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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Andy Reid needs Pat Mahomes, not the other way around
February 13, 2023 22:12 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 3 Patrick Mahomes and his legacy is now on the forefront of every football fan's mind as he racks up a second ring with the Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. One caller likens the young QB to Brady but Mego and Jones want one thing perfectly clear, Mahomes doesn't need Andy like Tom needed Bill. Additionally, the gang breaks down the all 22 of some of the most memorable commercials from last night's big game.
The first step to competing with the Chiefs is kicking Patricia and Judge to the curb
February 13, 2023 21:26 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 2 Super Bowl 57 belongs to Patrick Mahomes and the AFC is looking ahead to another year where he likely dominates. The gang starts spit balling how soon and just how the Patriots can be at the very least competitive with the Kansas City Chiefs. Commercial were meh, the halftime show was a maxi-pad, and the UFOs should've interfered with the game. It's a wild 'Buy or Sell Monday' with a whole lot being put up for auction.
Brady might have to clear some space on his pedestal
February 13, 2023 21:17 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBSegment - Brady might have to clear some space on his pedestal .
Where does Mahomes fall in your top 5 QBs of all time?
February 13, 2023 21:01 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBSegment - Where does Mahomes fall in your top 5 QBs of all time?
BONUS: Bruins Offense Struggles vs Caps, Marchand Calls Out Refs | 'The Skate Podcast'
February 13, 2023 20:58 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBFrom 'The Skate Podcast' (subscribe here): Hosts Brian DeFelice and Scott McLaughlin discuss the Bruins' offensive struggles against the Capitals and the poor officiating, which Brad Marchand called out after the game. 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
Gut reactions to a gutless penalty call ending
February 13, 2023 20:31 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBSegment - Gut reactions to a gutless penalty call ending.
New England still reigns supreme, but they aren't relevant
February 13, 2023 20:14 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHour 1 The Super Bowl was... well it was a game that was decided in the last moments. And isn't that what every football fan wants? Jones and Mego acknowledge the momentum shift that occurred with the defensive pass interference in last night's game, but they aren't willing to say it decided the game. The results were undeniable in the end with Mahomes scooping up his second Super Bowl and inching out from underneath the shadow of Brady.
Sorry Patriots fans, the Chiefs aren't going anywhere
February 13, 2023 20:08 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBSegment - Sorry Patriots fans, the Chiefs aren't going anywhere.
BONUS: What a Game...Until it Wasn't | '1st & Foxborough'
February 13, 2023 15:51 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFrom '1st & Foxborough' (subscribe here): Welp...that was awesome. For about 58 minutes. Then it got depressing. Host Khari Thompson talks the big game, Patrick Mahomes' legacy and which team the Patriots should copy when building next year's roster. 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
How can the Patriots receive more national attention?
February 10, 2023 23:11 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 4. How to pay the bill on a date. Thoughts on Kraft's comments at the Super Bowl. Is Kraft feeling the Patriots lack of national attention? Arcand, Mego and Jones play Endgame
Megsplaining- Who pays the bill on a date?
February 10, 2023 22:17 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBMego explains how to go about paying the bill on a date.
What would Jaylen Brown and Tatum "failing" look like?
February 10, 2023 22:16 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 3. Should the Celtics have made more moves at the trad deadline? Megsplaining- Who pays on a date? Is it a bigger fail for Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to never win a championship then it was for Durant and Irving?
What Patriots will be future Hall of Famers
February 10, 2023 21:45 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBWhat Patriot players during their dynasty have a chance to make the Hall of Fame?
Has the Eagles success made the Patriots look bad?
February 10, 2023 21:20 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 2. Are the Eagles making the Patriots look bad? Triple play- Fill in the blank Friday! How many former Patriots players will make it into the Hall of Fame?
Bet Roulette Super Bowl edition!
February 10, 2023 20:36 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBArcand plays a Super Bowl version of Bet Roulette with Jones and Arcand
Is Bill Belichick on the hot seat?
February 10, 2023 20:14 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHour 1. Could Bill Belichick possibly be on the hot seat following Kraft's comments? How does Robert Kraft view the future of the Patriots? Bet Roulette!
Jones thinks Mahomes can't lose to the Eagles
February 09, 2023 23:13 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 4. The importance of having an elite quarterback. Zero among us debut! Patrick Mahomes can't afford to lose to the Eagles. Reaction to Matthew Judon's comments on Mac Jones.
Megsplaining- Dogs must be on a leash!
February 09, 2023 22:24 - 10 minutes - 10 MBMego explains why people need to keep their dogs on a leash.
Jones doesn't want Jaylen Brown playing in All-star game
February 09, 2023 22:20 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 3. Will Jaylen Brown play in the All-star game? Arcand finally renounces the 76ers! Megspaling- People must keep their dogs on leashes!
Tom E. Curran joins the show to discuss Patriots needs
February 09, 2023 21:23 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBTom Curran joins Jones, Mego, and Arcand to discuss the Patriots needs heading into next season
Tom E. Curran joins Jones and Mego!
February 09, 2023 21:20 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 2. Tom E. Curran joins the show! What do the Patriots need to do to once again be a contender? The crew plays "Triple Play". How has Elon Musk done with his management of Twitter?
The crew discusses the Celtics at the trade deadline
February 09, 2023 20:22 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHour 1. Kevin Durant is traded to the Suns. Thoughts on the Celtics trading for Mike Muscala. Should the Celtics have done more at the trade deadline and brought in more players?
BONUS: Will Mac Jones Get a Second Contract With the Patriots? | '1st & Foxborough'
February 09, 2023 18:51 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFrom '1st & Foxborough' (subscribe here): The Patriots at this point might be pumping the brakes on extending Mac Jones after his third season. But if he steps his game back up in 2023, could it be on the table again? And what would a second contract look like? 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 isn't tired of talking about Brady
February 08, 2023 23:19 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 4. Jones, Mego, and Arcand make their picks for the Super Bowl. Are people tired of talking about Brady. Who had a better career- Gronk or Travis Kelce?
Brian Scalabrine joins Jones and Mego!
February 08, 2023 22:26 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBBrian Scalabrine joins the show to discuss the Celtics at the trade deadline. Megsplaining- people taking photos at sports games. Are people too obsessed with their phones?
Reaction to Gronk's comments on Mac Jones
February 08, 2023 21:44 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 2. Arcand plays "Triple Play with Jones and Mego. The crew reacts to Rob Gronkowski's comments on Mac Jones. Trent Dilfer says playing quarterback is easier in today's NFL.
Jones and Mego discuss the impact of LeBron passing Kareem
February 08, 2023 20:52 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 1. Jones, Mego, and Arcand react to LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul - Jabbar as the NBA all-time leading scorer. How does LeBron's scoring title relate to Belichick chasing the NFL wins record?
BONUS: Pirates GM Ben Cherington Jumps Aboard | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
February 08, 2023 15:22 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is the latest executive to jump aboard the 'Baseball Isn't Boring' express, joining host Rob 'Bradfo' Bradford to reflect on key parts of his career path while offering insight into such current issues as the Bryan Reynolds and Ji-Man Choi situations. It's the kind of perspective that will make you appreciate where Cherington came from and where he and his Pittsburgh organization is going. To learn more ab...
Were Brady and Belichick phony in their talk on Brady's podcast?
February 07, 2023 23:03 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 4. Jones, Mego and Arcand react to Belichick and Brady's conversation on Brady's podcast yesterday. What's most surprising from what the two shared about their relationship. End Game.
Do Belichick's comments to Brady on his podcast prove Brady's retirement is real this time?
February 07, 2023 22:25 - 13 minutes - 12 MBSegment - Reacting to Belichick and Brady's conversation with each other yesterday, and what the two reflected on about their careers and relationship.
Would Belichick want to be part-owner of a NFL when he retires?
February 07, 2023 22:18 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHour 3. Former player of Matt Patricia Darius Slay explains why Patricia was a bad coach. Is Bill O'Brien going to bring Mac Jones to a higher level than Patricia could? Would Belichick want to be a part-owner of an NFL team at some point? Megsplaining -- sky tunnels.
Darius Slay explains why players dislike playing for Matt Patricia
February 07, 2023 22:13 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBSegment - Why Matt Patricia is hard to play for, why he couldn't get the best out of Mac Jones, and can Bill O'Brien do better?
Guest Andrew Raycroft thinks $13 million would be too much for Pastrnak deal
February 07, 2023 21:29 - 10 minutes - 9.83 MBSegment - Guest Andrew Raycroft discusses the Bruins' next move in the David Pastrnak extension talks. Razor gives his opinion on the relationship between Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman and why he thinks their end-of-game hugs are annoying.
Should Celtics focus on wing depth or a big move for Durant at trade deadline?
February 07, 2023 21:23 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 2. Guest Andrew 'Razor' Raycroft on what amount of money is too much to pay for David Pastrnak. Jones and Mego predict one impactful move at the trade deadline from the Celtics. Triple play Tuesday bets.
Why Brady thinks the Brady vs Belichick debate is stupid
February 07, 2023 20:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBHour 1. Jones, Mego and Arcand react to Brady and Belichick's comments about where their relationship stands now. Is the Brady vs Belichick bad blood overblown? Is it really Robert Kraft that Brady is upset with?
BONUS: Brady and Belichick Open Up | '6 Rings & Football Things'
February 07, 2023 17:53 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): To the surprise of many, Tom Brady was joined by Bill Belichick on his Let's Go! podcast on Tuesday night. Brady and Belichick exchanged some heartfelt words in what feels like the closure we all needed. Fitzy and Andy react to the conversation between two of the best to ever do it. 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://pod...
Complete and utter disrespect for Edelman's Super Bowl 51 catch
February 06, 2023 23:15 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 4 This hot take is so radioactive it has Jones thinking twice about signing off on it. One writer claims that Edelman's game saving catch to keep the Patriot's tying drive alive was overrated. Jones doesn't hate the reasoning but wouldn't go so far as to say it was meaningless. Additionally, Mego pulls out her class of 2023 draft book and combs through who and what would compliment Mac Jones to the fullest.
STOP THE PRESSES: Jones might be right about Kyrie after all
February 06, 2023 22:19 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 3 Woj, as Woj can only do, dropped a bomb today on Twitter regarding Kyrie's trade to the Dallas Mavericks. After dunking on Jones to start the show, everyone might be owing the Dark Knight a firm handshake and an apology. But with Kyrie back on the bloc, what does this mean about the possible Kevin Durant trade to Boston? Additionally, Mego lays the ground rules on movie theater etiquette.
Buy of Sell: The Nets are the biggest flop in NBA history
February 06, 2023 21:19 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBSegment - Buy of Sell: The Nets are the biggest flop in NBA history
Tom Brady has gone NSFW on social media
February 06, 2023 21:18 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 2 Arcand has some takes regarding how he conducts himself in the restroom. It's unorthodox, but so is the way Kyrie finds ways to get traded. The gang dives into how things will shake up across the league following the weekend's blockbuster trade that has left the Eastern Conference in a precarious state. Additionally, Tom Brady is a free man both relationship-wise and professionally. Retired Brady wasted no time leaving a trail of breadcrumbs that likely go nowhere since he's made h...
Mego wants you to stop trashing Kevin Durant
February 06, 2023 20:40 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MBSegment - A caller has choice words for KD and Mego comes to his defense.
The definitive Top 5 basketball duos
February 06, 2023 20:38 - 6 minutes - 5.63 MBSegment - The gang ranks their top 5 duos across the league in the wake of Brown and Tatum potentially being split up.
The Jones haters are reveling in the aftermath of his Nets blowing up
February 06, 2023 20:34 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 1 Well, a broken clock is right twice a day. The same can't be said for Jones who proclaimed heading into the weekend that Kyrie Irving would still be with his Brooklyn Nets on February 10th. Arcand and Mego try to steer him in the right direction with a supposed trade between he Celtics and the Nets, but the man just loves his island. Additionally, there have been some coaching shake ups in Foxborough. Arcand picks apart the latest hires and departures from 1 Patriots Place.
Steven A Smith is predicting Boston's future
February 06, 2023 20:19 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBSegment - Steven A is giving a heads up to Jaylen Brown that he might be on the move to Brooklyn.
Will Kyrie be traded? Where to?
February 03, 2023 23:12 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHOUR 4 - the show discuses if and where Kyrie will be traded after news breaks that he is requesting a trade form the Brooklyn nets. What teams are in the market for him? And where does Kevin Durant fit into the equation; can the Nets build around him with what they would potentially get in a trade for Kyrie?
Will Bill Belichick make a video for Tom Brady's retirement
February 03, 2023 22:53 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSegment - Jones, Mego and Arcand discuss whether or not Belichick will make a video tribute, like Kraft and Troy Brown has done recently, in tribute to Tom Brady. Will he, and when?
Megsplaining 2/3/23 - Treatments for Mego's Dog
February 03, 2023 22:51 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBSegment - Mego's dog is dealing with some medical issues, and goes over the 3 different treatments that have been suggested to her.
Super Bowl 36 or 42; Which was the bigger game?
February 03, 2023 22:47 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHOUR 3 On the anniversary of both Super Bowl 36 (when the Patriots beat the Rams kicking off the dynasty) and Super Bowl 42(where the Giants upset the Patriots perfect season), the show debates which was the bigger game. Also, will Bill Belichick follow along with Kraft and Troy Brown in making a video tribute to Tom Brady? And another addition of Megsplaining at the end of the hour.
Bet Roulette 2-3-23
February 03, 2023 22:06 - 8 minutes - 7.8 MBSegment - Jones, Mego, and Arcand play Bet Roulette every Friday. The rules; roll the dice, which ever number you land on is what you bet on. Jones - Harvard over Yale at home (+3) Mego - Harry Styles album(or the field) over Adele's new album (Oscars) Arcand - Celtics vs. Suns (Tatum under 31 points)
Which Team, Quarterback, Coach will catch up to the success of Brady, Belichick, and the Pats?
February 03, 2023 21:33 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHOUR 2 Jones, Mego and Arcand talk about the teams and Coach/QB duos that could potentially catch up to the level of success reached by the Patriots with Brady and Belichick. Will there ever be another Quarterback that will reach 7 Super bowls, is Mahomes the leader in that race, and who else is in the conversation?