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The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

SiriusXM
Comedy
Corey Feldman
New York City
Siriusxm
Stand-Up Comedy
Thanksgiving
Dane Cook
Drowning
Iron Maiden
Dancing On Ice
Betterhelp
Skankfest
Grainger
Heroism
Rip Current
Super Bowl
Odoo
Quince
Kid Rock
Celebrity Culture

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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Bobby does a gig in New Jersey for a bunch of auto mechanics at a ballroom. The audience was filled with serious, hard working men that were hard to make laugh. It got so bad that Bob had to make a brown-nosing speech at the end. At the show, a woman... more

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... more

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 rank... more

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. ... more

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Recent Guests

Jermaine Fowler
Comedian and actor
Episode: Terrestrial with Jermaine Fowler
Ralph Sutton
Host of the SDR Show and former strip club DJ
The SDR Show
Episode: Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
Aaron Berg
Comedian and co-host of the SDR Show
The SDR Show
Episode: Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
Alice Cooper
Musician and author promoting Devil On My Shoulder, a memoir
Author/Legendary Rock Icon
Episode: Devil On My Shoulder with Alice Cooper
Joe DeRosa
Comedian who joined via phone call
Freelance/Comedian
Episode: Blurred Out Of History
Jason Priestley
Actor and producer, guest on The Bonfire
Private Eyes West Coast / CW
Episode: Private Eyes with Jason Priestley
Jim Florentine
Comedian; guest on episode
Self
Episode: I'm Your Conscience with Jim Florentine
Brad Williams
Stand-up comedian, Tall Tales Tour
Brad Williams Comedy
Episode: Dog Steps with Brad Williams
Jason Ellis
Guest, comedian and public figure discussed on show
Jason Ellis Show / Team Ellis
Episode: Ranch Life with Jason Ellis

Hosts

Big Jay Oakerson
Host of The Bonfire; veteran stand-up comedian with frequent live-show setups and strong on-air presence.
Robert Kelly
Co-host of The Bonfire; veteran stand-up comedian known for blunt, candid humor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 7.7k ratings
  • Very funny. One of the few comedy podcasts left that sticks to comedy and being funny instead of culture war bs

    Podcast Addict
    5
    creammytaco
    17 days ago
  • Used to be a Sirius subscriber just for this one completely mistreated show on their network. Been funny for years whether it's Soder or Bobby in the second seat Big Jay is always bringing the funny. Great vibes - the whole crew sounds like family Jacob, Christine, the Lous ... love em! And I have to say I miss having it on Sirius, but it's pricey when you don't f with any of the other huge amounts of content they stream. Just wish the Bonfire had a Patreon with exclusive higher quality content.... more

    Podcast Addict
    5
    crash_dt
    18 days ago
  • CrackleCrackle

    They divebombed the show with so much trans/pedo stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Solid Sиake
    United Statesa month ago
  • Bobby sucks

    I love Big Jay and Dan. I get excited for episodes when Bobby’s absent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginger Shawn
    Canadaa month ago
  • ugh

    If you like the sound of gooey coughs and eating on the mic, this show is for you

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    lgyevbhqa
    United States2 months ago

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Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
Q: Did you ever have issues with the guys that came in?
Ralph Sutton recalls customers throwing beers at the DJ booth and trying to fight him. He also describes refusing to let the Sugarhill Gang perform more than one song because customers were there to watch dancers.
Strip Club DJ w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
Q: What made you so good as a strip club DJ? If you could give me tips.
Ralph Sutton says to keep songs to three minutes or less so more dances can happen, and to move customers who are not spending away from the front stage area.
Terrestrial with Jermaine Fowler
Q: Where did you film it?
Fowler says they filmed in Los Angeles at Phil Spector's former mansion, which is now a bed and breakfast. A security room with an old television set and VHS player remained in the house.
Terrestrial with Jermaine Fowler
Q: Can you give us an overview about Terrestrials?
Fowler says it follows an aspiring science-fiction novelist who breaks into his role model's home, invites friends over, and tries to assume the author's life, with the visit ultimately disrupting everyone's lives.
Everlast In Studio
Q: What inspired the collab between Everlast and multi-genre producers in Nashville?
Everlast explains that moving to Nashville for a writing and production process helped himstep away from his own studio's limitations, enabling fresh, cohesive blends of hip-hop with singer-songwriter sensibilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bonfire

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

A blistering, live late-afternoon show built on blunt humor, fast-paced banter, and unfiltered takes about life on and off the stage, the stand-up scene, pop culture, sports, and current events. Regular dynamics between two veteran hosts balance outrageous stories with candid riffs, often featuring guests—from comedians to musicians and athletes—who contribute anecdotes, road-life updates, and provocative viewpoints. Notable by its freeform, improv-heavy format, frequent sponsor reads, and high-energy crowd presence, the show prides itself on bold, unpolished conversations that can swing from risqué humor to surprisingly insightful commentary.

What stands out is the ongoing chemistry between the hosts, a steady stream of celebrity sightlin... more

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1. Robert Kelly's You Know What Dude!
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3. Story Warz
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Recent guests on The Bonfire include:

1. Jermaine Fowler
2. Ralph Sutton
3. Aaron Berg
4. Alice Cooper
5. Joe DeRosa
6. Jason Priestley
7. Jim Florentine
8. Brad Williams

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