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 bad was the officiating in last night's game?
April 26, 2022 21:23 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHour 3- Starting off the third hour looking back at the Red Sox 6-2 loss to the Blue Jays last night as the Sox dropped their 3rd straight game, fall to 4th in the AL East and 3-7 in AL East play. Did Will Venable pull Eovaldi out too early given his pitch count was only at 72? Who do you trust out of the Red Sox bullpen? Big deal or no big deal A fictosexual man can no longer see his underaged wife due to software updates. The NBA and Scott Foster did everything they could to force a...
How important is this playoff run for the legacy of Jayson Tatum?
April 26, 2022 20:30 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHour 2- Andy Hart joins the guys. Already having taken down public enemy number Kyrie Irving and future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics will now likely see 2x MVP, and reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second round of the playoffs. Given the turnaround the Celtics had this season, and now having the opportunity to take down some of the NBA's biggest stars, how important is this playoff run for the legacy of Jayson Tatum? Is it fake love between Kyri...
The Nets are DONESKI
April 26, 2022 19:39 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHour 1- Despite one hell of an effort from Scott Foster to force a game 5, the Celtics completed the sweep over the Brooklyn Nets and the Nets are DONESKI ! Now, to know surprise, the Nets are making excuses for the loss and their incredibly underwhelming season. Who are the three stars from the series? Why are the Nets looking for sympathy? We witness NBA history last night as Nets big man Nic Claxton broke Shaquille O'Neal's free throw futility record.
Why are Yankees Fans getting a pass for bombarding Guardians players with trash
April 25, 2022 23:18 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MBLou and Christian discuss why the Yankees fans get different treatment from Red Sox fans when it comes to treatment of atheletes.
Lou declares the Celtics are going to win the NBA Finals
April 25, 2022 23:18 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBLou has finally come around and has declared the Celtics are going to win it all. Get the Duck Boats ready
Who will pose the biggest threat to the Celtics winning the NBA Championship
April 25, 2022 22:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHour 4- Jaylen Brown is not getting enough respect, and the Celtics role players don’t seem like they are going to disappear anytime soon. Who will post the biggest threat to the Celtics, the Heat or the Bucks? Latest on the Depp-Heard lawsuit.
Should we be getting the duck boats ready for the Celtics championship parade?
April 25, 2022 21:10 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBHour 3: The Patriots make a trade, but it’s a weird one. Where will the Patriots go in the first round? Christian wants a receiver, Lou wants a receiver. Lou also wants the Nets to win Game 4 just because he wants to see Kyrie back in the garden. Lou has officially declared the Celtics are winning the NBA Finals
Can anyone stop the Celitcs if they stay healthy?
April 25, 2022 20:58 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHour 2: Are the Celtics now the favorite to win the Eastern Conference as every other team is getting injured? The Red Sox bullpen keeps blowing games and will the offense ever figure it out? New York Yankees fans were throwing bottles on the field against the Guardians, but why don’t they get called racist?
Have the Nets completely given up and are they just waiting to be swept?
April 25, 2022 19:29 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHour 1:The Celtics are looking to sweep the lifeless Brooklyn Nets. Would you want the Nets to win Game 4 so Kyrie has to return to the TD Garden and face Celitcs fans one more time? Could the Celtics win the whole thing, well Lou things so.
Jack Edwards joins to talk B's dead power play, BOS-NYR and the B's biggest villain
April 22, 2022 22:25 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBJack Edwards joins to talk B's dead power play, BOS-NYR and the B's biggest villain
Wiggy wants to trade Mac Jones, 1st rounder for Jimmy G & Deebo Samuel
April 22, 2022 22:23 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBWiggy wants to trade Mac Jones, 1st rounder for Jimmy G & Deebo Samuel
Jimmy Dunn and Tony V join us ahead of Friday night's Laugh Boston show
April 22, 2022 22:21 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBJimmy Dunn and Tony V join Merloni & Fauria with Fitzy ahead of Friday night's Laugh Boston show
Celtics defense being recognized as an all time great unit
April 22, 2022 22:20 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBCeltics defense being recognized as an all time great unit
Will Celtics-Nets series return to Boston for Game 5?
April 22, 2022 22:19 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHOUR 4: All things Celtics-Nets series this hour with Merloni & Fauria with Fitzy. Robert Williams will likely return to the Celtics lineup for Saturday's Game 3. Are you worried about the Timelord being rushed back? Plus, the guys discuss a report from Shams Charania that Ben Simmons could be back for Game 4
The many questions on how Pats will approach next week's NFL Draft
April 22, 2022 22:16 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBHOUR 3: Jack Edwards joins for his weekly call in due to Thursday's day game for the Red Sox. Merloni, Fauria and Fitzy discuss next week's NFL Draft and how the Patriots should approach it.
Celtics fans react to Timelord’s potential return and if series vs Nets is over
April 22, 2022 20:24 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHOUR 2: Merloni, Fauria and Fitzy take your calls on the Celtics-Nets series. The Timelord could be back sooner than expected. Comedians Jimmy Dunn and Tony V join the guys in studio (14:05) ahead of the their show tonight at Laugh Boston. Plus, Wiggy thinks the Pats should trade Mac Jones and a first round pick for Jimmy Garoppolo and Deebo Samuel. Why would the Patriots do that?!
Are the Celtics rushing Timelord back with potential Game 3 return?
April 22, 2022 19:36 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHOUR 1: The Celtics are potentially bringing back Robert Williams for Satuday's Game 3. Meanwhile, the Nets are close to bringing back Ben Simmons. What affect will each player have in the series? Merloni, Fauria and Fitzy discuss
Making sense of Sox excluding Don Orsillo from Jerry Remy tribute
April 21, 2022 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBMerloni and Fauria make sense of the Sox excluding Don Orsillo from Wednesday night's Jerry Remy tribute at Fenway
Is the Celtics-Nets series over after Boston takes a 2-0 lead?
April 21, 2022 22:07 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBAfter the Boston won Game 2 last night to take a 2-0 lead, we ask you if the Celtics-Nets series over. Christian Fauria thinks Kevin Durant is looking a little old. Plus, Merloni and Fauria discuss the Sox debacle coming out of last night's Jerry Remy tribute. Why was Don Orsillo not involved? Lou tells you (24:49) what he knows...
Alex Cora joins to discuss emotions after recent win, Whitlock, Barnes and more
April 20, 2022 22:17 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAlex Cora joins to discuss emotions after recent win, Garrett Whitlock, Matt Barnes and more
Scal joins to preview Celtics-Nets Game 2, respond to outrage on Marcus Smart DPOY
April 20, 2022 22:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBBrian Scalabrine joins to preview Celtics-Nets Game 2 and respond to the outrage on Marcus Smart winning the DPOY award (Dan Le Batard Show and Tom Haberstroh are very mad)
Jeff Darlington believes Tom Brady playing for Miami is a real possibility
April 20, 2022 22:13 - 8 minutes - 7.96 MBJeff Darlington believes Tom Brady playing for Miami is a real possibility
Meghan Ottolini to join WEEI afternoons full time starting May 4
April 20, 2022 22:12 - 5 minutes - 4.63 MBLou Merloni and Christian Fauria start the 3pm hour by announcing the full time addition of Meghan Ottolini on the show. MegO starts with us May 4th!
Expectations for Celtics-Nets Game 2 and Kyrie vs Boston
April 20, 2022 22:07 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHOUR 4: Merloni and Fauria get you ready for Celtics-Nets Game 2 and discuss their expectations. Will the TD Garden fans scale it back tonight in terms of heckling Kyrie?
Deebo Samuel wants out of San Fran and Pats may see Jets land him
April 20, 2022 21:37 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBHOUR 3: After a wild scene in Game 1 Celtics-Nets, Grant Williams praised the Celtics fans for the atmosphere. Deebo Samuel wants out of San Francisco. Bad news for the Patriots: the Jets are one of the favorites to land him. Plus, Jeff Darlington says Tom Brady playing for the Dolphins in the future is definitely a possibility
Are the Celtics headed for a 7-game series with Nets?
April 20, 2022 20:13 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBHOUR 2: Lou Merloni and Christian Fauria start this hour with a major show announcement. Lou thinks the series is going 7 games. Brian Scalabrine joins (21:40) to talk Celtics-Nets Game 2 + react to the Dan Le Batard Show and Tom Haberstroh being outraged by Marcus Smart being named DPOY.
Fauria is back and the guys get you ready for Celtics-Nets Game 2
April 20, 2022 20:03 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBHOUR 1: Fauria is back and the guys get you ready for Celtics-Nets Game 2. Kevin Durant says the reaction from Boston fans toward Kyrie is rooted in love. Alex Cora joins us for his weekly interview (20:40). Plus, the guys react to the big changes in the minor leagues that is rapidly speeding up the game
Andy Hart tries to share some Celtics optimism with Merloni
April 19, 2022 22:25 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBAndy Hart tries to share some Celtics optimism with Merloni after the C's take a 1-0 series lead
Andy Hart explains ranking Matt Patricia as 3rd most important Patriot
April 19, 2022 22:24 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBAndy Hart explains ranking Matt Patricia as 3rd most important Patriot
Should Ime Udoka have been one of three Coach of the Year finalists?
April 19, 2022 22:23 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBShould Ime Udoka have been one of three Coach of the Year finalists? Merloni and Andy Hart discuss
Should the Patriots bring back Dont’a Hightower?
April 19, 2022 22:21 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBShould the Patriots bring back Dont’a Hightower? Lou Merloni and Andy Hart discuss
ESPN’s Matt Miller tells us what to know from Patriots perspective for NFL Draft
April 19, 2022 22:16 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBHOUR 4: ESPN’s Matt Miller tells us what to know from the Patriots perspective for next week's NFL Draft. It's only 10 games into the season but Lou Merloni is a little worried about the front office's approach for 2022.
Is Marcus Smart truly worthy of winning the NBA's DPOY award?
April 19, 2022 21:31 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBHOUR 3: Lou Merloni and Andy Hart start the hour by discussing the future of LB Dont'a Hightower. Are the Pats leaving a roster spot open for him to return in 2022? There are many people in the media who think Marcus Smart is not worthy of winning the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award (13:08). Should Ime Udoka have been named one of three finalists for Coach of the Year? Andy Hart is feeling better about Celtics-Nets series and shares some optimism with Lou
Andy Hart is not buying the concussion theory as explanation for the Butler benching
April 19, 2022 20:23 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBHOUR 2: The Patriots Hall of Fame has announced three finalists. Do fans actually care about teams' Hall of Fame? Malcolm Butler spoke on his return to the Patriots and is not buying the theory that Butler had a concussion which limited his play in Super Bowl 52. Andy explains ranking Matt Patricia as the 3rd most important Patriot
Merloni is bothered by the Red Sox approach in what he sees as an "all in" year
April 19, 2022 19:22 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBHOUR 1: Lou Merloni is bothered by the Red Sox approach in what he sees as an "all in" year. Andy Hart tries to share some Celtics optimism with Lou ahead of Celtics-Nets Game 2 Wednesday night. Plus, did Marcus Smart deserve the Defensive Player of the Year award?
Kyrie Irving hates Boston as much as we hate him
April 18, 2022 22:18 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn a hostile environment for Celtics-Nets Game 1, Kyrie Irving acted a fool and told the Boston crowd how he really feels. The crowd gave it right back to Kyrie who was clearly bothered by the treatment
Malcolm Butler says he addressed his benching in Super Bowl 52 with Belichick
April 18, 2022 22:16 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBLou Merloni and Mut react to Malcolm Butler's first media session after he returned to the Patriots this offseason. Butler says he addressed his benching in Super Bowl 52 with Bill Belichick
Over 50% of voters feel better about Nets-Celtics after buzzer beating Game 1 win
April 18, 2022 22:13 - 42 minutes - 39 MBHOUR 3: Merloni and Mut react to the Celtics buzzer beating Game 1 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Both guys do not feel better about the series despite Boston taking a 1-0 lead. Kyrie Irving flips off the Boston fans multiple times (21:00) and says he was just returning the energy the city gives him when he visits the Garden
Is Matt Patricia the 3rd most important Patriot?
April 18, 2022 21:14 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHOUR 2: Lou Merloni and Mut continue talking about Kyrie Irving and ask who is the second biggest villain in Boston sports. There are some talented young WRs available for a trade. Why aren't the Pats interested in the services of Deebo Samuel? Andy Hart has ranked the most important people in the Patriots organization with Matt Patricia coming in at #3. Plus, Malcolm Butler spoke with the media for the first time since returning to the Patriots
Did Celtics Game 1 win over Nets make you feel better about series?
April 18, 2022 20:30 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBHOUR 1: Do you feel better, worse or the same after the Celtics buzzer beating Game 1 win over the Nets? Lou Merloni and Mike "Mut" Mutnansky both feel worse. Kyrie Irving flipped the bird to the Boston crowd many times and says he was just returning the energy the Celtics fans were giving him
Jayson Tatum has most to gain in Celtics-Nets playoffs series
April 14, 2022 22:14 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MBJayson Tatum has the most to gain in the upcoming Celtics-Nets playoffs series
Jack Edwards joins to talk Cassidy's disappointment, Johnny Beecher and more
April 14, 2022 22:13 - 11 minutes - 11 MBJack Edwards joins M&F to talk Cassidy's disappointment, Johnny Beecher and more
Alex Cora joins to react to Red Sox first week of 2022 season
April 14, 2022 22:12 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAlex Cora joins Merloni & Fauria to react to Sox first week of 2022 season
Scal joins to preview Celtics-Nets series in NBA Playoffs
April 14, 2022 22:11 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBrian Scalabrine joins Merloni & Fauria to preview Celtics-Nets first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs
Heyman reports Devers wants deal to make him a Red Sox for life
April 14, 2022 22:10 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBHOUR 4: Jon Heyman reports Rafael Devers wants an ultra long deal that will make him a Red Sox for life. Merloni, Fauria and Fitzy discuss the report and if they even buy it. Celtics-Nets begins this weekend and it's clear that Jayson Tatum has the most to gain with a series win
Belichick's loyalty to Saban prevents Bill O'Brien's return to New England
April 14, 2022 21:20 - 40 minutes - 37 MBHOUR 3: Jack Edwards joins us to talk about Bruce Cassidy's disappointment in the team's recent play and the injuries to David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm. Nick "Fitzy" Stevens joins us (13:20) and is very upset with his guy Bill Belichick who reportedly did not poach Bill O'Brien from Alabama due to his loyalty to Nick Saban
Sox manager Alex Cora and Joe List (Laugh Boston 4/14-4/16) join this hour
April 14, 2022 20:38 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBHOUR 2: Lou Merloni and Christian Fauria catch up with Sox manager Alex Cora. People are very angry at Dodgers manager Dave Roberts for pulling Clayton Kershaw who had thrown 7 perfect innings. The hilarious Joe List joins us (21:36) ahead of his headlining weekend at Laugh Boston. Plus, John Henry isn't the only Boston sports owner who is looking to invest in other pro sports teams.
Buying Jon Heyman’s report of Sox low ball offer to Bogaerts?
April 14, 2022 19:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MBHOUR 1: Lou Merloni and Christian Fauria discuss the report from Jon Heyman on the Red Sox low ball offer to Xander Bogaerts. Lou is absolutely not buying the report. How important is the Celtics-Nets series for Jayson Tatum? Brian Scalabrine joins (15:23) to preview Brooklyn-Boston. Plus, ESPN's Zach Lowe explains why he didn't vote for Marcus Smart in the top 3 of his Defensive Player of the Year
Celtics get some bulletin board material ahead of 1st round vs Nets
April 13, 2022 22:07 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBLou Merloni and Christian Fauria are on the air immediately after the Sox-Tigers game goes final. ESPN's Jeff Passan has some concerning details on the Sox negotiations with Rafael Devers. Do we feel better about the Celtics after watching the Nets in the Play-In game? Kyrie Irving is participating in Ramadan and we wonder how he can do that as an elite athlete
Tatum, Timelord, Smart and Brad Stevens may dominate NBA honors, awards
April 12, 2022 22:24 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBAfter an all time great second half of the season, the Celtics are now poised to take home many of the NBA awards and postseason honors. Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough picks the Celtics to win the Eastern Conference. Do you?