Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 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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Orlovsky thinks Meyers has the most to gain from Bill O'Brien
January 25, 2023 21:20 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 2 Dan Orlovsky joins Mego, Fitzy, and Hart to talk about the Patriots recent signing of Bill O'Brien as their Offensive Coordinator. He thinks that their offensive weapons will be revamped to the point where they could be contenders once again, but there's one guy on that offense that has the most to gain from Billy walking through that door. Does this mean Jakobi's value has shot up?
The Celtics may have themselves a leadership problem
January 25, 2023 20:49 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 1 Joe Mazzulla is having himself a frustrating run of managerial decisions makings after dropping two easy wins. The Celtics had themselves a great start to the New Year but with key players down, Mazzulla's need to run the ship has never been greater and he's coming up short. Can the interim adjust in time to save himself a full-time job? Mego, Fitzy, and Hart dive into this and some Patriots coaching talk.
BONUS: Mind games with Joey Votto, Garrett Whitlock | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
January 25, 2023 17:57 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here) - Chess. It's a game that some would suggest requires the same kind of patience, discipline and strategy as baseball. If any two people knew how much that might be true it would be Joey Votto and Garrett Whitlock. The Reds star and Red Sox pitcher join Bradfo for a fascinating discussion on the game both players have dove head-first into, with Votto taking his experiences with his own chess community to social media for everyone to enjoy. There i...
This could be the best case scenario for Mac Jones
January 24, 2023 23:11 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 4 The biggest winner in the recent signing of Bill O'Brien is Mac Jones. The young QB is moving onto his 4th Offensive Coordinator in the last three years, but Belichick decided to bring in a familiar face to both himself and Mac. Mego and Arcand acknowledge that the two barely spent time together in Alabama, but the two at least are familiar with what the other needs. Additionally, Arcand begs the questions "was this the best signing or the best signing of Bill's friends"?
The ailing Celtics shouldn't worry you
January 24, 2023 22:25 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 3 The Celtics are racking up sick days but that's to be expected from a physical team like them. Mego isn't very concerned from the missed time from key guys on the starting lineup, but dropping games to the Magic is never a good look. The only concerning bit of the loss last night was Mazzulla going after the press. Is it a bit to protect his players from criticism? Or is he actually that short tempered by questions to his coaching decisions?
Tom Brady's act is getting old
January 24, 2023 21:30 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 2 Tom Brady went on his podcast dropping F-bombs and showing frustration over people wanting to know what his plans are after the season ended. Arcand and Mego tease the fake outrage from the star QB and point out his fit hear may or may not be diminishing after the Bill O'Brien signing. Additionally, it's likely that bill O'Brien will; have full control over the offensive game planning meaning that Bill will have more time to hone his craft of defensive game planning. Does this mean ...
Bill O'Brien is the saving grace New England longs for
January 24, 2023 20:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 1 Maybe that's a bit of a hyperbole but Mego is certainly ecstatic about today's news that former Patriots Offensive Coordinator, Bill O'Brien, has returned to take up the role for the 2023 season. Everyone considers this a move in the right direction, but Arcand is still hesitant to jump fully on the band wagon. However, one person who has jumped on board is the starting QB, Mac Jones. What will B.OB mean for the offensive game planning? What players will now be targeted? Arcand and ...
No one sympathizes with the sports owner who cries poor
January 23, 2023 23:14 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 4 Winter Weekend took place on Saturday and Friday, and it was a Boston Sports moment for the ages. John Henry, the man who footed the bill on the team who 'Reversed the Curse', was bullied on stage by the Fenway Faithful. Arcand and Mego get into all the silver tongued comments from Red Sox brass this weekend, and just how much they're buying into all of it.
Matt Patricia is apparently already packing his bags
January 23, 2023 22:26 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 3 Friend of the program, Tom E. Curran, dropped a piece today hinting at the possibility Matt Patricia is already on his way out the door. Fans have been waiting for this moment, but there's a deeper reason for why Bill kept him around for so long. And what's the deal with May? Bill has had him accompany all of the OC job search interviews but his role is still undefined or even announced.
BONUS: Could/should the Bruins bring DeBrusk back before the All-Star Game? | 'The Skate Pod'
January 23, 2023 21:35 - 14 minutes - 13 MBFrom 'The Skate Pod', Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through the pros and cons of adding Wagner, McLaughlin, Beecher or Lettieri as Bruins the look to add an extra forward for their road trip. We get an update on where Jake DeBrusk is in his injury recovery, when he could come back and whether he should be resting as long as possible. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...
Stop tricking yourself into believing the Patriots could have competed this postseason
January 23, 2023 21:21 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHour 2 Arcand has had enough of these takes and he's concerned for your general welfare. Patriots Twitter reacted in the least rational way to the Divisional Round games this weekend by talking themselves into thinking the Pats could have competed with the likes of the Bengals, Bills and Chiefs. Arcand and Mego want you to know that if they were going to be competitive in the playoffs, they should have been competitive in the regular season.
It's time for John Henry to consider if he really wants to own the Red Sox
January 23, 2023 20:34 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 1 Would you rather be stuck in an airtight room after Christian Fauria or be up on stage as John Henry at Winter Weekend? Arcand and Mego might take that trade. The topic of the weekend, and maybe the entire Red Sox offseason, is how John Henry got boo'd quiet by Red Sox fans at Winter Weekend. Ownership and the front office kept stumbling over there own words and shooting themselves in the feet with the answers they provided at the townhall. Mego brings up the question most fans don'...
NFL considering all Conference Championships games to be at neutral sites
January 20, 2023 23:13 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBSegment - Arcand and Mego discuss the NFL possibly moving NFC and AFC conference championship games to neutral sites going forward. Adam Schefter tweeted out that more than 50,000 fans have bought tickets for a potential Bills and Chiefs AFC conference championship game. Arcand is surprised that it got past even being pitched to Goodell, and that this could alienate a lot of fans. Mego says that it takes away from the competition aspect of number 1 seeds playing for home field advantage.
Was the Celtics beating the Warriors a statement win?
January 20, 2023 23:09 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHour 4 - Arcand and Mego discuss whether or not the Celtics made a statement in beating the Warriors in a ugly, griddy, type of win. Mego thinks the Celtics can replicate this type of game and it was a statement win, and Arcand says a win like this where you grind it out really teaches you more about this team than what a blow out win would have. Also, outside of the Warriors, do the Celtics have a rival?
Mego discovers that figs have bugs in them
January 20, 2023 22:32 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBSegment - a conversation about the NFL considering a neutral AFC championship for good gets derailed by a shocking fact Mego discovers.
Do the Patriots need at star wide receiver?
January 20, 2023 22:15 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHour 3 Do the Patriots need to make finding a star wide receiver a priority during this offseason? Mego thinks It’s a lot of fun to watch those types of players, but I doesn't think that's a priority in this off season. And Arcand says you need these types of players to win games, like what the Eagles did in acquiring AJ Brown from the Titans. Arcand and Mego discuss whether or not Kendrick Bourne can be that type of player for Mac Jones and the Patriots?
Steve Van Gundy and Kevin Durant Tweets
January 20, 2023 21:30 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBSegment - Arcand and Mego feel for Steve Van Gundy when it comes to not being update to date on what the kids are saying nowadays.
Jared Weiss joins the show to talk Celtics' win over the Warriors
January 20, 2023 21:16 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 2 Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins Arcand and Mego to breakdown the Celtics win over the Warriors. Jared's main takeaway; no matter the Celtics lead for first place, these teams are the best of the best in the NBA. Jared also says the two team that have the potential to play on the Celtics Levels are the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.
Mego's TD Garden Odyssey
January 20, 2023 20:59 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSegment - Mego relives her journey to getting to TD Garden for the Celtics and Warriors game on Thursday night.
Celtics grind out ugly win over the Warriors at home last night
January 20, 2023 20:21 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHour 1 The show kicks off with Mego's odyssey trying to get to TD Garden for last nights Celtics vs Warriors game, dealing with traffic and ending up in the wrong parking garage, making it just in time for tip-off. Arcand and Mego react to the Celtics win over the Warriors; a good but ugly win.
BONUS: Eric Galko of the Shrine Bowl Talks Picks of Patriots' Past and (maybe) Future | '1st & Foxborough'
January 20, 2023 18:43 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBFrom '1st & Foxborough' (subscribe here): Let the 2023 NFL Draft talk commence! Eric Galko, Director of Football Operations and Player Personnel at the East-West Shrine Bowl joins the show to talk about the Patriots' involvement at this year's Bowl, past Patriots who participated (like Tyquan Thornton and Jack Jones) and one exciting local prospect (!!) the Patriots will have their eye on in early February. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...
If the Celtics want to beat the Boogie man, Tatum needs to step up
January 19, 2023 23:26 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHour 4 After meeting in December and dubbing the loss 'not a big deal' the Celtics are looking to seek revenge on the Warriors... Or at least that's how we'd like them to take it. Arcand and Mego dig into the monkey on the Celtics back being the tough time they have with the Warriors' despite being a top team in the NBA. Additionally, the Bill O'Brien haters - college football fans - will have you thinking he's a mistake as the Patriots OC. But Mego and Arcand are pushing back on that narr...
Bill O'Brien being the most hated man in Alabama doens't worry Mego
January 19, 2023 22:26 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBHour 3 Bill O'Brien certainly didn't get love in Tuscaloosa from the Crimson Tide fans, but that should ne of no reason to worry Patriots fans if he steps in to be Offensive Coordinator. Mego isn't a fan of basing a coach's career off of one coaching stint which gives her faith in Bill being the best option right now of the names interviewed. If the Pats were to move on from Mac Jones, there aren't many Quarterbacks we'd feel comfortable transitioning to. But the idea is worth the consider...
Tom E Curran isn't worried about the Patriots losing Mayo
January 19, 2023 21:14 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHour 2 Arcand and Mego are on a search to find the best mocking chant in sports and the list is pretty top tier. Could Draymond find himself on the receiving end of chant that'll be added to that list tonight, or should Celtics fans take the highroad? Tom E. Curran calls into the show to discuss the state of the Patriots coaching hunt. How fast are they going to have to move to keep Bill O'Brien a priority in New England? And has their rapid fire interview sessions over the last two days d...
Draymond Green joins the ranks of great Celtics rivalries
January 19, 2023 20:25 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 1 We start out the hour diving into the latest interview for the Patriots Offensive Coordinator position. Sean Jackson, former Patriots Wide Receiver, spoke with Bill and whoever else could be in the room yesterday. Arcand and Mego reevaluate the OC board with this new and progressing news cycle. The duo then dive into the recent comment Draymond made disparaging Celtics and Boston fans.
The Celtics are coasting but there could be injury concerns on the horizon
January 18, 2023 22:19 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHour 3 The Red Sox sign a new outfield bat which can only be chalked up as a band aid for the loss of Trevor Story's bat in the lineup. Arcand and Mego aren't out on the move but it's nothing to write home about. Additionally, the gang has their weekly catch up with Brian Scalabrine to talk about the state pf the Celtics. How concerned should we be about the comments Smart made, and are there any load management issues that we could see soon? Brian gets to those questions.
There might be a surprise team to sign Tom Brady
January 18, 2023 21:48 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 2 We kick off the hour chatting with Dan Orlovsky who drops a hammer on the Tom Brady lottery this offseason. The Patriots are not no longer the team they used to be and that is effecting the pool of talent interested in being in New England. Arcand and Mego reason that there's still something to build around but debate on whether or not that should include Mac Jones for a new Offensive Coordinator.
It's becoming clear who the Patriots are willing to pursue for Offensive Coordinator
January 18, 2023 20:16 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 1 Rapaport reported on three leaders in the Patriots' search for a new coach to overhaul their offense and shape up their young QB. Arcand and Mego dive into these three candidates and debate how close the Patriots are - or are not - form actually getting them to move into Foxborough.
BONUS: Patriots Betting Favorites to Land Lamar if He Leaves Baltimore | '6 Rings & Football Things'
January 18, 2023 15:41 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here): It's time for Patspourri! Did we see the last of Tom Brady on Monday night? The Patriots are currently the betting favorites to land Lamar Jackson if he leaves Baltimore, and Brady's new boo is stealing a page from Gisele's book! 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
Mayo could be getting a promotion within New England
January 17, 2023 23:14 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 4 Reports are coming out of Gillette that Jerrod Mayo has been turning down meetings for coaching positions out of town. this comes a week after being connected to Cleveland as a heavy favorite with some other cities mixed in. what does all of this mean for Bill's game plan for the season to come? Additionally, Arcand and Mego dive into where Tom Brady might be landing because they says he's going nowhere.
Try as you might but you can't tarnish this Celtics team
January 17, 2023 22:40 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 3 The Jayson Tatum led Celtics are an unstoppable force, and so long as he keeps dropping 50-pieces the gang could not careless about scheduled time off. This Celtics team is barely fraud and to try to discuss it would be disingenuous. Additionally, Arcand and Mego dive into how the Patriots might have sized up against some of the performances from this past weekend had they made the playoffs.
Krejci has emerged as the Bruins' quiet catalyst
January 17, 2023 22:29 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBHour 2 The Boston Bruins are the greatest team in sports only followed up by their roommates the Boston Celtics. The clear difference, aside from the wins, between this year and last year is Krejci out on the ice. The vet has been a sparkplug for this hockey team and the absence of Cassidy is both felt and heard. Arcand and Mego are joined by Razor Raycroft to discuss just this and what else is going per4fectly for the Bruins.
Who's getting off the QB carousel with the Patriots
January 17, 2023 21:07 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 1 Teams are now exiting the NFL postseason with free agent quarterbacks that have the eye of New England. One in particular, that Arcand can't wrap his head around is Lamar Jackson. The Raven's mobile QB has been linked to Foxborough and fits the offense Bill wanted with Cam. But that would mean overhauling the whole offense fitted for Mac. The gang attempts to figure out who the best QB will be for the Patriots come 2023 preseason camp.
BONUS: NBA Midseason Grades: Atlantic Division | 'Heat Check'
January 17, 2023 21:05 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBFrom 'Heat Check' (subscribe here), On this episode of The Heat Check, Trysta hands out her midseason grades to every team in the Eastern Conference! During this segment she dives into the Atlantic Division to discuss the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. 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 ...
Fitzy and Dondero - Comparing Mac to other QBs. Would he stack up if he had good coaching?
January 16, 2023 22:08 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBFitzy and Dondero - Comparing Mac to other QBs. Would he stack up if he had good coaching? Winners and losers of the week: Belichick and McDaniel lose - Bruins win! Predictions for tonight's Cowboys Bucs game - Can Brady do it yet again?
Fitzy and Dondero - Reports are that Lamar Jackson will likely come to Pats. Do you want him?
January 16, 2023 21:33 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBFitzy and Dondero Reports are that Lamar Jackson will likely come to Pats. Do you want him? Is Kraft stepping in to urge Bill to change the coaching staff? Fitzy and Dondero agree that Jerod Mayo is the Kraft's succession plan
Fitzy and Dondero - Wild and crazy Wildcard weekend
January 16, 2023 20:21 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBFitzy and Dondero - Wild and crazy Wildcard weekend Has there ever been an OC that significantly changed the way a team plays?
Kickoff with Boomer and Valenti for Super Wild Card Weekend in the NFL.
January 14, 2023 13:49 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here) - Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti discuss everything pertaining to Super Wild Card Weekend. Jets say they are going to make a splash in free agency. Lamar Jackson takes to social media about his injury. Where do you rank playoff QB's and finally Boomer's final word. 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://podcastc...
Learning has its consequences if you're Mac Jones
January 13, 2023 23:06 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 4 - Arcand and Mego are still trying to wrap their heads around the Patriots' press release last night. Furthermore, Andrew Callahan mentioned that coaches were not happy with an early preseason comment made by Mac Jones. How much optimism is there really in the 2023 offseason for the Pats?
Is Jayson Tatum playing too much?
January 13, 2023 22:20 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 3 - The Celtics won their fifth straight game and they knocked off the Nets once again last night. However, with Jayson Tatum sharing news about his finger injury, should we be concerned about the MVP candidate playing too much? Also, the Wild Card games that will be the most competitive game (if any) in the NFL. And, Mike Reiss believes that a good offensive coordinator will put the Patriots back "in the mix."
Things don't look good for the Pats if Marcus Jones is their only All-Pro
January 13, 2023 21:19 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 2 - Andrew Callahan is in-studio to talk everything Patriots including the possible candidates for offensive coordinators and if there really is a problem between the coaches and the players.
The Patriots know they can't lose Jerod Mayo
January 13, 2023 20:12 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 1 - After Arcand and Mego discuss the big news of Adam Jones joining the show, yesterday's big new was the press release from the Patriots about Jerod Mayo and the search for a new offensive coordinator. Even though this is a good start, it's not certain Mayo will stick around in New England. How important is it for the Pats to keep Mayo on their coaching staff?
BONUS: Robert Kraft, Patriots Making MOVES With Coaching Staff for 2023 | '1st & Foxborough'
January 13, 2023 19:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBFrom '1st & Foxborough' (subscribe here): The Krafts weren't lying about changes coming, and they're getting right to it. Not only is Jerod Mayo apparently coming back -- maybe even with a promise to be Bill Belichick's heir-apparent -- but we're finally going to see an outside offensive coordinator hire! Who will it be? 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....
There looks to be a whole lot of dysfunction in Foxborough
January 12, 2023 23:10 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHour 4 - Arcand and Mego dive back into Tom E Curran's comments from earlier about Matt Patricia and Joe Judge possibly leaking info about Mac Jones. Does this all fall under Bill Belichick's watch? And how to make New England a popular free agent destination like in past years.
Is DeAndre Hopkins really bound to be traded to New England?
January 12, 2023 22:10 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 3 - With the Cardinals fielding offers for star wideout DeAndre Hopkins, should the Patriots try to acquire him via trade? The chances that Hopkins would waive his no-trade clause to join a coach that has praised him multiple times in Bill Belichick. Also, how urgent should the Pats be in trying to keep Jerod Mayo on their coaching staff.
Are Matt Patricia and Joe Judge going behind Bill Belichick's back?
January 12, 2023 21:15 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 2 - After discussing Vince Wilfork's comments about today's NFL players, Tom E Curran joins and drops a big report suggesting that Matt Patricia and Joe Judge might be going rogue on their head coach. Is there anything deeper being suggested with these findings?
Weighing the better play calling option: Bill O'Brien or Kliff Kingsbury
January 12, 2023 20:36 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 1 - Arcand and Mego start off by talking about a wild night last night celebrating Christian's birthday and the chaos surrounding the pool game. Then, the discussion surrounding who would be the better option to become the next play caller for the Patriots. And, Tom Werner finally appeared for the Red Sox and had quite a bit to say after extending Rafael Devers.
Mac Jones might have been leaking his frustration, but to who...
January 11, 2023 23:17 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHour 4 Reports that Mac Jones was reaching out to other folks in football about his struggles with his OC have come out, and Arcand and Mego aren't entirely surprised. It's shouldn't be a huge concern moving forward, but that's dependent on who he might have been chatting with. The gang dives into the drama in addition to discussing the state of the Sox after a double header of press conference with wide ranging emotions.
Will Bill O'Brien's history prevent this free agent from coming to the New England
January 11, 2023 22:19 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 3 We've found an old sound bite about a run in that Bill O'Brien had with a former player that has drawn the attention of Bill Belichick. Arcand and Mego reason that with this rediscovered news, it may be tough to introduce this offensive weapon and bring in OB. Additionally, the White Mamba, Brian Scalabrine, calls into the show for an update on the Celtics as they progress past their December lull.
Matt Patricia isn't walking through that door
January 11, 2023 21:37 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 2 Arcand and Mego get news that there are some coaching shake ups on the horizon. Mego is head over heels that this might mean that Patricia is out the door, but Arcand isn't counting his chickens just yet. The two agree that whatever happens this offseason it needs to be a coaching change that can compliment Mac, but how to go about that isn't clear. Additionally, Dan Orlovsky calls in to cover what is going to happen this offseason for the Patriots.