Jones & Mego
6,972 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 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
The Tony Romo Replacement Theory
January 31, 2024 22:18 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBIt's Wildcard Wednesday on Triple Play! with Arcand. Nothing can prepare you for Mego's answer to the question regarding the next "psy-op" to take center stage in the NFL. Also, who would Jones and Mego want to own the Red Sox, and who they think the best coordinators of the Bill Belichick era were.
NBC Sports Boston's Scalabrine: Celtics' best players have to be the leaders of the room
January 31, 2024 22:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBNBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to discuss the Celtics leadership group during the dog days of the season, their will to win, and Scal's activities in South Miami during the Super Bowl (he won't even be in Miami during the Super Bowl).
Run it back with Mac? Jones says that's wack. The Celtics are back.
January 31, 2024 21:17 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 2 - In the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew talks about Mac Jones, the Bill Belichick debate, and the Boston Celtics. Mego and Arcand are the realists of the group, stating realistic expectations that Mac Jones could very well be under center next season, Jones winces at that idea.
Jones is a huge supporter of Joe Mazzulla and his post game press conferences
January 31, 2024 21:09 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBJones used to hate Joe Mazzulla and his bizarre press conferences. Now, he understands how important it is to have a coach with a big personality. Mego: you fully love him now, Jones, but I have realistic reservations about the team. He is out of his mind.
Jones: I want Mac Jones out of the QB room
January 31, 2024 20:59 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJones, under no circumstances, wants to run it back with Mac Jones. Arcand wants to test Mac out with a real roster, however. Jones says the longer Mac is here, the more potential there is for him to see snaps next season. The door is not closed. Arcand claps back if they were so urgently trying to get Mac out, he would be gone by now; they are going to run it back with Mac.
Mego: any sports fan would call Bill Belichick the greatest coach of all time
January 31, 2024 20:17 - 44 minutes - 41 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, Jones, Mego and Arcand break down Bill Belichick and his legacy. Jones says Bill sucked without Brady and it would be stupid for anyone to hire Bill. Also, Jerry Jones said he would love to work with Bill Belichick, an odd statement to make after committing to McCarthy. Listen in to hear what the crew has to say about all this and more!
Arcand: It is a worse look to keep running the Red Sox the way they are now than to sell them
January 31, 2024 20:10 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Red Sox are not linked to any free agents according to Ken Rosenthal. Sox fans are not going to show up if the team is continuing its path down into the depths of the MLB. Their prospects are falling in rankings, they have not added any new arms for the rotation or the bullpen, and they refuse to spend any money because of their "young core". Mego would not be shocked if the Red Sox are sold, especially with the recent news that the Orioles have just been sold.
Big Q @2: Is Bill Belichick's status as the Greatest Coach of All Time in jeopardy?
January 31, 2024 19:22 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn the first few minutes of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew discusses Bill Belichick and the debate as to who the greatest NFL coach of all time is. Jones says that Bill sucked without Brady and the debate is wide open even if Andy Reid does not win as many super bowls. Mego says that the debate is closed unless anyone catches his ring total, Arcand agrees.
1/30/2024 Jones and Mego with Arcand full show
January 30, 2024 23:23 - 2 hours - 157 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 1/30/2024
Bet Roulette: Celtics v Pacers, Megsplaining dognapping, and are the Celtics the team to beat in the NBA?
January 30, 2024 23:16 - 46 minutes - 43 MBHour 4 - In the final hour of Jones and Mego with Arcand, they break down the Celtics recent attitude, Mego explains dognapping, and the crew gives their locks for the evening on Bet Roulette.
Bet Roulette! Celtics v Pacers over/under
January 30, 2024 23:03 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBIt is over under Tuesday, so today all the bets are about the Celtics vs Pacers. Mego locks in the Tatum over, Jones takes the Siakam under, and Arcand chooses the under for the game score.
Megsplaining! The French Bulldog Dognapping Epidemic
January 30, 2024 22:49 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this edition of Megsplaining, Mego talks about a recent video of a French Bulldog being dognapped. Jones wonders whether they should invest in a French Bulldog dognapping ring. Imagine that... the Jones, Mego and Arcand dognapping company.
Jones: Where the Patriots are at, if you are not getting a QB now, when are you going to get one?
January 30, 2024 22:22 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of Jones and Mego with Arcand, they revisit Mac Jones and what Patriots management and fans think about him at the present moment, and evaluate this year's QB class in comparison. Jones does not, under any circumstances, want to run it back with Mac. Mego says that Mac Jones throwing coach was right in telling him to request a trade right after his rookie year, and Arcand argues with Jones about freshly drafted QBs and their families telling them they're the ne...
Jones: Under. I would rather have a mid round pick than run it back with Mac Jones!
January 30, 2024 22:02 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBIt's over/under Tuesday on Triple Play with Arcand. Questions today include what is the best trade offer the Patriots would get for Mac Jones, how many trades combined will the Bruins and Celtics make, and how much pro bowl dodgeball will you be watching?
Mac Jones throwing coach: I told him to request a trade after year one
January 30, 2024 21:43 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBJones, Mego and Arcand break down rookie quarterbacks and their army of supporters. Arcand thinks that any new QB coming into the league is going to have a camp of supporters who tell him to request a trade after year one. Jones disagrees vehemently, stating that not everyone’s throwing coach is telling them to demand a trade. However, this is why Jones has Drake Maye first in his QB ranking, and not Caleb Williams.
WEEI's Rob Bradford is fired up about Red Sox ownership
January 30, 2024 21:29 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 2 - in the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, Jones, Mego and Arcand continue to discuss the Big Q @2, and interview Red Sox expert Rob Bradford and man is he angry about the Red Sox. He even says that the team's mindset has changed since the ownership group keeps making new significant investments.
WEEI's Rob Bradford: there are not enough established guys in the clubhouse to be upset about management.
January 30, 2024 20:57 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBRob Bradford calls into the Jones and Mego show with Arcand to talk Red Sox. He is angry and believes that Red Sox ownership does not care about the team enough. Bradford also says that If you sign Montgomery, ok! You did something, but the messaging and the words are all just white noise. You can’t do that. Do something!
Arcand: The Red Sox have more public statements than they have signed new pitchers so far!
January 30, 2024 20:51 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand are angry about the Red Sox. No one on their staff wants to spend money, and now they're investing in golf? Their president Jim Kennedy recently called everyone a liar and then had to apologize, and Jones says that the Red Sox management is trying to show emotion, but you can’t go around calling everyone a liar. You’re invested in a lot of things, but the Red Sox are not the team that you care the most about, so in a way, they are the liars.
Mego: stop underrating the QB!
January 30, 2024 20:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 1 - In the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, Jones, Mego and Arcand discuss quarterbacks and the NFL draft as well as the Boston Celtics. Arcand is said to be the voice of reason by a caller, and Jones says that Zion was too busy at the buffet at TD Garden.
Are the Celtics too entitled?
January 30, 2024 20:02 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBIn a recent press conference, Joe Mazzulla said that the outside has been calling the Celtics too entitled for their own good. Mego thinks it is because they have not had enough hard wins and wished Mazzulla said that HE thinks the Celtics are too entitled, Jones agrees. Also, Arcand remarks that he does not want Zion.
Big Q @2: Should the Patriots build a team around a 1st round QB or rebuild the roster and insert a QB?
January 30, 2024 19:22 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn the first few minutes of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they discuss the Patriots and what they should do to best prepare the team for the future. Mego argues that the Patriots should select a QB at three and then sign players to make the team better, Arcand argues that the Patriots should take a lock at three and then find a QB later in the draft or in free agency. Jones wants the Patriots to take a QB at three to avoid losing out on the next Stroud.
Jones and Mego with Arcand 1/29/24 Full Show
January 29, 2024 23:11 - 2 hours - 159 MBThe full four hour show of The Jones and Mego with Arcand show from 1/29/24!
The Detroit Lions find new ways to lose!
January 29, 2024 23:07 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHour 4. Dan Campbell and the Lions choke away a Super Bowl birth. How much blame lands at Campbell’s feet? Is Mac Jones coming back to New England? Meg’splaining: Worst types of infestation! Bet Roulette!
Meg’Splaining; What is the worst type of infestation?
January 29, 2024 22:50 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMego dives into what animal has infested a college in the South and what animals would be the worst to deal with.
The impact of bad coaching reared its ugly head this weekend
January 29, 2024 22:05 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 3. Comparing Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady through the first 6 years of their careers. Looking at the Ravens undisciplined loss to the Chiefs. Can we start comparing Bill Belichick and Andy Reid? Triple play; Buy or Sell Monday!
Triple Play; Buy or Sell Monday!
January 29, 2024 22:04 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBLamar missed his best chance? Celtics against top competition Bruins Canucks part 2 in the Stanley Cup Finals?
Andy Reid vs Bill Belichick debate may begin!
January 29, 2024 21:46 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MBWith Andy Reid off to another Super Bowl, could the Chiefs head coach be comparable to Bill Belichick?
Is Brock Purdy a top 10 quarterback?
January 29, 2024 21:07 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 2. The Detroit Lions choke in epic proportion. Taking a look at Dan Campbell’s aggressive play calling in yesterday’s game. Comparing Brock Purdy to other quarterbacks in the NFL. Could Mac Jones be coming back?
Return of the Mac?
January 29, 2024 21:05 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MBCould Mac Jones be coming back to the Patriots next season?
The Detroit Lions choke away a Super Bowl birth
January 29, 2024 20:48 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand breakdown the Detroit Lions epic collapse in yesterday’s game and Campbell’s aggressive play calling
Brock Purdy might be Patriots' fans last hope!
January 29, 2024 20:47 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBIf you’re rooting against the Chiefs in the upcoming Super Bowl, than your hopes rest on the shoulders of Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy!
Here come the Chiefs…again!
January 29, 2024 20:07 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 1. Which quarterback had a better start to their career: Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes? Listeners share their thoughts. Is Lamar Jackson a cautionary tale for Patriots fans? Looking at potential future jobs for Bill Belichick!
Bill Belichick to T.V?
January 29, 2024 19:59 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MBWith Bill Belichick still jobless, the crew begins to wonder if Bill Belichick could get into Television!
Who has had the better start to their career; Brady or Mahomes?
January 29, 2024 19:58 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBAfter yesterday’s win and a 4th trip to the Super Bowl, the crew looks at the start of Mahomes and Brady’s careers and which one is more impressive.
Jones and Mego with Arcand 1/26/24 Full Show
January 26, 2024 23:11 - 2 hours - 158 MBThe full four hour show of The Jones and Mego with Arcand show from 1/26/24!
What is your dream Super Bowl match-up this year?
January 26, 2024 23:01 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 3. What teams do you want to see in the Super Bowl? Could Bill Belichick’s career in the NFL be done? Meg’splaining; What things are better to do alone? Bet Roulette; the crew gives their bets for the weekend!
Meg’splaining: Do you go out to eat by yourself?
January 26, 2024 22:48 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMego explains the pros and cons of going out to a restaurant and eating alone!
Is the NFL anti Bill Belichick?
January 26, 2024 22:13 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHour 3. How much will Bill Belichick be willing to sacrifice? Is Bill Belichick done coaching in the NFL? Are teams in the NFL anti Bill Belichick? It's Friday which means it's 'Fill in the Blank Friday!'
Triple Play; Fill in the blank Friday!
January 26, 2024 22:09 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBIt's Friday which means it's a 'Fill in the blank Friday' in which the crew answers the worst potential Super Bowl matchup, the most underrated Bruins player this year and any NBA All-star starter snubs?
Has Bill Belichick coached his last game in the NFL?
January 26, 2024 21:26 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the future of Bill Belichick and if he will no longer be a head coach in the NFL.
An NFL season without Bill Belichick?
January 26, 2024 21:10 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 2. Why did the Atlanta Falcons turn their nose at Bill Belichick? Are we in danger of having an NFL season without Bill Belichick next year? The Bruins are back to their winning ways!
So... Brad Marchand doesn't need Patrice Bergeron?
January 26, 2024 21:09 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBJones argues that Brad Marchand is the same player with and without Patrice Bergeron!
Previewing championship weekend!
January 26, 2024 21:05 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBJones, Mego and Arcand discuss the conference title games this weekend and which teams they see moving on to the Super Bowl!
Is Bill Belichick’s coaching approach out of style?
January 26, 2024 21:03 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBThe crew looks at Bill Belichick’s way of coaching and if that style no longer works in today’s NFL!
Could Bill Belichick's coaching career be done?
January 26, 2024 20:16 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHour 1. Will Bill Belichick get another head coaching job this season? Why did the Falcons hire Raheem Morris over Bill Belichick? Celtics roll past the Heat. Looking at Kristaps Porzingis' ankle injury in last night's win.
Celtics roll past the Heat
January 26, 2024 20:12 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBThe crew reacts to the Celtics beating the Miami Heat last night and the incredible shooting performance put on by the team!
Big Q at 2: Is Bill Belichick done coaching?
January 26, 2024 20:11 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBWith the Atlanta Falcons hiring Raheem Morris, is Bill Belichick’s head coaching career done in the NFL?
The Jones and Mego Show With Arcand from 1/25/2024
January 25, 2024 23:24 - 2 hours - 158 MBThe full four hours of The Jones and Mego Show With Arcand from 1/25/2024
Jones, Mego, and Arcand react to the hiring of Raheem Morris
January 25, 2024 23:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn the final hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, they talk about where Bill Belichick went wrong, why the Falcons may have passed up on Belichick, and whos fault it is that Bill may not have a job next season. They play the newest hit game show "Who is the idiot" by encouraging people to call in and give their thoughts on the whole situation.
Jones: some idiot team is going to hire Bill Belichick at some point
January 25, 2024 23:04 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBJones, Mego and Arcand are shaken up by the hiring of Raheem Morris in Atlanta. It leads to discussion about what the heck Bill Belichick is going to do next. Jones thinks he will do tv this year and wait for a job in the next hiring cycle. Mego wants him to retire. They also grapple with the news that Zac Robinson is most likely going to follow Morris to Atlanta. What does that mean for the Patriots?