
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 | 1238 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyComedy Interviews | |||

A doctor told Bobby that he is actually taller than he thought and he tries to prove it to the group. Jay gets out the measuring tape in studio to settle this debate once and for all. Jacob is the one who must pay a steep penalty if Bobby is as tall ... more
Greg Fitzsimmons is back and Jay teaches him about an old beef between Anthony Cumia and Bill Burr. Bob remembers how bodyguard Club Soda Kenny had to keep Cumia (his old boss) away from his new one, Burr. | Both Greg and Bobby are from Boston, so Ja... more
Comic great Harland Williams worked with Dustin Hoffman in "Wag The Dog" and had awkward interactions at first. | Harland sits extremely close to Big Jay and moves away from him after hearing about his swinger stories. | Bobby connects with him over ... more
Jay notices that comedians aren't trying to be funny on their podcasts anymore. It seems to be a lot of seriousness and accusations. | The guys revisit the UFC Freedom 250 event to clarify a few things. | Jay tries to push the "Baddies" show on Bobby... 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. Tristan Bowling
2. Lev Furr
3. Luis J. Gomez
4. Kimberly Congdon
5. Richelle Ryan
6. Lou Diamond Phillips
7. Greg Stone
8. Anthony DeVito
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