Jones & Mego
6,236 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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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Episodes
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/1/2024
April 01, 2024 22:11 - 2 hours - 155 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 4/1/2024
Baseball Jones is bought into this Red Sox team!
April 01, 2024 22:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 4. The Red Sox split their opening season against Seattle. What will it take for people to buy into the Red Sox? Red Sox rotation pitches well. Meg’Splaining: People are leaving Florida! Bet Roulette!
Jones doesn’t think the Patriots are setting up a rookie QB to succeed
April 01, 2024 21:08 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 3. Is the Patriots staff suited to help a rookie quarterback grow? Drake Maye’s supporting cast dropped off throughout his time in college. It sounds like the Patriots are gearing up to draft JJ McCarthy. What NFL Quarterbacks are actually good? Triple Play: Buy Or Sell Monday!
Jones thinks JJ McCarthy will be a disaster
April 01, 2024 20:38 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBWith new reports of the Patriots interested in JJ McCarthy, Jones is worried the Patriots will take a quarterback they regret.
Mego isn’t buying into the Red Sox
April 01, 2024 20:07 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 2. Red Sox split in Seattle- any closer to buying in? Mego isn’t buying into the Red Sox. Jones is falling for Tyler O’Neil! What is the Red Sox new dance? Bruins win in Washington. Who should the Bruins want in round 1?
What team should the Bruins want in round 1?
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 5 minutes - 5.47 MBWith the regular season winding down, it's time for the Bruins to start thinking about what team they should want to face in round 1 of the NHL playoffs!
Jones questions if Red Sox players are "Buying in"
April 01, 2024 19:50 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBWith Rafael Devers and Kenley Jensen both missing time over the weekend, Jones is doubting how bought in the team is.
Is the Red Sox pitching sustainable?
April 01, 2024 19:39 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBAfter a good weekend from the Red Sox pitching staff- the crew wonders how long the Sox rotation can keep it up.
Red Sox split series in Seattle
April 01, 2024 19:25 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBAdam Jones is fully buying into the Red Sox after this weekend, although Arcand & Mego are not!
Celtics just bored or is there a reason to be concerned?
April 01, 2024 19:07 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1. Big Q at 2: Do you trust this Patriots staff with a young QB? Do the Patriots need a leadership change? The Celtics beat the Pelicans in New Orleans. Do the Celtics have the most pressure heading into the playoffs?
Are the Celtics already caving under pressure?
April 01, 2024 18:58 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MBWith the Celtics facing the most pressure heading into the postseason, the crew wonders if the pressure is starting to get to the guys in green.
Do the Patriots need a leadership change?
April 01, 2024 18:43 - 9 minutes - 9.18 MBRobert Kraft is not getting any younger, and the crew discusses whether it might be time for Jonathan to take control of the team.
Big Q at 2: Do you trust this Patriots staff with a young QB?
April 01, 2024 18:17 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand debate if the Patriots coaching staff will be equipped to help a rookie quarterback grow and develop.
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/29/2024
March 29, 2024 22:44 - 2 hours - 158 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/29/2024
Celtics late game struggles continue
March 29, 2024 22:14 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 4. The Celtics lose to the Hawks again. Jones doesn't think the Celtic superstar will "figure it out" this postseason. Arcand wants the Celtics to start running plays at the end of close games. Meg’Splaining: Relationship roundtable! Bet Roulette!
The crew gives you their picks for the weekend!
March 29, 2024 22:10 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWant to know what teams to bet on this Weekend in March Madness? Jones, Mego, and Arcand have your back!
Jones doesn't think Tatum will "figure it out" late in games this postseason
March 29, 2024 21:25 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBJayson Tatum's late game struggles continue late in games, and Jones doesn't think the Celtic superstar will "figure it out" this postseason when the games really matter.
Could the Red Sox contend for a playoff spot?
March 29, 2024 21:09 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHour 3. The Red Sox win their season opener in Seattle over the Mariners. Are the Red Sox actually a fun team? Jones is buying into the Red Sox! Listeners share their thoughts. Triple Play: Fill in the Blank Friday!
Arcand & Mego won't buy into the Red Sox yet
March 29, 2024 20:41 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBDespite Adam Jones being Mr. Positive following last night's win, Arcand & Mego have doubts about the type of season the Red Sox will have.
Celtics lose to the Hawks… again!
March 29, 2024 20:10 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 2. Celtics lose yet again to the Atlanta Hawks. Are the Celtics getting bored? What's the issue with the Celtics in late game situations? Jayson Tatum in “clutch moments”. Callers weigh in. Could the Patriots trade the #3 pick?
Jayson Tatum continues to struggle late in games
March 29, 2024 19:56 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBAfter missing a potential game winner, Jones & Mego question Jayson Tatum's "clutch gene"
What is up with the Celtics?!?!
March 29, 2024 19:44 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJones & Mego question what is up with the Celtics after their second straight loss to the Atlanta Hawks!
Is Drake Maye’s stock dropping after his pro-day?
March 29, 2024 19:08 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand discuss Drake Maye's pro-day and if it will affect his draft stock come April!
Adam Jones is starting to buy into the Red Sox!
March 29, 2024 19:07 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBHour 1. The Red Sox win their season opener in Seattle over the Mariners. Big Q at 2: Are you ready to buy into the Red Sox? Jones had fun watching the Red Sox last night! Is Drake Maye’s stock dropping after his pro-day?
Does Bello need to generate more swings and misses?
March 29, 2024 18:47 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBAfter Brayan Bello's performance last night, the crew wonders if the Red Sox ace needs to start getting more swings and misses.
Big Q at 2: Are you ready to buy into the Red Sox?
March 29, 2024 18:18 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Red Sox won their season opener in Seattle last night, and already have the Dark Knight himself buying in!
The Jones and Mego Show with Arcand from 3/28/2024
March 28, 2024 22:26 - 2 hours - 155 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/28/2024
What did the WEEI talent say about who they want in the draft? Mego's special talent; Bet Roulette!
March 28, 2024 22:19 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 4 - during the fourth hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew begins by discussing the article written up by Patriots beat reporter Mike Kadlick asking on air and producer talent at WEEI to say their desired third overall pick. Mego and Arcand wrote way too much, Jones lets them know. Also, Mego's restaurant talent during Megsplaining and the locks of the night during Bet Roulette!
Locks of the night: Red Sox +1.5, UConn -11.5, UNC -4.5
March 28, 2024 22:05 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBIt is time for Bet Roulette! Arcand takes UNC -4.5 over Alabama, Mego (against Jones wishes) takes the Red Sox +1.5 over the Mariners for opening day, and Jones decides to not go against UConn and takes them -11.5.
The hidden restaurant talents of Jones, Mego, and Arcand
March 28, 2024 21:49 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBIt is time for Megsplaining! Today's topic is a special talent that Mego has from her time as a hostess. She can tell exactly how much time it will be until she is sat down for dinner. Arcand's skill is knowing when to cut people off from behind the bar, and Jones's is making silverware disappear!
Face of the Sox? Cora sets high expectations; Triple Play!
March 28, 2024 21:22 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHour 3 - during the third hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew talks about how unrecognizable the Red Sox are, Cora's unrealistic expectations that are so high that it sounds like a joke, and the marketability of the MLB offseason on Triple Play!
Grade Steve Belichick's roast of his father on Triple Play!
March 28, 2024 21:05 - 9 minutes - 8.29 MBIt is time for Triple Play! Specifically report card Thursday. Today's questions were grade this MLB offseason drama, Steve Belichick's roast of his father, and Draymond's recent ejection. Can you do something cooler if you are going to get ejected? No choke hold, no dramatic flair. - Jones
There is no face of the Red Sox, which Red Sox player would you recognize on the street?
March 28, 2024 20:57 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBThe crew asks callers and listeners one simple question: who is the face of the Red Sox? Mego says Fenway Park, Jones says Devers, and Arcand says Devers as well. Which Red Sox player would you recognize in public?
Curran calls in; Drake Maye's pro day begins; Tatum or Brown in clutch time?
March 28, 2024 20:11 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 2 - during the second hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand, the crew breaks down some interesting Tom E Curran takes, and discusses who they trust with the ball in the last two minutes for the Celtics. Also, is Drake Maye impressing at his pro day?
Tom E Curran joins the show, talks Robert Kraft’s feeling about top rate young QB; Eliot Wolf’s future
March 28, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBNBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran calls into the Jones and Mego show to talk about the Patriots and the recent NFL owners meeting last week. He was asked about what Eliot Wolf's future will look like with the Patriots, referring to him as the "GM," and the Patriots messaging during the offseason. You cannot say I expect the playoffs with a new coach and a new team. Why would you even say that?
Not even Drake Maye's pro day will make Jones subscribe to NFL Plus
March 28, 2024 19:25 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB"I was not putting any stock in any pro days anyway, now I have to subscribe to NFL Plus to watch Drake Maye’s pro day?" says Jones. The entire point of the pro days is to show how good a players is. If something goes wrong, then there is a problem, says Arcand. Also, why did Mego write a novel in her mock draft blurb? Jones says that he wrote his perfectly. Why is Jayden Daniels Arcand's favorite QB in the draft?
The Celtics are Boston's only hope; Alex Cora extension talk; Bruins are worrying
March 28, 2024 19:16 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 1 - during the first hour of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand the crew discusses the Alex Cora contract extension and whether or not he deserves one/ wants one. Next, they broke down the Bruins and how Jones does not think they will advance very far during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, especially with coach Montgomery making excuses for them. Some other interesting questions were asked, including what happened to the humans in the movie Cars?
The Bruins decided to take a night off last night; what happened to the humans in Cars?
March 28, 2024 19:04 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBThe Bruins did not show up last night after having a great game against the Panthers. Are you worried about the Bruins? Mego: yes I am. The comments after the game make me nervous. Coach was making excuses for the Bruins. Same old thing that has been happening since the All Star Break. Jones: Is Tampa a wagon? Are you scared of the Lightning? Arcand: Hell yes. They owned us for a while and this year. Tampa was on a West Coast road trip, boo hoo. You beat Florida, they decided to take a night...
Does Alex Cora deserve a contract extension?
March 28, 2024 18:28 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe crew debates whether or not Alex Cora deserves a contract extension. Mego: No. I say this because not because he should not be back, but looking today, he has not accomplished much with the Red Sox. People hate a lame duck manager. Another question is asked, does Alex Cora want a contract extension? Yes, he does. They believe he is a good manager. They brought him back in after the suspension. If they have a young team they should not have a lame duck manager. He can take these kids i...
The Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/27/2024
March 27, 2024 22:11 - 2 hours - 158 MBThe full four hours of the Jones and Mego show with Arcand from 3/27/2024
What will the Patriots do with the #3 pick?
March 27, 2024 22:04 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4. Should Kraft be getting more criticism for his comments? Callers weigh in. JJ McCarthy could be the next Mac Jones. Meg’Splaining: Should you go to work while you’re sick? Bet Roulette!
Brian Scalabrine doesn’t like March Madness!
March 27, 2024 21:11 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHour 3. Will the Red Sox ever spend again with John Henry as the owner? Are the Celtics getting bored? Brian Scalabrine joins the show! Celtics blow big lead to the Hawks. Triple Play: Wild Card Wednesday!
Brian Scalabrine weighs in on the Celtics 30 point collapse to the Hawks
March 27, 2024 20:58 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBBrian Scalabrine joins the show to discuss the Celtics blown lead to the Hawks, their late game execution and his feelings on March Madness!
Mego has concerns about the Celtics late in games
March 27, 2024 20:43 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBFollowing the Celtics late game collapse in Atlanta, Mego is worried about the way the Celtics try and execute in close games and the pace at which they play.
The Bruins have a new rival!
March 27, 2024 20:14 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHour 2. Do the Patriots have a messaging problem? Jones sees JJ McCarthy as the next Mac Jones and is not buying the hype! What could the Patriots get for the #3 overall pick? The Bruins beat the Florida Panthers last night.
Should the Bruins want the Maple Leafs Round 1?
March 27, 2024 20:11 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBWith the Bruins a combined 7-0 against the Panthers and Leafs, the show is all on board with seeing Toronto in round 1.
What could the Patriots get for the #3 overall pick?
March 27, 2024 19:50 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIf the Patriots were to trade down in the draft, what would they need to get back to make fans feel good?
Jones thinks that JJ McCarthy is just Mac Jones 2.0!
March 27, 2024 19:30 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBDespite all of the recent hype surrounding Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy, Adam Jones sees him as being similar to former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones!
What are Robert Kraft's expectations for the Patriots?
March 27, 2024 19:21 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand take a look at Robert Kraft and Jerod Mayo's comments from Monday and if the Patriots aren't being clear with their fans!
Alex Cora discusses his current contract situation with the Red Sox!
March 27, 2024 19:16 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBAlex Cora joins Jones & Mego to discuss the spring training, his current contract situation, and his expectations for the season!