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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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.
Big Q@2: the Krafts want to blame Bill for Brady leaving
February 14, 2024 19:27 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThere is a new docuseries on the Patriots coming out this weekend. In an excerpt released by a reporter it was said that Brady made it clear he left because of the coaches in power. Players also disclosed that it was tough to work with Bill. Wes Welker compared Brady to an abused dog for continuing to come back to a Bill Belichick led team. This will make for must watch TV.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/13/2024
February 13, 2024 23:40 - 2 hours - 157 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 2/13/2024
Mego V personal trainers
February 13, 2024 23:15 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4 - during the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew wraps up the show by talking Patriots roster, locks of the night, and whether or not running helps you lose weight.
Locks of the night: Bruins v Lightning, Jayson Tatum points
February 13, 2024 23:05 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBBet Roulette! Mego finally lost last night, but is on track to continue her hot streak. She goes with the over on saves for Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jones takes the over for Tatum points, and Arcand (from home) rides Celtics nets over.
Megsplaining: Fins say that running is bad for losing weight
February 13, 2024 22:51 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBStupid studies! Mego saw a study done in Finland about whether or not running can help a person lose weight. Apparently there is more than one personal trainer who listens to the show and they called in to call Mego stupid. So much for the "stupid" study.
Alex Cora has figured out who he wants to be in Boston
February 13, 2024 22:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBHour 2 - Alex Cora recently said that he lost himself last season at the helm of the Red Sox. He seems to feel more like himself going into this season, his sixth as the manager of the Sox. Rob Bradford joins the show, they discuss Cora and his future, and they continue the Big Q @2 discussion about the Patriots offseason.
Triple Play! Mego: I love the horse commercials
February 13, 2024 22:18 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MBArcand had plenty of time to brainstorm questions as he is at home today. The questions included how many Bruins will win a regular season award this year, how many games will the Celtics have on second place at the end of the season, and how many Super Bowl commercials did you enjoy?
WEEI's Rob Bradford talks Alex Cora and the Sox offseason goals
February 13, 2024 21:57 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRob Bradford joins the Jones and Mego show, mentions Alex Cora's relationship with the Red Sox front office, the Netflix series, and the potential for the Red Sox to make some moves this off season.
Celtics' fatal flaw and Brad Marchand's short term memory
February 13, 2024 21:19 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHour 2 - in the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they break down the Celtics and the Bruins recent stretch of games. Jones, Mego, and Arcand are weary of where these two Boston sports teams are headed in the playoffs. Will these two teams get it together come championship season?
The Bruins were booed off the ice... what happens next?
February 13, 2024 21:02 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBThe Bruins got shut out by the Washington Capitals. Jim Montgomery said that he would make changes if this this terrible play continues. Changes to what exactly? Mego hopes the roster's defense will be upgraded at the trade deadline, Jones is not sold on the Bruins in general right now. Like the Celtics, they appear to be soft. They also break down a post game interview from Brad Marchand in which he says the Bruins and their fans have to have a short term memory.
What is the Celtics' fatal flaw?
February 13, 2024 20:29 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe Celtics barely beat the Miami Heat on Sunday. Brian Scalabrine said by the end of the game that the Heat are the team he is most fearful of in the Eastern Conference. Jaylen Brown also got into an altercation with Duncan Robinson, which Jones says proves that the Celtics are very soft. Jayson Tatum is soft, and so is Jaylen Brown according to Jones. It could be their fatal flaw.
Jones and Mego argue about the Patriots' offensive line
February 13, 2024 20:14 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 1 - During the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew argues over the Patriots' offensive line. Jones claims that the offensive line will be ok if there are two rookies guarding their new number three overall mobile quarterback. Mego thinks that the offensive line is an essential position that all great teams have as a strength. Jones does not agree.
Which position do you prefer the Patriots to add in free agency?
February 13, 2024 19:52 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMego and Jones argue about how many rookie tackles are acceptable on a starting offensive line. Jones says two is ok because the Patriots will draft a good mobile QB, he also says Jones says they can find a tackle in free agency if two rookies are too many.
Big Q@2 and "blizzard" discussion
February 13, 2024 19:25 - 13 minutes - 12 MBThe one burning question on everyone's mind: was Arcand able to drive through the rain today to get to work? No! He claims he got "two feet of snow" in his backyard. Even the intern showed up. Also, what should the Patriots address in free agency? Mego thinks the offensive line, but Jones and Arcand (from home) think wide receivers.
Jones is out on the “Shanahan coaching tree”
February 12, 2024 23:02 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 4. Kyle Shanahan chokes away another Super Bowl; what does this mean for Shanahan’s legacy? Listeners share their thoughts. How much credit should owners get in the NFL? Meg’Splaining; mattress graveyards! Bet Roulette!
Chiefs win back to back Super Bowls and Mahomes gets his third ring
February 12, 2024 22:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 3. What is wrong with Tony Romo? The Chiefs win their second straight Super Bowl and Mahomes wins his 2nd straight Super Bowl MVP. How does Mahomes catch up to Tom Brady? Calles weigh in. Triple Play: Buy or Sell Monday?
Jones and Mego are not fans of Tony Romo!
February 12, 2024 21:24 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBThe crew shares their thoughts on Tony Romo has an analyst and the struggles they have noticed from the former Cowboys quarterback in the booth.
The Chiefs' dynasty is underway- do you like it?
February 12, 2024 21:11 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBHour 2. Should Patriots and NFL fans not like the Chiefs new dynasty? Kyle Shanahan chokes away another Super Bowl- should we question him as a head coach? Jones is out on the Shanahan coaching tree!
Jones and Mego are split on Belichick coaching again in the NFL!
February 12, 2024 20:59 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBWith Bill Belichick still without a job, Jones is starting to doubt if we will ever see Bill Belichick in the NFL again!
Is the Chiefs dynasty good for the NFL?
February 12, 2024 20:35 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBAfter the Chiefs win their third Super Bowl, the crew breaks down whether the newest dynasty in the NFL is good for the league!
Kyle Shanahan chokes away another Super Bowl!
February 12, 2024 20:14 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBKyle Shanahan has had a 10 point lead in three straight Super Bowls… and has lost all three of them! Jones is done with the Shanahan coaching tree!
Chiefs win the Super Bowl and Mahomes has his third ring!
February 12, 2024 20:07 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 1. What can Mahomes do to reach Tom Brady? Does he need to catch him in Super Bowls? Reacting to Kelce and Reid’s sideline argument. This was supposed to be a down year for the Chiefs! Grading the Super Bowl Halftime show!