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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How do you feel about the Bruins after last night?
May 03, 2022 22:28 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBSEGMENT- Lou and Christian react to the Bruins 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1. How do you feel about the Bruins after the loss?
Ben Volin weighs in on which of the Patriots draft picks will play this season
May 03, 2022 22:23 - 59 seconds - 946 KBCLIP- Ben Volin of The Boston Globe weighs in on which of the Patriots draft picks will play this season
Are you more excited about the Cole Strange or Tyquan Thornton pick?
May 03, 2022 22:21 - 56 seconds - 900 KBCLIP- Are you more excited about the Cole Strange or Tyquan Thornton pick? The guys weigh in.
Ben Volin gives his 2022 Patriots Draft grade
May 03, 2022 22:18 - 59 seconds - 951 KBCLIP- Ben Volin of The Boston Globe gives his 2022 Patriots Draft grade.
Who needs to step up as the X Factor in the absence of Marcus Smart?
May 03, 2022 22:15 - 56 seconds - 904 KBCLIP- Lou and Christian debate who needs to step as the X Factor in Game 2 for the Boston Celtics in the absence of Marcus Smart.
How confident are you in the Celtics without Marcus Smart tonight?
May 03, 2022 22:12 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHour 4- We start with breaking news at the top of the hour. Defensive Player of The Year Marcus Smart has been ruled out for tonight's game due to a thigh injury. How confident are you in the Celtics without their starting point guard? Lou says this is a great opportunity for Derrick White as he now gets a chance to prove himself and his value. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have a big opportunity to redeem themselves after a horrific Game 1. The final segment of just the MFers and Final ...
Is there a bigger concern on the offensive side or defensive side of the ball for the Patriots?
May 03, 2022 21:51 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHour 3- Is there a bigger concern on the offensive or defensive side of the ball? Does Tyquan Thornton define this draft for the Patriots? Volin says the Cole Strange pick is indefensible due to the value. Big deal no big deal- Mothers day should not be the responsibility of the Husband. The wife is NOT the husband's Mother. A man's penis fell off and the man regrew it on his arm, Ryan Tannehill says it’s not his job to mentor Malik Willis. Callers chime in on the Patriots draft. Fau...
What holes remain for the Patriots after the draft?
May 03, 2022 21:42 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHour 2- Ben Volin of The Boston Globe joins the guys until 5 to discuss the draft. What holes remain for the Patriots after the draft? The Shaq Mason trade followed by the Cole Strange draft pick leaves Fauria confused as to why the Patriots moved their highest rated PFF player for a 5th round pick and then used a first round pick to draft his replacement. Does the Tyquan Thornton pick go against a traditional Patriots pick? Who does Tyquan Thornton compare to? Callers give their opinion...
Will the Celtics bounce back tonight?
May 03, 2022 21:25 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 1- Celtics and Bucks Game 2 tonight. Will the Celtics bounce back after their 101-89 loss Sunday? Lou and Christian discuss the keys to the Celtics success tonight. The NBA playoffs are all about the stars and Jayson Tatum needs to be that. How important is this series for Jayson Tatum and how he is viewed around the league? Why this game is so important for the Celtics and some numbers that suggest you should be comfortable. Is the season a disappointment if the Celtics lose the se...
Mike Giardi on the Patriots drafting QB Bailey Zappe- "They drafted 10 quarterbacks while Tom Brady was here so this not unusual... I would consider that one of their better picks"
May 02, 2022 22:57 - 59 seconds - 945 KBCLIP- Mike Giardi of The NFL Network joined Lou and Christian and explained why it's not unusual the Patriots drafted a QB.
Lou Merloni rips the Red Sox after losing 2/3 to the Orioles
May 02, 2022 22:52 - 58 seconds - 923 KBCLIP- Lou rips the Red Sox after their 3-7 road trip and losing 2/3 to the Baltimore Orioles.
Did the Celtics look like the team they did earlier this season in Game 1?
May 02, 2022 22:49 - 59 seconds - 945 KBCLIP- Fauria rips the Celtics for "Not being prepared" for yesterday's Game 1 and playing like the team we saw in the beginning of the season.
Mike Giardi on Cole Strange- "Talking to some people around the league, a lot of people like Cole Strange, they just didn't like him there"
May 02, 2022 22:46 - 58 seconds - 923 KBCLIP- NFL Network's Mike Giardi on the Patriots 2022 draft- "It was a little unusual for sure.. Talking to people around the league, a lot of people liked Cole Strange, they just didn't like him there".
Lou and Christian give their 2022 Patriots draft grades
May 02, 2022 22:42 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBSEGMENT- The Patriots have been dragged for their draft. Mel Kiper gave them the lowest grade in the league, Peter King says he "doesn't understand" the Patriots, and Luke Easterling of Draft Wire says he has no clue what the Patriots were doing. What do our guys think? Listen in to find out.
Who of the Patriots draft class has already Patriotized?
May 02, 2022 22:37 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBSEGMENT- Patriots players and coaches in the media have always been an interesting topic under Bill Belichick. Simple, harmless questions suddenly forgotten how to answer, and kept top-secret...The guys discuss who of the Patriots draft class has already been Patriotized.
Mike Giardi of The NFL Network joins the show
May 02, 2022 22:33 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSEGMENT- Mike Giardi of The NFL Network joins Lou and Christian to discuss the Patriots 2022 draft. What do teams around the league think about the Cole strange pick? Why would the Patriots draft two running backs? Is it odd the Patriots selected quarterback Bailey Zappe in the 4th round? Could there be quarterback change in Miami?
Lou and Christian react as the Celtics drop Game 1 to the Bucks
May 02, 2022 22:29 - 14 minutes - 13 MBSEGMENT- Lou and Christian react as the Celtics fall to the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi Finals. Celtics played sloppy ball all afternoon as they shot 18 of 50, yes, 50 from three and were 10/31 in the paint.
Is this a redshirt for the Patriots draft picks?
May 02, 2022 22:15 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBHour 4- Lou gives his feelings on the Sox after their horrific road trip as they go 3-7 and lose all three series to AL East teams, including the Baltimore Orioles. Are the Celtics ready for a mature team like the Bucks? Patriots take a lot of chances in the draft. Fauria and Lou don’t love the Tyquan Thornton pick, but did the Patriots get help where they needed it? Is this a redshirt draft for the Patriots? Last call- Revisiting when Fauria prank called the David Glenn show.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown need to be better in Game 2
May 02, 2022 21:41 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBHour 3- Some breaking NFL News off the top of the hour as Cardinals star WR DeAndre Hopkins is suspended 6 games for PED. Lou and Christian know a man down in the desert that could have helped Hopkins. Is this draft about 2023... Really, who from the Patriots draft class will play and contribute THIS SEASON? Which of the 2022 Patriots Draftees have they been Patriotized? Is the Celtics health a problem again? Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown need to be the superstars they are thought to be...
What would you grade the Patriots draft?
May 02, 2022 20:58 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 2- After the Patriots picked Cole Strange in the First Round of the NFL draft last week, the Patriots made 10 selections over the weekend. Including WR Tyquan Thornton (Who doesn't bench), and two running-backs. Now that the draft is in the rearview, how do you grade the Patriots draft? Lou gives the Patriots an F calling it a waste of a weekend. Fauria defends the Patriots draft giving them a C+. Fauria thinks the Patriots accomplished what they wanted to do because they got stron...
Are you concerned about the Celtics?
May 02, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBHour 1- The Celtics fell to the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals 101-89 Sunday, as Celtics fans feel what a loss is like for the first time since April 7th. The Celtics couldn't get anything going offensively as they got at their own game, defense. Fauria is concerned the old Marcus Smart is back as he shot 3/11 and was complaining quite a bit about calls. Is there a concern about the health of Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart? Did the Celtics think it was going to be ...
Comedian Amos Gill joins the show
April 29, 2022 23:45 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe guys chat with stand up comedian and Australian native Amos Gill.
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trying to disrespect the Celtics?
April 29, 2022 23:42 - 7 minutes - 6.75 MBThe guys hear from Giannis, who tells gathered media that he has not been keeping up with the Celtics' domination of the Brooklyn Nets.
Bill Belichick shares his feelings on Cole Strange; Draft Day 2 Feel Goods; Jack Edwards
April 29, 2022 23:35 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBLou, Christian, and Fitzy were eager to hear from Bill Belichick on why Cole Strange was their first pick in the NFL Draft. The guys talk about what would make them feel good in the next few rounds. And we catch up with Jack Edwards on the Bruins as they get ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Patriots drafted guard Cole Strange and folks have some thoughts about it...
April 29, 2022 23:24 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe Patriots drafted a guard with their first round and pick and surprised nearly every single pundit, analyst, and football fan who watched the NFL Draft last night.
We love Cole Strange...just not where he was picked; Did the Patriots "Patriotize" Cole Strange; Giannis said what about the Celtics?
April 29, 2022 23:20 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBLou, Christian, and Fitzy sound like they love Cole Strange and his work ethic...just not so much where he was picked. Have the Patriots already indoctrinated the first round pick? And Giannis claims he hasn't been watching the Celtics dominate the Nets.
Rusty Wright's endorsement of Cole Strange; Comedian Amos Gill
April 29, 2022 23:12 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBLou, Christian, and Fitzy listen Cole Strange's college coach Rusty Wright (who joined Gresh and Keefe earlier today) talk about all the things that make Cole a first round pick. Comedian Amos Gill stops by to discuss what he loves about Boston, what he hates about Boston, and why Boston and his native Australia are similar.
NESN's Jack Edwards joins the show
April 29, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MBLou, Christian, and Fitzy talk to Jack Edwards about the Bruins' regular season finale as well as what could wait for the B's in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Was Cole Strange the best player on Belichick's draft board?
April 29, 2022 19:17 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBHour 1. Did the Patriots address their needs on Day 1 of the NFL Draft or create more roster holes? Was Cole Strange the best player on Belichick's draft board? Can anyone justify the Patriots drafting Strange in Round 1 or should they have waited? Other needs the Patriots desperately must fill in the draft.
Scal - Grant Williams was a monster against Durant
April 27, 2022 22:34 - 1 minute - 991 KBGrant Williams was a monster against Durant
Scal joins the show after the Celtics sweep the Nets and previews the Celtics upcoming matchup against the Bucks
April 27, 2022 22:31 - 13 minutes - 12 MBScal joins the show after the Celtics sweep the Nets and previews the Celtics upcoming matchup against the Bucks
The Red Sox had some problems with the Pitch Com Device
April 27, 2022 22:31 - 56 seconds - 904 KBThe Red Sox had some problems with the Pitch Com Device
Alex Cora joins as he gets ready to return to the team and the dugout after missing the past few games because of Covid.
April 27, 2022 22:16 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBAlex Cora is returning to the dugout after missing the last 6 games. Alex also talks about what it is like watching the team from his couch and what he has taken away from the last 6 games. Alex also talks about the offense struggling so far this season and how they need to turn it around.
Why N’Keal Harry is a bust!
April 27, 2022 22:07 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBBen Volin explains why N’Keal Harry is a bust
Will the Red Sox offense ever get out of this slump?
April 27, 2022 22:07 - 1 minute - 957 KBWill the Red Sox offense ever get out of this slump?
Why is all the blame on Tanner and not the front office?
April 27, 2022 22:07 - 1 minute - 1.04 MBWhy is all the blame on Tanner and not the front office?
Should Tanner Houck be getting all of the blame for the Red Sox losses in Toronto?
April 27, 2022 22:07 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBShould Tanner Houck be getting all of the blame for the Red Sox losses in Toronto?
Will the Red Sox be a better team now that Alex Cora is back in the dugout?
April 27, 2022 22:03 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBHour 4: Now that Alex Cora is returning to the dugout will the Red Sox offense and bullpen improve. Should the Red Sox be chasing wins early in the season? Are the Red Sox having a problem with the pitch com device or is it user error? Last Call: Doc Rivers is a little upset with reporters questioning his past teams collapsing in the playoffs and Charles Barkley calls out Durant and how he is a bus rider and not a bus driver.
The Patriots should draft a quarterback!
April 27, 2022 21:42 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBHour 3: It is the eve of the NFL Draft and Ben Volin thinks the Patriots should be drafting a quarterback this weekend to push Mac Jones. Were Tom Brady and Sean Payton actually close to joining the Miami Dolphins this offseason? The last episode of the Man in the Arena aired and the guys react to Tom Brady’s comments about free agency.
Will the Patriots make a splash in the draft or make a safe pick?
April 27, 2022 21:13 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBHour 2: Alex Cora joins the show to start the hour and talks about returning to the dugout after missing the last 6 games. Ben Volin joins the guys to talk about the NFL draft and what positions the Patriots need to address.
It is the blame game for the Red Sox early in the season.
April 27, 2022 21:10 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 1: The Red Sox drop another tough one to the Blue Jays and the bullpen implodes, but should Tanner Houck be getting the blame? Did the pitch com device malfunction last night or was it user error? The Red Sox need to start making some moves before they completely fall out of the AL East race.
Executive Director of The Senior Bowl Jim Nagy explains where Jameson Williams draws Randy Moss comparisons
April 26, 2022 22:37 - 59 seconds - 948 KBExecutive Director of The Senior Bowl Jim Nagy explains where Jameson Williams draws Randy Moss comparisons .
Lou says Ime Udoka deserves all the credit for getting the most of the Celtics
April 26, 2022 22:35 - 52 seconds - 833 KBLou says Ime Udoka deserves all the credit for getting the most of the Celtics.
Andy Hart thinks the Patriots will go with a lineman at 21
April 26, 2022 22:33 - 59 seconds - 939 KBAndy Hart thinks the Patriots will go with a lineman at 21. .
Fauria rips Kyrie for his awful attempt to relate to people during every press conference
April 26, 2022 22:30 - 58 seconds - 932 KBFauria rips Kyrie for his awful attempt to relate to people during every press conference.
Executive Director of The Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins the show to preview the 2022 Draft
April 26, 2022 22:28 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBExecutive Director of The Senior Bowl Jim Nagy joins the show to preview the 2022 Draft.
Grant Williams deserves an apology from some Celtics fans
April 26, 2022 22:26 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBGrant Williams has stepped up and grown tremendously for the Celtics this season and after last night's game, it's time Grant Williams gets the apology he has earned.
Why do the Nets think people feel bad for them?
April 26, 2022 22:23 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBLou and Christian rip the Nets for their post game comments feeling sorry for themselves and question why this team believes people feel bad for them.
Who were the 3 stars in the Celtics/ Nets series?
April 26, 2022 22:19 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBChristian and Lou give their 3 stars of the Celtics/ Nets series.
How confident are you in the Celtics assuming they play the Bucks in round 2?
April 26, 2022 22:17 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBHour 4- Who you got, Celtics or Bucks? Will we see a Robert Williams situation with Khris Middleton? Lou and Christian give BOTH Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens their flowers. Revisiting the 3 stars of the series as Marcus Smart draws a comparison to Manu Ginoboli? How big was Grant Williams’ impact on the series? And what does this mean for his contract discussions moving forward? How did Ime Udoka get the Celtics to buy into trust? Lou believes Ime deserves all the credit for creating ...