Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 14 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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Why are the Patriots already in Miami? Why has their approach changed?
September 06, 2022 21:54 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBHOUR 4: Why are the Patriots already in Miami? Why has their approach changed?
Fauria says recent drama with Brady, Gisele could extend his career
September 06, 2022 21:46 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBHOUR 3: Fauria returned from the Holiday break to learn his old QB is reportedly dealing with some marital issues. Fauria hosts "BD or NBD?". Plus, Enrique Hernandez will return to the Sox in 2023. Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is quietly having an MVP caliber season
Xander Bogaerts is quietly having an MVP caliber season
September 06, 2022 21:40 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBXander Bogaerts is quietly having an MVP caliber season
Why “trust in Belichick” is antiquated way to project Patriots season
September 06, 2022 20:38 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHOUR 2: In reviewing the predictions for the 2020 Patriots, we noticed the similarities. “Trust in Belichick” is the default defense mechanism for most Patriots predictions. Does that still hold any weight? We hit on some predictions for the Pats season from Tom Curran and Phil Perry and establish if they are bold or realistic predictions. Plus, Mike McDaniel of the Dolphins sounds like a stoner.
Patriots predictions – bold or realistic?
September 06, 2022 19:58 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBPatriots predictions from Curran and Perry – bold or realistic?
Troy Aikman says Matt Patricia as OC owns “hardest job in football”
September 06, 2022 19:02 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBTroy Aikman says Matt Patricia as OC owns “hardest job in football”
Patriots leaving for Miami early to escape New England negativity?
September 06, 2022 19:01 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria and Mego are back from the Holiday break to hear the Patriots are leaving for Miami earlier than ever. Troy Aikman makes a bold claim about offensive coordinators in the NFL
Mac Jones joins us ahead of the Patriots flight to Miami for Week 1
September 06, 2022 18:46 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBMac Jones joins us ahead of Patriots flight to Miami for Week 1
More concerned about the future of the Sox or Patriots?
September 02, 2022 23:14 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHOUR 4: Merloni, Fitzy and Andy Hart discuss the concern for the Pats and Sox. Boston fans are trusting in Belichick while having none for Chaim Bloom.
Controversial food opinions; The numbers reveal how well the Patriots have drafted the last five years
September 02, 2022 21:38 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHOUR 3: Mac Jones reminds us all that he is not a fan of eating any seafood. Lou, Fitzy, and Andy discuss their strange eating habits. Plus, OTC releases some numbers related to how the NFL has been drafting recently and the success attached to it. So, how have the Patriots been doing?
Mac Jones controversial food opinion; Lou wonders if fish is seafood
September 02, 2022 21:12 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBMac Jones controversial food opinion; Lou wonders if fish is seafood
Boston fans more concerned about Sox than Pats
September 02, 2022 20:44 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHOUR 2: We take your calls on the two teams that don’t have bright futures – the Red Sox and Patriots. Which are you more concerned about? Week 1 of the NFL is almost here and we want you to get to know new Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel.
Patriots writer makes the case for 13 wins in 2022
September 02, 2022 19:53 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHOUR 1: Merloni is joined today by Andy Hart and Fitzy and asks the guys for their best case scenario for the 2022 Patriots. One Patriots writer makes the case for 13 wins in 2022. Are you more concerned about the future of the Red Sox or Patriots
More concerned about the Red Sox or Pats?
September 02, 2022 19:45 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMore concerned about the Red Sox or Pats?
Trouble in Tampa for Tom Brady
September 01, 2022 22:16 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHOUR 4: Merloni, Fauria and Mego discuss the NY Post story on Gisele leaving Tom Brady in Tampa for Costa Rica after heated arguments. What does this mean for Brady’s career?
Tatum gets votes on NBA’s best player in 5 years + Is Durant a s–thead as Bob Ryan claims?
September 01, 2022 21:43 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBHOUR 3: ESPN surveyed NBA executives and some see Jayson Tatum as the NBA’s best player 5 years from now. Bob Ryan says he does not want that shithead Kevin Durant on his Celtics. We have another edition of “Big Deal or No Big Deal?”. Plus, Andy and Fitzy give their reactions to what Tim Kurkjian had to say about the dynamic with Bloom and Cora.
“BD or NBD?”: High Schools banning cell phone
September 01, 2022 21:41 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB“BD or NBD?”: High Schools banning cell phone
NFL Executives see Patriots finishing anywhere from 5th to 13th
September 01, 2022 20:11 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 2: Merloni, Fitzy and Andy Hart discuss The Athletic’s survey of NFL executives who see the Patriots finishing anywhere from 5th to 13th.
Comparing the Patriots offense to Common Core Math
September 01, 2022 19:37 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHOUR 1: Merloni is joined today by Andy Hart and Fitzy. Andy compares the Patriots offense to Common Core Math. Page Six and the New York Post reports Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are in an epic fight with Gisele leaving Tom in Tampa for Costa Rica. Bruce Arians isn’t concerned because Tom has been throwing the ball better than he has in 10 years. What does this mean for Brady’s future?
Page Six reports Gisele, Brady in epic fight with Gisele leaving Tom for Costa Rica
September 01, 2022 19:36 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBPage Six reports Gisele, Brady in epic fight with Gisele leaving Tom for Costa Rica
Ninkovich has jumped off the Patriots 2022 bandwagon
September 01, 2022 19:35 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBNinkovich has jumped off the Patriots 2022 bandwagon
WEEI's Khari Thompson reveals what it's like covering Bill Belichick | Sports Media Mayhem
September 01, 2022 14:20 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBAlex chats with WEEI Patriots reporter Khari Thompson about the challenges of covering Bill Belichick and getting acclimated on one of the most competitive beats in sports. Subscribe to Sports Media Mayhem HERE!
Sox have real issues to correct with front office, manager dynamic
August 31, 2022 22:11 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHOUR 4: We start the hour by reacting to some audio from Mike Lombardi defending Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. Mike says Kyle really wanted Mac Jones, Tom Brady and Matthew Stafford. Except the powers that be prevented Shanahan from getting what he wanted and now he has to settle for Trey Lance. The Red Sox have real philosophical differences with the manager and front office.
Edelman says Pats running new concepts despite Joe Judge saying otherwise
August 31, 2022 22:08 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHOUR 3: Producer Tyler Devitte throws some NFL headlines at Lou, Meghan and Christian. Julian Edelman continues to keep the coming out of retirement talk alive and also says the Patriots are running new concepts he’s not familiar with. Who will have the best season among Mac Jones, Jalen Hurts and Tua Tagovailoa?
NBA executive sees Hawks as biggest threat to poach Jaylen Brown
August 31, 2022 21:02 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBNBA executive sees Hawks as biggest threat to poach Jaylen Brown
Celtics are interested in future hall of famer Carmelo Anthony
August 31, 2022 21:01 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBCarmelo Anthony to the Celtics? Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson of Bally Sports is hearing the Celtics are interested
Pats, a team that wanted to get younger, are 2022’s 2nd oldest team
August 31, 2022 20:58 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBHOUR 2: We heard all offseason how the Patriots wanted to get younger and faster. So why are the Patriots the 2nd oldest team in the NFL for this season? The Celtics may bring in a future hall of famer in Carmelo Anthony. NBA Executives see the Atlanta Hawks as the biggest threats to poach Jaylen Brown. Plus, LIV Golf is coming to Boston this weekend and not many people are even aware of it.
ESPN's Tim Kurkjian is not sold Bloom, Cora both return in 2023
August 31, 2022 19:45 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBHOUR 1: We react to some audio from Tim Kurkjian who is NOT sold both Chaim Bloom and Alex Cora return in 2023. Kurkjian says the front office and Cora have differing philosophies and goals. Alex Cora joins us on the phone and reacts to the vote of confidence from his boss Sam Kennedy
Alex Cora joins us, surprised by vote of confidence from Sam Kennedy
August 31, 2022 19:11 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBAlex Cora joins us, surprised by vote of confidence from Sam Kennedy
Red Sox facing major internal, external perception issues
August 31, 2022 19:10 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBRed Sox facing major internal, external perception issues
Fauria joins Mego as latest show bet losers (Patriots UDFAs)
August 30, 2022 22:27 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 3: Kody Russey has been cut and that means Christian Fauria will join Mego in the One Chip Challenge. Fauria hosts “Big Deal or No Big Deal?” Plus, Boston College HC Jeff Hafley joins us ahead of the team’s season opener at home against Rutgers.
Patriots are cutting good players today according to Matt Chatham
August 30, 2022 22:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHOUR 4: The Patriots are in the process of trimming the roster down to 53 players and the Pats still have work to do as of this posting at 6pm Tuesday. Jonathan Jones shared a cryptic tweet which has us believing he may be cut.
Sam Kennedy says Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom will return in 2023
August 30, 2022 21:16 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBSam Kennedy says Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom will return in 2023
Pete Abraham of the Globe indirectly admits he has no credibility
August 30, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBPete Abraham of the Boston Globe indirectly admitted he has no credibility
BC's Jeff Hafley joins us ahead of Saturday's season opener hosting Rutgers
August 30, 2022 20:59 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCoach Jeff Hafley joins us ahead of Boston College's season opener hosting Rutgers (Saturday 12pm Kick at Alumni Stadium)
Pats not in rebuild but "transitionary state" according to Mike Lombardi
August 30, 2022 20:50 - 8 minutes - 7.84 MBPats not in rebuild but "transitionary state" according to Mike Lombardi
Joe Judge claims Pats haven’t shown much tape offensively that's new
August 30, 2022 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHOUR 2: Joe Judge bizarrely claims the Pats haven’t shown much new stuff on tape in preseason. Sam Kennedy says Alex Cora and Chaim Bloom will both return in 2023. Pete Abe of the Boston Globe admits he has no credibility. Plus, 16 GMs received votes for NFL's "best talent evaluator" but Bill Belichick wasn't one of them
Patriots roster cut downs ahead of today's deadline
August 30, 2022 19:27 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria and Mego are back in the Brighton Studios and discuss the Patriots trimming the roster ahead of today's 4pm deadline. Peter King emailed Christian Fauria back about his Pats concerns
Final Thoughts on the 2022 Patriots Preseason | 6 Rings & Football Things
August 30, 2022 13:25 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBFitzy and Andy discuss the loss to the Raiders and their final thoughts on the Patriots preseason for 2022. Subscribe to 6 Rings & Football Things 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/adchoices
Patriots quarterback Mac Jones joins the show (in person!)
August 29, 2022 22:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBPatriots quarterback Mac Jones joins the show (in person!)
Patriots QB Mac Jones joined us in person for the first time!
August 29, 2022 22:35 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBHOUR 4: Merloni, Fauria and Mego broadcast from Gillette Stadium and were joined by QB Mac Jones in person after a year of phone interviews!
Should we hold off concern for the Patriots until mid season?
August 29, 2022 21:52 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBShould we hold off concern for the Patriots until mid season?
Tom Brady still ranked #1 by players despite “a lot of s–t going on”
August 29, 2022 21:51 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 3: We broadcast live from Gillette Stadium and react to Tom Brady looking like a wax figure in his postgame press conference. Brady was once again ranked #1 by the players in the NFL Top 100. We check out the Patriots 53 man roster projections ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s deadline. The Bills released punter Matt Araiza after ugly allegations of a gang rape became public late last week.
Belichick’s bizarrely making excuses after preseason finale stinker
August 29, 2022 20:43 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBBelichick’s bizarrely making excuses after preseason finale stinker
Belichick is not able to grade Patriots preseason
August 29, 2022 20:41 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHOUR 2: After being asked to give a grade for the Patriots preseason play, Bill Belichick could not give out a review. 22 years ago today, Lou Merloni found himself tackling an opponent in defense of Pedro Martinez. Plus, Peter King is very worried about the Patriots WR room.
Pats look like below average team entering season
August 29, 2022 19:44 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria and Mego broadcast LIVE from Gillette Stadium for the first time since December 2019. A man known for never making excuses, Bill Belichick, is now making excuses for the Patriots lack of results in preseason. Why? Mac Jones continues to pump up his unproven offensive coaching staff.
Rich Hill gives us all of his secrets | Bradfo Sho
August 29, 2022 12:42 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBFresh one of the best starts of the Red Sox season, Rich Hill swings by the Bradfo Sho studios to take us inside how he can do what he does. They are all the Rich Hill secrets (along with some Tom Brady talk). If you like baseball, you're goin to want to listen. Subscribe to the Bradfo Sho HERE!
Mego’s UDFA pick may cost her, could be lone loser in latest show bet
August 26, 2022 22:43 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBMego’s UDFA pick may cost her, could be lone loser in latest show bet
Reviewing joint practice, previewing preseason with Andrew Callahan
August 26, 2022 22:42 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBReviewing joint practice, previewing preseason with Andrew Callahan
Too much being put on shoulders of Mac Jones in 2022?
August 26, 2022 22:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHOUR 4: Mego, Fauria and Fitzy broadcast from Fenway ahead of tonight’s Patriots preseason finale. Mike Giardi sent out an 8-tweet thread with observations and concerns ahead of tonight’s game.