Jones & Mego
6,984 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 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
Better team when it’s said and done: 2008 or 2022 Celtics?
May 20, 2022 23:41 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBBetter team when it’s said and done: 2008 or 2022 Celtics?
Have the Celtics developed a killer instinct?
May 20, 2022 23:39 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBHave the Celtics developed a killer instinct?
Trevor Story is making many people eat their words
May 20, 2022 23:38 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTrevor Story is making many people eat their words
Gary Washburn on the Celtics Game 2 blowout in Miami
May 20, 2022 23:37 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBGary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins to talk about the Celtics Game 2 blowout in Miami
Is the Celtics-Heat series already over after Game 2 blowout?
May 20, 2022 22:24 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHOUR 4: The Celtics take care of business and destroy the Heat in Miami. Lou Merloni declares this series over after watching Game 2. Does this squad have the potential to be better than the 2008 team that won a ring?
Will ECF Game 2 be known as the Marcus Smart game?
May 20, 2022 21:44 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria and Mego discuss the reported concern from Foxboro on the Patriots offensive coaching staff. Will Game 2 be known as the Marcus Smart game? Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins to react to the Boston blowout.
Players concerned in Foxboro about the Pats offensive staff
May 20, 2022 20:37 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBHOUR 2: There are reports from Greg Bedard and Tom E Curran of real concern from Patriots players about the offensive coaching staff. Is this your biggest concern for the upcoming season?
Celtics return to Boston with 1-1 split vs Heat
May 20, 2022 20:34 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria and Mego discuss a shocking Game 2 result that saw the Celtics blowout the Heat in Miami. Does this Celtics series end in 6? Will this Celtics team end up better than the 2008 title team?
Celtics with no Derrick White due to child birth for BOS-MIA Game 2
May 19, 2022 22:21 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBHOUR 4: The Celtics will be without Derrick White in Game 2 against the Heat. Derrick is back in Boston for the birth of his first child. To our surprise, many women who listen to the show called in to say Derrick should be playing tonight! Will the Celtics return home with a 1-1 split?
Gary Washburn of the Globe joins to preview Celtics-Heat Game 2
May 19, 2022 22:14 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBGary Washburn of the Globe joins to preview Celtics-Heat Game 2
Belichick to take more control of the offense than ever before?
May 19, 2022 21:15 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBHOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego talk with Jack Edwards who joins to wrap up the Bruins season. Nick Saban vs Jimbo Fisher is the rare college football topic to reach Boston sports radio. Is Bill Belichick planning to take more control of the offense (21:30) than ever before? Plus, did the Patriots draft a player with potential to be a Slot WR?
Sox get gem from Nick Pivetta who has turned his season around
May 19, 2022 21:01 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBSox get much needed gem from Nick Pivetta who has turned his season around after an awful start
Jack Edwards joins to wrap up the Bruins 2021-22 season
May 19, 2022 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBJack Edwards joins to wrap up the Bruins 2021-22 season
Is Jimmy Butler getting too much love after Game 1 vs Celtics?
May 19, 2022 20:36 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHOUR 2: Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins us to preview Game 2 between the Celtics-Heat. Is Jimmy Butler getting too much love after a stellar Game 1 performance? Will Marcus Smart be able to shut Jimmy down? Cam Neely spoke today on the future of Don Sweeney and Bruce Cassidy
Will Celtics take Game 2 after getting good news on Horford, Smart?
May 19, 2022 19:21 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss tonight's huge Game 2 between the Celtics and Heat. Boston gets great news regarding the status of Al Horford and Marcus Smart. The Red Sox get a performance unlike they've had in nearly 3 years. Plus, Rafael Devers joined the Sox postgame show and spoke in English for what we believe is the first time in public.
Our opening thoughts and storylines on Celtics-Heat Game 2
May 19, 2022 18:38 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMerloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the storylines heading into Celtics-Heat. Will Marcus Smart be effective in his return? How does Al Horford get back on the court? Plus, a caller is PISSED at Derrick White for missing Game 2 due to the birth of his first child
Grant Williams may need to tone it down just a notch
May 18, 2022 21:22 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBAfter seeing his performance in Game 1 where he was mic'd up once again, Grant Williams may need to tone it down just a notch. The flopping, the talking to the refs, battling Ime Udoka...
Brian Scalabrine joins to discuss Celtics 3rd quarter collapse in Game 1
May 18, 2022 21:20 - 12 minutes - 11 MBBrian Scalabrine joins to discuss the Celtics 3rd quarter collapse vs Heat in Game 1
Horford in protocols, Smart's injury really hurt Celtics in Game 1
May 18, 2022 21:20 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBHorford in protocols, Smart's foot injury really hurt Celtics in Game 1
What does the Game 1 loss mean for rest of Celtics-Heat series?
May 18, 2022 21:17 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBHOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Patriots facing the heat in the 2022 season. What does the Game 1 loss mean for rest of Celtics-Heat series?
Al Horford’s status, Smart’s injury could swing Celtics-Heat series
May 18, 2022 20:10 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHOUR 2: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Celtics not having Al Horford and Marcus Smart in Game 1 against the Heat. Which player does the team need to return more? Brian Scalabrine joins us to discuss Celtics-Heat Game 1.
Celtics suffer all time bad 3rd quarter in Game 1 loss in Miami
May 18, 2022 19:17 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the disappoint Game 1 loss by the Celtics in Miami. What the heck happened in the 3rd quarter to get outscored on 39-14? Alex Cora (22:52) joins for his weekly call in. Al Horford was ruled out last second and placed into health and safety protocols
Is the Celtics season already a success ahead of Eastern Conference Finals?
May 17, 2022 22:41 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBHOUR 4: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss tonight's Game 1 in the Celtics-Heat series. Is the Celtics season already a success?
The Patriots approach with coaching staff roles seems illogical
May 17, 2022 22:37 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Patriots approach with coaching staff roles seems illogical
Joe Judge debuts on the Julian Edelman Hardo scale
May 17, 2022 21:41 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MBJoe Judge debuts on the Julian Edelman Hardo scale
Sox won't repeat the Betts failed negotiations with Bogaerts will they?
May 17, 2022 21:37 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBHOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Red Sox and lack of negotiations with Xander Bogaerts. X now says he is willing to listen to offers in season. Does this now give the Sox a chance to get a deal done? Meghan Ottolini experiences her first ever "Big Deal or No Big Deal?". Plus, Joe Judge might be the biggest hardo to ever be on the Patriots coaching staff
What does Tatum need to do to become a Top 5 player?
May 17, 2022 21:23 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MBWhat does Tatum need to do to become a Top 5 player?
Gary Washburn of the Globe joins to preview Celtics-Heat series
May 17, 2022 20:46 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBGary Washburn of the Boston Globe joins to preview Celtics-Heat series
Celtics-Heat meet in 2020 ECF rematch with very different rosters
May 17, 2022 20:33 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHOUR 2: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego catch up with Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe who joins to preview the Celtics-Heat series in the Eastern Conference Finals. How have these teams changed since the 2020 ECF meeting? Plus, what does Jayson Tatum need to do to be considered a Top 5 player? Or is he already there?
Sox fans start "RE-SIGN XANDER" chants, don't expect it to end soon
May 17, 2022 19:42 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Sox fans chanting "RE-SIGN XANDER" while Bogaerts was at the plate last night. Lou Merloni wonders if the Sox had planned to use Garrett Whitlock as a starter all along, even at the point of signing an extension when he was in the bullpen. More Patriots coaches talked this afternoon and the crew reacted to some of the highlights.
Red Sox bats show signs of life over the weekend vs Texas
May 16, 2022 22:19 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBMerloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Sox weekend where the bats are finally showing signs of life
What advantage do Pats get by not discussing coaching roles?
May 16, 2022 22:18 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat advantage do Pats think they get by not discussing coaching roles?
Celtics wear down reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
May 16, 2022 22:17 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBCeltics wear down the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo
SI's Chris Mannix joins to react to Celtics-Bucks, preview ECF vs Heat
May 16, 2022 22:15 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBSI's Chris Mannix joins to react to Celtics-Bucks, preview ECF vs Heat
Celtics one step closer to Banner 18 with Miami Heat up next
May 16, 2022 22:13 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHOUR 4: We start the hour hearing from the Patriots coaching staff who does not want the public to know the roles of each coach. The Celtics have no time to celebrate their series win over the Bucks with the Miami Heat awaiting them in the Eastern Conference Finals. Worried about the C's being worn down after a grueling series? Jayson Tatum says he knows how to take care of his body now compared to their last ECF appearance
The Grant Williams Game
May 16, 2022 21:50 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 3: Chris Mannix of SI joins at the start of this hour to react to the Celtics Game 7 win over the Bucks in what will forever be known as "The Grant Williams Game". Plus, Patrice Bergeron says he can't envision himself playing for any other team. Is retirement in store for the B's legend?
Patrice Bergeron headed towards retirement?
May 16, 2022 20:35 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBHOUR 2: The Bruins season is over and the rumors of Patrice Bergeron headed towards retirement won't go away. Patrice addressed the rumor of him going to the Montreal Canadiens. The Patriots coaches talked for the first time this offseason and there was one noticeable theme: don't give the media anything when asked about coaching roles. Plus, the Red Sox bats are showing signs of life after winning the series in Texas
Bucks dared Grant Williams to beat them and he did just that
May 16, 2022 19:22 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria, & Mego discuss the Celtics Game 7 win at home over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks. Milwaukee dared Grant Williams to beat them and he did just that. Worried about the Celtics being worn down headed into the Eastern Conference Finals?
Scott Foster should've been removed from NBA after Tim Donaghy scandal
May 13, 2022 22:17 - 15 minutes - 14 MBScott Foster should've been removed from NBA after Tim Donaghy scandal
Our way too early predictions after Patriots schedule released
May 13, 2022 22:16 - 9 minutes - 8.46 MBOur way too early predictions after the Patriots schedule was released
Patrice Bergeron to the Montreal Canadiens?
May 13, 2022 22:15 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBPatrice Bergeron, a future Montreal Canadien? Merloni Fauria and MegO do not like the thought of that...
Bruins save its season for now with Game 6 win vs Canes
May 13, 2022 22:14 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBBruins save its season for now with Game 6 win vs Canes
Our predictions for Pats schedule, Celtics-Bucks and Bruins-Canes
May 13, 2022 22:12 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHOUR 4: Merloni, Fauria and MegO give their predictions for the Patriots season after the schedule release, Celtics-Bucks Game 6 and Bruins-Canes Game 7
Is Game 6 the biggest moment of Tatum’s career?
May 13, 2022 21:29 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHOUR 3: Merloni, Fauria and MegO discuss Jayson Tatum in Celtics-Bucks Game 6 tonight. The B's saved its season with a win Game 6. Will they win on Saturday to take the series? Plus, the Patriots revealed its 2022 schedule with absolutely zero fireworks
Will the Celtics extend season by winning Game 6 tonight?
May 13, 2022 20:26 - 43 minutes - 40 MBHOUR 2: Merloni, Fauria and MegO discuss some surprising audio from Tony Almonte on NBC Sports Boston. Tony says there are rumors that Patrice Bergeron may be looking to join the Montreal Canadiens. Meghan Ottolini wrote her first column for the website. The subject is Marcus Smart and his role in Friday night's Game 6. Scott Foster is one of three officials on Celtics-Bucks Game 6. Why is Foster allowed to officiate NBA games after strong connections to the NBA betting scandal with his best ...
Our analysis, observations of the Patriots 2022 schedule
May 13, 2022 19:09 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHOUR 1: Merloni, Fauria and MegO discuss the Patriots 2022 schedule. What is your way too early prediction? Plus, the Bruins saved their season last night with a win in Game 6. Anson Carter on TNT questioned if Patrice Bergeron still "has it" anymore
Our analysis of Patriots schedule with reported leaks so far
May 12, 2022 22:30 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MBOur analysis of Patriots schedule with reported leaks so far
Meghan Ottolini defends Marcus Smart after rough end to Game 5
May 12, 2022 22:22 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMeghan Ottolini defends Marcus Smart after rough end to Game 5
Jeff Goodman joins to make sense of the Celtics Game 5 collapse
May 12, 2022 22:20 - 10 minutes - 9.74 MBJeff Goodman of "Stadium" joins to make sense of the Celtics Game 5 collapse
Jack Edwards joins ahead of Game 6 with Bruins season on the line
May 12, 2022 22:19 - 12 minutes - 11 MBJack Edwards joins us ahead of Game 6 with the Bruins season on the line