Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 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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The Putting Contest that has Diabetes shaking in its boots
November 16, 2022 23:12 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHour 3 The Cause for the Cure has reached new heights with the Walmart Foundation Putting Challenge. The gang takes part in a putting challenge to earn money for the Crusade for a Cure. Later on Fauria's father calls in to share tales of yester-year and how the Super Bowl winning Tight end came to be Donate to Cause for a Cure here: Diabetes.org/WEEI
Mac Jones might be a locker room leak
November 16, 2022 21:48 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHour 2 Andrew Callahan hinted at a Patriots player airing team laundry out across the locker room while media members were present. The gang reasons that Mac Jones is the likely culprit and discuss what his motives may be for doing so. Could he be that upset with the coaching staff and his he a smoother operator than we give him credit for? Dan Orlovski joins the show to discuss what is going on around the league in regards to offensive play calling and how the Patriots might be falling be...
A week might not have been enough buying time for this Pats Offense to adjust
November 16, 2022 20:21 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 1 It's the first hour of the Christian Fauria Crusade for a Cure radiothon and the gang is hot out the gate to raise money for Diabetes research. Aside from being heroes, Merloni, Fauria, and Mego talk about the week ahead for the Patriots and whether or not a bye week was enough time for this offense to implement a more robust RPO game plan. Is Mac Jones able to keep up with a run-pass offense, or is he longing for the opportunity to commandeer this style of football?
BONUS: Can Matt Patricia save Mac Jones and the Patriots' offense with a system? | '1st & Foxborough'
November 16, 2022 17:08 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFrom the '1st & Foxborough' podcast (subscribe here), host Khari Thompson discusses how Matt Patricia and the Patriots' offensive coaching staff have been dogged in sticking to their "week-to-week" ways of game-planning. Thompson says Mac Jones and this offense need structure right now. Can Patricia adjust before it's too late? 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:/...
BONUS: Jaylen Brown thinks Kyrie should play | 'Talkin' Nets'
November 16, 2022 13:57 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBFrom 'Talkin' Nets': Keith McPherson, Hudson Flynn, and Robin Lundberg talk about what Jaylen Brown had to say on the Kyrie Irving situation and how he feels that Joe Tsai plays a huge part in it too 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
Nathan Eovaldi rejects the Red Sox qualifying offer, remains a free agent
November 15, 2022 23:18 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBSEGMENT- Lou, Christian, and Mego react as Nathan Eovaldi rejects the Red Sox qualifying offer.
Andrew Raycroft joins the show
November 15, 2022 23:17 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBSEGMENT- Andrew Raycroft joins the show to discuss the red hot start for the Bruins.
Celtics win seventh consecutive game in comeback thriller over the Thunder
November 15, 2022 23:16 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBSEGMENT- The Celtics found themselves trailing by 15 with 4:11 remaining in the third quarter, but made a statement comeback to win their seventh consecutive game over the Thunder. What did we learn about the Celtics? The gang discusses.
Ross Tucker joins the show
November 15, 2022 23:15 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSEGMENT- Audacy NFL Insider and Westwood One radio commentator Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss all things NFL.
Has the national view on Jayson Tatum changed as he enters the MVP conversation?
November 15, 2022 23:04 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHOUR 4- Payton Pritchard and Derrick White played an instrumental role in the Celtics’ come from behind win over the Thunder on Monday night. Mego and Lou think Pritchard needs to be applauded for his effort and play while Malcolm Brogdon has been out. Discussing Luke Kornet’s unique close out style known as “The Eclipse”. Has the national view on Jayson Tatum changed as he enters the MVP conversation, and are these conversations a little premature, Dan Shaughnessy thinks so. Last Call- ...
As of right now, the Patriots hold the 7th playoff spot in the AFC… will they sneak into the playoffs?
November 15, 2022 22:08 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHOUR 3- We start the hour with some breaking Red Sox news as Nathan Eovaldi rejects the Red Sox qualifying offer, much to the surprise of Lou. Is this actually a good thing for the Red Sox? Did Devin McCourty accidentally speak the truth about the locker room when appearing on NFL Today? The Patriots are still stuck in August... could there be a coaching change looming? As of right now, the Patriots hold the 7th playoff spot in the AFC… will they sneak into the playoffs?
How much credit does Jim Montgomery deserve for the Bruins' red hot start?
November 15, 2022 21:17 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHOUR 2- We start the hour with some football talk as Audacy NFL Insider and Westwood One commentator Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss all things NFL. Fauria’s scouting visit to BC today has Fauria bettors worried. Was this just a distraction from Fauria? Andrew Raycroft joins the joins to discuss the red hot start for the Bruins and more!
Are the Jayson Tatum MVP conversations premature?
November 15, 2022 20:17 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHOUR 1- The Celtics pulled off a thrilling comeback win over the Thunder in what Lou calls a “mature win” last night behind big contributions from Payton Pritchard, Marcus Smart and Derrick White. Fauria, Arcand, and Mego think Grant Williams needs to stop his complaining. It is doing the Celtics no favors Are the Jayson Tatum MVP conversations premature... Is it too early to talk about the NBA MVP period? Is it a 3-man race for NBA MVP? Mego takes a victory lap as Taylor Heinicke an...
BONUS: Clifton passes Carlo on the depth chart; Future optimal D pairs | The Skate Podcast
November 15, 2022 14:09 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFrom 'The Skate Pod' (Subscribe Here): Brian and Scott discuss the Bruins' defensive depth chart, which now has Connor Clifton ahead of Brandon Carlo. What should their pairings be once Derek Forbort returns? 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
The Patriots have a poor man's Kirk Cousins
November 14, 2022 23:14 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 4 No hype, no arm , and no chain. Mac Jones has yet to prove himself as a legit NFL QB but he came into the league and wrapped up his rookie season with plenty of potential. This season all of that seems to have taken a step back. Is this a case of being exposed or just being exposed to poor coaching? The crew compares and debates Mac to the newest NFL sweetheart, Kirk Cousins.
Mac Jones weighs in on the Tight End with the best hands
November 14, 2022 22:29 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHour 3 Mac Jones calls in and even though its a bye-week Monday, the gang still has plenty to talk to him about as the Patriots inch closer to being an actual contender in the league. Even though the Patriots continue to hang in limbo, there are two other franchises that are making serious headway at being the City's next champion. The Bruins continue to roll the entire NHL and the Celtics with Tatum at the lead look primed for revenge on their unfinished business from last season
The NFL has produced pure chaos this season
November 14, 2022 21:57 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 2 It's tough times in the Fauria corner but we stay loyal. Guest after guest to the station have taken Wiggy and his paws over Fauria and his Super Bowl winning hands, so we turn to the life blood of WEEI to build up the former Pats TE ahead of this week's catch off. Outside of New England, the NFL has been experiencing just as strange of a season. Vegas for instance has gone from having an interim coach take them to the playoffs, to having a successful OC run the Raiders into the red...
The greatest bye-week boondoggle of all time.
November 14, 2022 20:23 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHour 1 YOUR New England Patriots have secured themselves a playoff spot by doing quite literally nothing this week. Some are calling it the greatest Bye Week boondoggle of all time, but the gang is calling it the luckiest waltz into a playoff picture in recent memory. Merloni, Fauria, Mego, and newest addition Christian Arcand are talking about the crazy week of football in week 10 of the NFL. The Miami Dolphins are a surprising juggernaut in the AFC East, the Bills are on fraud watch as ...
Mut Vs The Show
November 11, 2022 23:29 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBSegment- Mut makes his picks against Lou and Christian
Can the Patriots actually win during their bye week?
November 11, 2022 23:29 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBSegment- The Patriots are off this week, not sure if you’ve heard, but the Patriots might actually be able to pick up a win this weekend. How? Lou, Fauria, and Fitzy tell us how.
Do Patricia and Judge have any explanation for how bad the offense looks?
November 11, 2022 23:28 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBSegment- Matt Patricia and Joe Judge had their media availability and they said a whole lot of nothing in a whole lot of words, but they do get new nicknames
What has been the signature game of the Patriots season so far?
November 11, 2022 23:28 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBSegment- What has been the signature moment, signature game, and the most entertaining game of the Patriots season through 9 weeks.
Is there a way for the Patriots to sneak into the playoffs?
November 11, 2022 23:28 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 4- Fitzy hears Fauria’s plan for the Patriots to win out and rebuttals with a plan of his own. Mut vs the Show and Context not included
Did Patriots players intentionally leak that opposing teams knew their plays?
November 11, 2022 22:07 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHour 3- Could it be that Patriots players are so fed up with how predictable and stale the offense is, that they are purposefully leaking out that players are calling out their plays before they happen. What’s going to happen with the Red Sox and Xander Bogaerts?
Will the Patriots be able to fix their offense during the bye week?
November 11, 2022 21:11 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHour 2- The Patriots offense is putrid, other defenses know their plays, Mac is unhappy, is there any hope this can be fixed over the bye or is the season unofficially over? Matt Patricia and Joe Judge get new nicknames.
What do we make of the current state of the Patriots?
November 11, 2022 20:21 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBHour 1- Fitzy is in with Lou and Fauria today and they talk about the Bucs going to Germany, the state of the Patriots and what the most entertaining game has been this year. It’s not just a Patriots thing but it’s been a NFL issue too.
Kickoff with Boomer Esiason and Mike Valenti for week 10 of the NFL.
November 11, 2022 19:27 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBoomer Esiason and Mike Valenti go all around the NFL with latest take aways from week 9 and preview week 10. Also their pick against the spread and give their mid-season awards. 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
Players Only: Rich Hill, Kevin Plawecki go behind the curtain | 'Baseball Isn't Boring'
November 11, 2022 17:20 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBFrom 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (Subscribe Here): In the first Players Only episode - which will see free agent pitcher Rich Hill bring on a current or former major leaguer to talk about the great game of baseball - free agent catcher Kevin Plawecki joins. Hill and Plawecki tackle the topic of how kids aren't necessarily being shown the right path to excel in the game thanks to misguided parents and coaches, how anxious an offseason can be as a free agent, and the story behind the story when it...
BONUS: Charlie McAvoy's performance & the Bruins' overall defensive success | 'The Skate Pod'
November 11, 2022 16:53 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBFrom 'The Skate Pod' (Subscribe Here): Brian, Bridgette and Scott go through Charlie McAvoy's performance in his first game of the season, Connor Clifton's consistently good play and the Bruins' overall defensive success. Follow us on Twitter: @TheSkatePod | @smclaughlin9 | @briandefelice_ | @bridgetteproulx 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.c...
Show Announcement- Christian Arcand is joining WEEI
November 10, 2022 23:14 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBShow Announcement- Christian Arcand is joining WEEI
Which NFL teams are doneski and won’t make the playoffs?
November 10, 2022 23:04 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSegment- Which NFL teams are doneski and won’t make the playoffs?
Do the Patriots have the right coaching staff to figure out their offense in the second half of the season?
November 10, 2022 23:03 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 4- A big show announcement! The Patriots’ offense is so predictable multiple teams know their playcalls before they even line up so the question is… do they have the coaching to fix it or not?
The Jets and Patriots game will make or break both teams’ seasons.
November 10, 2022 22:01 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHour 3- Which teams are doneski and which teams are going to make the playoffs? Which group do the Patriots fall under and does it all depend on the Patriots and Jets game next week?
Is the Patriots biggest issue their offensive line?
November 10, 2022 21:25 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHour 2- The Patriots offensive line has not been good, in fact it’s been quite bad, but is it the biggest factor behind the Patriots’ offensive woes. Tom E Curran joins the show to discuss how the Patriots offensive line is actually the biggest issue with the team right now and he does not believe they will have enough to make the playoffs. John Henry wants to buy the Commanders?
Tom E Curran joins the show
November 10, 2022 20:53 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBTom E Curran joins the show to discuss how the Patriots offensive line is actually the biggest issue with the team right now and he does not believe they will have enough to make the playoffs.
Why was Bill Belichick so open about opposing teams calling out the Patriots plays?
November 10, 2022 20:09 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBHour 1- Lou, Christian, and Mego discuss why Bill Belichick was so open about the opposing players knowing the Patriots’ plays. Is there some ulterior motive? Mego makes fun of Christian's love of Chronicle and Mike Giardi makes a surprise appearance to talk about the Patriots play calling.
Isaiah Meyer-Crothers releases a heartbreaking statement speaking out about being bullied by Mitchell Miller
November 09, 2022 23:16 - 8 minutes - 7.62 MBSEGMENT- Isaiah Meyer-Crothers releases a heartbreaking statement speaking out about being bullied by Mitchell Miller. The Bruins are going to have a cap hit on Miller the next two seasons, which is embarrassing for the Bruins.
How long will it take Chaim Bloom to fix this team?
November 09, 2022 23:15 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBSEGMENT- It appears the Red Sox have more problems than are being discussed. With a lot of holes in this roster, how long will it take Chaim Bloom to fix this team?
Fauria outlines a wild way the Patriots can go undeafted post bye week
November 09, 2022 23:15 - 8 minutes - 7.36 MBSEGMENT- Derek Carr gets arrested for soliciting prostitution? Tua gets a concussion celebrating the New Year with Tyreek Hill? Fauria outlines a wild way the Patriots can go undeafted post bye week.
How does the Josh Allen injury impact the rest of the AFC?
November 09, 2022 23:06 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHour 4- It remains unclear just how serious Josh Allen’s UCL injury is, but how much does the injury effect the rest of the AFC? Nets pull out Ime Udoka… is this a good thing for Ime? Would Ime be the head coach of the Nets right now if not for Kyrie? Mac Jones meets with the media about the Patriots offense.
What can be fixed about the Patriots?
November 09, 2022 22:10 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHour 3- Scott Boras was on one today with his puns. How long will it take Chaim Bloom to fix this team? Twitter is absolutely out of control with the blue check marks. What can we fix about the Patriots? Is this Patriots’ offense and Mac fixable?
Where we were right and wrong about the 2022 New England Patriots
November 09, 2022 21:17 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 2- ESPN's Dan Orlovsky joins the show to discuss the regression of Mac Jones in year two, the Patriots coaching staff, and the chances he joins Jeff Saturday and the Colts' coaching staff. Where we were right and wrong about the 2022 New England Patriots. Which free agents from last season have actually improved in their second year with the Patriots? Were we wrong to expect a "year two jump" from last year's free agent class? Isaiah Meyer-Crothers releases a heartbreaking stateme...
How do you feel about the Patriots heading into the second half of the season?
November 09, 2022 20:08 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 1- We start with the breaking news, as the Brooklyn Nets hire Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach, which means Ime Udoka stays on the Celtics payroll. If not for Kyrie, would Ime be the head coach of the Nets right now? Derek Carr gets arrested for soliciting prostitution? Tua gets a concussion celebrating the New Year with Tyreek Hill? Fauria outlines a wild way the Patriots can go undeafted post bye week. How much of a boost does the return of David Andrews give this Patriots ...
Are there any limits on the contract you would offer Xander Bogaerts?
November 08, 2022 23:12 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBSEGMENT- With Xander Bogaerts opting out, the Red Sox are calling teams about the availability of their second baseman, and now the pressure is on. Are there any limits on the contract you would offer Xander Bogaerts?
Ross Tucker joins the show
November 08, 2022 23:11 - 1 minute - 960 KBSEGMENT- Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss the Patriots defense, the play of Mac Jones, the Colts' hiring of Jeff Saturday, and more!
Is this Patriots defense buyer beware?
November 08, 2022 23:10 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBSEGMENT- After back-to-back wins fueled by the defense for the Patriots, are you buying in on this defense yet? Is this a legit defense or just a product of poor quarterback and offensive play?
Do you have any hope that the Patriots offense can find their stride this season?
November 08, 2022 23:06 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHour 4- As we hit the bye-week halfway through the season, do you have any hope that the Patriots offense can find their stride this season? The Patriots offense is predictable. So predictable that even Bill Belichick admits the Pats might be tipping something with their plays. Is Bill trying to protect Patricia? Who deserves more blame on Patricia or the offensive line? How long can the Patriots defense carry them for? Time heals all wounds! Brady and Belichick continue to sing high ...
How much longer can the Patriots defense carry their offense?
November 08, 2022 22:08 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBHour 3- President of the NBA PA, Jaylen Brown thinks the NBA's punishment on Kyrie Irving was too harsh. Is this just NBA PA President Jaylen Brown speaking? Big deal, no big deal. Jeff Bezos, Jay Z, Matthew McConaughey in on the Commanders, Ty Law picks Wiggy to beat Fauria in the catch off, and Fenway Sports Group is interested in selling Liverpool FC. How much longer can the Patriots defense carry their offense? Will the Patriots offense figure it out this season? What has happened...
Does the Jeff Saturday hiring make sense to anyone?
November 08, 2022 21:22 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 2- Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss the Patriots defense, the play of Mac Jones, the Colts' hiring of Jeff Saturday, and more! Jim Irsay introduces Jeff Saturday as head coach of the Indianapolis Colts with a hilarious press conference, while making a fool of himself. Does the Jeff Saturday hiring make sense to anyone? With Xander Bogaerts opting out, the Red Sox are calling teams about the availability of their second baseman… Now what? Are there any limits on the contract yo...
Are you buying this Patriots’ defense as elite?
November 08, 2022 20:25 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHour 1- It’s Election Day... which means a full 4 hours of political talk! Just kidding, we get right to the question, are you buying this Patriots’ defense as elite? Can they continue to bail out your offense? Can you trust them against mobile QBs? What did you think the Patriots’ record would be at the bye week? How many wins do the Patriots finish with? The Mac Jones defense team presented by the offices of Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry, and Dan Orlovsky. For the second straight week, op...