The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly
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...
Rambo Donkey Kong w/Mike Finoia
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
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...
Satellite Podcast w/Dan Soder
Beloved former co-host of the Bonfire Dan Soder returns to poke fun at Big Jay. It seems that Jay wrote a very lengthy message to actor Jerry O'Connell and the guys wish to read it on the air. Jay tries to delay this process with distracting videos of an unique rock band called "Wheelchair Sports Camp." Bobby inherited previous Bonfire beefs when he took the job as new co-host. Dan educates him on the show's history with both Jerry O'Connell and Corey Feldman. | Dan hasn't been around in a while, so Jay tells him the state of the business in...
Vos Cookout Complaints
The legend Rich Vos had a bbq at his home and invited many comedian friends. Two of those comedians were Big Jay and Bobby. They had a few critiques about the food. The quantity and timing of the cuisine was a little off and Bob insists that he does a much better job at the grill. They had issues with the deejay who did shtick in the middle of the event. Jay actually purchased a bike from Rich and Bob walked away with a new golf club. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn...
Noble Poutine
Marilyn Manson's lawsuits are returning and so are the documentaries made on the musician. Jay does not want to believe Manson is guilty because he has been a huge fan of his music for so long. Jay educates Bob on the allegations made by the actress ex-girlfriend and Marilyn's career decline. | The Bonfire crew plans to go to the Manson/Rob Zombie concert this summer and everyone must wear evil costumes. Christine insists that she can do everyone's eye makeup but Jay doubts her skills. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW...
The Fighter & The Smurf
A doctor told Bobby that he is actually taller than he thought and he tries to prove it to the group. Jay gets out the measuring tape in studio to settle this debate once and for all. Jacob is the one who must pay a steep penalty if Bobby is as tall as he claims. | New Corey Feldman drops delight the crew. | Boxer and longtime Camper Will Guilmette calls in to promote his fight this weekend. Will is 2-0 as a professional, both wins by knockout. This Saturday June 27th, CES Boxing presents: Will "The Ghost" Gill-Met vs Tyler Riley...
Performing For Whales w/Greg Fitzsimmons
Greg Fitzsimmons is back and Jay teaches him about an old beef between Anthony Cumia and Bill Burr. Bob remembers how bodyguard Club Soda Kenny had to keep Cumia (his old boss) away from his new one, Burr. | Both Greg and Bobby are from Boston, so Jay plays them a clip of "Battle of Boston" which was New Edition trying to outshine The New Kids On The Block. | The topic of boat gigs leads to videos of rappers like Lil Bow Wow performing at Seaworld. | UFC Fighter Dustin Poirier gets kicked off an airplane and calms down when he is...
Hammersmithing with Harland Williams
Comic great Harland Williams worked with Dustin Hoffman in "Wag The Dog" and had awkward interactions at first. | Harland sits extremely close to Big Jay and moves away from him after hearing about his swinger stories. | Bobby connects with him over fly fishing and they try to convince Jay to experience it. | Jay likes to play happy songs over tragic video and teaches Harland about the first movie ever made "The Birth Of A Nation." Harland William's new movie "Wingman" is out now on Amazon Video! You can also catch his podcast "The Harland Highway" anywhere you get your podcasts! ...
Strong Island Stabbing
Jay notices that comedians aren't trying to be funny on their podcasts anymore. It seems to be a lot of seriousness and accusations. | The guys revisit the UFC Freedom 250 event to clarify a few things. | Jay tries to push the "Baddies" show on Bobby again by showing the girls fighting on a bus. | Bob spends the weekend performing at Governors Long Island where he encountered foul language, a stabbing, and a gift of a hatchet. To his surprise, Bob worked with Jay's ex-wife and her boyfriend "Fat Jay" at the gig. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm...
Na'im Has Stories
Na'im Lynn performed on the Kevin Hart Roast and is still talking about it a month later. In a recent podcast clip, Na'im claimed that Big Jay harbors a longstanding dislike for Kevin. Lynn said that the rivalry dates back to their early days in Philadelphia, alleging that Jay frequently talked negatively about Hart and his success as his career took off. Jay calmly addresses everything that was said and gives a possible reason for it. Of course Bobby defends his pal Jay perfectly. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...
Heartbroken by Dan Soder
The male producers of the Bonfire were poised to have their quarterly lunch with Dan Soder but were stood up by the talented comedian. Black Lou, DJ Lou, and Jacob were left stranded in the rain, wet with heartbreak. Dan calls in to acknowledge his fault in disappointing his old chums. | Jay had to avoid an avalanche of junk as he was driving in from New Jersey. | Jacob sparks a heated debate about which burger is better at Burger King or McDonald's. | There is yet another party in the lobby of SiriusXM and Black Lou investigates. *To hear the full...
Origami with Lev Fer & Tristan Bowling
Jay surprises the group with his origami skills and has a funny story behind it. | Comedians Lev Fer and Tristan Bowling are two thirds of the Cockfight podcast along with Colum Tyrrell. They share stories of getting caught being intimate while alone and Bobby's lewd act involves Vaseline. | Jay wonders if school teachers were taking advantage of students in the past as much as today. | The rapper Mystical gets a long prison sentence. | Jelly Roll files for divorce and Bobby thinks that Ice T's relationship is in trouble as well. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com...
Co-ed Russian Bathhouse
Bob lets Ari Shaffir take his son to a Russian bathhouse in the city. Jay questions his parenting because those places are notorious for lewd behavior. | Jay gets attacked by a toothless, half-dressed, homeless woman while he was in Minnesota headlining a theater. | Bob pays respects to Oliver Tree, a musical daredevil who passed away in a helicopter wreck. | Everyone is talking about the New York Knicks but Jay insists that the 76ers still have a better theme song. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm ...
Tushy Shaking In Radio City
Yungblud was ready for these two middle-aged dads as he did not disappoint at Radio City Music Hall in NYC last night. Jay and Bobby made it to the concert that was filled with all women and tushy-shaking. Jay offered Bob a thousand dollars to stand on his seat like the rest of the young fans. Yungblud had a unique ability to nonverbally cry as the large crowd sang the lyrics and Jay became jealous of that skill. | The rock/pop talk took a detour when Jay went down memory lane to remember child groups from Philly like "Another Bad...
Don't Forget To Live
Yungblud is playing Radio City Music Hall tonight and the Bonfire Boys will be there! As Jay and Bobby are waiting for their tickets to arrive they speculate about every aspect of their date. They research what songs they will hear and which Yungblud merch they will purchase. Bobby was shamed out of his original flashy outfit by his son for a more conservative look. He fantasizes that he will find himself backstage alone with the young heartthrob. | Madonna performed in Times Square NYC and she didn't look much like her younger self. | Mike Finoia was on Comics Unleashed and...
Sit-n-Spin with Mike Finoia
Jay thinks it's long overdue that the "Hawk Tuah Girl" has started an adult platform for her talents. | Mike Finoia is back and Bobby gives him his thoughts after listening to The Grateful Dead for the first time. | Everyone tells stories of their early job experiences. Jay gave away the store at the 7-11 and Christine was fired from every place she ever worked. | Mike recalls a video of Sal Vulcano crashing into a wall and breaking his foot on Impractical Jokers. | Childhood tales of ringing and running. Join Mike Finoia for the Saturday Night Shakedown — stories, guests, and live ja...
Primitive Glamping
Liam is a good friend of the Bonfire and SiriusXM Talent Department big-shot. He comes in studio to address the promises Yungblud made when he was there months ago. Mr. Blud offered to party with the guys, have tea with Bobby, and invited the whole crew to his NYC show. Jay dictates what Liam should write to the label and management to ensure Yungblud comes through on all of it. | Bobby goes camping in upstate NY and nothing works out the way he planned. In less than 24 hours of roughing it, Bobby runs out of food, water, and injures himself. ...
A Farter and a Liar
Rapper Tekashi69 has a lot of troubles but that doesn't stop Jay & Bob from appreciating his music. | Bobby admits to lying about committing a heinous act and blames it on his protein intake. The crew thinks that he just loves farts. | The toilets at the workplace are constantly clogged and Jacob investigates the reasoning behind this phenomenon. | A clip is played of a comedian who claims to hate shock comedy, performing a set that may be shocking. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans ...
Reptilians w/Ari Shaffir & Dan St Germain
Ari Shaffir joins the show and then leaves abruptly for moral reasons. | Dan St. Germain is hanging out and gives the scoop on what it was like to write for The Roast Of Kevin Hart and which jokes he authored. Jay reveals his writing process by showing the notes he wrote for the roast. | An audience member wrote a negative Reddit post of the Legion of Skanks because they used a shock collar during the show she attended. | Crack Amico's latest diss track is fan-funded for him to slam Opie Hughes. | After Ari leaves, Jay lets Christine know about the...
Titanic True Romance
Jacob educates the guys with an intriguing story about the Titanic and its sister ships. Jay and Bobby turn his story into a search for love. It is Bonfire lore that poor Jacob always finds himself without romance. Jay imagines that he can find the perfect woman who has the same interests as Jacob, such as nautical wrecks. Bobby tries to find him a professional escort to take on a Brazilian adventure, where they will realize their destiny. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson ...
Find Your People
Jay and young Paco perform gigs on the road together and develop a bond. Paco is the Bonfire videographer as well as a new comedian and Jay is more than happy to give him advice about the business. Bob's urges him to be just like Jo Koy and cater to his Asian audience. | Jay is currently watching "Dutton Ranch" which is the spin-off of "Yellowstone" and has a problem with the Shakespearean dialogue. | Comic Rich Vos visits his motherland and posts pictures of himself reading by the Wailing Wall. | Bobby declares that Joe Rogan was his comedy hero when he...
Busty Fans & Stage Rat
Patriotic Bob loves Memorial Day so much that he researched who first created it. | At Bobby's gig in New Orleans he was greeted by busty fans and a rat that ran across the stage. | Kevin Hart defends his roast by taking both sides. Crack Amico continues to produce brilliant music and his track is all about Chelsea Handler and her hypocrisy. D.L. Hughley's producer is really good at A.I. images and the Bonfire crew is not. So Jay verbally makes his A.I. prompts with no visual. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire...
Magic with Luis & James Gomez
The mentalist Oz Pearlman was scheduled to perform on the Bonfire. He was actually in the lobby of SiriusXm when he disappeared. Luis J Gomez and his son James were on hand because they love magic. The guys speculate on what happened to Pearlman, talk magic, and watch celebrity boxing matches. | Luis tries to convince Jay to fight at Skankfest in a pinata match. | He has a plan to pay for his producer to get breast implants and offers them to Christine as well. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE...
I Said What I Said
Big Jay responds to D.L. Hughley's mockery of him. D.L. called Jay a Nazi and walked that comment back, focusing on weak jokes about Jay's weight. He also challenged Jay to say these things to his face. Jay defends himself and plays clips of D.L. saying all the things on stage he is condemning other comedians for. Bobby makes fun Hughley's producer who laughs so hard he falls to the floor. *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 ...
The Dancing Outsiders
Bobby goes to the Broadway play "The Outsiders" and claims that he didn't know it was a musical until they started singing. Jay and the crew do not believe him, so his wife calls in to settle the dispute. | Everyone gives their recaps of Easter weekend. | Bob is into English foods like steak with peas. | Jay plays a video of a man unaffected that a horrific accident had just occurred. | DJ Lou has Bonfire merch for sale so he can stop living in a bad neighborhood. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! ...
No No-Names w/ Kim Congdon
In this bonus episode, the guys spend more time with the incomparable Kim Congdon. She is full of conversation starters like: who in the studio is the most on the spectrum? Kim also wonders what it's like to freefall to your death. | Bobby tries to show off his rapping skills and Kim takes the mic to try and battle him. | Jay plays the new club song by Sebastian Maniscalco and Steve Aoki and it gets a positive response in the room. | A discussion about reality television reveals that Kim once tried out to be on Bad Girls Club. Then Jay...
Dane's Main Cookie
A conversation about music and The Doors leads to the topic of addiction. Jay wonders why alcohol doesn't have a hold on him the way it does the rest of the crew and wants Bobby to start smoking again. Jay and Bobby smoke cigarettes for the rest of the show and man, are they cool about it! | Dane Cook sent Jay a beautiful, heartfelt message that adds fuel to their bromance. Bobby is unhappy the way Jay used his name to communicate with Dane. | Everyone watched the MMA event with Ronda Rousey but it was disappointing for a few reasons. ...
Internet Lunatics with Richelle Ryan
A few prominent comedians are humorlessly speaking out against The Roast of Kevin Hart and the roasters who told racial jokes. Jay is caught up in the backlash because of internet lunatics taking his side over outspoken D.L. Hughley. D. L. is accusing some comics of being racist and lumping Jay in that group. Bobby gives Jay advice about dealing with false accusations and trolls who get involved. | Adult star Richelle Ryan is promoting her special @naughtyamerica scene. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm ...
Perfect Timing
Jay went to a fancy mall to reward himself with an extravagant new watch and ran away because of an odd reason. Bobby explains that exclusive stores are just an illusion. | Jacob makes a hand gesture during the show that stops the fun. | A sexy video with women in thongs sparks a debate over ladies' underwear. | Jay's crush on Boy George escalates to a new level. *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...
The Roast of Kevin Hart Recap
The Bonfire is back from a week off, during that time Big Jay killed at the Roast of Kevin Hart. He gives all the behind-the-scenes details about his performance at the famous event. Before the roast, Jay was invited to a party at the home of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Bobby convinced him to go, so Jay got a spray tan and put on his best Cashmere hoodie. He was glad he did because the guest list included Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, and Bobby's old friend Dane Cook. Not everyone enjoyed the roast and DL Hughley actually implied...
My Father's Son
Bobby attends a concert by the great Stephen Wilson Jr. and quickly finds out that he is too old to stand for that long. To add to his agitation, a man in the audience gets into his wife Dawn's personal space. | As a favor, Bob does comedy at a French pizza parlor in New Jersey. Christine is there to support him as an angry waiter ruins his closing bit. | Jay finds a recording of his early stand-up and is willing to play it for the crew! The Bonfire returns live on Monday! Crackle Crackle! *To hear the full show to...
Writing & Stealing Jokes
A few years ago, Jordan Paris was accused of stealing jokes to succeed on Australia's Got Talent. Then he returns to the show trying to sing his way to redemption. | Jay and Bobby are going to New Joke Night at the Comedy Cellar and enlist the audience to call in with premises they can write jokes from. | Cardi B may remove her BBL and Jacob needs the meaning of that explained to him. *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...
Fixing Jacob with Colum Tyrrell
There is another event in the SiriusXM lobby that prevents the employees from entering and the guys send Jacob to get to the bottom of it. Colum Tyrrell is back in studio to help change Jacob's style so he gets more respect around the building. Bobby suggest putting him in a "Suitsy" and has to explain to Colum about the ridiculous menswear. | Jay recalls that Colin Quinn made a cameo appearance in the Cosby Show as "Dangerous Davey Herbeck." Enjoy this unaired episode of The Bonfire as the gang with return next week! *To hear the full show to go...
Humble Arms
Big Jay is still in L.A. after his triumphant Roast of Kevin Hart, so enjoy this unaired show from March. | Bobby emanates heroism and trouble just seems to need his help in the streets. It's hard to believe but he saved yet another person's life but Jacob gives him credit for being braver than he could ever be. | Jacob still has a problem with New Jersey Italians because he was beat up by them as a youngster. | Jay goes through a list of porn starts that his friend Ralph Sutton has dated. *To hear the full show to go...
Fighting Richard Gere w/Colin Quinn
In part two of Colin Quinn's visit with Bobby, he tells a fantastic story about the time he tried to fight Richard Gere who was hitting on his woman. | Colin is promoting his new project "Buildings" which is an immersive experience with actor Vincent Piazza of Boardwalk Empire fame. | Bob tries to get Colin to perform at Skankfest this year by promising him exclusive perks. | Actor Ryan Reynolds lives near Bobby and Colin devises a plan to accidentally meet him in the neighborhood. | Big Jay calls in to dance and gloat that his 76ers won the series against Bob's poor...
Saved By Paul Virzi
After a rough Bonfire show yesterday, the vibe is totally refreshed as Paul Virzi brings a professional and funny attitude to the room. | Paul has an idea for the wives to make side-cash by running a restaurant. | Bobby created a code word for his son only to be used in extreme emergencies. | Bob needs advice from a real man like Virzi because he doesn't know how to cheer encouragement to his kid during his lacrosse games. When Paul Virzi is not saving radio shows, you can find him performing stand up comedy- go to PAULVIRZI.COM for all his tour...
Free Bike w/Rich Vos & Eleanor Kerrigan
The Legend Rich Vos fills in for Big Jay and admits to having trouble with his daughter. Rich claims she is getting her head filled with crazy ideas in college. Bobby compares raising a son to daughters with the fact that he can let his boy run wild and deal with the fallout later. | Hilarious comedian Eleanor Kerrigan joins the boys club and gets accidentally roasted upon entering. | Bob wants to buy a motorized bike off of Rich who received it as a gift. Bonnie McFarlane calls in to settle the argument. Eleanor Kerrigan will be at Uncle Vinnie's in...
Milking with Colin Quinn
Jay is in LA for the Netflix Is A Joke Fest and the legend Colin Quinn sits in his chair for the show. Colin plays a flowery opening song that is the opposite of what Jay would like. | Bobby finally gets a fan to slide into his DM's and send him dirty pictures. Paco reads the messages in his best vixen voice. | Colin once practiced Transcendental Meditation but will not give Bobby his mantra because it costs money to obtain. | He also has a theory on why the Catholic Church fell apart. *To hear the full show to go www...
One Spoon of RZA
Wu-Tang Clan legend & filmmaker The RZA visits the Bonfire for the first time. Jay is a super fan of the rap group and everything they create, so he is overjoyed for this interview. Bob gives his take on the new movie "One Spoon of Chocolate" and gets RZA laughing. Jay shied away from meeting him one time because of a cold reception he got from Fat Joe. | Bobby is taller with his elevation sneakers and hates his artwork for Skankfest. | Christine gets sent a nude from a camper and Jay can't wait to see it! RZA's One Spoon Of Chocolate...
Yungblud & Lou Diamond Phillips
For a show that doesn't book many guests that aren't comedians, the Bonfire scored a young rocker and a former young gun in one live show. Lou Diamond Phillips has an impressive body of movie and television work. Yungblud has an impressive body that Bobby can't get enough of. Lou is promoting his new movie in theaters "Casa Grande" and he doesn't shy away from talking about the classics that made him famous like "Young Guns." Yungblud talks about having to prove himself to the metal crowd when singing at Ozzy Osbourne's final concert. "Yungblud Radio" is a weekly one-hour...