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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Boston's Best Comics
#1306
Today at 8:00 AM

An unknown journalist published a bracket of the best comedians to come out of Boston. Surely the great Robert Kelly would be on that list, right? The guys go through the brackets and chose the funny person they think should advance. Many in the ranking system are not even comedians and Bobby gets a little heated. There must be some acknowledgement of Bobby's contribution to Boston comedy. | Jay is excited for Philadelphia as LeBron James takes over the city before his first game with the 6ers.
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Terrestrial with Jermaine Fowler
#1305
Yesterday at 8:00 AM

Comedian Jermaine Fowler goes way back with Jay and Bob. Bobby used to bully him at the Comedy Cellar and now he's returned with a new movie Terrestrial which comes out in theaters tomorrow! The movie was filmed in Phil Spector's old mansion in L.A. There's not a lot of evidence of Phil left in the home except for one creepy room. | The guys haven't seen Jermaine in a while so they catch him up on all the cringe videos they've unearthed, including Keith Robinson's comedy gang and Big Jay early pandering stand-up.
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Playboy Bunnies & Flying Cars
#1304
Last Wednesday at 8:00 AM

Jacob gets heartbroken by a Playboy bunny at an expo in New Jersey. He tells a story of his first big gig for Playboy Radio and becomes forlorn when the host wasn't actually interested in him. Bob has a similar story about an adult star who stood him up. | Jacob is the only person in the room that is excited for Elon Musk's flying cars. Jay and Bobby take all the joy out of Jacob by explaining to him that the cars don't actually fly. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW...


Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
#1303
Last Tuesday at 8:00 AM

Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg will be doing the SDR Show this Saturday at XXXotic Expo in Edison NJ this Saturday. They will be picking one lucky fan out of the audience to direct an adult scene. | Jay did the SDR Show for many years with Ralph and they wonder where their pornstar guests are now. | Jay and Ralph once went to the worst swingers party ever. | Ralph used to be a strip club deejay and has been approached to dust of his turntables and get back to work. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire...


Adult Diapers At Concerts
Last Monday at 8:00 AM

Jay and Christine remember a time in Smashing Pumpkins history when Billy Corgan had contempt for the audience and seemed to be rushing through songs just to get it over with. | Bob has an embarrassing moment that a 5 year-old-child might have. After he made an accident in his pants, he was in a full panic and called Jay for help. Jay did not help but this sparked a conversation on adults that wear diapers to concerts so they don't have to take a bathroom break. | Jay is excited for the new Baddies series with more fighting and bad behavior.<...


Foul-Mouthed Sexist Comedy
#1302
10/23/2026

Shane Gillis cursed on live national television but is under fire for the content of his jokes. Social media is abuzz with outrage over his joke about women dressing like whores at the gym. Actor Dan Levy expounds aimlessly on Instagram about Shane's performance. Bob illustrates that female comedians have been making sexist jokes since the beginning of stand-up. | The guys analyze a clip of the funny noises that Shane made right after saying the F-word on Saturday Night Live.
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Defending Kelly
#1301
10/22/2026

It's a well known fact that Robert Kelly loves Kelly Clarkson. He defends her honor against the rest of The Bonfire because she made news for getting snubbed in a magic shop. Kelly wanted to purchase a bird off the wall and the employee said it was not for sale. Jay said she may have been entitled in this situation and not the victim as Bobby states. Bob has inside info that the store owners are less than savory people. | Jay once threw a man down some stairs who made the best meatloaf ever.
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Turd Crematorium
#1300
10/21/2026

Jay has a brilliant idea for a tee-shirt and wants to sell them at Skankfest, but he wants to keep all the money and not pay anyone from the festival. | Jay's Eagles lose 3 in a row and Bobby pretends not to know so he can gloat. | Bob's son Max gets scammed by a fake girlfriend from Nigeria. | Bob is building Max his own private quarters near the tiny house. This "jerk shack" needs a toilet without plumbing and Bob is interested in the "Cinderella Toilet" which is just a poop incinerator. They take calls about this toilet and whether or...


Indian Autumn
#1299
10/20/2026

Jay had gigs in Seattle this weekend and left town with a feeling that the zombie homeless were taking over. He was fed up with the amount of unhoused people that were begging for cigarettes from him. | For Bobby's birthday he headed up to his tiny house in New Hampshire to enjoy the fall. He was surprised to learn of the influx of Indians in the area who also love autumn in New England. | It's Bob and Dawn's 19th Anniversary and instead of buying her a gift, he just purchased many gadgets and a purse for himself. Bob did write...


Devil On My Shoulder with Alice Cooper
#1298
10/16/2026

Alice Cooper graces the SXM studios to promote his new memoir "Devil On My Shoulder" and he has stories. Alice has been a rock God for decades and has spent time with legends like Elvis Presley, Keith Moon, and Frank Sinatra. | Bobby gets confused and walks into the wrong studio, interrupting Al Roker's radio show. Al promptly embarrasses him and sends him away sad. | Jay reveals that Christine makes disturbing sounds when she's at the height of pleasure. | Bob once dropped his new iphone in the ocean to see if it could swim. *To hear the full show go to...


Bloody Band-Aid Salad
#1297
10/15/2026

Jay needed to eat so he settled for a disgusting street pretzel. He complains that more often than not, he receives poor service at eateries. Bobby has a Goodfellas attitude when dining that the staff responds to. They throw the topic of horrible food experiences out to the callers, and one camper had a bloody Band-Aid in her salad. Bobby once got assaulted by a waitress with a coffee mug. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM...


Blurred Out Of History
#1296
10/14/2026

Dane Cook released an exceptionally made documentary called "Funny Money" about his brother stealing millions from him. His brother Darryl goes on the run with the last 3 million and hides it in pasta jars in this fascinating saga. One thing is missing from the telling of Dane's life. Robert Kelly was present for many of these events, yet he's blurred out when his face appears on screen and Tourgasm is not even mentioned. | Joe DeRosa calls in spontaneously to talk about another real-life drama, the Sebastian/SiriusXM situation. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to...


Comedy Crisis
#1295
10/13/2026

Breaking News: Hundreds of comedians are posting their financial woes and pleading with Sebastian Maniscalco to help them. These comics want Sebastian to do something about their loss of income because they are not played on his new channel. Breaking News: Jay, Bobby, and Jacob are responsible for removing these non-famous comedians from the rotation! Jay and Bobby make their own video plea to Sebastian on the air. | When going through the many posts, Christine spots an ex lover and recalls a time when they "explored each other's bodies." Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The...


The Mistaker & The Corrector
#1294
10/09/2026

Bobby needs to practice reading in public for the upcoming Skankfest competition. When he makes mistakes, Jay is more than happy to correct him, although he blames the history of the Boston accent on his follies. | If you could only use one utensil for the rest of your life, what would it be? | Bobby's A.I. girlfriend has passed away. | Would Jacob accept a life-threatening illness to obtain his dream ranch? *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to...


Private Eyes with Jason Priestley
#1293
10/08/2026

Jason Priestley currently stars in Private Eyes West Coast on the WB and is world famous for his work on Beverly Hills 90210. He joins the guys in studio and was a complete gentleman as Jay and Bobby described their weight loss journeys. Jacob quizzes him on the movie Tombstone and Jason reveals a little-known storyline that was cut out of the film. Jay only wants to hear 90210 stories because he was obsessed with the show as a kid. Bobby tries to get Jason's phone number so they can become fast friends. | DJ Lou reaches a milestone in clean living and...


Bob's Twisted Sister
#1292
10/07/2026

Bobby rubs it in Jays face that his Philadelphia Eagles lost like an average team last night. | Bob thinks that his sister once tried to purposefully stab him in the eye with an icicle. On the topic of women fighting men, Jay had an ex-girlfriend cheap shot him right in the face. Jacob was attacked by a punk rock girl at a club. | For Skankfest this year, Bob is involved in a Bonfire Read-Off and needs to practice his soliloquizing. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ...


Between A Rock & A Hard Place
#1291
10/06/2026

Bob believes that Jay has some hidden childhood trauma. Jay thinks it may be possible given the way he behaves and dresses. Christine gives the latest updates on the sad Carrot Top situation. Bobby thinks it's a classic case of extortion. | Jay gives Jacob a hypothetical, indecent proposal where he must chose the lesser of two evils. The two evils: being romanced by either Jay or Bobby. Jacob considers the pros and cons before making his decision. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans ...


I'm Your Conscience with Jim Florentine
10/05/2026

In part two of the hang with Jim Florentine, the gang discusses the Iron Maiden show that they attended together. Jim is an expert in all things metal, so he knows everything about the Maiden guitarist Janick Gers who many fans despise because of his wacky moves. | Jim saw the new Twisted Sister lineup featuring Sebastian Bach. | Bobby, Jay, and Jim have all worked black rooms before, and they have insight into the old Emmitt Smith Roast featuring Jamie Foxx heckling comic Doug Williams. Jim Florentine has a new special out right now on Prime called "Jersey Trash!" *To hear...


Power Moves
#1290
10/02/2026

It is well know that Big Jay admires skilled dancing. His latest fascination is a young Asian girl who break dances to hip-hop and Bobby doesn't see her talent. | Bob has some juicy gossip about his married cousin. It seems a persistent comedian keeps sliding into her DMs for a date even though he knows Bobby and is aware that she has a husband. The crew tries to guess the sex pest until Bob reveals the relentless suitor. | On Legion Of Skanks, a story was told about a comic getting physical with Drew Barrymore years ago and he quoted E...


Peep Shows with Jim Florentine
#1289
10/01/2026

Jim Florentine is back to promote his new special "Jersey Trash" out now on Prime Video. The guys talk as old friends do, about peep shows and working girls. Jim hung out with comic Keith Robinson in the early days at the Jersey shore where Keith was relentless in his pursuit of female attention. Jay once got robbed by a lady of the night and Bobby negotiated a bad deal in a scary hotel room. Jim knows the reason why it's so difficult to get busted in a massage parlor. | Bob finds an old clip where he's roasting Big Jay...


Blue Copper
#1288
09/30/2026

Bobby is sad that Paco is quitting stand-up because comics like Bobby broke him down. | Jay defends taking GLP-1 shots for many reasons including the special powers they give him. He had a bad reaction to a shot called Blue Copper, but that didn't deter him from the lifestyle. | Bonfire friend Steve Rannazzisi was in a Fantasy Football battle with Carrot Top the night he went to the hospital. | The guys hate cruise ship gigs because they feel trapped. | A new Instagram trend is hot A.I. women performing stand-up comedy. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm...


Surprisingly Jewish
#1287
09/29/2026

Bobby learns about a Teena Marie/Rick James love song and reannacts where that tune would be useful. | Jay reveals that his Hebrew name is Asher and he looks for famous people that you wouldn't think were Jewish. | Bob is a fan of the late actor Eric Dane but is unaware of his work on Euphoria. Jay shows him the sex scenes and ponders if he would take an acting gig if he had to perform in that way. | An Instagram reel is played of an English guy learning about the female anatomy. *To hear the full show go to...


Burning Men
#1286
09/25/2026

The artist Pink is in trouble for controversial comments and Bob questions Jay about the time he met her on a plane. | The guys learn about Burning Man and Jay wants to go even though there seem to be no black people there. | Tim Dillon threw an extravagant party in the Hamptons, inviting many comedians. Two young comedians were there and made a podcast about the event in which they trashed the attendees. Jay and Bobby learn new Gen Z terms like "kiki" and "finna" when they watch video of these youngsters. *To hear the full show go to www...


Lil' Spiff Stories
#1285
09/24/2026

In Bobby's therapy, he has to write out troubling stories from his childhood about his family's treatment of him. His therapist is on vacation, so Big Jay listens and advises. Bob recalls pulling a knife on his Uncle and shows pictures of his young self when they called him "Little Spiff." | Jacob hates the HBO Max show "Lanterns" about the Green Lantern in modern day. Bob accuses him of being racist because he doesn't enjoy the horrible writing in the series. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL...


Dog Steps with Brad Williams
#1284
09/23/2026

The great Brad Williams returns and talks about hanging out with Kid Rock at his house. | Jay and Bob both have had problems getting on rollercoasters when they were fat and Brad has that same issue because of his height. | The guys insist that Jacob can relate to Brad because he is also a little person and uses dog steps to get into bed. | Brad shows pictures of a sexy dwarf who makes 20 million a year on OnlyFans. Go to Bradwilliamscomedy.com for all his tour dates and check out his podcast Heightened Babble! *To hear the full show go...


The Festival & The Fishermen
#1283
09/22/2026

Bobby performed at the Saratoga Springs Comedy Festival. This was the first year of the fest and the lineup of comedians was a little light. Ian Fidance and Chris O'Connor travel to the show in Bob's car and also go fishing with him. One of those guys is a master fisherman and it isn't Bobby. | Jacob spends his weekend getting close to God and talks about his father who was a real lady killer. | Jay's Philadelphia Eagles with the first game of the season and he's mildly excited about it. *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com...


Filth Pigs w/Jim & Mike
#1282
09/18/2026

Jim Scampoli and Mike Steele from the "Jim & Them" podcast, join forces with the Bonfire for the first time. These guys are experts in the world of Corey Feldman. Corey actually accuses Jim and Them of ruining his life and stealing his content. Bob and Jay are no strangers to criticizing the Feldog's music and deep-diving into his posts. They all compare notes and experiences. This is a real meeting of the minds! *To hear the full show go to www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf...


Everlast In Studio
#1281
09/17/2026

Everlast joins the Bonfire live in studio and brings his guitar. He talks about writing different types of songs now that he's lived a life past House Of Pain and has been through some things. Everlast got divorced and opens up about his heart problem that almost killed him. He says a section of his fans really want him to make another rap album and he will once he's ready. | Find out how he was let down by Neil Young. | Everlast aka Whitey Ford sings two songs for the guys and tries to make Jay cry with the second one. ...


Porta Potty Monsters
#1280
09/16/2026

The summer of concerts continues as Jay brings another group of friends to see live music. This time it was Iron Maiden and Megadeth at a soccer stadium in New Jersey. Bobby meets Jay at his majestic home and cannot get over the opulent way in which he lives. At the show they saw old fans getting medical help, acceptable porta potties, and plenty of wheelchairs. | Black Lou flies first class for once in his life and the guys reminisce about their virgin flights getting the king's treatment in the air. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm...


Who's Bad?
#1279
09/15/2026

Jay watches a new documentary about the Michael Jackson trials and has all new insights into the King Of Pop. Like a real sleuth, he digs into a different MJ doc to cross-reference the facts. Jay wonders what Neverland Ranch being used for today and can also hear predatory language is some of Michael's songs. | Bobby and Jay are going to the Yungblud concert right after the show and Bob is strangely nervous about going. They have time to kill so Jay wants to visit Sunglasses Hut like they are on a real date. *To hear the full show to...


Fixing Baldness
#1278
09/11/2026

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
09/10/2026

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
09/09/2026

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
09/08/2026

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
09/07/2026

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...