The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

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The Bonfire is a live daily show on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk channel, hosted from New York City by veteran stand-up comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly. With their trademark blunt humor and unfiltered honesty, Jay and Bobby invite listeners into hilarious, no-holds-barred conversations about life on and off the stage, the comedy scene, pop culture, entertainment, and sports. Regular guest appearances from fellow comedians, actors, and musicians keep the show spontaneous, and unpredictable.

Crying Over Action Figures
#1194
Last Friday at 8:00 AM

There's a new He-Man movie coming out and Jay laments over his childhood action figures. Television producer Brian Volk-Weiss loves his Star Trek toys so much that he gets emotional about it on Instagram. | Bobby uses the office bathroom and presents himself way before he gets to the urinal. | The guys try to stay young by using red light therapy and skin creams all bought off of Facebook. Jay's algorithm is filled with wild men and sex toys. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Bowling Gigolos
#1193
Last Thursday at 8:00 AM

Truth or dare games become an excuse for threeesomes. Young Bobby went bowling and to pool halls to meet girls. On more than one occasion he and a friend found themselves involved in group sex. | An amorous girl had to choose between Jay and Joe DeRosa and she wrote the winner in a note. Another time, Jay's crush made a play for an unsuspecting Nate Bargatze. | Luis Gomez ruined Jay's beautiful new knife and was unremorseful. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson...


Roar with Kim Congdon
#1192
Last Wednesday at 8:00 AM

It's a room full of heroes when Kim Congdon returns to tell her story of bravery in Puerto Rico. Similar to Bobby's heroism, Kim jumped in a river to try and save swimmers in her native land. She relives a horrible event when an audience member assaulted her after a Joey Diaz show in NYC. | The 80's movie "Roar" took ten years to make and featured many big cats from the wild who injured actors and died in the filming. | Some serial killers have bizzare origin stories that are not mentioned in documentaries. *To hear the full show to go...


Women's Wolf Haircut
#1191
Last Tuesday at 8:00 AM

Jay and Bobby wear sunglasses in the studio because they are so cool. | Bob wants to own a big parcel of land so he can live like a Native American. | Bobby is obsessed with a new style of haircut women are wearing called "the wolf cut." He tries to prove to Jay that it's an attractive look. | DJ Lou experienced puberty because of Janet Jackson. | Bobby goes to Broadway to see The Outsiders Musical and cries during it. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Chubby Gambino & Wu Tang Generator
#1190
04/10/2026

Donald Glover can sing and act with exceptional skill, so why did he need to do stand-up comedy? Jacob claims that Childish Gambino was in ripped shape and the guys try to prove him wrong. | Cardi B performs with Lil Kim at Madison Square Garden and Jay really wishes he was there to see it. | If you want to become a member of The Wu Tang Clan, there is a generator that gives you a new name. The whole crew gets their names translated to fit into the Wu-Tang! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire...


Human Resources Face
#1189
04/09/2026

Bobby is so manly that he doesn't know facts about the movie Clueless until he suddenly does. | Jacob hears the guys using questionable language and it sours his day. | Jay sees the results Luis J Gomez gets with his fearful employees, so he wants him to audit The Bonfire. | Bob has a bunch of leopard shirts that he's afraid to wear in public. | Bob Barker is in the news because of his poor treatment of women and racism. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Indian Food & Foot Disease
#1188
04/08/2026

DJ Lou hides the race of his girlfriend to protect her from the comedic jabs of Bobby and Jay. | Some Indian food is made with flies and rats. | Jay compares comedy coaches to necessary acting coaches. | Ron Bennington, the great comedian and radio icon delivered some unfortunate news on his show today. The guys lament how Ron handled a tough break by simply remaining hilarious. | Bob examines his foot fungus and Christine diagnoses him with HPV. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson...


Good Life Metallica
#1187
04/07/2026

When a metal band gets so rich and famous, what do they have left to sing about? | Bobby spends three hours in a car with Ari Shaffir talking about his travels and he leaves out the best story about a cursed pig. | Yamaneika Saunders is the latest comedian to join the collective of heroes aka the Comic Justice League. | All the members of the Bonfire admit to having an accident in their pants at some point in life except for Christine. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL...


Traveling Funk with Mike Finoia
#1186
04/03/2026

America's Amigo Mike Finoia has a new radio show on SiriusXM's Grateful Dead Channel. Mike is uniquely qualified for the gig because he knows the music and he knows the smell of deadheads | Everyone takes a turn doing their best Sebastian Maniscalco impression at the expense of DJ Lou | Jay and Bob have criticized the comedy special of David Vox Mullen and he has taken the high road by embracing their notes and even making merch out of Big Jay's comments! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL...


The Reveal Part 2 w/Ari Shaffir & Dan Soder
#1185
04/02/2026

Ari Shaffir and Dan Soder are back to witness an epic moment on The Bonfire. A video is played of Jay doing stand-up comedy as a teenager and it is full of surprises. Jay panders in a thick Philly accent and gives the crowd big reveals at the start and end of his set. Everyone in the studio goes berserk when they find out how it ends! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen...


Waiting For Ari with Dan Soder
#1184
04/01/2026

Jay is all set to play the infamous tape of his early stand-up for Dan Soder and the crew but Ari Shaffir is late. To pass the time, Jay makes everyone do a dance from the movie Footloose and Dan plays a bad rap song by Pat McAfee. Once Ari arrives and the tape is played, it does not disappoint. The year is 1997 and Big Jay is on stage at an urban club for one of his first performances ever. Tune in tomorrow for part two and catch the big reveal! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm...


Let's Keep It Rolling
#1183
03/31/2026

Jay brings a hunk of gold into the studio in the form of his early stand-up video. A friend was in the audience for possibly the first time that Jay ever performed comedy and she sent him the proof. Bobby is about to give the listeners a sneak preview when the Legend Rich Vos walks in the room to join in the fun. | Jay is watching the series "Task" which is set in the outskirts of Philadelphia. Their thick Philly accents remind Bob of Baltimore porn that he's currently enjoying. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com...


I Started A New Joke
#1182
03/27/2026

The 80's song "Missing" by Everything But The Girl reminds Jay of being young and too poor to tip the strippers. | Jacob is out sick but Zooms in with a sexy, deep voice. | There is a new hero of the Bonfire and she may have saved a New Jersey home from an inferno. | Jay and Bobby ask the listeners to call in with premises so they can write jokes for New Joke Night at the world famous Comedy Cellar in New York City. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW...


The Mandarin Suite with TJ Miller
#1181
03/26/2026

TJ Miller returns and has a wild story about his St. Paddy's Day escapades. On the Irish holiday, TJ performed at 8am in a New York City bar for a radio event with Jim Kerr. He hired his own personal bagpiper to add flavor to his stand up. | TJ is set to play The Comedy Zone, the same Jacksonville venue that Jay recently appeared at. The last time he was there, audience members tried to attack him on stage. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm...


The Loneliest Show
#1180
03/25/2026

Jay thinks the Bonfire is the loneliest show at SiriusXM because of the lack of famous guests that come into the studio. The most high profile guests are booked by Christine and not by the leading audio entertainment company in North America. | The stars of the National Women's Soccer Team are in the lobby being interviewed by the great Katie Nolan. Jacob is a superfan of the athletic ladies and stalks them for a photo. | Bobby started watching "The Madison" and loves it because of all the feelings. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to...


Noah's Smelly Ark
#1179
03/24/2026

Bobby learns history lessons by listening to 80's music that Jay plays him. He learns about Noah's Ark and Jacob wonders where does all the animal waste go on the boat. | Jay plays a great comedy club in Jacksonville Florida but stays in a hotel that has crime scene evidence throughout. | Bobby's wife is sick of him and his son is hanging out with hot women. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to...


Cruising For NYC Glory
#1178
03/20/2026

A conversation about George Michaels getting arrested leads to a sexy discovery. Christine found a website that maps all the gay meet-up spots in the area. The guys are surprised to learn that they are everywhere. The obvious places are listed such as rest stops and bars but office buildings, fitness centers, and hotels are destinations in plain site. Jay plans to send Jacob to one such joint in his neighborhood so he can see what the fuss is all about. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL...


Bog Monster
#1177
03/19/2026

Madonna had many different looks throughout the years and Jay rates them all. | Bobby has a laugh at the expense of Lemmy from Motorhead and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. | Bob was really close to Louis C.K. at one time. Some would say it was an intimate friendship. Jay wants to turn Paco into a bog monster and draws a picture to dispel any confusion over what he means. | An ex-mayor gets arrested for having sex with her son's friend at a boozy pool party. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more...


The Busybody App
#1176
03/18/2026

An excited fan gets on stage at a Machine Gun Kelly concert and falls through the floor. | The war over the studio temperature controls continues as Jacob fights the battle alone, and cold. | Bobby feels an earthquake while at home and claims to have seen a tornado in New York City. | The Neighbors App By Ring gives communities a place to be busybodies and tell on each other. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to...


Skiing While Influencing
#1175
03/17/2026

Jay purchases a weapon and injures himself with it at the store. | Bobby records himself skiing because he needs to still be an influencer while going down a mountain. He pays the price dearly. | Jay wants to give himself the nickname of "The Science." He then assigns the whole crew their own new names. Cackle, The Beef, Magic, Family, and The Influence are all members of the Bonfire. Find out what they mean! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf...


Jacob's War On Hair
#1174
03/13/2026

If there is one thing that sweet Jacob hates, it's hair on the bodies of ladies. Jake detests hairy women so much that he gets belligerent toward Christine for defending her tribe. | Jay and Bobby demonstrate their love for drumming to educate the listeners. | Jay discovers a comedy special that has more flaws than just bad impressions. | A little girl on TikTok is trending for bad reasons. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen...


Park Comedy with Colum Tyrrell
#1173
03/12/2026

Bobby is caught in traffic so Colum Tyrrell moves from the guest seat to the co-host chair. When Bob comes in late, he is pretty upset that he was replaced. | Colum just had his honeymoon in Thailand and there were plenty of prostitution and lady boys. | T.I. is in the SiriusXM hallway and Jacob tries to corral him into the Bonfire. | Jay plays a video of a street comedian performing in the park, and Jacob recognizes him to be "Noogie Lamont." For all Colum's tour dates go to columtyrrelltour.com and @columtyrrell on socials! *To hear the full show...


Date A Porn Star w/Addis Fouche & Ralph Sutton
#1172
03/11/2026

The lovely Addis Fouche & Ralph Sutton are putting on a show in NYC this Thursday called "How To Date A Porn Star." Addis is an adult entertainer who dates regular guys. Ralph has dated many adult entertainers and is the owner of The Gas Digital Network. Bobby wants to date Addis and then take her home to snuggle. Jay shows her pictures of when Bob was young and hot. | Ms Fouche accidentally insults Jacob and the room erupts with laughter. For tickets to "How To Date A Porn Star" go to www.standupny.com! *To hear the full show to...


Assault In The Dabbleverse
#1171
03/10/2026

Jay gets caught up in viral content and shows off his two favorites. One is a Swedish man on Instagram who gives cooking tips while sporting a filter that makes him look like a baby. Another social media account contains scary looking kids who sing the word of the Lord. | Anthony Cumia possibly assaulted a troll outside a Stuttering John comedy show. Bobby tries to explain about the "Dabbleverse" and all the characters involved. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee...


Kelly's Gift To Bobby
#1170
03/06/2026

Bobby's crush Kelly Clarkson surprises him with a gift that has a deeply personal message on it. | Jay is in the market for a spinning wrist knife. | Singer Tate McRae is dating a hockey hero and the guys criticize her stage performance. | Bob has a spiritual vision just like the Native American Indians and Jay isn't buying it. | Jacob dated a fiery hippie who used crystals instead of deodorant. | Jay uses his creative talent once again to sketch the female anatomy. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL...


Jay's Wall Splat
#1169
03/05/2026

The Heelys have finally arrived and the guys waste no time in dangerously trying them out on the carpet. Jay gets discouraged and needs a pep talk to brave his new roller shoes. | Jacob reaches a milestone achievement that no one seems to care about. He completed "The Seven Exercises Every Man Should Do." Bobby attempts the pull-ups using trick videography and Jay stretches out into a wall splat and proves the maneuver is worthy of its name. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Hip To Hip with Pete Correale
#1168
03/04/2026

Long-time friend of the Bonfire and hilarious comedian Pete Correale returns to reminisce about old auditions he went on with Bobby. They've been comedy buddies since the '90's and once pitched a show where they had inflatable dolls as girlfriends. | Pete has been in comedy so long that he knows a few comics that vanished from the face of the earth. Jay researches one missing comedian's Instagram to illustrate the drastic life change he may have went through. | Bobby recalls auditioning for Man vs Food and has video of his reel. | An accident happens in studio that ruins Jacob's...


Salmon & Kip-Ups
#1167
03/03/2026

The Bonfire crew are separately snowed in, but broadcast live from the comforts of their own homes. | Bobby continues his influencing online and Jacob can't believe the access he gives his social media audience. Jay wants to own the idea of an Instagram page that only shows Jacob doing kip-ups and eating salmon. | Jay pays some youths to shovel his property but over-tips them because he doesn't know any better. | Bobby had a stuttering doula when his wife was pregnant. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA...


Fake Taylor Swift & Colin Quinn
#1166
02/27/2026

Jay and Bobby debate comedy movies that were influential to them at a young age. Jacob loves Woody Allen and tries to convince everyone that he is funny. | There is a Taylor Swift Impersonator that does provocative dancing in front of young audiences. Jay tries to book her on the Bonfire. | Colin Quinn calls in with outdated impressions and explains why he always knows Bobby's location. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to...


Violent Friend with Ali Siddiq
#1165
02/26/2026

One of the most prolific comedians today, Ali Siddiq returns to the Bonfire with his handler Andre. Ali explains how Andre is a problem. | There's a respect for headlining comics in Texas that gives them the right to the green room in the clubs. | Jay tells the recent story of how Bobby saved a black child from the waters of Costa Rica. | Ali was once told he needed to "get passed" at The Comedy Cellar in order to get booked there. Go to Alisiddiq.com for all Ali's tour dates and his many specials are on YouTube! *To hear the...


Button Fly Jeans & Heelys
#1164
02/25/2026

Jay thinks that Mariska Hargitay comes from old money because her mother was Jayne Mansfield. He learns of Mansfield's horrific demise in a car accident and dispels a rumor about it. | Bobby has fond memories of romance while wearing button fly jeans. | Christine claims that she can still roller blade and knows how to fall correctly. | Bobby works a club in Ohio and an audience member walks out on the show because he mentioned Mexicans. She does not exit on her own two feet. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...


Welcome To The Heroes Club
#1163
02/24/2026

Jay exhibits a small act of kindness that gains him entry into The Heroes Club. | Also, he lost so much weight that he went from a size XXXXL to just XL. | Jay mentions a certain comedian's social media and Bobby refuses to engage in the discussion because the of evil energy that might befall him. | TSA gets handsy with Jay and he doesn't seem to mind. | Bob visits Mike Calta in Florida where they eat too much and the hot women ignore him. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW...


Sketching Belichick w/Mike Finoia
#1162
02/20/2026

Jay reveals that he was a cake artist and then demonstrates that he is an actual artist by sketching Bill Belichick nude. Bobby and Mike Finoia join in the artistic fun and Jacob judges which picture is most accurate. | Bobby's son Max was bullied by a teacher and gets advice on what next steps to take. | When he passes to the other side, Jay envisions a beautiful and naughty mausoleum that doubles as an inflatable party house. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @mikefinoia @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Latency Issues
#1161
02/19/2026

Jacob is so disgusted by a plate of deviled eggs that he has to throw them out before the show can begin. | Jay shares the text messages of the gym equipment company that refuses to make good on his purchase. | Kid Rock goes on Fox News to make excuses for the latency issue that hampered his halftime performance. No one remembers that he performed the actual Super Bowl in 2004. | Bobby reveals that his wife once waxed Britney Spears. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson...


Don't Want To Fall In Love w/Mike Finoia
#1160
02/18/2026

America's Amigo- Mike Finoia takes Bobby's co-host seat as Jay spots a Wu-Tang Clan in the lobby yet again. | Jay's asks the callers "what do white people look cool wearing that black people don't?" Many campers call in but only one has the correct answer. | Mike and Jay tell stories of childhood crushes that were all-consuming just for one night. | The guys discover that time is unforgiving while looking up actresses and models from the nineties. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson...


Cowboy In Culottes
#1159
02/17/2026

Jay, Bobby, and their ladies went to the home of Luis J. Gomez to watch the big game. Luis' new young girlfriend rubs Bob's wife the wrong way and Jay makes his world famous stromboli. Bob accuses Jay of giving him hope for his hapless Patriots when there clearly was none. | Kid Rock's halftime show got the gang talking because of its poor production and bizarre song choices. Bobby teaches jacob about the easter eggs in Bad Bunny's performance. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm...


Comedian Epstein Files
#1158
02/13/2026

The opening song is "My Boo" and it brings up pornagraphic memories for Bobby. | Jay is thoughtful of others on an airplane but gets revenge on a passenger who steps over the line. | The names of many comedians are found in the Epstein files but it's not for the reasons one might think. | Bob used to love prostitution and Jay loved to just be friends with sex workers. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to...


Mob Adjacent with Jeff & Monica
#1157
02/12/2026

Jeff and Monica get to sit in-studio because they won the Charitybuzz auction last year. They brought with them sandwiches from their deli The Pastrami House in New Jersey. Jacob and Louis give them gifts in return to thank them for being Bonfire fans. | Jay has a problem with the ending of The Man Of Steel movie and Bobby hates it when Joe Pesci tries to act smart. | We all know about Bad Bunny performing at the big game, but what's Kid Rock's competing show going to be like? Jeff Michelson is the author of "Anticipation Day" a science fiction...


Ostentatious Turban
#1156
02/11/2026

A fan outside SiriusXM approaches the guys to say he loves Jay and thinks Bob is the lesser comedian. | Bobby bombs at a political show with a liberal audience and then lays a bomb in-studio that sends Jacob into a tizzy. | Jay performs stand-up with Josh Adam Meyers and explains what getting "micro-Joshed" means. | Bobby need a new look and he thinks wearing a head wrap is the answer. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+...


Looking For Daddy
#1155
02/10/2026

Jay has a brilliant idea for a lewd tattoo and needs to sketch it out in real time so he doesn't forget it. Bobby and the gang judge his artwork, suggesting edits to improve on it. | Jay gives DJ Lou an indecent proposal to prove that he not only knows what the vas deferens is, but also how to locate it. | Bobby is disappointed to find out that he's too fat for skinny jeans. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee...