Jones & Mego
6,982 episodes - English - Latest episode: 34 minutes 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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What does Brady's return to Gillette this Sunday mean for the Patriots?
September 06, 2023 20:12 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 2 - Tom Brady will be present for the Patriots first game of the season this Sunday. Jones and Mego discuss what this will mean for the Patriots and their QB, Mac Jones. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk about the offense and RPO as an option for the Patriots.
Jones and Mego are joined by Dan Orlovsky
September 06, 2023 19:50 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBESPN football analyst, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk Patriots and Mac Jones as a quarterback for the Patriots.
The future of the Patriots: Bill Belichick, Jack Jones and Mac Jones
September 06, 2023 19:12 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 1 - Jones and Mego with Arcand talk Patriots this afternoon starting with the future of Bill Belichick. Jack Jones had his gun charges dropped by the DA and Mac Jones as QB1.
How much longer will Bill Belichick be on the Patriots?
September 06, 2023 18:21 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBJones and Mego with Arcand open up the show today with a discussion about Belichick and his future with the Patriots.
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The latest on Jack Jones; does Mac Jones have a mentor in Tom Brady?
September 05, 2023 22:24 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBHOUR 4: We get some breaking news on Jack Jones. Plus, the show discusses some comments made by Mac Jones in his earlier interview.
Advantage Mac...or Matt (Patricia) plus Mac Jones joins the show
September 05, 2023 22:21 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHOUR 3: Jones and Mego are joined by Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Plus, the show discusses the return of Matt Patricia. Mego has thoughts on the new trend of early dinners in Meg'Splaining.
Patriots captain Matthew Slater joins the show
September 05, 2023 22:18 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBJones and Mego are joined by Matthew Slater as they discuss the return of Tom Brady and how the Patriots deal with outside doubters.
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones joins the show
September 05, 2023 22:13 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBMac Jones joins Jones and Mego on Patriots Monday to discuss the Eagles opener, the return of Tom Brady, and his upcoming birthday.
Bill O'Brien talks about Bailey Zappe decision; Matthew Slater
September 05, 2023 22:11 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 2: Jones and Mego talk to Matthew Slater on a Patriots Monday (on a Tuesday) and Bill O'Brien meets with media and fields questions about why is QB room looks the way it does post cut down day.
Can the Patriots actually be better than they were in 2021?
September 05, 2023 19:35 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1 - Its a Patriots' Monday on a Tuesday as the gang gets ready for the Patriots to open their season this Sunday against the Eagles. What is a realistic expectation for their win total? Also, with talks about what the offense could look like, the chances the Patriots' offense under Mac Jones with Bill O'Brien could be better than with Josh McDaniels in 2021. And, the factor of Tom Brady being present at Gillette Stadium will have the Patriots' locker room.
What is a realistic win total for the Patriots this season?
September 05, 2023 19:17 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBThe crew sets marks in wins for the Patriots and what would quantify as a successful or a failure in the season.
Will Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom survive this Red Sox collapse?
September 01, 2023 22:34 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSEGMENT- On July 31st, the Boston Red Sox found themselves well in the thick of the Wild Card chase, sitting just 2.5 games back. Now, after finishing 13-15 in the month of August, the Red Sox now find themselves 6.5 games back with their season pretty much over. Will Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom survive this Red Sox collapse? Arcand and Lysons discuss.
Where could the Patriots have improved more this offseason?
September 01, 2023 22:32 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBSEGMENT- As of Tuesday, teams around the NFL have trimmed their rosters from 90 to 53. Now that rosters are officially set, where could the Patriots have improved more this offseason?
Making sense of the Patriots' Quarterback room
September 01, 2023 22:31 - 21 minutes - 20 MBSEGMENT- At one point this week, the Patriots had just one quarterback on their roster. They have since brought Malik Cunningham and Bailey Zappe back to the practice squad, and claimed former third-round pick Matt Corral. Should the Patriots bring in a veteran quarterback, and is there reason to be concerned about their current QB room? The guys discuss.
Is there more pressure on Mac Jones or Bill Belichick this season?
September 01, 2023 22:30 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBSEGMENT- Make no mistake about it, there are a lot of folks feeling the heat in the Patriots' organization this season. It all starts with Bill Belichick and Mac Jones. But who is under more pressure? Christian Arcand and Jon Lysons discuss.
How confident are you in the Patriots offense?
September 01, 2023 22:02 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 4: Bill Belichick currently needs 19 wins to pass Don Shula as the winningest head coach in NFL history. How long will it be until Belichick catches Shula, and will he do it as the head coach of the Patriots. Arcand and Lysons reacts as Matt Light rips Mac Jones for on-field antics, expresses confidence in Patriots offensive line. End game!
Who is to blame for the crash and burn of the Red Sox?
September 01, 2023 21:17 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 3- It's been a rough week for the Red Sox. After suffering a series sweep to the Houston Astros, the nail appears to be in the coffin of the 2023 Red Sox season. Who is to blame for the crash and burn of the Sox, and will Cora/ Bloom survive the collapse? Arcand and Lysons also take a look at the Red Sox rebuilding plan. How are things going with that and was this season considered "successful" from a business perspective? Meg'Splaining: Jon Lyons takes us into The Lyons Den.
Bookmakers are not high on the New England Patriots
September 01, 2023 20:16 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHour 2: Fans around Foxborough are expecting to see some significant improvement from their team this fall. The bookmakers in Vegas do not see things the same way. Why is Vegas so down on the Patriots, and are we overrating other teams in the AFC? Christian Arcand and Jon Lysons discuss. With the return of Tom Brady looming, will this organization ever get over TB!12? Where did the Patriots go wrong this offseason, and what more could they have done? Triple Play: Fill in the Blank Fri...
How much is at stake for Bill Belichick this season?
September 01, 2023 19:48 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1- Christian Arcand and Jon Lysons sit in for Jones and Mego today. The guys kick off the show by discussing the pressure on the entire Patriots' organization this season. How much is at stake for Bill Belichick this season, and who is under more pressure, Belichick or Mac Jones? What’s going on with the Patriots’ quarterback room and is there reason for concern? Is Mac Jones dealing with an injury? Bet roulette!
Too soon to take shots at the 2022 Patriots draft?
August 31, 2023 23:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHOUR 3: Jones and Arcand discuss the latest addition to the Patriots QB room. What does the flurry of trades and cuts indicate about the most recent Patriots draft? Plus, Arcand takes over Meg'Splaining.
Kendrick Bourne loving his receivers; the damage the Astros did to the Red Sox
August 31, 2023 22:51 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHOUR 2: Jones and Arcand hear from Kendrick Bourne, who has a lot of confidence in his receiver room. And where do things stand for the Red Sox after getting swept by the Astros?
Is the long term plan for Patriots quarterback TBD?
August 31, 2023 22:40 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHOUR 4: Jones and Arcand discuss what the latest addition to the Patriots quarterback room means for Mac Jones. Plus, what say did Bill O'Brien have in bringing in Matt Corrall?
Tom E. Curran talks roster cut downs; an outside option at QB
August 31, 2023 22:36 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBTom E. Curran joins Jones and Mego every Thursday at 3:30. This week, we catch up on roster cuts and get Tom's thoughts on what is next for the Patriots quarterback room.
Catching up on Patriots roster cuts and rough stretch for the Sox
August 31, 2023 19:40 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHOUR 1: Fresh off an excellent two days with the Jimmy Fund radio-telethon, Jones and Arcand catch up on Patriots cut down day and the Astros sweeping the Red Sox.
Jeremy Swayman says next season is all about opportunity for the Bruins
August 30, 2023 19:19 - 49 minutes - 45 MBDay 2 of the Jimmy Fund rolls along with stories from Deidre Rubich and Laurie Lambert-Blanc along with a donation from Find Mass Money's Deb Goldberg. Also, Bruins Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman preview their upcoming season and their careers without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci.
Trent Frederic: The loss of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci hasn't sunk in yet
August 30, 2023 18:51 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBBruins' Trent Frederic and Jeremy Swayman joins the Jimmy Fund to preview the upcoming season and how the team will adapt to life without Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci.
David Ortiz has an open invitation to be a mentor for current Red Sox
August 29, 2023 22:15 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHour 4 - We officially cross over the $1 million threshold for the Jimmy Fund with stories from Bryan Cruz and a big donation from Arbella CEO John Donohue. Also, Celtics' owner Steve Pagliuca talks about the impending supermax extension for Jayson Tatum and David Ortiz opens up his invitation to be a mentor for the current members of the Red Sox.
David Ortiz: the Mookie Betts trade was a learning process for Red Sox management
August 29, 2023 21:55 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBBig Papi joins to give his honest thoughts about his former team regarding the recent return of Mookie Betts and how he would feel being a part of this current clubhouse.
Celtics' Owner Steve Pagluica is ready for a future with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown
August 29, 2023 21:41 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBPart-owner of the Celtics Steve Pagluica joins via the Harbor One Hotline to talk about the Shamrock Foundation's contributions to the Jimmy Fund and the looming extension for Jayson Tatum on top of Jaylen Brown's.
We are so close to reaching $1 million for the Jimmy Fund!
August 29, 2023 21:20 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 3 - This portion of the Jimmy Fund rolls on with stories Keith Johnson, Austin Martin, and Yesenia Joseph. Also, chairman Larry Lucchino and Melany Duval talk about the progress that Dana Farber and the Jimmy Fund have made over the years.
Chris Sale is still full of confidence regarding the team's playoff chances
August 29, 2023 20:21 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 2 - This portion of the Jimmy Fund continues with great stories from Mary Worthington Kachadurian and Karen Cummings. Also, Chris Sale joins to talk about his health after returning from his latest injury and his confidence level about making the playoffs in an extremely crucial stretch.
Chris Sale saw the trade deadline as a boost of confidence
August 29, 2023 19:52 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBRed Sox pitcher Chris Sale joins to talk about how he's managing his return from his latest injury and how he viewed the lack of moves at the trade deadline as a boost of confidence for the team.
Jones and Mego kick off their portion of the Jimmy Fund Day 1!
August 29, 2023 19:18 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 1 - The crew is at Fenway to start their portion of the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio Telethon with some inspiring stories from Zachary Bernardo and Josh Kraft. Celtics' president Brad Stevens also joins to talk about the team's offseason and Nicole Sawyer from Harpoon shares some big donation news.
Brad Stevens fully expects the locker room dynamic to change
August 29, 2023 19:01 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBThe Celtics' President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens joins Day 1 of the Jimmy Fund to talk about an active offseason for the Celtics and what he is looking forward to with just under two months before the regular season begins.
Mac Jones feels like the team is definitely ready for the season opener
August 28, 2023 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBPatriots' quarterback Mac Jones joins the show to talk about the preparation he's doing for the season opener against Philadelphia in two weeks, then dynamic in the quarterback room, and if he wanted to play last Friday in the preseason finale.
Matthew Slater hopes fans will give Tom Brady his due as the GOAT
August 28, 2023 21:12 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 3 - The crew rejoins with the Quack Quack Four Pack from last Friday's preseason finale for the Patriots including who was the biggest scapegoat for New England. Then, Patriots' captain Matthew Slater joins the show to talk about the team's readiness for the season opener and what's he expects from fans when the franchise celebrates Tom Brady. And, Mego tries to clear some things up about airline travel in today's Meg'Splaining.
Matthew Slater says we're about to find out about the team's buy in level
August 28, 2023 20:51 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBPatriots' captain Matthew Slater joins the show to talk about how invested the team is after the preseason and what he expects from fans during the celebration of Tom Brady's return during week one.
Jones sees Bill Belichick with an olive branch to Mac Jones if he cuts Bailey Zappe
August 28, 2023 20:15 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 2 - Bailey Zappe had a bad stat line which makes the crew wonder if there is a chance Zappe gets cut from the 53-man roster. Jones sees a possible cut of Zappe as an olive branch from Bill Belichick to Mac Jones. Then, Zappe fever seems to have died down which makes everyone look back at last year's draft and how bad the class might be. And, how bad was the Mookie Betts trade in Boston sports' history during today's Buy or Sell Monday in the Triple Play.
Could Bailey Zappe actually be cut from the 53-man roster?
August 28, 2023 19:49 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBAfter a bad preseason, is it possible that Bill Belichick decides to cure Zappe fever and choose Malik Cunningham over Bailey Zappe as Mac Jones' backup?
Jones isn't worried about the Patriots' offensive line, but Bill Belichick might be
August 28, 2023 19:11 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHour 1 - Its Patriots Monday and their preseason has come to an end with limited game action for Mac Jones and the starters. Is this a big concern and is the team truly ready for their season opener against the Eagles on September 10th? Also, Jones continues to call the offensive line ok and not a huge concern, but he does think that Bill Belichick might be concerned after his flurry of moves over the weekend. And, circling back to Mookie Betts' return to Fenway.
How ready are the Patriots for opening night on September 10th?
August 28, 2023 19:00 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBWith Mac Jones and most of the Patriots' starters not getting tons of playing time in the preseason, debating how ready the team is ahead of the regular season starting in two weeks.
Mookie Betts is much better with media attention now versus his time in Boston
August 25, 2023 22:09 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 4 - The crew preview the Patriots and Titans preseason finale tonight with the Quack Quack Four Pack. Also, Rob Bradford joins the gang from Fenway to talk about his time in the Mookie Betts press conference and clarifies some of Betts' comments about how things ended in Boston. And. the week ends with endgame.
Rob Bradford says regardless of who said what, the price was never right for Mookie Betts
August 25, 2023 22:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MBBradfo clarifies about recent Mookie Betts comments that neither he nor the Red Sox were close in money regarding any possible extension before shipping him out to LA.
Mego says Mookie Betts is doing everything to make it seem like he had no opportunity to stay in Boston
August 25, 2023 21:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHOUR 3 - Mookie Betts speaks at Fenway as a visitor for the first time and doubles down on the fact that he wasn't offered any extension from the Red Sox. Then, Mego explains why these comments from Betts try to put him in a better position as wanting to stay in Boston, but do we believe him? And, Mego is fed up with the standards of how people use the self-checkout line in today's Meg'Splaining.
The Patriots' offensive line is forcing Mac Jones to sit out tonight's preseason finale
August 25, 2023 20:24 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHOUR 2 - With Mac Jones not playing against the Titans in the final preseason games, Mego explains why the offensive line was a factor in this decision. Then, Tom E Curran joins the show to preview the Patriots' final preseason game. And, its fill in the blank Friday on today's Triple Play.
Tom E Curran on Mac Jones and the Patriots veterans not playing
August 25, 2023 20:17 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBNBC Sports Boston's Tom E Curran joins the show to discuss the news that Mac Jones won't play tonight and which players people should pay attention to tonight in Nashville.
Why is Bill Belichick putting all his players in bubble wrap asks Jones
August 25, 2023 19:59 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBJones is not a fan of Mac Jones and reportedly most of the starters not playing in tonight's preseason finale against the Titans. Is there big concern with Mac Jones only playing three drives of preseason play before the regular season starts?
What really drove Mookie Betts out of Boston?
August 25, 2023 19:35 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHOUR 1 - The crew is live from Fenway ahead of Mookie Betts' first visit to Boston since being traded to the Dodgers in 2020. In looking back to how things ended and what Betts has said recently, what was the leading cause that got him traded? Also, Jones believes that the Sox might've made a big mistake in giving a big contract to Rafael Devers rather than Mookie or Xander Bogaerts. And, its a Friday so the gang make some wagers in Bet Roulette.
Did the Red Sox choose the wrong player to extend and pay?
August 25, 2023 19:10 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBBetween Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, and Rafael Devers, did the Red Sox make a mistake in extending Devers? And is management the main reason for the exit of Mookie Betts?