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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Bet Roulette gets interrupted by breaking Red Sox news
August 04, 2023 21:20 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBSEGMENT - As the crew makes their picks in Bet Roulette, news comes through that Christian Arroyo has been DFA's by the Red Sox. Evaluating this strange move and what it means for the Sox going forward.
The Red Sox upcoming schedule makes what Chaim Bloom did at the deadline worse
August 04, 2023 21:18 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSEGMENT - The crew looks at the upcoming schedule for the Red Sox and realizes that Chaim Bloom's lack of moves can be viewed as worse.
Is Jack Jones worth the headache?
August 03, 2023 22:30 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBSEGMENT- Patriots cornerback Jack Jones abruptly left practice on Thursday after a competitive rep with wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. Before taking to the locker room, Jones had some words with teammates and coaches. This comes just a few weeks after he found himself in some legal trouble due to an incident at Logan Airport. Is Jack Jones worth the headache? The gang discusses.
How Chaim Bloom completely misplayed the trade deadline
August 03, 2023 22:23 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBSEGMENT- The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Red Sox made just one move, acquiring Luis Urias from the Brewers. Chaim Bloom owed it to his team to make them better and he failed to do that. His comments following the deadline certainly did not help either. The gang discusses how Bloom completely misplayed the trade deadline from beginning to end.
JuJu Smith-Schuster- “The sky is the limit for us."
August 03, 2023 22:22 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSEGMENT- JuJu Smith-Schuster’s has high expectations for his new team this season. When appearing in an interview with NFL Network Smith-Schuster said “The sky is the limit for us." What are some realistic expectations for the Patriots, and is having a "Functional" offense enough?
Tom E. Curran shuts down any idea that there is a Quarterback controversy between Mac Jones & Bailey Zappe
August 03, 2023 22:21 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBSEGMENT- Tom E. Curran and Adam Jones get into a heated debate about whether or not there is a Quarterback controversy between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Plus, Curran explains why the hype around Demario "Pop" Douglas is for real, and what happened with Jack Jones and his abrupt exit from practice on Thursday.
It appears Mac Jones & Bill Belichick are finally moving on from last season
August 03, 2023 22:02 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 4- Maybe some accountability from Mac Jones was all that was needed. They may not ever best friends, but appears Mac Jones and Bill Belichick are finally moving on from last season. How long is Mac Jones’ leash? The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Red Sox made just one move, acquiring Luis Urias from the Brewers. Chaim Bloom owed it to his team to make them better and he failed to do that. His comments following the deadline certainly did not help either. The gang discuss...
Will the Red Sox accept the underdog mentality?
August 03, 2023 21:08 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 3- Despite being just 2.5 games back in the AL Wild Card chase (And having a chance to sneak into a Wild Card spot this weekend), Chaim Bloom and the Red Sox front office views the team as “Under Dogs”. Will the Red Sox accept the underdog mentality, and was Chaim Bloom wrong not to invest in this team? Is Alex Cora up for the challenge of getting this team focused and buying back in? Cora up for the challenge of getting this team focused and buying back in?
Do the Patriots have enough?
August 03, 2023 20:26 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHour 2- JuJu Smith-Schuster’s has high expectations for his team this season. When appearing in an interview with NFL Network Smith-Schuster said “The sky is the limit for us." In reality, do the Patriots have enough? The gang discusses. Tom E. Curran and Adam Jones get into a heated debate about whether or not there is a Quarterback controversy between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Plus, Curran explains why the hype around Demario "Pop" Douglas is for real, and what happened with Jack Jon...
Is Mac Jones the guaranteed week one starter?
August 03, 2023 20:08 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 1- The Patriots continued their positive momentum from Wednesday's practice on Thursday morning. Following the session, Mac Jones met with the media and there was a noticeable change of tone from Mac Jones. Why is this? Are the Patriots finally moving on from last year, or has Belichick broke Mac? Is Mac Jones the guaranteed week one starter? Jones isn't 100% sold. Jones thinks the competition between Mac Jones & Bailey Zappe is similar to that of Mac & Cam Newton. Patriots cornerba...
Alex Cora reacts to his team being dubbed "underdogs"
August 02, 2023 19:35 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBJones and Mego with Arcand continue to react to the Red Sox trade deadline and hear from Alex Cora following the Sox win over the Mariners as well as his hit with Gresh and Fauria.
Reacting to the Chaim Bloom, Alex Cora, and the Red Sox trade deadline
August 02, 2023 19:33 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBHour 1: Jones and Mego with Arcand hear from Chaim Bloom following the Red Sox making no significant moves at the trade deadline. Plus, how does Red Sox manager Alex Cora feel about his team being called "underdogs" ?
Alex Cora doesn’t sound optimistic about the deadline
August 01, 2023 22:05 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4. The Red Sox lose in Seattle to the Mariners. Does Chaim Bloom want the Red Sox to keep dropping games? Looking at other moves made around the MLB. Callers weigh in. Endgame!
Can the Patriots give Judon his money!
August 01, 2023 21:09 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBJones, Mego and Arcand are all upset about the Matthew Judon situation and want him to just get paid!
Taking a look at NFL quarterback rankings
August 01, 2023 21:08 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 3. Looking at the Matthew Judon situation. Who will the Patriots spend on? There’s a quarterback competition in Foxborough? Looking at Belichick’s comments on the quarterbacks. Meg-splaining; facial analysis.
Mike Kadlick joins the show to discuss Patriots training camp!
August 01, 2023 20:11 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBMike Kadlick of WEEI joins the show to discuss the Patriots so far in training camp and the Patriots offense.
Will the Red Sox do anything at the deadline?
August 01, 2023 20:06 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 2. What will the Red Sox do at the trade deadline? Looking at Alex Cora’s comment’s. Reacting to Rob Bradford’scomments on the Red Sox. Mike Kadlick of WEEI joins the show. Triple play; Over/Under Tuesday!
Triple Play; Over/Under Tuesday!
August 01, 2023 20:05 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBThe crew talks about the Red Sox, Nick Pivetta and Andy Gresh getting upset at Mego!
Jones is back and is ready for a quarterback competition!
August 01, 2023 19:09 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 1. Jones is back! The crew shares their thoughts on Patriots training camp. Taking a look at Bailey Zappe vs Mac Jones. Does Belichick want Zappe to push Mac Jones? Looking at the Patriots offensive struggles.
A quarterback competition once again?
August 01, 2023 19:06 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe crew examines a possible quarterback competition brewing in Foxborough between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.
Is Rafael Devers calling out the front office to make a move?
July 31, 2023 22:05 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 4. Thoughts on the upcoming MLB trade deadline. What will the Red Sox do? Are the Red Sox considering trading James Paxton? Arcand and Mego react to Rafael Devers comments. Endgame!
Arcand and Mego are both in on Ezekiel Elliott to the Patriots
July 31, 2023 21:08 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 3. What is behind the lack of buzz regarding the Patriots? Looking at the Red Sox pitching staff. Callers weigh in. Are you in or out on Zeke Elliott? Mego is back which means the return of Meg-splaining!
Meg-splaining has returned- with a lightning round!
July 31, 2023 21:07 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBMego is back from vacation which means there is a lot to catch up on regarding Meg-splaining including Adam Sandler and aliens!
Are the Red Sox going to make any moves at the deadline?
July 31, 2023 20:09 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBWith the MLB trade deadline right around the corner, the crew looks at potential moves the Red Sox could make (and which one’s they wouldn’t).
Arcand and Mego share their Red Sox deadline “wish lists”
July 31, 2023 20:08 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 2. The Red Sox lose their series to the San Francisco Giants over the weeknd. Are the Red Sox going to make any moves at the trade deadline? What players would the Red Sox be willing to give up? Triple play; Buy or Sell Monday?
Are Kendrick Bourne and Bill Belichick cool?
July 31, 2023 19:11 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBTaking a look at Kendrick Bourne and Bill Belichick's relationship and if the bad blood from last season is gone.
Reaction to The Athletic's quarterback rankings
July 31, 2023 19:10 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBReaction to The Athletic's quarterback rankings The Athletic released their quarterback rankings for the 2023 season and Mego and Arcand weigh in.
Arcand is worried this Patriot offense might not be that good
July 31, 2023 19:07 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 1. Mego and Arcand give their takes on the Patriots training camp so far. The Patriots offense struggles in practice today. Looking at the Athletic’s list of quarterbacks in the NFL. What is Bill Belichick and Kendrick Bourne’s relationship like?
Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show!
July 28, 2023 22:23 - 19 minutes - 18 MBSEGMENT - Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show! He shares his thoughts after day three of training camp! He is a little worried about the Pats wide receiver core…
It’s Friday so that means… it's Bet Roulette!!!
July 28, 2023 22:22 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBSEGMENT - Jones, Arcand, and Ryan make their bets for some of the upcoming games from around the country!
Is Bill Belichick needling Mac Jones?
July 28, 2023 22:21 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSEGMENT - Is Bill Belichick trying to light the fire and motivate Mac? During an interview he seems to be talking highly about Zappe! Jones wonders if this is just to be poking Mac to get him to perform better!
Judon is unhappy with his contract! Should the Pats pay him more?
July 28, 2023 22:20 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSEGMENT - What is going on with Matthew Judon? Jones thinks that Judon is not happy with his contract! Should the Patriots pay him more? Does he deserve the pay bump? Make your best player happy and give him more money!
Jones says that Bill O’Brien will not be the difference maker!
July 28, 2023 22:01 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 4 - Why is it that so many Patriots players are unhappy with their contracts? The crew agrees that it's time to give Judon a pay bump as he has earned it! If you aren’t paying Judon then who are you paying? Jones notes that Bill O’Brien is not going to be the difference maker this year! He is a great offensive coordinator but he alone is not the difference! End Game!
No one is spending less on their team than the Patriots!
July 28, 2023 21:07 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 3 - Why are the Patriots not giving more money to Matthew Judon? Who else are they spending on right now? No one! Pay Judon! They have so much cap space and so much money to spend! Do it! As we approach the trade deadline, where are the Red Sox right now? Jones thinks that Bloom will end up keeping his job! We do not want him! Do we think they will add enough to make a run? Arcand’Splaining!
The Patriots wide receiver core is not looking too hot right now. How worried should we be?
July 28, 2023 20:05 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 2 - How much of a difference is Bill O’Brien making? We continue to see a struggling offense! Should we be worried? Jones is so annoyed with everyone saying how good the Pats defense is! They are overrated! How do you feel about their defense? Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins the show! He shares his thoughts after day three of training camp! Matthew Judon updates and wide receiver core worries! Triple Play!
Who are the Patriots waiting to spend money on? Pay Judon the money he deserves!
July 28, 2023 19:15 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHour 1 - Matthew Judon seems to be unhappy with his contract! We can all agree that he is the best player in the locker room! Does he deserve to be paid more? Jones says that they should absolutely be paying him more! They are 31st in spending, spend the money on him! Who are you saving it for? In an interview, Bill Belichick seems to be needling Mac Jones! Is Bill trying to motivate Mac? Poke the bear a little bit and light the fire? Mac needs to perform! Bet Roulette!
Football is a Contract Sport | 'Breaking Boston'
July 28, 2023 15:30 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFrom 'Breaking Boston' (subscribe here): Day two has passed by at the Patriots' summer camp, and some big names could be holding out for some more green. Fitzy runs through some of the roster highlights so far and some guys that Bill Belichick will need to check in on and get checks to. 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
Could there be a problem between Malcolm Brogdon and the Celtics after the failed trade to the Clippers?
July 27, 2023 22:23 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBSEGMENT- Just a few weeks ago, Malcolm Brogdon was a Los Angeles Clipper… until he wasn’t. Could there be a problem between Malcolm Brogdon and the Celtics after the failed trade to the Clippers? Joe Mazzulla suggests time will be needed for healing. Jones and Arcand react.
How the Red Sox two-game sweep of the Braves could change the direction of the season
July 27, 2023 22:22 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSEGMENT- Facing immense pressure with the trade deadline under a week away, the Red Sox responded. Now, the pressure is all on Chaim Bloom and the front office. Jones and Arcand discuss how the Red Sox two-game sweep of the Braves could change the direction of the season even beyond the trade deadline.
Alex Cora deserves some major credit
July 27, 2023 22:20 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSEGMENT- For a vast majority of the season the Red Sox were stuck in mediocrity, hovering around the .500 mark, but as evidenced by their eight games over .500, that is no longer the case, and Alex Cora deserves some major credit.
Here is what you need to know through the first two days of Patriots Training Camp
July 27, 2023 22:03 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 4: Is Matthew Judon holding in? Did we get some clarification on why the Patriots missed out on DeAndre Hopkins? What has been the biggest takeaway so far? Jones and Arcand answer all these questions and give you everything you need to know through the first two days of Patriots Training Camp. How Bill O’Brien is already leaving his mark on the Patriots’ offense. Taking a look at some of the headlines from around the NFL. End game!
The pressure is on for Jaylen Brown
July 27, 2023 21:07 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 3- Injuries are already piling up around the NFL. Jalen Ramsey, Garrett Wilson, and Joe Burrow are just a few of the names that suffered injuries in just the first week of camp. Jones and Arcand react to the news of Burrow being carted off the field with a calf injury. There is no doubt the Red Sox should be buyers, but what pieces could they trade? The guys discuss. After signing the richest contract in NBA (Temporarily), the pressure is all on Jaylen Brown, will he respond? Plus, C...
Mac Jones is the unquestioned starter, so why doesn’t Belichick treat him like it?
July 27, 2023 20:14 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 2- Heading into camp, there were some folks around Pats Nation that believed there could be a potential quarterback battle between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. The reality is, Mac Jones is the unquestioned starter, so why doesn’t Belichick treat him like it? Jones and Arcand discuss. NBC Sports Boston's Tom E. Curran joins the show to breakdown everything you need to know through the first 2 days of Patriots Training Camp 2023. Today’s Triple Play- Report Card Thursday.
The Red Sox have given their front office no other option but to buy
July 27, 2023 19:31 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 1- After sweeping the best team in Major League Baseball in the Atlanta Braves and advancing to a season-high eight games over .500, the Red Sox have given their front office no other option but to buy. Will Chaim Bloom do it? Jones and Arcand discuss. What once looked impossible is now entirely on the table... The Red Sox have a chance to STEAL the AL East. Why Chaim Bloom owes it to his team to make them better.
First day of Patriots training camp! How are they looking?
July 26, 2023 22:23 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBSEGMENT - Mike Kadlick of WEEI.com joins the show! He was in Foxborough today as Jones and Arcand got his thoughts on the state of the Patriots. He shares his takeaways from today and what we should expect for the upcoming season!
How confident are we in the Celtics roster to win a championship this year?
July 26, 2023 22:22 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSEGMENT - Jaylen Brown has been extended by the Celtics and is now the highest paid player in the NBA! How are we feeling about the Celtics roster? Can they win a championship and handle all the pressure?
What is next for Patrice Bergeron?
July 26, 2023 22:21 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBSEGMENT - Now that Bergeron has announced his retirement we wonder what he will do now? Is it possible that the veteran player will take his talents to the bench and pick up coaching? Arcand thinks that he may become a scout!
Does Bergeron deserve all of this praise?
July 26, 2023 22:20 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBSEGMENT - Among the Boston sports greats such as David Ortiz or Tom Brady, where does Patrice Bergeron fit? Does he deserve the same amount of praise that Brady and Ortiz got? Jones says no!
Derrick White will be the starting point guard this season! What can we expect out of him?
July 26, 2023 22:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHour 4 - Jaylen Brown was interviewed during the show today and shared his thoughts on the Celtics upcoming season! He shares how sad he is about Smart being gone but Jones says they are going to be so much better without him! It has been confirmed that Derrick White is going to be the starting point guard! How do we feel about this? Jones says that Bergeron has jerked the Bruins around the past couple of years! He is over all this praise that is coming Bergy’s way! End Game!
Mike Kadlick of WEEI.com joins the show!
July 26, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 3 - Jones and Arcand discuss the first day of Patriots training camp! Mego is missing out on all the training camp stats! Mike Kadlick of WEEI.com joins the show as he was in Foxborough today watching the first day of training camp. He shares his thoughts on how the Patriots looked and what we should expect for the upcoming season! Arcand’Splaining