Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 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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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?
Is Now the Right Time to Offer DeBrusk a Long-Term Contract? | 'The Skate Podcast'
August 24, 2023 12:13 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBFrom 'The Skate Podcast' (subscribe here): Brian DeFelice, Scott McLaughlin and Bridgette Proulx discuss what the Bruins could do to extend Jake DeBrusk before the end of the season and what a fair AAV and term length would be for DeBrusk based on some recently signed contracts around the NHL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jones thinks the Patriots' offensive line is fine since every team has issues
August 23, 2023 22:06 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 4 - The talk throughout Patriots' Training Camp is how Mac Jones has regained confidence and trust. If things go south similar to last season, can he keep that attitude going. Also, Mego and Arcand still believe the offensive line is a concern even with Mike Onwenu returning to the practice field unlike Jones who thinks the issues don't excuse Mac Jones. And, Jones doubles down on thinking Rhamondre Stevenson needs to carry the load in the red zone over Ezekiel Elliott.
Mego feels bad for Rafael Devers amidst his struggles
August 23, 2023 21:15 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHOUR 3 - The talk about the Red Sox faltering continues and the gang discusses what the plan should be with Rafael Devers. Is it time to move Devers to designated hitter? Also, Mego thinks Alex Verdugo just doesn't get it and is getting in the team's way which is why everyone doesn't want him on the roster anymore. And, today's Meg'Splaining deals with the rules for deodorant.
Meg'Splaining: Is it ok for men to wear women's deodorant?
August 23, 2023 21:09 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBSEGMENT - Mego responds to a request for today's Meg'Splaining about the different types of deodorant and wearing traditional or non-traditional kinds.
How many receivers should the Patriots carry on their roster?
August 23, 2023 20:17 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHOUR 2 - The crew reacts to notes from the final open practice of Patriots' training camp including some good news finally about the offensive line. Also, in deciding who to keep on the 53-man roster, Jones wants to keep Malik Cunningham over a player no one has particularly mentioned as a roster cut but in a different position. And, its Wager Wednesday on today's Triple Play.
Jones would keep Malik Cunningham as a QB over Tyquan Thornton as a receiver
August 23, 2023 20:04 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBSEGMENT - In choosing over who should make the 53-man roster for the Patriots, Jones thinks having Malik Cunningham as a third quarterback is better than having Tyquan Thornton as a receiver to the disagreement of Mego and Arcand.
Alex Cora and Rafael Devers look broken as the Red sox continue to tumble
August 23, 2023 19:24 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHOUR 1 - Another disastrous night for the Red Sox has the gang firmly believing the season is over for the Red Sox. Also, Rafael Devers has had a terrible defensive stretch at third base, so what should the team do with him? And, Alex Verdugo might have sealed his fate regarding his future with the Red Sox with his ejection and postgame comments.
Alex Verdugo's time with the Red Sox is done
August 23, 2023 19:16 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBSEGMENT - Alex Verdugo was also ejected in a tumultuous night for the Red Sox, but his comments after the game made the most waves. The crew agrees that Verdugo should've been traded at the trade deadline and that his time in Boston will be over sooner rather than later.
The Red Sox need to decide between their young core or Alex Cora
August 23, 2023 19:05 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSEGMENT - Another poor performance from the Red Sox in Houston has Jones wondering how effective Alex Cora has been as a manager. Jones thinks Cora is a veteran's player manager rather than a young player's manager. Also, what should the team do about Rafael Devers' recent defensive struggles at third base?
Its an excuse-free season for Mac Jones upcoming
August 22, 2023 22:06 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHOUR 4 - As the crew cleans up Mego's car accident situation, Jones wonders if people are overrating the AFC East just like they did the AFC West last season. Also, Jones calls this upcoming season for Mac Jones excuse-free. And, we finally see evidence of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown working out together.
The Red Sox in Houston is not a make or break series, because they're already broken
August 22, 2023 21:17 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 3 - As the Red sox start their series in Houston with a rough loss, the crew wonders if this is a make or break series for the Sox's playoff chances. Also, was last night's defensive outing just a mulligan as Alex Cora said or could it get even worse? And, Meghan details an already very frustrating week for her in today's Meg'Splaining.
Jones says Alex Cora gets some blame for the struggling Red Sox defense
August 22, 2023 20:44 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSEGMENT - As the MLB's worst defense continues to struggle, the crew looks for answers as to who's at fault and Jones pins a majority of it on the manager Alex Cora.
"Alabama Mac" might not be a difference maker even if Mac Jones can find him
August 22, 2023 20:22 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHOUR 2 - Jones raves about his first impression with Mac Jones and believes he won him over after yesterday's interview. Then, in talking about getting back to "Alabama Mac", what kind of difference could that make in the Patriots' season? And, its Over/Under Tuesday for today's Triple Play.
How can Mac Jones get back to being "Alabama Mac"?
August 22, 2023 19:59 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBSEGMENT - After telling Jones and Mego he's been working to get back to being "Alabama Mac", what things need to occur to make that happen? Jones thinks its all set up for Mac and that there are no more excuses if he doesn't get there.
Arcand calls Jones and Mego soft for their Chaim Bloom takes
August 22, 2023 19:11 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHOUR 1 - Arcand is back and he goes after the rest of the crew regarding still wanting to give Chaim Bloom credit if the Red Sox make the playoffs. Also, the Red Sox defense continues to struggle and Jones wonders how much longer you can play Rafael Devers at third base. And, how big of a deal was it that Kevin Millar predicted Adam Duvall's home run last night?
Should the Red Sox have traded James Paxton at the trade deadline?
August 22, 2023 18:58 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSEGMENT - More issues showed up last night for the Red Sox which has the crew wondering two things; is it time to move Rafael Devers off of third base? Also, should James Paxton have been traded at the trade deadline?
Jones and Mego talk Patriots - Interview with Mac Jones
August 21, 2023 22:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4 - In the final hour of the show, Jones and Mego play Quack Quack four pack to recap the Patriots preseason game against the Packers, replay their interview with Mac Jones and play Endgame.
Quack Quack Four Pack - Winners and losers of Patriots vs. Packers
August 21, 2023 21:23 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBJones does not like the name of this segment, but maybe that was on purpose. It's Patriots Monday which means Jones and Mego will play "Quack Quack Four Pack" which entails giving out a Game ball, podium MVP, Billy Barometer and "yea but".
Mac enters his third year in NFL, Belichick gives his thoughts
August 21, 2023 21:11 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHour 3 - In the third hour of the show, Jones and Mego listen to some interviews with Bill Belichick and his takes on Mac Jones performance. At the end of the hour, Mego Megsplains the controversial relationship between Larsa Pippin and Marcus Jordan.
Jones and Mego talk to Mac Jones and Mathew Slater about the Pats
August 21, 2023 20:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 2 - Jones and Mego get the opportunity to talk to some Patriots players about the preseason games and joint practices.
Mathew Slater joins the show to talk about the suspended Patriots game
August 21, 2023 19:59 - 13 minutes - 12 MBMathew Slater joins Jones and Mego to give his opinion on Bill Belichick's leadership during Isaiah Bolden's scary injury and how the NFL needs to protect it's players.
Jones and Mego interview Patriots quarterback Mac Jones
August 21, 2023 19:53 - 20 minutes - 19 MBJones and Mego ask Mac Jones about the preseason games and joint practices as well as his thoughts on Bill O'Brien, Ezekiel Elliot and Taylor Swift.
Patriots preseason game suspended - Jones and Mego discuss the future of joint practices
August 21, 2023 19:42 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 1 - Jones and Mego discuss the Patriots vs. Green Bay game that was suspended due to a scary hit on Isaiah Bolden.
Patriots preseason game suspended after scary injury
August 21, 2023 18:21 - 13 minutes - 12 MBDuring the Patriots vs Packers preseason game, Isaiah Bolden received a scary hit and has been diagnosed with a concussion. The game was suspended and Jones and Mego discuss whether joint practices should exist.
Patriots vs. Green Bay preview and more on Cunningham's potential on the Patriots
August 18, 2023 22:03 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 4 - In the final hour of the Jones and Mego show, Mego, Hart and Fitzy preview the upcoming Patriots vs Green Bay game. They play Defense over/under and Endgame to close out this Friday's show.
Expectations for Ezekiel Elliot and Bruce Springsteen vs Bill Belichick
August 18, 2023 21:13 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 3 - Mego, Hart and Fitzy continue to talk Patriots and have a heated argument about who is more goated in their respective professions: Bruce Springsteen or Bill Belichick.
What can we expect from Ezekiel Elliot this season?
August 18, 2023 20:39 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMego, Hart and Fitzy talk Ezekiel Elliot, the newest addition to the Patriots.
Who are the guys we can look to perform on the Patriots this season?
August 18, 2023 20:12 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBMego, Andy Hart and Fitzy talk the Patriots lineup and discuss Hart's annual ranking of all 90's Pats players.
Andy Hart ranks the entire Patriots roster
August 18, 2023 19:49 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMego is joined by Fitzy and Andy Hart who ranks the entire Patriots roster every year. Hart defends some of his decisions while Mego and Fitzy question his list.
What we know about the Patriots so far this preseason
August 18, 2023 19:22 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 1 - With Jones and Arcand out this Friday, Mego is joined by Andy Hart and Fitzy. Recap of Patriots joint practices with the Green Bay Packers and preview of the Red Sox vs. Yankees game coming up.
The "greatest practice in Patriots history"
August 18, 2023 19:04 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn the first segment of the show, Mego is joined by Andy Hart and Fitzy to discuss what was described as the greatest practice in Patriots history.
Heidi Watney joins the show to talk Sox
August 18, 2023 18:46 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBHeidi Watney from Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ joins the show to talk about rivalries, her love of Boston, and Red Sox.
Was today Mac Jones' best practice in his Patriots' career?
August 17, 2023 19:25 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn a short show leading up to Red Sox pregame, the crew discuss reports about today's joint practice between the Patriots and Packers being the best so far of training camp. With the complete turnaround from the offense compared to yesterday, has the potential grown for the offense or is it much ado about nothing? Also, Jones calls out Alex Cora for not walking back his comments about Pablo Reyes after another stellar night despite the loss.
What are the expectations for the Patriots? Was Robert Kraft snubbed?
August 16, 2023 22:03 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHour 4 - Jones and Mego continue to discuss the Patriots and recap their interview with Tom E. Curran. They also talk about whether or not Robert Kraft was snubbed on the Hall of Fame vote.
Patriots offense, Tom E. Curran joins the show and Mego's take on mayonnaise
August 16, 2023 21:18 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 3 - Jones, Mego and Arcand continue to discuss the patriots joint offense with the Packers and have Tom E. Curran on the show. Mego ends the hour with a heated Megsplaining about mayonnaise.
Megsplaining: Is Mayo gross or a necessary condiment?
August 16, 2023 21:03 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBJones, Arcand and Mego get into it about mayonnaise.
Tom E. Curran joins Jones and Mego and talks Patriots practice
August 16, 2023 20:50 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBTom E. Curran gives insight into disappointing performance during Patriots practice. He also gives his opinion on Robert Kraft missing out on Hall of Fame vote.
Jones and Mego talk about struggles during joint practice with Packers
August 16, 2023 20:09 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 2 - Packers struggled with penalties, sacks and executing offensively. Jones, Mego and Arcand react.
Mac Jones speaks on arrival of Ezekiel Elliot and chasing Tom Brady's standards
August 16, 2023 19:51 - 11 minutes - 11 MBMac Jones thinks Tom Brady is the greatest Quarterback of all time. Shocker. Ezekiel Elliot joins the Patriots and Jones thinks he looks a little chunky.
Patriots participate in "heinous" joint practice with the Packers
August 16, 2023 19:21 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 1 - Patriots have been participating in joint practice with the Green Bay Packers and the news on Pats is negative as their offense continues to struggle.
Do the Patriots offense even have a game plan?
August 16, 2023 18:21 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBJones, Mego and Arcand are concerned about the Patriots offense with Bill O'brien as the offensive coordinator. Are they going to be the same as last year?
Mike Gesicki's shoulder injury is worse than most think
August 15, 2023 22:26 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBHOUR 4 - With news breaking about Kristaps Porzingis' plantar fasciitis, how much concern in the short-term and long-term is there for the Celtics? Also, everyone agrees that Mike Gesicki's shoulder injury from yesterday's practice may have bad consequences if he can't play in week one. And, the show ends as always with endgame.
There should be some serious concern about Kristaps Porzingis
August 15, 2023 21:28 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHOUR 3 - News comes in that Kristaps Porzingis will miss the FIBA World Cup with plantar fasciitis. How big of a deal is this for the Celtics and the long-term concern for the seven-foot Latvian. Also, what to make of Jack Jones off-field case move into next month? And, Mego looks for answers about group text messages in Meg'Splaining.
Breaking News: Kristaps Porzingis announces he has plantar fasciitis
August 15, 2023 20:38 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBSEGMENT - The literal biggest acquisition for the Celtics Kristaps Porzingis announced he will miss the FIBA World Cup for Latvia with plantar fasciitis. The concern level for the Celtics with this new injury.
Is there a chance Rhamondre Stevenson gets overtaken by Ezekiel Elliott?
August 15, 2023 20:28 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHOUR 2 - Jones believes the off-field history of Ezekiel Elliott isn't a big issue, but should at least be brought up in conversation about possible worries. Also. Rhamondre Stevenson hasn't had a productive career in the red zone, but should he get more touches over Elliott? And, its over/under Tuesday on today's Triple Play.
Jones thinks Rhamondre Stevenson should get more red zone touches than Ezekiel Elliott
August 15, 2023 19:51 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSEGMENT - Adam believes the best player on the field shouldn't be off the field meaning Ezekiel Elliott shouldn't be getting more opportunities in the red zone than Rhamondre Stevenson contrast to Arcand and Mego.
Ezekiel Elliott is a good signing, but he's not a game-changer
August 15, 2023 19:12 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHOUR 1 - Jones, Mego, and Arcand agree that the Patriots signing Ezekiel Elliott is a good move, but no one is expecting a much greater leap with the former Pro Bowl running back on the roster. Also, how effective can Elliott be and would the Pats have been better signing Dalvin Cook?
Ezekiel Elliott has signed, but why was he signed now instead of earlier?
August 15, 2023 19:04 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBSEGMENT - The crew wonders why Ezekiel Elliott was signed weeks before the regular season instead of earlier