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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Episodes
Football @ 4; Andrew Callahan joins the show
August 26, 2022 21:33 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHOUR 3: Producer Tyler throws some headlines at Mego, Fauria and Fitzy ahead of preseason finale weekend. Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald has returned from Las Vegas and joined us in studio to share what he saw from this week’s joint practices
Football @ 4 with Tyler Devitte
August 26, 2022 21:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBFootball @ 4 with Tyler Devitte
5 positions needing clarity heading into Patriots preseason finale
August 26, 2022 20:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHOUR 2: Mego and Fauria are joined at Fenway by Fitzy. The show discusses a column by WEEI’s Andy Hart on the 5 positions needing clarity heading into the Patriots preseason finale.
How the NFL preseason translates to the regular season
August 26, 2022 20:26 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHOUR 1: Mego, Fauria and Fitzy broadcast live from our Ford Clubhouse Fenway Studios. The show opens by discussing tonight’s preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. Did Tom Brady really leave Bucs training camp to record episodes of The Masked Singer
Did Tom Brady really leave to be on FOX’s “The Masked Singer”?
August 26, 2022 20:22 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBDid Tom Brady really leave to be on FOX’s “The Masked Singer”?
Could Isaiah Wynn be headed to the Dallas Cowboys? | 6 Rings & Football Things
August 26, 2022 18:15 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBFitzy and Scheim discuss some Pats-pourri including how Randy Moss is just like us and the possibility of Isaiah Wynn being traded before the start of the season Subscribe to 6 Rings & Football Things HERE!
It's a travesty Robert Kraft isn’t in Hall of Fame yet
August 25, 2022 22:38 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHOUR 4: Robert Kraft was not named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and we can’t find a logical reason as to why. Fauria does not think the 2022 Patriots are capable of losing 10 or more games this year.
Fauria and Hart have a loud Jakobi Meyers debate
August 25, 2022 22:36 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBFauria and Hart have a loud Jakobi Meyers debate
Big Deal/No Big Deal: College loan forgiveness, Chris Simms calls us idiots,
August 25, 2022 21:28 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBBD or NBD: College loan forgiveness, Chris Simms calls us idiots
Welcome to being the hunted, 2022-23 Boston Celtics
August 25, 2022 21:22 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHOUR 3: The Celtics have transitioned from being the hunters to now being the hunted in 2022-23. Fauria hosts BD or NBD. Plus, Robert Kraft was not named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and that is an absolute shame.
Ignoring results, trusting the process is bizarre way to view Patriots
August 25, 2022 20:52 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBHOUR 2: Mego, Fauria and Andy Hart revisit an answer from Mac Jones with us earlier in the week. Could Patriots play caller process prevent year 2 growth for Mac Jones? Plus, James White is making the transition from football player to football analyst on TV.
James White converts from football player to TV analyst
August 25, 2022 20:45 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBJames White converts from football player to TV analyst
Are your Patriots expectations changing after rough week in Vegas?
August 25, 2022 19:30 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHOUR 1: Are your season expectations changing for the Patriots after a tough week in Vegas? Fauria and Andy Hart yell at each other about Jakobi Meyers. Plus, enemy of the show, Chris Simms, is back on national TV taking shots at this show and the WEEI audience.
2021 Worst Take Madness winner Chris Simms takes shots at the show, we respond
August 25, 2022 19:28 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB2021 Worst Take Madness winner Chris Simms takes shots at the show, we respond
Dave Portnoy takes down Jason Whitlock | Sports Media Mayhem
August 25, 2022 13:23 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBBarstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has been feuding with Jason Whitlock, and exposed the big man as a complete fraud. Subscribe to Sports Media Mayhem HERE
Alex Cora joins the show to discuss The Jimmy Fund, the team's struggles this season, and why the team is hesitant to bring Triston Casas to the big leagues.
August 24, 2022 22:09 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBSEGMENT- Alex Cora joins the show to discuss The Jimmy Fund, the team's struggles this season, and why the team is hesitant to bring Triston Casas to the big leagues.
Jamie Erdahl, Host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network joins the show
August 24, 2022 22:08 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBSEGMENT- Jamie Erdahl, Host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network joins the show to discuss The Jimmy Fund, Good Morning Football, and her best Nick Saban interview.
The Kevin Durant drama is over as he and the Nets agree to "Move forward with their partnership"
August 24, 2022 22:08 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBSEGMENT- The Kevin Durant drama is over as he and the Nets agree to "Move forward with their partnership"... does KD have too much power over the Nets?
We have are just shy of $3 Million raised as we head into Red Sox baseball!
August 24, 2022 22:07 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4- We have are just shy of $3 MILLION dollars raised as we head into Red Sox baseball... and we aren't done yet! Hear more stories of hope from Mike Mottola, Lisa Scherber, and Teddy Cahalane.
Steve Pagliuca donates $25,000!
August 24, 2022 21:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBHour 3- Mego, Fauria, and Andy Hart are joined by The Eagan family, The Flanagan family, and Mike Ellis of Deep River Snacks as they share their stories with Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund. Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca joins the show to discuss the relationship of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart, Brad Stevens' transition to the front office, Ime Udoka, the off season, and more!
Hear more stories of hope from Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund as we near $2.8 Million raised
August 24, 2022 20:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHour 2- We are nearing $2.8 Million dollars raised for Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund! Listen in as we hear more stories of hope and courage. Host of Good Morning Morning Football Jamie Erdahl join the show to discuss The Jimmy Fund, Good Morning Football, and her favorite Nick Saban memory. The Kevin Durant drama is over as he and the Nets have agreed to "Move forward with their partnership".
The 20th Annual WEEI/ NESN Radio Telethon rolls on as Alex Cora joins us live from Fenway and we hear more stories from Dana Farber
August 24, 2022 19:13 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 1- We have passed $2 Million dollars raised for Dana Farber and The Jimmy Fund, thanks to your kind donations! But we aren't done yet as we hope to eclipse $3.2 million by the end of the show. Hear 4 year old King Gaylor and his family, as well as Cindy Smith and her sister and doctor as they share their stories with Dana Farber. Red Sox manager Alex Cora joins the to discuss what the Jimmy Fund and Dana Farber means to him, as well the Red Sox' struggles this season, and Triston ...
8-23-22 MFM - JONNY GOMES
August 23, 2022 22:12 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBFormer Red Sox outfielder Johnny Gomes joins MFM.
Mac Jones makes his Patriots Monday debut with MFM
August 23, 2022 21:05 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBMac Jones makes his Patriots Monday debut with MFM
Boston Celtics' Head Coach Ime Udoka joins the Jimmy Fund Radiothon
August 23, 2022 20:55 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MBSegment - MegO, Andy Hart, and Fauria are joined by Ime Udkoa to talk about some of the recent roster news around the NBA and how the young team plans to bounce back from their Finals loss.
MLB Unfiltered | Big Time Baseball
August 23, 2022 20:41 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBTony Gwynn Jr. and Cody Decker team up to share their thoughts on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension and everything that's come a a result of the news along with the division races they're keeping a close eye on. The guys also introduce a new segment called "Truth Is" where they share their unfiltered opinion on any given team, player, GM, or coach that is deserving of a dose of reality. Subscribe to Big Time Baseball HERE!
Brad Stevens joins the Jimmy Fund radiothon
August 23, 2022 20:31 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBSegment - General Manager of the Boston Celtics, Brad Stevens joins the crew to chat about what the team has been up to this summer after falling just short.
Garrett Whitlock and Rich Hill join the Jimmy Fund Radiothon
August 23, 2022 20:29 - 7 minutes - 6.65 MBSegment - The two Boston hurlers join MegO, Fauria, and Andy Hart to talk about where the team stands and what they might hope to see from the team with a quarter of the season left.
Just how close was Tom Brady to heading to Las Vegas to join the Raiders?
August 22, 2022 23:05 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBTom Brady is back at Bucs practice after taking a few weeks off of training camp, but Dana White and Gronk let it out that Brady and Gronk were almost Raiders. Was Carr the quarterback Brady called an MFer?
We can officially call the Red Sox season over
August 22, 2022 23:05 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBThe Red Sox had a bad weekend and their chance to catch up is almost over. We can say their season is officially over because they aren’t catching up.
Matthew Slater discusses the importance of joint practice and if they get more out of preseason games or the practices
August 22, 2022 23:04 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBMatthew Slater discusses the importance of joint practice and if they get more out of preseason games or the practices
Should we buy into the Patriots defense being better than they were originally advertised?
August 22, 2022 23:04 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThe Patriots defense has been the better of the two sides of the ball so far through camp, but should we actually be buying into them or not?
Should Bill Belichick be the one calling plays for the Patriots
August 22, 2022 23:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4- Belichick remains noncommittal to who the Patriots play caller will be but maybe all along it will be Bill? Andy Hart hates the idea, Lou doesn’t hate it as much. Could Isaiah Wynn be on the move?
Is 2022 just another bridge year for the Patriots?
August 22, 2022 21:16 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 3- The regular season is right around the corner and the Patriots defense is getting more praise than we thought they might be getting. Could the defense really be for real or are we buying in too soon? Andy Hart thinks 2023 is the season the Patriots should be targeting
Could the Patriots move on from Trent Brown and Kendrick Bourne?
August 22, 2022 20:12 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHour 2- The Patriots roster is far from set, Trent Brown, Kendrick Bourne, and Isaiah Wynn are all names that could not be on the roster and we would not have thought that last week. Tom Brady was almost a Raider so was Carr the MFer?
What are the biggest concerns for the Patriots heading into the regular season?
August 22, 2022 19:37 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHour 1- Christian is off today so Mego, Hart, and Lou discuss the Patriots second preseason game against the Panthers. There are two preseason games behind us and the Patriots have a mountain of questions, but which of the questions raise the biggest concerns. Matthew Slater discusses training camp so far for the Patriots.
Give the people what they want, Mac Jones showing off the arm
August 19, 2022 22:14 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBSegment - With low viewership in game one its time to give the people what they want. Mac Jones airing out passes for a single quarter of play.
What good is preseason if none of your guys can stay healthy
August 19, 2022 22:14 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBSegment - What good is preseason if none of your guys can stay healthy. Fitzy's biggest concern is making sure all the Patriots can make it to the actual starting line of the season.
Bill is clearly behind Brady in legacy building
August 19, 2022 22:13 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBSegment - MegO poses the question of what would it take for Bill Belichick to level out the competition as Brady continues to cement his legacy postpartum?
Fauria isn't buying into these excuses for not seeing starters in preseason
August 19, 2022 22:13 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBSegment - Fauria isn't buying into these excuses for not seeing starters in preseason
Expect Belichick to control of this offense at some point this season
August 19, 2022 22:13 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHour 4 After discussing how much Bill has to prove after Brady took the lead in the greatness debate postpartum Mut argues that for the first time in his Patriots tenure, Bill regressed over the course of a season. The Patriots finished on a low note last season but can they flip things around? That turn around will have to happen with a revolving door OC or if Bill takes the reigns on the play call. Mut hopes to see the latter for the train-wreck he thinks it'll be. What dynamic are you h...
Tom Brady is AWOL and nobody seems to care
August 19, 2022 21:31 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 3 Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald calls into the show to give his perspective on the Patriot's week of joint practices. MegO and Fauria had one tidbit of info that just isn't sitting well with them. Additionally, they chat about whether this team is ready for the start of the season. Later in the hour Fauria raises concerns over the disappearance of his good pal Tom Brady who has now been ,missing from Bucs camp for a week now. Where in the world could the face of football be th...
The NFL might have lost all accountability with their scheduling of Watson's suspension
August 19, 2022 20:22 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 2 The gang dives into some of the news coming out about Watson's suspension of 11 games for this NFL season. As it stands, the quarterback's return would put him in Houston for his first start since leaving the team amidst scandals. Everyone seems to agree what we think the NFL is doing here with narrative creation. Additionally, the gang dives into your regularly scheduled legacy talk between the genius and the apprentice, GOAT and GOAT, Bill and Tom. After that you may want to tune ...
The juice isn't worth the squeeze with NFL joint practices
August 19, 2022 19:34 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBHour 1 We're picking toppings off our pizzas and Bill Belichick is picking guys off his roster. Fitzy wasn't shocked to hear of some guys getting early cuts and has some tinfoil cap theories for bigger names that we saw depart the field this week. The crew gears up for game two of the Pats preseason with some 'what to look for' from MegO, Fitzy and Fauria. Mego wants to see Mac sling the ball finally after hearing so much about the new look QB1. This spurs some much needed new offensive l...
The Browns organization gave a masterclass in how not to handle controversy
August 18, 2022 22:05 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHour 4: The NFL and NFLPA have come out with a 11 game suspension for Deshaun Watson and the Browns responded to the suspension and it didn’t go well. Does Deshaun Watson actually think he did anything wrong?
Have the Red Sox risen from the dead and gotten back into the playoff race.
August 18, 2022 21:39 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MBThe Red Sox have started to turn it around as they get healthy and have their playoff chances improved. Will they be able to stay on the run they have been on over the past few series as they start to play the AL East more?
Is Joe Judge being groomed to be the next Josh McDaniels?
August 18, 2022 21:39 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIs Bill Belichick grooming Joe Judge to become the next Josh McDaniels? Bill Belichick was also calling plays during joint practice and does that mean he will be calling plays during the regular season?
Do the Patriots really have a Top 5 Coaching staff?
August 18, 2022 21:39 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe Patriots have been ranked as a Top 5 coaching staff, but have they looked at the other coaches on the staff besides Belichick?
The PR department of the Browns should be fired.
August 18, 2022 21:38 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBDeshaun Watson and The Browns ownership spoke about the Deshaun Watson suspension and they probably shouldn’t have spoken when they did
If Bill Belichick is calling the offensive plays, they will make the playoffs.
August 18, 2022 21:38 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBHour 3: Bill Belichick was calling 2 minute drill plays during the Patriots joint practice and does that mean he will have more control over the offense this season. Do you trust Bill Belichick calling the offensive plays and focusing less on the defense