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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Is there anyone that still supports Matt Patricia and Joe Judge?
December 21, 2022 23:17 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBSEGMENT- Things are not going well for Bill Belichick this season. It's getting harder and harder to find people that support Bill, and now one of Bill Belichick's biggest supporters, Mike Lombardi is ripping Belichick for the hiring of Matt Patricia and Joe Judge. Mego goes on an epic rant as Lombardi is a little late to the party.
Dan Orlovsky joins the show
December 21, 2022 23:16 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSEGMENT- ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins the show to talk about the recent play of Mac Jones, the relationship between Mac and Bill, and Patriots/ Bengals.
Why doesn't Belichick stand up for Mac?
December 21, 2022 23:15 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSEGMENT- At his Wednesday morning press conference, Bill Belichick would not commit to Mac Jones being the starter for the remainder of the season. Bill has always had the back of his quarterback, even dating back to the Cam Newton days... why is it different with Mac?
There is a new “Patriot Way”
December 21, 2022 23:02 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBHour 4- Whether you like it or not, the reality is what we are witnessing is the new “Patriot way”. Gone are the days of the double dynastic run with Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. This is the Patriots now. Belichick won’t commit to Mac Jones as the starter for the remainder of the season. Has Mac Jones’ play warranted a quarterback change? Why doesn’t Bill treat Mac the same way he treated Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Jimmy G… ect. Even one of Belichick’s biggest supporters, Mike Lombardi is no...
The Celtics hour!
December 21, 2022 22:11 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHour 3- Hour three is a full hour of Boston Celtics Basketball talk! Jaylen Brown calls out NBA officials claiming they are "targeting" him for traveling, are they targeting him, or he traveling and the league is just cracking down on it? Jayson Tatum missed Sunday’s game for “personal reasons”, Did he miss a game for Deuce’s 5th birthday? Should Tatum at least have been at the game on Sunday? NBC Sports Boston's Brian Scalabrine joins the show to discuss the struggles of the Celtics'...
Even one of Belichick's biggest supporters is ripping him for the hiring of Matt Patricia and Joe Judge
December 21, 2022 21:12 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 2- We kick off hour two with ESPN's Dan Orlovsky, as he joins the show to talk about the recent play of Mac Jones, the relationship between Mac and Bill, and Patriots/ Bengals. One of Bill Belichick's biggest supporters, Mike Lombardi rips Belichick for Matt Patricia and Joe Judge hiring. Mego goes on an epic rant as Lombardi is a little late to the part. RIP Franco Harris- In honor of "The Bus", our very own Christian Fauria shares his favorite Franco Harris moment.
Belichick won't commit to Mac Jones for the remainder of the season
December 21, 2022 20:50 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHour 1- Things are a total disaster in New England with the Patriots. But amid all the uncertainty and frustration surrounding the Patriots, the good news is the team had a great breakfast. At his Wednesday morning press conference, Bill Belichick would not commit to Mac Jones being the starter for the remainder of the season. Bill has always had the back of his quarterback, even dating back to the Cam Newton days... why is it different with Mac? Mego, Fauria, and Arcand discuss. How ...
BONUS BET: +500 Giannis, Jayson Tatum & Luka Doncic Boost | 'BetQL Daily Boost'
December 21, 2022 17:09 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBFrom 'BetQL Daily Boost' (subscribe here), Rick, Kate and Lucy bring you an odds boost on three NBA superstars to each go over this points total tonight. They also have their favorite bets for today, with Lucy and Kate in on the NBA and Rick on college basketball. 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
BONUS: Is the relationship between Mac Jones and Bill Belichick broken beyond repair? | '6 Rings & Football Things'
December 21, 2022 15:41 - 15 minutes - 14 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here) - When appearing with Andy Gresh and our very own Andy Hart on WEEI Tuesday, NBC Sports Boston’s Tom E. Curran said he believes Mac’s recent actions could be making an enemy out of Bill Belichick. But is the relationship between the two broken beyond repair? Fitzy and Hart discuss. 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://podc...
Lou's Farewell Hour
December 20, 2022 23:12 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBGlenn Ordway calls in to say farewell to Merloni Replay of “The one Chip Challenge” and more Ryan plays a special send off for Lou in the final segment
The best of MFM continues
December 20, 2022 22:17 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBMore memorable moments from MFM, including Lou’s 2016 Boston Red Sox end of the season poem The Final Big Deal or No Big Deal?
BONUS: Burrow's Bengals, the Team to Beat | 'In the Huddle'
December 20, 2022 21:50 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBFrom 'In The Huddle' (subscribe here), Carl and Jason dive right into the wild finish between the Patriots and Raiders before turning their attention to what Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals did to Tom Brady over the weekend and try to project what the Bengals might do come playoff time. 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
What would take a longer rebuild: Losing Mac or losing Bill?
December 20, 2022 21:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat will happen to Patricia and Judge if a coach's shake up were to happen? Fauria calls it “My bad” football, when it comes to the mistakes made by the Pats.
The final Merloni, Fauria, and Mego show
December 20, 2022 20:18 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBMerloni, Fauria, and Mego take a stroll down memory lane with some of the best moments on the show, including "The Lou Merloni Foundation for Anger Management", Lou's rant about coaching Little league baseball and David Price playing Fornite, and more!
BONUS: Is Hampus Lindholm the Bruins best defenseman this season? | 'The Skate Pod'
December 20, 2022 19:37 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBFrom 'The Skate Pod' (Subscribe Here) - What we've noticed about Matt Grzelcyk's play this season. We pose the question: Is Hampus Lindholm the Bruins' best defenseman this season? Or is it still Charlie McAvoy? 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
BONUS: It's Time to Cast Off Some Teams | 'Reception Perception'
December 20, 2022 16:33 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFrom 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here), Matt and James discuss which teams they are tired of and want to cast off into the NFL offseason, despite all three being in the race for playoff positioning. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every level of the game. Whether it's the biggest stars...
Is Bill Belichick deflecting blame onto his players?
December 19, 2022 23:07 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 4 - Bill Belichick was pretty short last night about the multitude of mistakes made by his team. His comments though seemed to deflect some responsibility to the player. Is this a good move? Also, the defensive effort might start to lack with their feelings about the offense. And, what has Steve Burton all fired up at Fauria for?
Mac Jones can throw a Hail Mary, but won't say from how far
December 19, 2022 22:14 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHour 3 - Still reeling from last night in Las Vegas, can we say the officials cost the Patriots the game with their ruling on Keelan Cole's touchdown? Also, Mac Jones joins from Gillette to talk to Lou and Christian for the last time.
Mac Jones joins from Gillette and is still mum on the final play call
December 19, 2022 22:07 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBSegment - Patriots' quarterback Mac Jones joins the show live from Gillette to talk about yesterday's loss to the Raiders and moving onto their next matchup against Cincinnati.
Keelan Cole was definitely out of bounds, but that's not why the Pats lost
December 19, 2022 21:37 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBSegment - Everyone on the show agrees Keelan Cole's touchdown should not have counted and that the NFL defense out their decision is ridiculous, but it's not the sole reason why New England put in a bad performance against the Raiders.
Did Bill Belichick take a shot at his own quarterback?
December 19, 2022 21:20 - 39 minutes - 36 MBHour 2 - Still reeling from the Pats' collapse to the Raiders, questions are still being asked. After coach Bill Belichick said they couldn't throw far enough to attempt a Hail Mary, should that be interpreted as a criticism to Mac Jones? Plus, could we see the reutn of Bailey Zappe as the starting quarterback?
The Patriots are another case of having regrets from their time in Vegas
December 19, 2022 20:27 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 1 - The crew is live from Gillette to talk about the debacle the Pats had against the Raiders and who gets the blame for not just giving up the winning score, but the multitude of mistakes they had.
FANTASY LOOK: Week 15 Takeaways Pt. III | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
December 19, 2022 20:21 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here), Faraz & Zach finish off their reactions to Week 15 with a look at Rhamondre Stevenson going off on a bum ankle, Jerick McKinnon continuing to be a focal point of the Chiefs offense, the struggles of the Cardinals offense, the backfield splits in Cincinnati & Tampa Bay and Saquon looking good on Sunday Night Football. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more access to answer all of your fantasy football questions on our Patreon page: htt...
The wheel of F' ups show so many mistakes from the Patriots yesterday
December 19, 2022 19:50 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSegment - The Patriots were so bad in Las Vegas yesterday that all of their mistakes were put on a wheel and the crew randomly decides which one to talk about and how bad it was.
BONUS: Patriots stunned by Raiders in one of the dumbest plays in NFL history | '6 Rings & Football Things'
December 19, 2022 18:40 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here), There are not many words that can describe what we witnessed at the end of the Raiders/ Patriots game on Sunday. Andy Hart and Khari Thompson react as one of the dumbest plays in NFL history cost the Patriots in Vegas. 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
BONUS: The NFL's Replay Problem | '1st & Pod'
December 19, 2022 17:02 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBFrom '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Danny Parkins discusses the controversial plays in the Giant's victory, the biggest failure of the season for New England, the Lions may be the luckiest team in the league and more! 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
Changes are on the way for the show
December 16, 2022 23:08 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 4 - The show continues to talk about Lou and Christian leaving the show and how everyone will stay connected. Also, Mut vs The Show, the headlines for Patriots-Raiders, and context not included.
Mut vs The Show
December 16, 2022 22:48 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBSegment - Its nothing but praise for Mut as he joins for one of the last editions of Mut vs The Show
Has Mac Jones really been playing like a top 5 QB since the bye week?
December 16, 2022 22:37 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 3 - Mark Daniels has an article on MassLive.com that calls Mac Jones one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL since their bye week. Should we really believe Daniels? Also, the crew continues to discuss the upcoming changes to the show.
The Patriots' season is on the line this Sunday in Las Vegas
December 16, 2022 21:20 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHour 2 - Looking ahead to this Sunday's Raiders-Patriots game, the crew explains the pressure on Matt Patricia and the Pats in what some would call a winnable game. Can this offense be creative enough to get past the Raiders? Also, the show makes one final bet about how many minutes Robert Williams should play in his return for the Celtics.
BONUS: What if the Playoffs started today... | Cash the Ticket
December 16, 2022 20:46 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBFrom 'Cash The Ticket' (subscribe here) - If the NFL Playoffs were to start today, Valenti and Costa go over the matchup and then ask the question, how many of these matchup will stay the same? How many teams who are currently in the playoffs will miss out? And who will replace them? Download the latest episode of Cash the Ticket today. 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:/...
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 15 of the NFL
December 16, 2022 20:41 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBFrom 'Kickoff with Boomer & Valenti' (subscribe here) - Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti go over all things relevant to week 15 in the NFL. Zach will start over Mike White. Picks against the spread and who's in who's out for the playoffs. 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
BONUS: Scott Gulbransen joins the show to take us behind enemy lines | '6 Rings & Football Things'
December 16, 2022 20:32 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBFrom '6 Rings & Football Things' (subscribe here) - Scott Gulbransen of Silver and Black Today and 98.5 The Fan joins us to give us a preview from behind enemy lines as the Patriots get set to visit old friend Josh McDaniels and Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. 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
Can the Patriots really make the playoffs with a win this Sunday?
December 16, 2022 20:27 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBSegment - With a win against the Raiders on Sunday, odds show the Patriots' playoff chances drastically get better. Is it a foregone conclusion that the Pats will make the playoffs if they can escape Las Vegas with a victory?
The show looks back with changes coming
December 16, 2022 20:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHour 1 - With Lou and Christian departing the afternoon show, the crew reflects on their favorite moments from past and recent memory.
Christian Fauria's announcement about his future
December 16, 2022 19:25 - 9 minutes - 8.72 MBSegment - Fauria makes a big announcement regarding his status at WEEI.
BONUS: Changes Coming in New England? | '1st & Pod'
December 16, 2022 18:22 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFrom '1st & Pod' (subscribe here), Andrew and Danny look at which NFC East not named the Eagles can make the playoffs, if Kevin O'Connell is a good coach, if there should be coaching changes in New England and more! 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
Mac Jones taking the reigns from Slater
December 15, 2022 23:52 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBHour 4 Matthew Slater made some choice comments earlier this week that indicated to Fauria, Lou, and Mego that a change of leadership might already be in motion for the guys going out on the field. With how Mac has been commanding the offensive without the need for Patricia's help, are fans now looking at their future captain? Additionally, news breaks that Celtics big man, Rob Williams, will be making his return. He'll be a nice additional, but Mego is worried the return might be too earl...
Governor Charlie Baker is your newest President... of the NCAA
December 15, 2022 22:29 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHour 3 The Patriots aren't the only ones going through leadership change, as indicated by Matthew Slater, outgoing Governor of the Commonwealth will be the new President of the NCAA beginning in March of 2023. Charlie Baker was poached by the collegiate sports organization with the help of Sam Kennedy and the Red Sox for the position. In addition to bidding a farewell and a best of luck to the station's friend, Lou dives into some more Sam Kennedy talk in regards to the recent news of the...
Tom Curran calls in and is concerned for the Pats
December 15, 2022 22:13 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 2 30 year stalker of Lou Merloni, Tom Curran calls into the show to talk some Patriots following some eyebrow raising comments from players about the direction the coaching staff is heading in. With Bill unwilling to deviate from everything that has gone poorly - that everyone knew would go poorly - it's time to worry if the future of the Patriots are in jeopardy. Additionally, Mego thinks Mac is a loose cannon with the coaching staff unwilling to reprimand him for his fire and fury o...
Mutiny in Foxboro
December 15, 2022 20:23 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 1 The players are rising up and taking matters into their own hands from the sounds of it. Lou, Fauria, and Mego dive into some sound bites from insiders and team vets that may indicate that Patriot players aren't too happy with Bill taking his foot off the gas as the team heads down the final stretch of the season still in playoff contention. Fauria brings up experiences from his own playing career that might show this is the best case scenario for a team feuding with their coach.
BONUS: The world according to new Phillie Matt Strahm | Baseball Isn't Boring
December 15, 2022 19:02 - 45 minutes - 42 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here) - Fresh off signing a two-year deal with the Phillies, reliever Matt Strahm joins Bradfo to discuss how he landed with Philadelphia, his thoughts on what he left behind in Boston, the state of baseball free agency and spending, and a tutorial in navigating the world of baseball cards. Oh yeah, and he has some pretty strong opinions on MLB's new rule changes. It's a good listen from a soon-to-be fan favorite in Philly. To learn more about listene...
BONUS: Who's Going to Make the Playoffs??? | 'Reception Perception'
December 15, 2022 17:07 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFrom 'Reception Perception' (subscribe here) - Will the Lions continue their run? Can the Seahawks bounce back? Will the Chargers push past the Patriots? Matt and James discuss the NFL Wild Card race heading into the final four weeks of the 2022 season. Tune In. Matt Harmon and James Koh whip around the NFL and cover the position they know best: Wide receivers. Using the data from Harmon's exclusive Reception Perception charting methodology, the guys give their takes on receivers at every l...
Deion Branch joins the show ahead of Saturday's Wasabi Fenway Bowl
December 14, 2022 23:18 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSEGMENT- Patriots' Hall of Famer Deion Branch will be on the sidelines of Fenway Park, yes, Fenway Park, on Saturday as his Louisville Cardinals take on Cincinnati Bearcats in the 2022 Wasabi Fenway Bowl. Coach Deion explains how he is feeling ahead of the game and what he plans to steal from Coach Bill Belichick.
Andrew Raycroft joins the show
December 14, 2022 23:15 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBSEGMENT- Andrew "Razor" Raycroft joins the show to discuss the depth of the Bruins, the dominance we have seen from Linus Ullmark this season, and the big win over the Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Patriots are going to have to “steal” a game down the stretch, can they do it?
December 14, 2022 23:07 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHour 4- Welp! It turns out Trent Brown had the flu, well, maybe. Rich Eisen is shocked the Patriots are 7-6, are they better or worse than their record implies? Patriots have to steal a game to make the playoffs, can they do it? What is the path for the Patriots to make the playoffs? Mac Jones wants to be coached harder, what does that mean? Last call- Charles Barkley is OVER doing Lakers games, and Aaron Rodgers not afraid of dying.
Is Robert Williams really as close to returning as it may seem?
December 14, 2022 22:08 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHour 3- We kick off hour three with the great Brian Scalabrine as he joins the show to discuss Tuesday night's come from behind win over the Lakers, Joe Mazzulla’s unique timeout strategy, the latest on Rob Williams, and the recent offensive struggles from the Celtics. What exactly is going on with Robert Williams? The crew thinks he might not be as close to returning it seems... Deion Branch joins the show ahead of Saturday's Wasabi Bowl at Fenway Park. Coach Deion explains how he is ...
Introducing the A double S formation
December 14, 2022 21:34 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHour 2- We kick off hour two with Dan Orlovsky as he joins the show to explain how the Patriots are finding success, the heavy usage of the screen game for the Pats, Mac Jones’ recent outbursts, and to preview Patriots @ Raiders. Dan also introduces uses to A double S formation. What does Mac Jones mean when he says he wants to be coached harder? Does he want to be challenged more, and does that include play calling? Is Hunter Henry hinting at who should be the play caller?
Celtics avoid disaster in resilient win over the Lakers
December 14, 2022 20:42 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHour 1- We cover all things Boston sports in hour number one. We start by reacting to Rich Eisen's comments implying he is shocked that the Patriots are 7-6, and currently in the post season. The Patriots now find themselves in the awkward middle ground when it comes to the draft. Should the Patriots even try to make the playoffs if they are going to be embarrassed? The Celtics avoided disaster in Los Angeles last night n a resilient come from behind win fueled by Jayson Tatum and Marcus...
FANTASY LOOK: Week 15 RB Rankings | 'Upper Hand Fantasy'
December 14, 2022 19:52 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBFrom 'Upper Hand Fantasy' (subscribe here) - Faraz & Zach go over their running back rankings for the first week of the playoffs, including Tony Pollard, Nick Chubb, Joe Mixon, James Conner, Zonovan Knight and more. Is Jonathan Taylor due for a 2-touchdown game? Is Isiah Pacheco set up for a little breakout against Houston? Can you trust Travis Etienne? Also, what to make of the Seattle, Washington, Carolina and New England backfields. Check out Faraz's full weekly rankings and get more acc...