOUBLE PARKING!" Mego breaks into a passionate argument about double parking on Newbury street. "People in the suburbs create problems," -Jones.
High Celtics expectations; Jones birthday gameshow
February 15, 2024 22:20 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHour 3 - The crew begins the hour discussing the big Q at 2, then goes into Jayson Tatum MVP discussion, and finishes with a birthday gameshow. Also, Mego introduces the "Lambies," an award dedicated to sacrifices after it is said that Tatum is sacrificing part of his game for the betterment of the team.
The Adam Jones Birthday Quiz Gameshow
February 15, 2024 22:04 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBWho does Adam Jones share a birthday with? No one seems to know. Listen to find out whether or not Jones gets to keep his birthday.
Jones thinks Jayson Tatum will win MVP
February 15, 2024 21:51 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe Celtics are back up for discussion. Jones has bet on Jayson Tatum to win MVP. The crew debates on what would lead them to think the Celtics had a good season. Jones says the worst ending he would except is a loss in 7 games to the Denver Nuggets. If they do not get out of the east, then major changes must be coming. No excuse if the Celtics do not make it out of the east.
Dynasty docuseries will be nostalgic and honest; Super Bowl coin toss
February 15, 2024 21:29 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discusses the Patriots with Tom E Curran, what went down on the Chiefs' sideline during the Super Bowl, and Alex Van Pelt's offensive potential. Mego calls him the Peltsbury Dough Boy. Jones is not sold on him, but is cautiously optimistic when it comes to the future of the Patriots.
NBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran on Dynasty Documentary, Patriots post Super Bowl plans
February 15, 2024 21:04 - 13 minutes - 12 MBNBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to discuss the new Patriots Dynasty docuseries coming out this weekend, and what the Patriots may do come draft time. Safe to say Bill Belichick probably won't be a fan of the new series!
Jones agrees with Gresh: Patriots not far off from being good again
February 15, 2024 20:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand voice their opinions on a recent clickbait article (according to Mego) in which it ranked the Patriots roster last in the NFL. Kind of ridiculous considering the BRONCOS exist.
Celtics are good, but could be better; the Red Sox are not, but there's still time
February 15, 2024 20:19 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show, the crew breaks down the Celtics recent heater and whether or not they have exceeded expectations, and the Red Sox journey through spring training so far. Listen to hear what Jones, Mego, and Arcand think of these two polar opposite Boston sports teams.
Red Sox have arrived at Spring Training... for better or for worse
February 15, 2024 20:04 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MBDay two of spring training has arrived. The players are not enthused to be there. Kenley Jansen is acting as if, "he is spending time in the big house," says Mego. Jones thinks that Alex Cora does not want to be in Boston, but will not have as large of a market after this season because the Boston media overrates everyone.
Big Q@2: Jones and Arcand: Celtics haven't exceeded expectations
February 15, 2024 19:22 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt is Jones's birthday! He is now forty years young. He speaks on his refusal to "juice" when it comes to his hair-loss and claims his barber is lying to him. The question of the day is have the Celtics exceeded expectations? Mego says yes, sighting their top five offensive and defensive ratings, Jones and Arcand say no, they want over 66 wins.
The full Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/14/2024
February 14, 2024 23:51 - 2 hours - 157 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 2/14/2023
Drake Maye is Jones and Mego's favorite QB in the upcoming draft
February 14, 2024 23:24 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 4 - in the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they discuss Patriots draft strategy, the Boston Celtics, Mego's Valentine's Day dilemma, and their picks for Bet Roulette!
Locks of the night: Tatum PR, Derrick White threes, Holiday assists
February 14, 2024 23:06 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBIn this edition of Bet Roulette, Celtics player props are up for discussion. Jones takes the Derrick White threes over, Mego goes with Tatum PR over 27.5, and Arcand bets against Jrue Holiday and goes under on 5.5 assists.
Mego does not spend enough on Valentines Day
February 14, 2024 22:51 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBIn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego brings up a recent survey which stated that Valentine's Day is the third most expensive holiday. Jones says he gets his wife a card, Arcand says he makes a social media post. Mego buys her partner snacks. All three of them go against the expensive Valentine's Day trend.
Jones thinks Taylor and Travis is the best sports couple of all time
February 14, 2024 22:10 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBIts wildcard Wednesday on Triple Play! The questions asked were concerning the Bruins shootout woes, celebrity athlete couples, and the best trash-talker in the NBA.
Perkins v Mazzulla; Celtics rely on threes too much, Tatum to LA?
February 14, 2024 21:55 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe Celtics are up for discussion after Kendrick Perkins called them out and Mazzulla does not appreciate it, he will probably crack a few jokes and everything will be fine. Also, teams have been poking the Lakers about Lebron James... will Bron and Bronny team up in Boston next season?
Third overall pick Patriots discussion
February 14, 2024 21:21 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 2 - Jones and Mego both would be really really angry if the Patriots were to trade their third overall pick. With that being said, who should the Patriots take at three Maye, Daniels, or Harrison? Jones and Mego think Maye and are less sold on Daniels. Mego wants a QB whos greatest strength is not being a dual threat QB, and Jones would be fine with a few mistakes. Also, does Brad Marchand deserve your respect?
Brad Marchand deserves everyone's respect
February 14, 2024 21:05 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBBrad Marchand has played 1000 games with the Bruins, with plenty of regular season winning to show for it. Jones, Mego, and Arcand think he needs to win more playoff games to be listed among the Bruins greats. If he wins another cup, he should be regarded as a better Bruin than Patrice Bergeron and already is on pace to pass him in goals. Brad Marchand is a beauty.
QB @ 3. Who is your guy? Maye or Daniels
February 14, 2024 20:55 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBJones and Mego both want to draft Drake Maye with the third overall pick, but Arcand responds, "I like Drake Maye the least. Maye has had an OK career. I need a national championship or something for an ACC QB." After a caller says Arcand cannot evaluate a QB correctly, he and Jones get heated at each other.
Who is to blame for Tom Brady leaving?
February 14, 2024 20:17 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discusses new candid interviews of Patriots players from the Patriots tv series which comes out this weekend. Also, the Red Sox have (or have not) reported to spring training today! Listen in to hear how Sox fans are reacting to their new roster.
The Red Sox do not even want to show up to spring training
February 14, 2024 20:02 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBSox fans, it seems as if this season will be pretty disappointing. Cora is not at spring training yet, Jansen is sore, and Jones says that none of the players even want to be there. Even according to Breslow, expectations are very low for this team. Arcand is very unhappy.