The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly
SiriusXM
300 episodes · Explicit
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.
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Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
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…
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Adult Diapers At Concerts
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…
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Foul-Mouthed Sexist Comedy
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…
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Defending Kelly
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…
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Turd Crematorium
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…
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Indian Autumn
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…
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Devil On My Shoulder with Alice Cooper
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…
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Bloody Band-Aid Salad
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…
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Blurred Out Of History
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…
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Comedy Crisis
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…
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The Mistaker & The Corrector
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…
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Private Eyes with Jason Priestley
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…
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Bob's Twisted Sister
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…
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Between A Rock & A Hard Place
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…
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I'm Your Conscience with Jim Florentine
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…
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Power Moves
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…
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Peep Shows with Jim Florentine
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…
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Blue Copper
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…
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Surprisingly Jewish
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…
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Burning Men
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…
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Lil' Spiff Stories
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…
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Dog Steps with Brad Williams
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…
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The Festival & The Fishermen
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…
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Filth Pigs w/Jim & Mike
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…
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Everlast In Studio
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…
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Porta Potty Monsters
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…
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Who's Bad?
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…
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Fixing Baldness
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…
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Sick Jigglers & Happy Hangers
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…
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Eggs, Zombies, & Violence
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…
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Prosperity Bracelet
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…
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Ranch Life with Jason Ellis
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…
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Manson Zombie Parking Lot Show
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…
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Splitting Noodles with Lev Fer
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…
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Heartbreakingly Fat with Lev Fer
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…
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Jay's Favorite Wet Boy
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…
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Backstabbing Brother
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…
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Pitch Perfect with Josh Adam Meyers
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…
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Mom Mom's Meatballs
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…
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Come To My Tiny House
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…
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Sideneck with Chris Stanley
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…
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Times Square Dookie w/Mike Finoia
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…
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How Nuggets Are Made w/Mike Finoia
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…
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The Sick Mind with Chris Stanley
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…
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Five Ball Facehugger w/Jason Ellis
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…
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Slipknot Problems
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…
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The Round Guy Calls In
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…
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Knock Yourself Out Homie
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…
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The Comic Avengers
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…
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Stinky Trojan Horse
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…
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