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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Evan Drellich's new book "Winning Fixes Everything"
February 03, 2023 20:31 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHour 1 Jones, Mego, and Arcand talk about the new book from Evan Drellich of The Athletic "Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseballs Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess". The new book's main focus is on the Houston Astros 2017 cheating scandal, but also shares new details about Red Sox Manager Alex Cora. Does that add more to the Red Sox already tough offseason? Also, breaking news in the NBA as Kyrie Irving requests a trade from the Brooklyn Nets.
Does Mazzulla let Tatum decide his own playing time?
February 02, 2023 23:03 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 4. Are the Bucks still the Celtics biggest playoff threat in theEastern Conference? Does Joe Mazzulla just do what Tatum wants in terms of playing time? Trent Brown defends Mac Jones.
Brady is more likely to sign a symbolic contract with Tampa than New England
February 02, 2023 22:47 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBSegment - Why Brady is more likely to sign a symbolic contract with Tampa than New England.
What would the Patriots look like if they added Mike Evans?
February 02, 2023 22:10 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 3. Mego doesn't like the idea of the Patriots adding Aaron Rodgers. What would the Patriots look like if they added wide receiver Mike Evans.? Are the Pats in a position to pass any AFC playoff contenders from this season? Megsplaining: defending Groundhogs Day.
Brady will turn down Kraft's one-day contract to retire a Patriot
February 02, 2023 21:16 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 2. Jones, Mego and Arcand react to Robert Kraft's interview on CNN where he claimed he wants to have Brady retire as a Patriot. Is Brady more likely to sign a symbolic contract with Tampa Bay than with the Patriots? Guest Tom E. Curran if Brady would retire a Patriot.
Guest Tom E. Curran says Brady would never come back to retire a Patriot
February 02, 2023 21:10 - 10 minutes - 9.76 MBSegment - Guest Tom E. Curran tells what he knows about the possibility of Brady retiring as a Patriot. Answering the question: is Jerod Mayo set up to be Bill Belichick's successor?
BONUS: Eagles Hope Hangs on Hurts | 'In The Huddle'
February 02, 2023 21:06 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBFrom 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Baldy tip their cap to Tom Brady before taking a close look at the matchups within the big game between the Chiefs and Eagles. 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 - Tatum isn't injured he’s just soft
February 02, 2023 20:21 - 19 minutes - 18 MBSegment - Jones thinks Jason Tatum doesn't need to have a minutes restriction to stay healthy, he just needs to toughen up.
Celtics & Bruins take wins over potential playoff opponents
February 02, 2023 20:19 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHour 1. Jones argues against managing Jason Tatum's minutes to keep him fresher for the NBA playoffs. Is there any reason to believe David Pastrnak could slump in the playoffs?
BONUS: The Bill O'Brien Effect | '6 Rings & Football Things'
February 02, 2023 09:53 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): In baseball, the stat WAR is often used, and it stands for "Wins Above Replacement". What is Bill O'Brien's WAR for the Patriots next season? Fitzy and Andy also give their thoughts on what we are seeing from the Patriots' coaching staff at The Shrine Bowl. 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
Should the Patriots have kept Brady over Belichick the last three years?
February 01, 2023 23:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHour 4. Is Brady really retired or would he test free-agency? This season was the most disappointing of the post-Brady era in Foxboro. Kraft made the wrong decision choosing Belichick over Brady.
Keeping Brady over Belichick would have been the right choice
February 01, 2023 22:53 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBSegment - Jones & Mego analyze what would have happened if Bob Kraft had kept Tom Brady over Bill Belichick over the last three years.
Belichick issues classy statement to Brady following retirement
February 01, 2023 22:14 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHour 3. Mike Francesa and others troll Brady as not being the GOAT. We read and react to Bill Belichick's statement congratulating Brady on his career. Guest Brian Scalabrine on Brady's retirement and transition from playing to broadcasting. Meg-splaining.
Guest Brian Scalabrine on Brady's retirement and transition from playing to broadcasting
February 01, 2023 21:50 - 8 minutes - 8 MBGuest Brian Scalabrine joins Jones and Mego to react to Tom Brady's retirement and how he thinks Brady will transition from playing to broadcasting.
Now that Brady has retired, how much longer will Belichick coach?
February 01, 2023 21:21 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 2. Now that Brady has 'retired' we look ahead to what Belichick's retirement could look like. Three Wednesday Wagers that involve Jason Tatum, Linus Ullmark and if Gisele Bundchen would rekindle things with Tom Brady.
BONUS: Looking Back at Tom Brady's Early Days With the Patriots | '6 Rings & Football Things'
February 01, 2023 20:43 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): Host Andy Hart is joined by Patriots.com and Patriots Unfiltered's Paul Perillo, as the two take a trip down memory lane and discuss the early days of Tom Brady's Patriots career. 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 buying Brady's second retirement
February 01, 2023 20:05 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 1. Jones, Mego and Arcand react to Brady's second retirement video. Was the Brady retirement really about the kids? Would Brady really leave another championship on the table? Would he have come back to play for Sean Payton in Miami?
Was the Brady retirement suspicious?
February 01, 2023 19:54 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBSegment - Jones, Mego and Arcand give their first reaction to Brady's retirement and whether they believe it's permanent.
BONUS: Catching Up With New Red Sox Reliever Richard Bleier | 'The Bradfo Sho'
February 01, 2023 15:46 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFrom 'The Bradfo Sho' (subscribe here): Richard Bleier has had his fair share of success in the major leagues. He's a former college teammate of Chris Sale and has played for five different MLB organizations. Bleier even holds a major league record for most balks in an inning. But for Red Sox fans, all that matters is that the 35-year-old is now a valued member of their bullpen, having been traded from the Marlins to Boston in exchange for Matt Barnes. Bradfo sits down with Bleier to talk ...
Patriots' fans should be concerned if Joe Judge stays with the offense like reporting says
January 31, 2023 23:06 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 4 - With reports out of Las Vegas saying Joe Judge remains a part of the Patriots' offensive coaching staff, fans might have an uneasy feeling once again. How concerned should fans be if these reports are true heading into next season. Also, with Sean Payton being hired by the Denver Broncos, is Tom Brady now on the path to retirement? And, Jones gets his first taste of criticism from the morning show.
Why is Joe Judge still involved in the offensive coaching?
January 31, 2023 22:24 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBSegment - A report from the Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas says that Joe Judge remains involved in coaching the offense. With the bombshell report detailing how most did not like Judge, why is he still a part of the offense? Is this a sign of bad things to come?
Payton Pritchard should be the last person complaining
January 31, 2023 22:18 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 3 - Payton Pritchard is dropping hints at his end in Boston, but why his problems with his playing time should be the last thing he should be worried about? Also, breaking news from the NFL with two head coaching vacancies being filled. And, another head scratching move from Chaim Bloom getting a pitcher with an infamous play.
Mego has had it with thank you cards
January 31, 2023 22:11 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBSegment - In the second edition of Meg 'Splaining, Mego talks her issues with thank you cards and why any cards sent out like these shouldn't happen anymore.
Should the Bruins go all-in for the Stanley Cup?
January 31, 2023 21:15 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 2 - With the Bruins missing out on Bo Horvat, is a bigger move coming? And should Don Sweeney make a move to help his veteran core? Also, Andrew Raycroft joins the show to talk about what the Bruins need ahead of the trade deadline. And, the debut of the new Triple Play segment all related to today's first day of legalized sports betting.
Andrew Raycroft on how aggressive the Bruins will be at the trade deadline
January 31, 2023 20:52 - 10 minutes - 9.8 MBSegment - Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins the show to discuss the latest Bruins news including the package the Bruins would have had to make to acquire Bo Horvat and what to expect from Don Sweeney at next month's trade deadline.
Brandon Carlo on the Bruins' untouchable list?
January 31, 2023 20:22 - 11 minutes - 11 MBSegment - After the Bruins missed out on trading for Bo Horvat, Jones, Mego, and Arcand discuss if trading for Horvat was a necessity for the B's and if Brandon Carlo is really the deciding player that could've allowed a trade to go through.
Even with the Patriots' coaches being more hands on, the offense still doesn't look good
January 31, 2023 20:16 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHour 1 - Troy Brown stated that it wasn't a good day for the offense at the Shrine Bowl practice. Should this make fans more weary that the offensive coaching staff of the Patriots continue to struggle even after the season. Also, diagnosing the biggest needs for the Pats this offseason and how they can upgrade their receivers. And, the bets people can make on the first day of legal in-person sports betting.
Patriots fans have no right to complain about officiating
January 31, 2023 19:11 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBSegment - Patriots fans have no right to complain about officiating in the Conference Championship games.
BONUS: Is Bob Myers Out? | 'Heat Check'
January 31, 2023 19:10 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBFrom 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta discusses the controversial ending of the Lakers-Celtics game on Saturday and how it could cost the Lakers a chance at the postseason (0:08). She also talks about the rumors of Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers potentially heading south (8:55). 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/ThisLeag...
Championship Sunday was a tough watch for Patriots fans
January 30, 2023 23:14 - 6 minutes - 6.4 MBSegment - Championship Sunday was a tough watch for Patriots fans.
Bill Belichick is too stubborn to adjust to the modern game
January 30, 2023 23:14 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MBsegment - Bill Belichick is too stubborn to adjust to the modern game.
This Super Bowl felt almost predetermined
January 30, 2023 23:10 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHour 4 Well, it's the best against the best there's no getting around that. But is it truly going to be the best Super Bowl matchup out of this year's playoffs? Jones, Mego, and Arcand dive into Championship Weekend and what the 'Big Game' might shape up to look like. Additionally, Arcand has a soft spot for Mac all of a sudden. Hear why the crew can't help but feel bad for the Patriots starting QB after what he endured this season.
The Bruins peak may have come and gone
January 30, 2023 22:14 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 3 The Bruins were not just the hottest team in Boston. And not just the hottest team in hockey, but the hottest team in sports. Now that they have dropped their last three games in a painful way, battling back from an early deficit, they're start6ing to look like they believe that they aren't good. Jones won't be proclaiming he was right to call them pretenders early in the season, but he's gearing up for his victory lap.
Tom Brady could be tampering his way to Miami
January 30, 2023 21:15 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 2 Will he stay or will he go? Brady watch is hitting a fever pitch as he starts to pop up in public around the Miami area. News from earlier this season indicated there might have been tampering on his front with the Dolphins this past offseason leading Jones to believe Tom is still trying to find his way to South Beach. Arcand pushes back but can't deny that the 7 time Super Bowl champ is likely to remain in the league next season.
BONUS: We Back! Super Bowl matchup, Bill O' and Zay Flowers to the Pats?! | '1st & Foxborough'
January 30, 2023 20:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFrom '1st & Foxborough' (subscribe here): 1st and Fox is back with a bang after a small vacay! Bill O'Brien is in the house and already making a difference. Patrick Mahomes vs. Jalen Hurts in the Super Bowl. Zay Flowers burning up the field at the Shrine Bowl (while on the Patriots' squad...). All that and more here! 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/...
Championship Sunday exposed Bill Belichick's old ways
January 30, 2023 20:15 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBHour 1 It's a Monday after Championship Sunday in New England and the streets are quiet. Patriots fans watching the the Birds and Chiefs move on to the Super Bowl most likely had the realization their team had no shot of competing this season. The undefined offensive schemes in the preseason could have told you that, but these games were the icing on the cake for the Bill Belichick truthers. So, where to go next? Jones and Mego kick off their debut show diving into the talent gap between t...
BONUS: Rich Hill on Who He Thinks Is the Best Hitter in Baseball | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
January 30, 2023 17:12 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rich Hill has faced hundreds upon hundreds of major league hitters over his career. But there is one, currently still playing, whom the lefty pitcher identifies as the best he's ever come across. And he says it isn't Mike Trout (whom he struck out the one time he faced him). Hill joins Bradfo to talk about why some hitters are tougher to get out than others, which hitters present the biggest nightmares, and offers a very pointed take when it com...
Championship weekend in the NFL
January 27, 2023 23:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 4 The show makes their picks for the AFC and NFC championship games. Can Brock Purdy step up to the challenge in Philly? And will Patrick Mahomes' injury hold him back from finally beating Joe Burrow?
Is there a successor to Belichick already in New England?
January 27, 2023 22:20 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHour 3 - Mego, Fitzy, and Hart discuss whether or not the future head coach of the New England Patriots is already within the coaching staff and who its more likely to be. Mego thinks Jerod Mayo will be a head coaching candidate again in the future, will he be the air apparent here in New England? Fitzy, thinks there’s chance he’s been promised the head gig for the future if he stays. Hart thinks Belichick had a honest conversation with Jerod about becoming a head coach, that Mayo isn’t rea...
Will Joe Judge return to the Patriots coaching staff for 2023?
January 27, 2023 21:26 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 2 - Mego, Fitzy, and Hart talk more about Karen Guregian and Andrew Callahan's story from the Boston Heralds story on inside the Patriots 2022 season. This raises question about who will return the Patriots coaching staff for 2023, like Joe Judge; would you want him as Special Team's coordinator?
Andy Hart breaks Mego
January 27, 2023 20:32 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBIn discussing the Celtics loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday night, Andy Hart strikes a nerve with Mego.
Does Joe Mazzula need to be more critical?
January 27, 2023 20:29 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBHour 1 - Mego, Fitzy, and Hart react to the Celtics loss to the New York Knicks at home last night. Jaylen Brown missed what could've been 2 game winning free throws with 7 seconds left in overtime. Joe Mazzulla wasn't very critical of Brown after the game in his postgame presser, but should he have been? Being the Celtics 3rd loss in a row, is there a legit reason for C's fans to be worried now? Fitzy think so. Also, Andy Hart breaks Mego, and Pat Maroon rips Jack Edwards after weight comme...
Everybody who doubted Mac owes him an apology
January 26, 2023 23:11 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHour 4 Mego, Fitzy, and Hart dive into today's biggest story of the revolt that occurred this season due to Bill putting trust in Patricia and Judge. Now that much our thoughts on what was wrong are vindicated, it's time to acknowledge that Mac was shafted and deserves some credit for doing what he did this season with the little resources given to him organizationally.
Karen Guregian had to redact some info to protect sources
January 26, 2023 22:16 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHour 3 An absolute bombshell story hit Boston this morning from the Herald that detailed the crumbling infrastructure of Belichick's coaching staff. Author of the article, Karen Guregian joins Mego, Fitzy, and Hart to detail how she collected information and peer into how deep the mutiny went.
Karen Guregian sheds more light on Belichick's mismanagement of 2022
January 26, 2023 21:47 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSegment - Karen Guregian sheds more light on Belichick's mismanagement of 2022
The path to mediocrity was set in stone for the Patriots
January 26, 2023 21:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 2 Tom E. Curran joins the show to go over the news that broke today from the Herald that Bill Belichick has rubbed just about everyone in the organization wrong with his coaching hires. Patricia and Judge were always a head scratcher but no one wanted to admit that, until recently where unnamed sources have come out to confirm what we all knew about the ineptness of the offensive coaching staff.
Mutiny has swept through Foxborough leaving Belichick on the hot seat
January 26, 2023 20:20 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 1 Mego, Fitzy, and Hart woke up to a bombshell, front page locker room leak from the Patriots. The Boston Herald published an article detailing the frustration sources from the coaching staff and player/personnel group had with Bill Belichick this past season. Mego and Co. were conflicted with the state of the Patriots but relieved to know their concerns on the season are validated.
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Mac Jones has the ability to be his old self with Bill O'Brien
January 25, 2023 23:12 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBHour 4 Bill O'Brien will be a fresh start for a lot of the offense going into next year, and according to Dan Orlovsky Mac Jones could be back to his Pro Bowl self if he's kept as a core part of this team. Fitzy joins Mego along with Andy Hart to chat about the new potential for the young Quarterback and how the standard for what teams should be looking for isn't as mobile as Patrick Mahomes.
Brian Scalabrine isn't hitting the panic button on Joe Mazzulla
January 25, 2023 22:19 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 3 Mego is getting weirdo vibes from Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla but Brain Scalabrine calls in to temper some of those concerns. It's not so much of a strange trait but Joe Mazzulla has been putting a lot of trust in his young players to make adjustments on the court instead of taking a time out late in the game. Scal calls these concerns overblown and that he has a bigger grasp on the team than the media is putting out there.