
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1251 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Bonfire favorite Tim Butterly returns from Austin and has a lot of catching up to do. Bob shows him video of Jay doing forced, free commercials outside SiriusXM. | Anthony Michael Hall texts Bobby back and it goes well! | Jay goes through sex scenes ... more
Jay has a habit of over-texting famous people. He went into his text history and found a thread with Adam Granduciel from "The War On Drugs." Ten years ago, Jay thought he was starting a friendship with the singer, but the messaging soon turned one-s... more
Jay and Bob go on a date together that consists of dinner and a scary movie. Jay is impressed that Bobby's personality really shines in public, while he keeps his a secret. They watch Evil Dead Burn together and Bob gets frightened enough to almost l... more
Actor and gentleman, Jerry O'Connell joins Jay and Bob for the first time to clear up any miscommunications. Jay mentions the lengthy messages that he sent Jerry, and the topic soon turns to Corey Feldman. Because they have been close since "Stand By... more
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Dan didn’t want to be there. Get over it.
Bob is so underrated! Jay is insufferable
If Jay is off save yourself the cringe and skip it
I love Dan Soder, but Bobby, Jay, and the crew have finally found a good rhythm and rapport. Bobby is very candid and doesn’t shy away from confrontation, and it makes the show much more entertaining. Not as entertaining as DJ Lou’s fat dumper though.
Big Jay, Lou, DJ Lou, Dan Soder, Jacob, Dan Soder, somebody revive Dan Soder
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The show blends blunt, unfiltered humor with long-running camaraderie between two veteran stand-up hosts. Episodes frequently center on life in comedy, backstage chaos, and pop culture, with riff-filled discussions that swing from personal stories to audience interaction. Regular guests span comedians, actors, and musicians, creating a lively mix of banter, topical takes, and promotional plugs. A standout element is the spontaneous, off-the-cuff energy that keeps conversations unpredictable, making it easy for listeners to feel like part of a long-running, saucy club-side chat. For potential listeners, expect bold humor, frank storytelling, and guest-driven insights into entertainment and show business, peppered with memorable bits and cand... more
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Recent guests on The Bonfire include:
1. Anthony Michael Hall
2. Derek Gaines
3. Jerry O'Connell
4. Will The Ghost Gill-Met
5. Harland Williams
6. Lev Furr
7. Tristan Bowling
8. Kimberly Congdon
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