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 Pacific only on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk, Channel 103. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Episodes
October 6, 2026 • 36 mins
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 befor...
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October 5, 2026 • 38 mins
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 Smit...
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October 2, 2026 • 49 mins
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 L...
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October 1, 2026 • 58 mins
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 di...
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September 30, 2026 • 60 mins
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 becaus...
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September 29, 2026 • 53 mins
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...
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September 25, 2026 • 42 mins
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 ...
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September 24, 2026 • 55 mins
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 th...
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September 23, 2026 • 40 mins
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.
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September 22, 2026 • 56 mins
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 th...
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September 18, 2026 • 45 mins
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!
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September 17, 2026 • 63 mins
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. | Everlas...
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September 16, 2026 • 59 mins
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 rem...
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September 15, 2026 • 39 mins
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 hav...
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September 11, 2026 • 53 mins
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.
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September 10, 2026 • 58 mins
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 als...
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September 9, 2026 • 60 mins
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 a...
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September 8, 2026 • 58 mins
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...
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September 7, 2026 • 47 mins
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 go...
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September 4, 2026 • 56 mins
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...
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