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The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

SiriusXM
Comedy
Siriusxm
Love After Lockup
Justice
Billy Squier
Jethro Tull
Mcdonald's
Reality Television
Casey Anthony
Flute
Filet-O-Fish
Drake
Rock Music
Calorie Count
Christine
Fast Food
Vince Mcmahon
College Education
1980s Music
Madonna

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 a... more

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Latest Episodes

Donald Glover can sing and act with exceptional skill, so why did he need to do stand-up comedy? Jacob claims that Childish Gambino was in ripped shape and the guys try to prove him wrong. | Cardi B performs with Lil Kim at Madison Square Garden and ... more

Bobby is so manly that he doesn't know facts about the movie Clueless until he suddenly does. | Jacob hears the guys using questionable language and it sours his day. | Jay sees the results Luis J Gomez gets with his fearful employees, so he wants hi... more

DJ Lou hides the race of his girlfriend to protect her from the comedic jabs of Bobby and Jay. | Some Indian food is made with flies and rats. | Jay compares comedy coaches to necessary acting coaches. | Ron Bennington, the great comedian and radio i... more

When a metal band gets so rich and famous, what do they have left to sing about? | Bobby spends three hours in a car with Ari Shaffir talking about his travels and he leaves out the best story about a cursed pig. | Yamaneika Saunders is the latest co... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Nunn
Reality TV personality featured in the show's discourse
Self/Natalie Nunn Enterprises
Episode: Chubby Gambino & Wu Tang Generator
TJ Miller
Stand-up comedian and actor, guest on The Bonfire
Self/Guest on The Bonfire
Episode: The Mandarin Suite with TJ Miller
Addis Fouche
Joining the show again
Guest on The Bonfire
Episode: Date A Porn Star w/Addis Fouche & Ralph Sutton
Pete Correale
Stand-up comedian joining for As I Was Saying tour
Self/As I Was Saying tour
Episode: Hip To Hip with Pete Correale
Lil Mozzarella
Influencer and comedian known for his character
Episode: Overly Italian
Vinny Brand
Stand-up comedian and owner of the Stress Factory
Stress Factory Comedy Club
Episode: Overly Italian
Sam Jay
Comedian and guest on the show
samjaycomic.com
Episode: Shadowboxing with Sam Jay
John B. Allen
Former Navy SEAL, storyteller, and podcast host
MrBallen
Episode: Simulated Drowning w/MrBallen
Marcie Hume
Director of the documentary 'Corey Feldman vs The World'
Episode: Corey's World with Marcie Hume

Hosts

Big Jay Oakerson
Co-host of The Bonfire with Robert Kelly; long-time stand-up comedian with a prominent role on SiriusXM's Faction Talk.
Robert Kelly
Co-host of The Bonfire; veteran comedian known for unfiltered conversations and sharp humor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.6k ratings
  • Bobby thumbs down

    Big Jay is one of the best comedy podcasters out there… Bobby on the other hand is not. He constantly tries to push people around like he’s a big shot. And the lying bit isn’t funny. It just makes people yell at their radios. Didn’t realize how many people agreed with me until I started reading some of these reviews. He clearly isn’t a fan favorite. I continue to listen for Big Jay but I find myself turning episodes off early because Bobby irritates me too much

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Wisco_cjs
    United Statesa month ago
  • No more of Lying Bobby

    What have we the listeners done to deserve this. Bobby has ruined the show. He’s not funny, him trying to constantly trying to alpha the room he’s made up facts and the fact he lies to just lie. I’m sure he’s funny to his fan base but reading these past reviews were not his base

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    spacemenpapi
    United States2 months ago
  • Sad

    Bobby ruined the show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Enya’s cats
    United States2 months ago
  • Bring back Dan

    Bobby has made the show unlistenable, his non stop lies and bootlicking are just getting sad…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    stooliesR.A.joke
    United States3 months ago
  • Stop Bobby from singing

    For Christ’s sake, do us a favor and stop him from singing. Just move to something else, and at the very least stop the encouragement. Big Jay can almost do no wrong (the real anger at his GF and Jacob is awkward) but Bobby honestly needs less air time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    charredkobe
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Overall, fans appreciate authenticity, rapid-fire jokes, and candid takes on pop culture and entertainment.
- The hosts' banter and dynamic are the show's strongest asset, keeping energy high and unpredictable.
- Some listeners feel the show's humor can be crude or off-putting at times, leading to polarized opinions.
- Guests and chemistry with regulars are frequently praised, though a vocal subset dislikes certain co-hosts' segments.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Traveling Funk with Mike Finoia
Q: What do you think about turning David Vox Mullen into a recurring reviewer for new specials?
The group seemed intrigued by the idea, seeing it as a way to keep the roast energy while giving the guest a legitimate platform, and they discussed how to structure short, timed takes.
Park Comedy with Colum Tyrrell
Q: What was the plan if TI actually showed up and sat with the hosts?
They intended to improvise around TI's presence, keep the energy high, and potentially pivot to discussing his comedy special and future appearances.
Simulated Drowning w/MrBallen
Q: Why did you leave the SEAL team?
After completing the grueling training and realizing the lifestyle didn't suit him, MrBallen felt that serving in the SEAL teams wasn't a long-term plan for his life.
Corey's World Part 2 with Marcie Hume
Q: Was there ever a time he asked you to get an angelic thing?
No, never encountered that directly.
Slut Folk with Jezebel Sweet
Q: What was the weirdest thing he said or did?
The whole thing ended really badly for me as far as like I wound up having to file police reports and he ended up filing restraining order against me.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bonfire

What is The Bonfire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show delivers blunt, uncensored humor centered on life in the comedy world, pop culture, sports, and personal anecdotes. Episodes routinely feature rapid-fire banter between two veteran hosts, with rotating guests ranging from fellow comedians to actors and musicians who share touring updates, backstage stories, and irreverent takes on current events. A standout aspect is the chemistry between the hosts—unfiltered, improvisational, and willing to push boundaries for laughs—which keeps the dialogue lively, spontaneous, and highly entertaining for fans of edgy, behind-the-scenes humor. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who enjoy candid conversations, live-show energy, and comedy-driven cultural commentary; it may also offer val... more

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Recent guests on The Bonfire include:

1. Natalie Nunn
2. TJ Miller
3. Addis Fouche
4. Pete Correale
5. Lil Mozzarella
6. Vinny Brand
7. Sam Jay
8. John B. Allen

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