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Jones & Keefe is smart, opinionated Boston sports talk that mixes sharp analysis with real personality. Hosted by Adam Jones and Rich Keefe, the show blends informed debate, humor and a fan’s passion for everything that matters in New England sports. From breaking down the Patriots and tracking the Red Sox all season to Celtics championship expectations, Bruins battles and the biggest stories around the league, Jones & Keefe bring perspective without losing the edge. Thoughtful, entertaining and rooted in the city’s sports culture, the show sounds like Boston because it *is* Boston.

Full Show - 08/13/26: How Do the Red Sox Get Back on Track? // Do Patriots Fans Trust Owner Robert Kraft to Sign Christian Gonzalez?

The Jones & Keefe Show from Thursday, August 13, 2026.

Aug 13

2 hr 46 min

HR 1 - How do the Red Sox get back on track?

Jones and Meghan Ottolini opened up the show discussing the Red Sox and last night's loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto, which extended their losing streak to five games. What are reasonable expectations for the Red Sox going forward? Jones and MegO also talked about the future of interim manager Chad Tracy and previewed Payton Tolle's start in today's series finale.

Aug 13

42 min

HR 2 - Do Patriots fans trust owner Robert Kraft to pay the team's top tier players?

Jones and MegO discussed the latest Patriots contract extension negotiations involving cornerback Christian Gonzalez and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte's future in New England. WEEI Red Sox insider Rob Bradford joined the show to talk about the Sox performance during the current five-game losing streak, Willson Contreras's recent play, and Chad Tracy's future as Red Sox manager. Finally, Jones and MegO previewed tonight's Patriots preseason opener against the Colts and Gillette Stadium's new turf.

Aug 13

39 min

HR 3 - What are reasonable expectations for the Red Sox?

Jones and Meghan Ottolini got back into the Red Sox, their current five-game losing streak, and when it's time to be concerned. Before asking "Did Grok Cook," Jones and MegO discussed interim manager Chad Tracy and whether the interim label will be removed.

Aug 13

44 min

HR 4 - What is holding up the Christian Gonzalez contract extension?

Jones and MegO continued to talk about the Patriots' contract negotiations with cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Do Patriots fans trust owner Robert Kraft to finalize a deal with Gonzalez? Jones and Meghan Ottolini also discussed the value of Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte. To wrap up the show, Jones and MegO picked through the Grab Bag and played the Clip Du Jour.

Aug 13

38 min

Robert Kraft's priorities are in the wrong place

The guys discuss comments made by Robert Kraft yesterday and why it's not a good look that he is focusing on the new facility ahead of paying Christian Gonzalez.

Aug 13

10 min

Rob Bradford joins to share a (bad) update on Garrett Whitlock

Red Sox insider Rob Bradford joins to share a bad update on Garrett Whitlock and if it's time to panic about the Red Sox now that they have dropped five straight games.

Aug 13

14 min

What to watch for in the Patriots preseason game tonight

The Patriots kickoff their preseason tonight as they host the Colts and Jones & Mego discuss which players they will be watching and which players need to impress.

Aug 13

12 min

Are the Red Sox asking TOO MUCH of Payton Tolle?

Payton Tolle has been awesome so far this season, but Jones & Mego discuss if the team is asking too much of their young pitcher and if they need to take stuff off of his plate.

Aug 13

10 min

The expectation for the Red Sox should be the ALDS

Despite losing five straight, Mego's expectation for the 2026 Red Sox should still be a trip to the ALDS and anything short of that, would be a disappointment.

Aug 13

10 min