Jones & Mego
6,972 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 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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Patriots have become Eliot Wolf show; Bruins, make a move!
February 22, 2024 20:19 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discusses the Patriots' recent media conference and the Boston Bruins, with some draft dialogue sprinkled in. Are you confident in Jerod Mayo to lead the Patriots out of this hole? Arcand is not because the roster is not good yet, Jones is dubious, and Mego is semi-confident. Who should the Bruins trade for at the deadline? Find out during this hour!
Charlie McAvoy can't do everything, get Hanifin at the deadline!
February 22, 2024 20:05 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand break down the Bruins recent winning streak. Is their d-core good enough to win anything this season? Jones, Mego, and Arcand do not think so! They have no draft capital, so Ullmark would have to be on the move, or Mego's favorite locker room personality, Jake DeBrusk. Is Boston College alum Noah Hanifin a possibility?
Jones dubious about the "bozos" in charge of Patriots' offense, Mayo
February 22, 2024 19:26 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBAfter yesterday's press conference featuring Jerod Mayo and Patriots coordinators and coaches, Jones, Mego, and Arcand break down the big Q at 2: how confident are you in Jerod Mayo's ability to get the Patriots back into contention? Mego is semi confident because she has not seen anything to either make her believe or not. Jones is dubious and calls Alex Van Pelt (AVP or the Peltsbury Dough Boy) a bozo. Mego does not think that was very nice. Arcand is doubtful because he thinks the roster ...
The full Jones and Mego show from 2/21/2024
February 21, 2024 23:23 - 2 hours - 159 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 2/21/2024
Patriots struck out on desired hires; remote work; locks of the night
February 21, 2024 23:16 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 4 - During the final hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they begin by discussing the weird coaching staff measuring going on during Jerod Mayo's press conference today. Jerod does not seem to be so fond of his staff, but is still optimistic, if only he answered any of the questions he was asked. The crew also breaks down Alex Van Pelt's comments about Mac Jones, and whether or not working from home makes a person more productive.
Locks of the night: Florida, Bruins over, Oilers. Is Hockey Jones back?
February 21, 2024 23:03 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! Tonight hockey Jones goes with the Bruins Oilers over. Could this mean hockey Jones is back? Arcand chooses the Oilers over the Bruins because they apparently do not need this game, and Mego tosses a blindfolded dart at Florida +10.5.
Megsplaining: Are you more or less productive working from home?
February 21, 2024 22:49 - 10 minutes - 9.51 MBOn this edition of Megsplaining: Stupid Studies Mego brings up the fact that Fidelity is going to make people come to work 2/4 weeks a month. The crew is divided as to whether or not you are less productive working from home. Arcand thinks it is the same, Jones thinks you are 100% more productive from the office, and Mego thinks it is job dependent.
The 14% of people who are optimistic about the Red Sox call in
February 21, 2024 22:22 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHour 3 - during this hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand they further talk about the big Q at 2: Are the Red Sox worthy of your time this season? and hear from a few callers who represent the minority of people who think the Red Sox deserve your time. Also, Triple Play.
Triple Play! What reality tv shows are best for Jones, Mego, Arcand
February 21, 2024 22:10 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIts Wildcard Wednesday on Triple Play! Questions asked include what is your favorite Boston sports venue, what draft pick of the last few years is the best, and which reality tv show would best suit Jones, Mego, and Arcand.
Dave from Arlington's inspirational Red Sox speech
February 21, 2024 21:55 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJones and Mego have received many callers throughout the years, mostly Bostonians and New Englanders frustrated with their sports teams. However, on this fateful day, Dave from Arlington calls in and gives his passionate, glass half full, inspirational speech on why he cares so dearly about his Red Sox. Jones, Mego, and Arcand listen, laugh, and cry as the caller pours his heart and soul into this phone call.
Jerod Mayo addresses the media, and more
February 21, 2024 21:44 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew breaks down the Patriots' coaches recent media appearances. They react live to Mayo's presser. Does Jerod answer all of their burning questions? Is Alex Van Pelt the Patriots' new play-caller? Listen to find out.
More Patriots' Jerod Mayo press conference reactions and QB talk
February 21, 2024 21:25 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBA caller asks a question to Jones, Mego, and Arcand: which QB would you accept to be your bridge QB before the number three pick is ready to go. Jones wants Justin Fields, Mego wants Baker Mayfield, and Arcand wants to overpay Kirk Cousins. Are the Patriots ready for a young stud QB? Jones says it would be stupid for them to not be ready.
Jerod Mayo avoided big questions at his press conference today
February 21, 2024 21:20 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand just listened to Jerod Mayo's latest press conference live. Listen to hear their initial reactions to the Patriots new head coach. It sounds like there is a lot of ego clashing going on behind the scenes. There were a lot of things that he said that could have been a shot at Bill Belichick. No one knows what Robyn Glaser's role in the franchise is!
Jayson Tatum the best player in the league? Red Sox still stagnant
February 21, 2024 20:23 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they begin by discussing the Red Sox and what they have not been doing: spending money or signing their young stars, then they move onto Jayson Tatum's comments about how he thinks he is the best player in the league. Jones, Mego, and Arcand agree that no one wants to be at spring training for the Red Sox and Arcand gives his honest heartfelt fan opinion. Jones thinks Tatum is the best player on the Celtics, so if he were...
The Red Sox are lowballing their young stars... again
February 21, 2024 19:51 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThere is a major disconnect between the Red Sox stated philosophy and what ownership is actually doing. Ownership is telling you they have an exciting young core that they cannot wait to build around, but then the same ownership is lowballing their young players. They did it with Mookie, they did it with Xander. Now Triston Casas and Brian Bello are both frustrated with contract negotiations. Jones, Mego, and Arcand are all at a loss for words as to how they feel about the Red Sox. It makes ...
The Red Sox aren't worth your time until ownership does something
February 21, 2024 19:27 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBJohn Henry and the Red Sox have to sell Jones, Mego, and Arcand with their play on the field. John Henry is not invested, the players want out, Alex Cora too. Why should any fans care? The way ownership acted this offseason is shameful. Arcand speaks from the perspective of a Boston fan and says, "We are not trying to tell people not to listen to games. I just do not like this. It is not good for the city of Boston or anyone that the Red Sox are bad."
The Full Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 2/20/2024
February 20, 2024 23:31 - 2 hours - 159 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/20/2024
Red Sox making people mad; Mego's first dance; Pats take a chance!
February 20, 2024 23:18 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 4 - during the fourth and final hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand they discuss the Red Sox disaster, Mego's first dance song at her wedding, and the Patriots and their desire to take a chance on Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels at number three. Also, they discuss their locks of the night on Bet Roulette!
Locks of the night: Penguins, Texas Tech, Devils
February 20, 2024 23:03 - 5 minutes - 4.62 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! The only person who hit last night was Arcand. Mego came close, but Jones did not. Tonight, Mego takes the Penguins over the Islanders, Jones takes the Devils, and Arcand takes Texas Tech.
Megsplaining: What should Mego's wedding song be?
February 20, 2024 22:57 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMego recently saw a report on what the top ten best and worst wedding songs are. This led to some disagreements with her partner, Mr. Who. There is definitely some friction there! Should Mego go with Ed Sheeran as her first dance?
Rob Bradford joins the show; draft means more?; Triple Play
February 20, 2024 22:39 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show the crew breaks down an interview with WEEI's Rob Bradford, revisits the Big Q at 2, and participates in over under Tuesday on Triple Play! With Arcand.
Who called who first? Pedroia or the Red Sox
February 20, 2024 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBMultiple people have reported that Dustin Pedroia reached out to Rex Sox ownership to give them a piece of his mind. However, WEEI's Rob Bradford told Jones and Mego that the Red Sox themselves called Dustin first to ask him to help them out. He said no, but then gave them a piece of his mind. In this segment, Jones and Mego discuss this breaking news.
WEEI's Rob Bradford joins the show from Red Sox spring training
February 20, 2024 22:11 - 18 minutes - 17 MBWEEI's Rob Bradford joined the Jones and Mego show with Arcand and breaks down the Dustin Pedroia situation, Sam Kennedy, and the Red Sox ownership's messaging to fans. Listen to find out who called who first, Pedroia or the Red Sox. The media has been reporting as if Dustin made the first move, but that is not the case, Bradfo has the inside scoop.
Red Sox not acting like the Red Sox; Tatum MVP discussion
February 20, 2024 21:20 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they discuss the Red Sox and how frustratingly obvious it is that Fenway and John Henry are lying to everyone about spending, and the Boston Celtics, who are gearing up for their hardest stretch of the season. The Sox are supposed to be one of the best teams in the league every season, but the ownership group simply will not spend any money. Jones, Mego, Arcand, and the entirety of the Red Sox faithful are very upset.
Mego: this next stretch is the most important for the Celtics season
February 20, 2024 21:05 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBJones thinks Jayson Tatum should win the MVP. Stephen A Smith thinks the same, but will the voters? Does it matter? Mego thinks it does, but the championship comes first, obviously. Tatum and the Celtics have not totally proven themselves against the best teams in the west, so this next stretch of games against the best teams in the west is incredibly important for the Celtics.
The Red Sox Rebel Alliance
February 20, 2024 20:39 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEveryone is speaking out against John Henry and the Red Sox ownership. Raphael Devers says he is frustrated, Jansen says that he was lied to, and alumni such as Dustin Pedroia are questioning everything. This leads Mego to say that there is a rebel alliance out there against John Henry and the Fenway Management Group. Players are speaking out, fans (such as Arcand) are speaking out, and alumni are speaking out. It is time for change.
Special teams hall of fame; draft means more; Bruins not good enough
February 20, 2024 20:20 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew breaks down the Patriots offseason strategy, which special teamers deserve the honor of making the hall of fame, and the Bruins, who recently won in the shootout. Jones, Mego, and Arcand are not sold on the Bruins because of how top heavy the roster is.
Jones' soul leaves his body as he argues with Arcand about kickers
February 20, 2024 19:55 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBJones and Arcand get into a very passionate debate over which Patriots dynasty kicker deserves to make the football hall of fame. Jones says Adam Vinatieri deserves to make the hall, while Arcand says Gostkowski deserves the honor. Arcand uses his fancy stats and numbers, but nothing can prepare you for how angry these two get at each other over such a simple concept.
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!