Jones & Mego
6,972 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 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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Episodes
Did you like Usher's halftime performance?
February 12, 2024 19:58 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBThe crew reacts to Usher's Super Bowl halftime show and where it stack's up compared to other halftime performances!
This was supposed to be a down year for the Chiefs!
February 12, 2024 19:49 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBThe crew reacts to the Chiefs Super Bowl win and how this was supposed to be a year that other teams could take down Kansas City!
Why was Travis Kelce yelling at Andy Reid?
February 12, 2024 19:47 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand break down the situation between Travis Kelce and Andy Reid and what may have led to the star tight end yelling at his coach!
Big Q at 2: What can Mahomes do to reach Tom Brady?
February 12, 2024 19:20 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAfter Mahomes gets his third Super Bowl win last night over the San Francisco 49ers, the crew examines what he needs to do to be considered the GOAT.
The full Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/8/2024
February 09, 2024 23:12 - 2 hours - 158 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 2/8/2024
Brady and Mahomes comparisons aren’t slowing down!
February 09, 2024 23:02 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 4. The crew takes a look at Brady v Mahomes and the impact of this Sunday’s game. Would a win on Sunday make this a ‘Dynasty’ for the Chiefs? Meg’Splaining; Where to go out in Boston! Bet Roulette!
Meg;Splaining: Where is still fun to go to in Boston?
February 09, 2024 22:50 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBMego breaks down the best (and worst places) to go to in Boston and what’s been going wrong for the city.
Could Jerod Mayo's "burning cash" comment come back to bite him?
February 09, 2024 22:14 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHour 3. Mego is wondering if Jerod Mayo's comments could come back and make him look bad? Jones claims that Kraft better not be putting the blame on Belichick for the lack of spending! Triple Play; Fill in the Blank Friday!
What is your favorite Usher song?
February 09, 2024 22:11 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBWith Usher performing at the halftime show this Sunday, the crew weighs in on which Usher song is their favorite!
Jones thinks it's pathetic for Kraft to blame Belichick on spending!
February 09, 2024 21:43 - 12 minutes - 11 MBAdam Jones thinks it would be a very bad look for Robert Kraft to put all the blame on Bill Belichick for the team's lack of spending
How important is this Super Bowl for Patrick Mahomes' legacy?
February 09, 2024 21:19 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBIf Patrick Mahomes wins this Sunday, where will he rank among the all-time NFL quarterbacks and how does he compare to the start of Brady's career?
Shams Charania shares his expectation for this year's Celtics team!
February 09, 2024 21:10 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 2. Shams Charania of the Athletic and the Stadium joins the show to discuss the latest with the Boston Celtics. Is Patrick Mahomes v Tom Brady dependent on the outcome this Sunday? Bruins blow out Vancouver last night. Stanley Cup back on?
Breaking news: Dont'a Hightower hired to the Patriots staff!
February 09, 2024 21:07 - 8 minutes - 7.48 MBThe crew reacts to breaking news of the Patriots hiring former linebacker Dont'a Hightower to be the new Patriots linebacker coach!
Shams Charnia joins to break down the Celtics trade deadline!
February 09, 2024 20:44 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBShams Charnia of the Athletic and the Stadium joins the show to discuss the Celtics at the trade deadline and what he expects from the Celtics this season
Is Kraft or Belichick more responsible for the Patriots lack of spending?
February 09, 2024 20:24 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 1. Who is more responsible for the Patriots lack of spending; Robert Kraft or Bill Belichick? Jones is not a fan of Robert Kraft’s comments regarding the team's spending. Did Kraft or Belichick not want to sign Lamar Jackson? What is Robyn Glaser’s role with the Patriots?
Mego has a “scoop” on Robyn Glaser’s role!
February 09, 2024 19:49 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBMego has some inside information regarding the role of Robyn Glaser and how much say she will have on the Patriots 3rd pick!
Who do you blame for the Patriots lack of spending?
February 09, 2024 19:24 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBJones, Mego and Arcand look at the Patriots lack of spending over the last ten years and who is most responsible for not opening up the check book.
The full Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/8/2024
February 08, 2024 23:25 - 2 hours - 153 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show from 2/8/2024
It is not acceptable for the Krafts to be scared of change
February 08, 2024 23:18 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHour 4 - in the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they break down the Krafts and their horrible business practices when it comes to the Patriots, Mego "megsplains" a weird escape room in which you are forced to be in a coffin, and share their locks of the night on Bet Roulette.
Bet Roulette! Mego takes the Mavericks over the Knicks
February 08, 2024 23:04 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBIt's time for Bet Roulette! Mego is once again on a hot streak, and she took the Mavs against the Knicks without Brunson, Randle or OG. Arcand went against the grain and took the Canucks over the Bruins, and Jones went with the Pacers.
Megsplaining: Would you bury yourself in a coffin escape room
February 08, 2024 22:49 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBOn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego brings up an escape room in which you have to step into a coffin and get buried alive. Jones is not afraid and would do it for fifty bucks, Arcand would too, but Mego is a little more hesitant.
The Krafts are scared of too much change
February 08, 2024 22:24 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show, the crew breaks down Tom E Curran's accusation of the Krafts: the reason as to why the Patriots plan seems uncoordinated and flimsy is because the Kraft family is afraid of change. Arcand is holding out hope that after a few years the Krafts will pivot and rethink their franchise vision. Jones is not as hopeful.
Triple play! Jones and Mego NBA all-star game celebrity trivia
February 08, 2024 22:07 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBWho has the most knowledge of random celebrities invited to NBA all-star weekend: Jones or Mego? Also, They say their thoughts on the way the Super Bowl has been marketed so far, and the NBA trade deadline.
Adam Jones' response to Wiggy's accusation about his personal life
February 08, 2024 21:30 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBWiggy made a bold accusation about Jones sex life. Is Jones a "scheduler" or a "freak"? Which does he prefer to be labelled as. Same for Mego. Listen to find out.
Mac Jones discussion, and Jones response to Wiggy's accusation
February 08, 2024 21:24 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 2 - During this hour of the Jones and Mego show, things got a little raunchy. First, they discussed Mac Jones and whether or not he will don a Patriots jersey next season. Next they talked to Tom E Curran live from Vegas. He previewed some draft outlook for the Patriots and what Eliot Wolf's role on the team is. Then, Jones' sex-life is discussed.
NBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran talks Patriots buzz at the Super Bowl
February 08, 2024 21:02 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBNBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran breaks down Patriots drafting strategy, how much power Eliot Wolf has, and the Krafts resistance to change on the Jones and Mego show.
The Patriots could be preparing you for another year of Mac Jones
February 08, 2024 20:29 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Patriots could bring back Mac Jones as a Bridge QB before their (ideally according to Jones and Mego) newly drafted number three QB is ready. Jones and Mego would be very upset if this were to happen. The Patriots also could be trying to raise Mac's trade stock to move him at the draft.
Trust in Kraft? Adam Jones says absolutely not
February 08, 2024 20:18 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 1 - in the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they pose the big Q @ 2, which is to test the waters as to how much everyone trusts the Kraft family right now. Also, John Henry or Robert Kraft? Jones says it is closer than it should be, but he still admits Kraft. Both owners refuse to spend money. All in all, the Kraft family has to do more to regain Patriot fans' trust.
Celtics trade deadline discussion
February 08, 2024 20:03 - 10 minutes - 10 MBWhat should the Boston Celtics do at the NBA trade deadline? Well, the deadline has passed at this point and not much has happened for any NBA team. Jones, Mego, and Arcand give their thoughts here.
Big Q @2: Do you trust the Krafts right now?
February 08, 2024 19:21 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBThe news has dropped that Eliot Wolf will have control over the Patriots personnel next season. With that being said, is there enough of a plan in place for the Krafts to turn the Patriots around? Jones says absolutely not, Mego trusts the Krafts, but she is questioning everything, and Arcand is skeptical of the Kraft's current plan but knows they will eventually turn the ship around.
The Jones and Mego show from 2/7/2024
February 07, 2024 23:42 - 2 hours - 152 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 2/7/2024
Does everything stay the same despite change for the Patriots?
February 07, 2024 23:22 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHour 4 - Arcand thinks that everything will be the same when it comes to the New England Patriots front office and ownership despite massive changes. Also, Megsplaining, ESPN Saban, and Bet Roulette!
Mego is the hockey queen
February 07, 2024 23:03 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBOn this edition of Bet Roulette Mego gets another hockey bet (Rangers at home), Jones bets the Celtics -12 (fade Jones), and Arcand bets on Dejonte Murray. Mego is on a hot streak so if you are thinking of following the crew, go with her.
Megsplaining: What is the dumbest car story you have?
February 07, 2024 22:51 - 11 minutes - 11 MBThere was a recent newscast coming out of Florida in which a man drove his car out to sea. He followed up by giving an interview in which he said, "Its not my fault the truck don't surf," which is an all time Florida man classic. That leads Mego to ask everyone what their most embarrassing car story they personally have is.
Nick Saban has a new job with ESPN, will Bill Belichick follow?
February 07, 2024 22:28 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the recent news that Nick Saban has found a home on ESPN College Gameday. Jones and Mego acknowledge that College Gameday is a bigger show than any NFL pregame show, and also say that Bill Belichick is not built to be a member of the media. The major difference is that Saban retired from football and Bill has not.
If the new Patriots QB is bad, Adam Jones is out after year two
February 07, 2024 22:24 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they break down Analyst Gronk's draft day take, the Celtics trade deadline plans with Scal, and which Super Bowl halftime show is the best of all time.
Scal joins the show, talks Celtics trade deadline
February 07, 2024 21:55 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBNBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine joins the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to discuss the Celtics trade deadline plans and who the Celtics could give up if they were to make a trade. He emphasizes that it would be very hard for the Celtics to make a big splash due to the fact that they are held up against the cap.
Bruins can't communicate and Adam Jones does not like direction Patriots are headed
February 07, 2024 21:22 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they discuss a recent interview with Jim Montgomery in which he took responsibility for a poor performance from his team against the Flames, they continue their discussion of the Red Sox Netflix series, and talk Patriots offseason.
Jones does not like the direction the Patriots are going and Jiu Jitsu Joe
February 07, 2024 21:08 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBWhat do the Patriots do with Juju and Devante Parker? Arcand and Jones say cut them! The Patriots have disappointed Jones so far this offseason so he likes the Jerod Mayo hire better each and every day just because he is more frustrated with everything else. Kristaps Porzingis showed up to Joe Mazzulla's Jiu Jitsu class, that was interesting...
The Patriots locker room last season was toxic according to Kendrick Bourne
February 07, 2024 20:56 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBThe crew reacts to a recent interview with Kendrick Bourne of the New England Patriots in which he stated that the locker room was toxic and that Jayden Daniels is his desired QB for next season. Everyone involved with the Patriots knows at this point that they probably will not trade down from three. Jones goes back and forth on whether or not he wants Kendrick Bourne back with the Patriots. Arcand wants him as a third option.
Maybe the Red Sox Netflix series will make the Red Sox spend money
February 07, 2024 20:16 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 1 - During this hour you get the Big Q @ 2, the breaking news of Xavier Tillman to the Celtics, and talk of the Boston Red Sox and their "dumb" Netflix series. Also, Eliot Wolf will be the guy with the most personnel power for the Patriots, what does that make him? Jones, Mego, and Arcand are very upset with the Patriots coaching hires.
The Patriots have become the Midwest of the Northeast. Xavier Tillman traded to the Celtics
February 07, 2024 19:55 - 20 minutes - 19 MBEliot Wolf, Alex Van Pelt, Alonso Highsmith, and even Ben McAdoo are all Patriots coaches who have happened to either work for the Browns or the Packers. Mego says, "this is the The great Midwestern Migration. They’re all coming east!" Why do the Patriots have an obsession with the 2018-2019 Cleveland Browns? Also, news breaks that Xavier Tillman has been traded to the Boston Celtics for two second round picks very far in the future.
The 49ers winning the Super Bowl means roster building is more important than a QB
February 07, 2024 19:23 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe Big Q @ 2 is discussed during the opening minutes of the Jones and Mego Show with Arcand: Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl? Jones and Mego agree for once that a QB is them most important position for the Patriots to draft at three, and no later! If the 49ers win, does it mean that Arcand is correct in saying that upgrading the roster, specifically the offense, is most important and a QB can come later in the draft or free agency?
The Full Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 2/6/2024
February 06, 2024 23:20 - 2 hours - 155 MBThe Full Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 2/6/2024
Stories of rookie QB reality tv and buckets lined with garbage bags
February 06, 2024 23:13 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHour 4 - during the last hour of the Jones and Mego show, the crew begins by discussing the Patriots and rookie QB drafting with an interesting caller. Then they pivot to a lecture on going to the bathroom, and they finish with Bet Roulette!
Bet Roulette! Arcand and Mego are on a hot streak
February 06, 2024 23:01 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBOn this edition of bet roulette, Mego chooses the under in the Bruins game, Arcand takes the Magic +3.5, and Jones takes the OKC Thunder -3.5
Do you feel weird about using the bathroom while your house is being cleaned?
February 06, 2024 22:51 - 13 minutes - 12 MBOn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego dances the line about what is ok and what is not ok to discuss on the radio. Her friend sent her a story about using the bathroom in a bucket while her house is being cleaned. A caller also admitted to throwing “mud” at another person from his boss's truck. What would you do if you really had to go? If you would, do not fear, it is not a deal breaker for Ryan Garvin.
What is the season outlook for the Red Sox and the Patriots?
February 06, 2024 22:34 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 3 - in the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they revisit the Big Q @2, discuss Red Sox Baseball and Theo Epstein with WEEI's Rob Bradford, and give their picks for Triple Play!
Adam Jones: Over! The Bruins will reach 120 points this season.
February 06, 2024 22:19 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBIt is over under Tuesday on Triple Play, and Arcand asks about Super Bowl betting, the Bruins final point total, and who will finish the season with more points: Kristaps Porzingis or Derrick White?
WEEI's Rob Bradford joins to discuss Theo and his role with the Sox
February 06, 2024 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBRob Bradford joins to talk about Theo Epstein's return to the Boston Red Sox and what his role and impact might be.