Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 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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Was Verdugo snubbed from the All-Star game?
July 06, 2023 22:22 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBSEGMENT - Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo says that he was snubbed from the All-Star game! The crew notes that he is playing well but does he deserve to be an All-Star? Is his anger warranted?
Did the Celtics get rid of all their toughness?
July 06, 2023 22:21 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBSEGMENT - How is Grant Williams going to be remembered in Boston? Jones notes that Grant didn't really know who he was! Mego believes that at the end of the day the Celtics do not need Grant! Do we agree?
Grant and Smart are gone! Are these the moves that needed to be made?
July 06, 2023 22:20 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSEGMENT - With Grant Williams and Marcus Smart now gone the crew questions whether or not this Celtics roster on paper is better than the 2021-22 team? Jones and Mego agree that this team is much better and could get over the hump!
Is Brayan Bello single handedly keeping this Red Sox team afloat?
July 06, 2023 22:01 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 4 - Jones and Mego question what the Patriots are without Brady? What has Belichick done since Brady departed from New England? Do you have confidence that Belichick will win another championship with the Pats? Fans are split. It seems as if Bello is single handedly keeping this Sox team alive! Ownership needs to wake up and go out and get more pieces! Bellos' back has to be hurting from carrying this team! What piece do the Sox need? End Game!
Jones thinks the Celtics second round picks are worthless!
July 06, 2023 21:07 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 3 - Jones is struggling to understand the reasoning behind the Grant Williams trade! What are the Celtics trying to do because the trade does not make sense to him! What do the Celtics have up their sleeves? Mego notes how the Celtics have never lacked talent! The team just never fit together! They lack chemistry! Jones and Mego go at it discussing the value of second round picks! Are second round picks worthless? Could the Celtics have done better with the Grant trade? Jones think...
Tom E. Curran of NBC Sports Boston joins the show!
July 06, 2023 20:08 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 2 - Alex Verdugo was not selected to the 2023 All-Star game! He has come out with his anger and stated that he was snubbed from the game! Jones notes that he has had a solid year but questions if he deserved to be an All-Star. NBC Sports Boston Tom E. Curran joins the show to discuss the Patriots! He shares his thoughts on the D Hop situation and the probability of the Pats landing Cook as well! His big question is the Patriots defense. Is this defense overrated? Triple Play!
Jones thinks that the Celtics are worse today than they were yesterday!
July 06, 2023 19:09 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 1 - Jones and Mego discuss the Grant Williams trade and question whether or not this new Celtics roster is better than the 2021-22 team. They both agree that this team has much more potential! Are the Celtics in on Damian Lillard? Is that why they are delaying offering the supermax to Jaylen Brown? Do we want Lillard in Boston? Jones wants him! Is Bello enough to keep the Sox playoff hopes alive? Jones and Mego agree that he is single handedly carrying this team!
Nathan Eovaldi says he was 'Positive' he would be back with the Red Sox
July 05, 2023 22:33 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSEGMENT- Nathan Eovaldi returned to Fenway Park on Tuesday for the first time since leaving the Red Sox in the offseason. When meeting with the media, Eovaldi said he was 'Positive' he would be back with the Red Sox. Did the Red Sox screw up letting Eovaldi go? Jones and Mego discuss.
The pressure is on Bill Belichick
July 05, 2023 22:32 - 8 minutes - 8.19 MBSEGMENT- The view of Bill Belichick is changing on the national level. How much pressure is on Belichick and how warm is his seat? Plus, Who is to blame for the Patriots’ post-Brady struggles... Kraft or Belichick?
Mego explains why the Celtics checking in on Damian Lillard is a massive mistake
July 05, 2023 22:31 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBSEGMENT- With extension talks between the Celtics and Jaylen Brown described as "fragile" … Mego questions why the Celtics even bothered checking in on Damian Lillard and explains why this is a massive mistake by the C's.
What do Bruins fans make of the team’s approach this offseason?
July 05, 2023 22:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBSEGMENT- The Bruins rushed to sign aging veterans, and it cost them Tyler Bertuzzi. Are the Bruins to blame for Bertuzzi's departure, and what do Bruins fans make of the team’s approach this offseason?
A look at the approach from both the Bruins and Celtics so far this offseason
July 05, 2023 22:05 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 4- Nathan Eovaldi returned to Fenway Park on Tuesday for the first time since leaving the Red Sox in the offseason. When meeting with the media, Eovaldi said he was 'Positive' he would be back with the Red Sox. Did the Red Sox screw up letting Eovaldi go? Jones and Mego discuss. Taking a look at the approach from both the Bruins and Celtics so far this offseason. When it comes to the Bruins, Jones calls the Bruins’ approach this offseason “Pathetic” as the two agree it’s time for the...
Who is to blame for the Patriots’ post-Brady struggles?
July 05, 2023 21:13 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHour 3- After two decades of dominance with the greatest Quarterback of all time in Tom Brady, the Patriots sit at 25-26 since his departure. Who is to blame for the Patriot’s post-Brady struggles… Robert Kraft or Bill Belichick? The pressure is on Bill Belichick this season. How warm is his seat? Jones and Mego discuss. The Patriots are now the betting favorites to land both DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook Meg’Splaining - Dealing with tourists in Boston.
What to make of the Celtics reaching out to Portland about a potential Damian Lillard trade
July 05, 2023 20:06 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 2- After 11 years with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard has requested a trade. According to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, the Celtics were one of several teams that inquired with the Blazers about Lillard after he requested out. With extension talks between the Celtics and Jaylen Brown described as "fragile" … Mego questions why the Celtics even bothered checking in on Damian Lillard and explains why this is a massive mistake by the C's. Marcus Smart has spoken for the fi...
Joe Mazzulla has interim tag removed
February 17, 2023 23:10 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 4. What will the Bruins do with Swayman? Do the Bruins need both goalies? Celtics remove interim tag from Mazzulla. Endgame!
The importance of Matthew Slater
February 17, 2023 22:16 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MBThe crew discusses Matthew Slater's importance after it is announced he will return for 2023.
Matthew Slater is returning for 2023!
February 17, 2023 22:15 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 3. Matthew Slater is slated to return next season. Importance of Slater. Could Mahomes catch Brady? Could the Chiefs catch the Patriots in titles? Meg-splaining- All- star game drafting.
Do the Patriots need an elite quarterback?
February 17, 2023 21:12 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIs Mac Jones a good enough quarterback for the Patriots- or do they need an "elite guy"?
Do the Red Sox need more stars?
February 17, 2023 21:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 2. Patriots future outlook at the quarterback position. Do the Red Sox need more "star players"? Triple-play; Fill in the blank Friday!
Will the Bruins trade Swayman?
February 17, 2023 20:18 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBThe crew discusses what the Bruins could get in return for goaltender Jeremy Swayman.
What will the Bruins do with Jeremy Swayman?
February 17, 2023 20:16 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 1. Will the Bruins trade Jeremy Swayman? Joe Mazzulla's contract extension. What is Jaylen Brown's relationship with the Celtics like? Bet Roulette!
BONUS: Rockets Rookie Continues To Struggle | 'Heat Check'
February 17, 2023 18:08 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFrom 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses a shocking storyline out of Houston about rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (0:09). She also talks about how the Golden State Warriors are taking aim at the Portland Trail Blazers over the Gary Payton trade (8:07). Tune In! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more abou...
BONUS: Brian Bannister Explains Why Older Pitchers Are Now Cool | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
February 17, 2023 17:53 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): All of a sudden, older pitchers are being accepted more than ever in the world of Major League Baseball. Case in point: Yu Darvish signing a six-year deal at ate 36. Bradfo sits down with San Francisco Giants director of pitching Brian Bannister to explore why teams are now valuing guys in their late 30s and early 40s and when this shift actually happened. Bannister goes on to explain where we are in the evolution of pitching and how throwing ...
What receivers will the Patriots go after?
February 16, 2023 23:10 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 4. How should the Patriots approach the offseason? Which wide receivers work best with Mac Jones? Endgame!
Were the Celtics too early on committing to Joe Mazzulla?
February 16, 2023 22:14 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 3. Did the Celtics commit to Joe Mazzulla too soon? Grading the Celtics as they head into the All-star break. Megsplaining- Mego hates grocery carts!
Fixing the Patriots this offseason
February 16, 2023 21:22 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThe crew gives their thoughts on how to fix the Patriots this offseason.
The crew gives their three point plans to fix the Patriots
February 16, 2023 21:18 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 2. How to fix the Patriots in the offseason. The crew gives their three point plans. What receivers could the Patriots be looking at? Triple play- XFL's challenge rule, Travis Kelce's Super Bowl speech.
Jones gives the Celtics a "C" grade at the All-star break!
February 16, 2023 20:22 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBGiving the Celtics a team grade heading into the All-star break.
How relevant are the Red Sox?
February 16, 2023 20:21 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBJones, Mego, and Arcand discuss the popularity of the Boston Red Sox.
Is it too soon to give Mazzulla an extension?
February 16, 2023 20:20 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe crew discusses whether it was too early to promote Joe Mazzulla to head coach and remove his interim tag.
Joe Mazzulla is no longer interim coach
February 16, 2023 20:13 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHour 1. Joe Mazzulla is now officially head coach of the Boston Celtics. Is it too soon to commit to Mazzulla for the long term? Grading the Celtics at the All-star game. Red Sox relevance.
Mac Jones' future with the Patriots
February 15, 2023 23:10 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHour 4. Patriots season ticket prices go up. The future of Mac Jones on the Patriots. What could the Patriots receive in a Mac Jones Trade? Endgame!
Megsplaining- It's Jones' Birthday!
February 15, 2023 22:17 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBJones didn't tell the rest of the show that it is his birthday, so Mego makes him pay.
Brian Scalabrine joins Jones and Mego
February 15, 2023 22:14 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 3. Brian Scalabrine of NBC Sports Boston joins the show to talk Celtics. Joe Mazzula has been snippy with reporters! Derick White vs Marcus Smart debate. Megsplaining- It's Jones' birthday!
Should the Patriots trade Mac Jones?
February 15, 2023 21:23 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThe crew discuss if the Patriots should trade quarterback Mac Jones and what a potential return would look like.
Patriots raise season ticket prices
February 15, 2023 21:14 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBReaction to the Patriots raising their season ticket prices for the upcoming season
Would the Patriots be in on a new quarterback?
February 15, 2023 21:12 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHour 2. Reaction to the Patriots raising their season ticket prices. Should the Patriots trade Mac Jones? Will the Patriots be in on Derek Carr? Arcand plays "Triple-play" with Jones and Mego
MEGTRICS! Marcus Smart VS Derrick White
February 15, 2023 20:25 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBJones isn't impressed with Mego's statistics on Marcus Smart's play compared to Derrick White.
Jones isn't impressed by Celtics close loss last night
February 15, 2023 20:23 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 1. Jones isn't impressed by the Celtics shorthanded close loss last night to the Bucks. Megstrics!- Marcus Smart vs Derick White. Bruins overtime win last night in Dallas. Looking at Jim Montgomery.
BONUS: Betting Isn’t Boring With Jonathan Papelbon | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
February 15, 2023 16:16 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Once again, Jonathan Papelbon and Bradfo are out to prove that not only is baseball not boring, but betting on baseball isn't boring. It's why the two teamed up one again, this time to go through which teams are the best bets in each division. Along the way they formulate the 'Pitch of Destiny', where Papelbon sets the over/under on throwing a fastball at 89.9 mph. We also get to the bottom of exactly what percentage of players are in the best ...
The Celtics might be becoming overrated
February 14, 2023 23:08 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHour 4 With the recent trades at the deadline, it has Jones and Mego wondering where the idle Celtics now stand at the top of the NBA. Jones isn't sold on their sustainability at the top, while Mego is hesitant to jump off the bandwagon with the Green Teamers.
Jones wants to rehome Derek Carr
February 14, 2023 22:14 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBHour 3 Derek Carr has been released by the Oakland Raiders and Jones' immediate thought is to bring him to Foxborough. Everyone else on the other hand will fight him tooth and nail on this take. The Patriots are in need of improving their QB situation but no one on the show can agree with the best way to do this.
Cora needs to to be transparent even if its repetitive to him
February 14, 2023 21:43 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSegment - Cora needs to to be transparent even if its repetitive to him
No shot the Red Sox win more than what Vegas is setting
February 14, 2023 21:43 - 8 minutes - 8.07 MBSegment - No shot the Red Sox win more than what Vegas is setting
Derek Carr needs to be the Patriots quarterback next year
February 14, 2023 21:24 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSegment - Derek Carr needs to be the Patriots quarterback next year
Alex Cora could be out the door pending this season
February 14, 2023 21:20 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 2 With the recent accusations on the Red Sox manager's involvement and attitude towards the 2017 Houston Astros cheating allegation getting new life, Jones poses the question of how deserving is Cora to be running the Sox. Everyone seems pretty ok with how he has handled the scandal but this is a results town and another losing season could make the career blemishes less tolerable
Raycroft says the Bruins aren't bad, everyone else is just stepping up to the challenge of playing them
February 14, 2023 20:58 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBSegment - Raycroft says the Bruins aren't bad, everyone else is just stepping up to the challenge of playing them
Adrian Peterson has the audacity to fault Damar Hamlin
February 14, 2023 20:29 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 1 The confetti has been swept and it's now time to start looking at how serious the Patriots will be in 2023. This gang isn't too hopeful with the product they have now even with Bill O'Brien. So, we take a trip to the used Quarterback store to find who out there would be best for a Patriots playoff push. Additionally, Adrian Peterson is getting our Zeroes Among us for this wild tweet about Damar Hamlin.
BONUS: Boomer Chats with Ted Donato | 'Gametime With Boomer Esiason'
February 14, 2023 16:52 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBFrom 'Gametime with Boomer Esiason' (subscribe here), This week's guest is Harvard hockey coach and 17 year NHL veteran, Ted Donato 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
Get your tinfoil hat out for this Belichick conspiracy
February 13, 2023 23:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 4 With all this dynasty talk around the Chiefs winning Super Bowl 57, the conversation has to be had of whether or not Bill can hang around with the new top dogs of the NFL. Arcand starts spouting off about what needs to be done, and it winds him down this rabbit hole that might intrigue our more curious listeners. Additionally, we learn that the Super Bowl is as much of a victory lap for viewers of the NFL as much as it is for the league officials.