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. SUBSCRIBE NOW for the best of The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly and listen live every Monday through Thursday at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pa...

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Fixing Baldness
#1278
Today at 8:00 AM

Bobby and DJ Lou consider growing their hair out regardless of their baldness. Jay ponders how to fix it if he starts to lose his hair. | Jay knows all the rumours of big danglers in comedy. | Bob explains the Irish slums where he was raised and Jay has questions. | Bill Burr, Joe DeRosa, and Bobby once made a short film and it seems like Joe took all the credit. *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+...


Sick Jigglers & Happy Hangers
#1277
Yesterday at 8:00 AM

It's a rainy day in Gotham and Big Jay notices something about the ladies on the street today. With the song "A Girl Like You" playing in his head, Jay gets titillated and the catchphrase of the summer is born. Bobby and Jay take callers and ask them when was the first or best time you've ever seen "sick jigglers?" A peticularly amorous camper slides into Bob's DM's with lude photos of herself as Jay directs the poses. They also create a name for the fellas. If one is surprised by the nudity of a man, it's because they saw...


Eggs, Zombies, & Violence
#1276
Last Wednesday at 8:00 AM

Jay is taking Jacob to an Iron Maiden concert and is preparing him for what to expect. Sharon Osbourne once told an audience to throw eggs at Maiden's lead singer Bruce Dickinson. | A woman goes on a stabbing rampage and dies in a stand-off with NYC police a few blocks away from SiriusXM Studios. Jay thinks the cops could have found a softer way to apprehend her and Bob disagrees. | There are microphone problems during the show and DJ Lou tries to troubleshoot. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW...


Prosperity Bracelet
#1275
Last Tuesday at 8:00 AM

The whole gang has returned from the Manson/Rob Zombie concert and everyone has opinions. They can all agree that Marilyn Manson looked fit and sounded great. Jay brought the VIP package for about 20 friends from the Gas Digital crew and the Bonfire. Bob had a problem with Rob Zombie's grumpy attitude and his stage props. Black Lou fell asleep during the show! | Bobby explains that he wears a red bracelet for prosperity and Jay wants to buy him an expensive one to fight evil spirits. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! ...


Ranch Life with Jason Ellis
Last Monday at 4:00 AM

In this second half of the Jason Ellis hang, he tries to help Bobby with his fear of spiders. Jason actually let a huge snake bite him to get over the phobia. Bob gets defensive when video of him is played screaming like a toddler because of insects. | Jason Ellis is living Jacob's dream life on a ranch in Utah but he has a surprising side job in an office. When he's not selling insurance or performing comedy, he's befriending gophers, riding horses, and roaming with buffalo. Got to thejasonellis.com for dates on his "I'm Not Gay Tour!" *To...


Manson Zombie Parking Lot Show
#1274
09/04/2026

Jay's favorite band, Marilyn Manson is playing with Rob Zombie in New Jersey. So he invited 18 of his closest friends and co-workers to join him in the celebration of metal. Before the show, the comedians gathered around a picnic table in the parking lot for a pre-concert chat. Luis J Gomez and Bobby have an disagreement over text that gets heated because Luis treats him like an employee. TJ Miller talks about friendship ending arguments. Luis accuses everyone of being there for Jay and not really liking the music. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire...


Splitting Noodles with Lev Fer
#1273
09/03/2026

Lev Fer is back for part two of this show and has never seen the Pam and Tommy sex tape. It's Jay and Bob's duty as older brothers to the youngster to show him the historical footage. After Tommy blows the boat horn with his body part, the conversation turns to dating. Christine asks if they have ever not taken a women to a comedy club on the first date. Bobby would take ladies to the Comedy Cellar as a test to see if they were loyal. Jay doesn't feel comfortable outside of a stand-up vibe where his superpowers are...


Heartbreakingly Fat with Lev Fer
#1272
09/02/2026

The world mourns the passing of Dolly Parton but Bobby has a conspiracy theory about why she never posed nude. | Hilarious comedian Lev Fer is in studio as the guys tell their most embarrassing solo orders from McDonald's. | Jay shares a video of a woman getting interrogated while she sees spirits and hears voices from the 3D realm. For tickets and tour dates got to LevFerComedy.com! *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...


Jay's Favorite Wet Boy
#1271
09/01/2026

The Bonfire field trip to the Rob Zombie concert is now 18 people deep. TJ Miller just jumped on board but Bob's son Max might have better things to do. The whole crew will be wearing goth make-up to the show and Jacob wants to add fangs to his look. | Jay fell in love with a video of a singer on SNL named Troye Sivan who get drenched with water while performing. Jay tries to find a video of him where he gets even wetter because he remembers him soaked. | A little boxer defeats an Island Boy in a silly fight. ...


Backstabbing Brother
#1270
08/28/2026

Dane Cook has one hell of an intriguing documentary coming out about how his brother embezzled $12 million from him. It's called "Funny Money" and Bobby Kelly is not in it, but he should have been. Bob was right in the middle of Dane's rise to fame when this all happened in the mid 2000's. He knew Dane's brother and didn't trust him from the start. Bob was around the family, including the cousin who became an FBI informant to help Dane bring down his brother Darryl. Bobby was there for so many events in this doc and knows the dramatic...


Pitch Perfect with Josh Adam Meyers
#1269
08/27/2026

Bonfire buddy Josh Adam Meyers is a talented comedian and musician but he's a lot to deal with. He is a problem when ordering food because he's starving and indecisive. Josh has a knack for making catchy songs on Instagram about the habits of different races. He claims to have perfect pitch and Bobby challenges him on it. He creates an original song about The Bonfire and Jay busts his chops about the lengthy introduction, but the finish product is a hit! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON...


Mom Mom's Meatballs
#1268
08/26/2026

Jay brings in meatballs that were made from the recipe of his late grandmother "Mom Mom." The Beastie Boys and The Prodigy had a fued 25 years ago because the Beasties didn't want them to play their hit "Smack My Bitch Up" saying that it promoted violence against women. This somehow leads to conversation about cockfighting, bullfighting, and two men wrestling then making love. | Jay believes that nothing funny ever came out of the United Kingdom and Bobby tries to prove him wrong. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON...


Come To My Tiny House
#1267
08/25/2026

The great Robert Kelly returns from vacation and Jay has a lot to catch him up on. He tells him about Roseanne Barr's political rap song and the rapper Sideneck, who Jay is now friendly with. Bobby hears Josh Adam Meyer's new song about all the wrongs he needs to right. | Bobby tries to go to a Marcus King show and texts the singer beforehand. Bob reads his messages and Jay judges his writing. *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 ...


Sideneck with Chris Stanley
#1266
08/21/2026

Jay saw Guns n Roses last night at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, but he only wants to talk about a new rapper he discovered on YouTube. He is named Sideneck because his neck was paralyzed to the side in a car accident with a moose that left him for dead. | Chris Stanley is back in Bobby's seat to witness Axl Rose drone on about his dental work during the big show. Jay thinks the show was an hour too long. | They discover a video of Roseanne Barr rapping about MAGA. | The guys debate weather John Mellencamp is as good...


Times Square Dookie w/Mike Finoia
#1265
08/20/2026

Comedy's favorite amigo Mike Finoia performs at Madison Square Garden on Kill Tony. Mike gets one shot, one opportunity to seize everything he ever wanted...one moment..did he capture it? | Jon Bon Jovi loses his voice at the world's most famous arena. | Jay cries while watching the band Train. | Mike and Jay witness a harrowing scene in nyc as a little boy has a public accident in his pants. | Josh Adam Meyers shows up with a special song he created for Mike Finoia! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...


How Nuggets Are Made w/Mike Finoia
#1264
08/19/2026

Jay cannot figure out why Anthony Bourdain was so beloved and asks Christine to research his restaurant reviews. | Mike Finoia is sitting in for Bobby as they guess what chicken nuggets are actually made of. They watch a video of an assembly line of slurry that may be poultry. | Jay has decided to switch his weight loss drug and also to embrace his Judaism. Got to MikeFinoiacomedy.com for all his tour dates with Ron White and listen to his SXM Grateful Dead Show! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...


The Sick Mind with Chris Stanley
#1263
08/18/2026

Bobby is on vacation and fantastic broadcaster Chris Stanley takes his place. Jay introduces him to a documentary that he currently is obsessed with. "The Sick Mind of EDP445" is a documentary by Mike Clum about Bryant Moreland (EDP445) and his transition from a popular Philadelphia Eagles content creator to a controversial figure exposed in online sting operations. Jay loves pedophile hunters and The Eagles, so this is right up his alley. Catch Chris Stanley every day on Bennington on Faction Talk SXM103! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW...


Five Ball Facehugger w/Jason Ellis
#1262
08/14/2026

Broadcaster, skater, fighter, and comedian Jason Ellis is back to hang with the guys. He might be the most interesting guest because of his experiences. He has seen a man with five testicles, made love to the wrestler China while driving a truck, and received disturbing texts from Marilyn Manson. | Jay plays more clips of misogynistic coffee commercials from the 1950's and that somehow sparks conversation about getting physical with family members. Got to thejasonellis.com for dates on his "I'm Not Gay Tour!" *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...


Slipknot Problems
#1261
08/13/2026

Kelly Osbourne demanded child support from her ex Sid Wilson after he was fired from the band Slipknot. Jay gives the history of Slipknot, citing a documentary that paints them as backstabbers. | Bobby wears a Wu-Tang shirt on the subway and bombs when trying to small talk about the rappers. | Jay watches a pedo hunter that accuses a set of rural twins of criminal activity. *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 new...


The Round Guy Calls In
#1260
08/12/2026

Jay gets his hair "shaped up" for his appearance on Godfrey's podcast. | Bobby makes two bold statements: Richard Pryor's stand-up doesn't hold up today and Red Johnny and The Round Guy were the funniest act of their time. Jay makes him play clips of RJ & The RG and he doesn't quite see the appeal. The Round Guy actually calls in because he was listening to the show. He confirms that they reached great heights in the 90's and tells what he's doing now. | Josh Adam Meyers sings catchy tunes on Instagram about the habits of black people and white people. ...


Knock Yourself Out Homie
#1259
08/11/2026

A non-binary JFL comedian confuses some of the crew and Jay concludes that their comedy is fine, but just not for him. | Bob has a fondness for old-timey phones and Jay watches 1950's commercials that sell coffee by degrading women. | Bobby's stomach is growling so much that it becomes another member of the show. | A preacher named Pastor Manning gives a crude sermon about the dangers of gay sex. *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+...


The Comic Avengers
#1258
08/07/2026

Back in Bob's early days, he ran with a group of comedians who protected each other and fought for justice, not unlike The Avengers. He tells of times when he got into senseless fights because he took it too far. | A new gay club is opening down the street from the studio and Jay has to ask the question, "why just gays?" | A woman gets kicked out of the Comedy Cellar and attacks with wild accusations on her way out the door. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON...


Stinky Trojan Horse
#1257
08/06/2026

The Odyssey is a new action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem and Bobby's new favorite movie. The story revolves around a Trojan horse and Jacob wonders about the smell if all the soldiers have to relieve themselves inside the structure. | Jared Leto is in the news because he is being accused of running a cult and abusing women. Bob thinks that there must be a female version of these accusations, where a woman is the cult leader. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn...


I Work In Radio
#1256
08/05/2026

All the radio stars in the SiriusXM galaxy do an Instagram promo for the company except Jay and Bob. Bobby wonders why they weren't ask to participate given that Big Jay just performed for 76,000 people at the Shane Gillis show. Jay doesn't absorb the praise but is focused on one unhappy fan who messaged him. | Bobby got sandwiches for Christine's birthday but they weren't appreciated. | The guys try to manifest the next famous guest by asking the universe. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson ...


Goosed Up To Win
#1255
08/04/2026

Big Jay and the city of Philadelphia are both having one hell of a week. Lebron James has joined Jay's beloved 76ers and last week he got to perform at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of his Eagles. Jay was one of a few openers for Shane Gillis and he arrived 5 hours early for a sound check that never happened. A man who Eagles fans know as Big Dom hooked Jay up in a way he's been waiting his whole life for. It was a historic and star studded event which included: Dave Chappelle, Meek Mill, Jason Kelce, and Bam...


Exodus, Guns, & Cars with Rob Dukes
08/03/2026

Rob Dukes is the lead singer of metal legends Exodus and is such good friends with Bobby that he blends into the background when he's on the show. Today he takes center stage revealing that he makes cars, knives, and guns all from scratch. He is friends with master craftsman Jesse James and they do business together. | Rob took over for the original singer of Exodus in 2005 for about nine years. Then he was dismissed for ten years where he built cars. Now he's back and touring the world again! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com...


Snow White of Desserts
#1254
07/31/2026

DJ Lou visits The Sphere in Las Vegas for the first time to see No Doubt with his girlfriend. A wildly dancing Chola almost ruins the concert for the two lovebirds. Jay and Bobby go through their favorite attractions in Vegas and remember how big the Riverdance show was years ago. They try to purchase Michael Flatley's Riverdance on VHS. | Bobby discovers freeze-dried ice cream sandwiches and it's a dream for the former fat man. *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 ...


The Crimson Fist
#1253
07/30/2026

Jay takes a deep dive into the lives of regular people who become superheroes in their neighborhoods. He takes us through the sad origin stories of how local schlubs became vigilantes. Bob believes that Jacob secretly fights crime on the side, protecting his apartment from rats and germs. | Bobby finally works up the courage to admit to Jay and Christine that he dislikes the show "Baddies." Jay tries to further convince him but Bob seems fed up with the chaos. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ...


Dream Crushers
#1252
07/29/2026

Jay is late for the live show and blames a horrific accident in the Holland Tunnel. | Bobby's visits West Point with his son Max and doesn't have the heart to tell him that he can't get in there. Jay relates with a story about crushing his daughter's dream of becoming a singer and his own sad tale of failing at high school football. *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 new episodes of...


Wolverine Pee w/Dan St Germain & Sean Donnelly
#1251
07/28/2026

Sean Donnelly & Dan St. Germain are not only hilarious veteran comics, but are pillars in the U.F.O. community. The government dumped tons of files about alien encounters and the Burbs Bros can't get enough! Did you know that Steven Spielberg made E.T. as a documentary? Did you know that Neil Armstrong saw something on his moon landing that he could never talk about? Dan and Sean know and you would too if you listened to The Burbs Bros with Sean Donnelly & Dan St. Germain! | Before this segment, DJ Lou and Sean encountered a "Hugh" star in the...


Sorry For Your Loss w/Anthony Michael Hall
#1250
07/24/2026

Iconic actor Anthony Michael Hall hits it off with Bobby immediately because they are both from Boston. Then Bob gets too comfortable and talks about his family's miscarriage to the horror of Big Jay. Jay feels left out of the interview so he makes a fat joke at Bob's expense. Anthony is promoting "Nation's Dumbest" a celebrity game show on Fox hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall. In a twist on traditional trivia, 12 famous contestants compete to avoid finishing last. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm ...


Hot Legs with Tim Butterly
#1249
07/23/2026

Bonfire favorite Tim Butterly returns from Austin and has a lot of catching up to do. Bob shows him video of Jay doing forced, free commercials outside SiriusXM. | Anthony Michael Hall texts Bobby back and it goes well! | Jay goes through sex scenes in old movies that aged great and educates the guys on the musical stylings of Lisa Gail. Timbutterly.com for all his tickets and YouTube.com/timbutterly for his new GasDigital special! *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 ...


Jay Bothers Another Celebrity
#1248
07/22/2026

Jay has a habit of over-texting famous people. He went into his text history and found a thread with Adam Granduciel from "The War On Drugs." Ten years ago, Jay thought he was starting a friendship with the singer, but the messaging soon turned one-sided. Before Jay reads the transcripts to Bob he tries to distract him with different subjects like family relationships, tap dancing, and jorts fashion. Bob cringes as Jay reveals his overstepping yet again with sad results. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ...


Grandma Crawling On The Ceiling
#1247
07/21/2026

Jay and Bob go on a date together that consists of dinner and a scary movie. Jay is impressed that Bobby's personality really shines in public, while he keeps his a secret. They watch Evil Dead Burn together and Bob gets frightened enough to almost leave the theater. | Whenever Jay texts his boxer friends before a fight, they wind up losing. | Robots are dancing on America's Got Talent and it won't be long before they rise up and attack the U.S.A. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW...


Love & Laughs with Jerry O'Connell
#1246
07/17/2026

Actor and gentleman, Jerry O'Connell joins Jay and Bob for the first time to clear up any miscommunications. Jay mentions the lengthy messages that he sent Jerry, and the topic soon turns to Corey Feldman. Because they have been close since "Stand By Me," Jerry gives some insight into Corey's thinking and makes a fantastic promise to the Bonfire. | Big Jay was so nervous before Jerry entered, that he needed coaching from Bobby on how to act like a human being. | Guess who sends Jerry another message when he leaves... Jerry is currently in the movie "Summer's Last Resort" on...


Die When You Die
#1245
07/16/2026

Jay starts the show with an aggressive song by the metal band Mudvayne which leads into a discussion about GG Allin. He was an infamous punk performer who is known for his putrid acts on stage. Bobby can barely watch clips of Allin singing his songs while nude and doing unspeakable acts. The guys interview Jacob about one of these acts. | Jacob had old man energy on the last show, so he showed up with a list of "young people slang" to try out in conversation. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! ...


Erotic Lunch w/Jeremiah Watkins
#1244
07/15/2026

Funnyman Jeremiah Watkins has a nightmare fan who gets upset and causes a scene so bad, that Jeremiah makes a documentary about the incident. | The Legion of Skanks makes their interns compete by ingesting bodily fluids. | Jacob and the two Lous have their quarterly lunch with Dan Soder and it becomes erotic. A business bro and his secretary start making out at the bar of a fancy restaurant and Jacob couldn't be more turned on. All things Jeremiah Watkins can be found at www.Jeremiah Watkins.com and his new special "Crazy Pizza" will be out on YouTube in September! ...


Whiteboy Weekend w/Chris Stanley
#1243
07/14/2026

Both Chris Stanley and Mike Finoia are back! This time Mike is the co-host and Chris is the guest because Bobby Kelly's flight was delayed. | Jay believes that every Rob Zombie song has the same exact formula and he still loves it. | Even though there is news about Ozempic causing blindness, Jay thinks it's a fair trade off. | Weight loss drug talk leads to a conversation about recreational drugs. Everyone in the room besides Big Jay has romantic memories of doing Molly and ecstasy. | Sometimes worms or rats are found in snacks. Mike Finoia can be found on SiriusXM's "Saturday...


Rambo Donkey Kong w/Mike Finoia
#1242
07/10/2026

The wondrously talented Chris Stanley sits in Bobby's chair and finds out that Jay has a deeply troubling problem with celebrities. Big Jay turns into a needy child when someone famous connects with him through text. He wrote gushing messages recently to Jerry O'Connell, but in the past he overshared with actor Ryan Hurst, Andrew Dice Clay, and two members of Korn. Mike Finoia and Chris coach Jay as he tries to reach out to Jerry O'Connell yet again. Jay is not trying to learn a lesson about boundaries. Mike Finoia can be found on SiriusXM's "Saturday Night Shakedown" and...


Love & Laughs with Dan Soder Pt 2
#1241
07/09/2026

Despite Jay stalling as long as possible, Bob and Dan finally get to read his message to Jerry O'Connell. Jay felt the need to write how much he loves the actor using many exclamation points, smiley face punctuation, and fangirl enthusiasm. Dan uses the text as lyrics to Eminem's "Stan" and delivers extra mockery. Bob reminds everyone that Jerry has probably shown this opus to his friend Corey Feldman, and both are now laughing at poor Jay. For show dates visit DanSoder.com and listen to his podcast "Soder" anywhere you get your pods! *To hear the full show to...