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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.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for the best of The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly and listen live every Monday through Thursday at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific only on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk, Channel 103.

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Pretty Woman Paco

Pretty Woman Paco

2025-11-2850:25

Jay analyzes the videos of NSYNC in the years before Justin Timberlake ditched them. | Bobby discovers that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made rap videos for years before getting into politics. | The guys go through all of Eddie Murphy's wives and wonder what was really going on when he was caught with a trans prostitute. Bobby thinks Paco is beautiful and wants him to become a woman to work for him full-time as his lover and podcast producer. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dan Montana's

Dan Montana's

2025-11-2701:01:091

It's that time of the year again! The tri-annual lunch date with Dan Soder and his ex-coworkers on the Bonfire. Jacob and The Lou's meet their hero at Ted Montana's- Ted Turner's restaurant known for it's bison meat and endless pickles. Jay and Bob agree that it's a cheap place and Soder could afford to take the boys out somewhere classier. | Dancing With The Stars has some controversy. Jay contends that the scoring is rigged to keep Corey Feldman from winning. | Bobby wants Paco the filmmaker to move in with him and his family. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hit That Joke Alarm

Hit That Joke Alarm

2025-11-2643:43

Bobby details the challenges of working a certain New Jersey club because of the comedian owner. Jay works said club and a heckler questions his Judaism. | Jay is excited to get party lights on the bottom of his truck. | Bob explains the incident in which Rampage Jackson's son Raja, assaulted a professional wrestler. | A comedy alarm is played to let the listener know when they are going for jokes. | This episode never aired as a podcast, only in it's entirety on SiriusXM. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sharia Law

Sharia Law

2025-11-2539:552

In an episode never aired as a podcast, the list of comedians that are performing the Riyadh Festival in Saudi Arabia has just come out. This is news to Bobby and Jay, so they research Saudi Arabia and have questions. How are women actually treated in their culture? If Jay goes, should he bring Christine, or leave her behind? Bobby speculates on how opulent the accommodations will be. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ghost Texts & Tummy Time

Ghost Texts & Tummy Time

2025-11-2101:00:371

Jacob is interested in getting a hair implant but only from a specific guy in Turkey. | Bob gets disturbing news right as he's about to go onstage. What he finds out later is even crazier. | Jay teaches Bobby about "The Gobbler" and Bob opens up about his gorging problem around Thanksgiving. | Skankfest starts today in New Orleans! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The men from "Are You Garbage?" are back for the second part of their visit to the Bonfire. The holidays must be hitting Jay hard because he reminisces about childhood photos where he looks ridiculous. Jay wants to get to the real story behind a photo of his mother and two strange dudes. So he calls his Mom on the air to see if she has answers. He revisits his living situation growing up in Philly that contained many people under one roof. Visit Areyougarbage.com for all their tour dates and online store! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Modern medicine has helped Big Jay and Kevin Ryan get skinny but their fat wardrobe problems are still service memories. Foley and Bobby have to stretch out their sweaters and shirts before wearing. Perspiration is a common enemy of all these big fellows. | Jacob doesn't think he dresses like a dandy, but prefers to be called a fancy gentleman. Kevin Ryan and H. Foley's podcast is called "Are You Garbage" and they are on tour now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On his way to Skankfest New Orleans, Luis J Gomez is back to have one last hurrah with the guys. | Big Jay had gigs in Tampa and found the humidity unbearable because of his burly fashion choices. His opening comic took him to an NFL game because the opener always wants to buddy up to the headliner. Bob remembers hating an opener because he was a flame thrower. | Jay professionally grooms his ears and checks everyone in the room for hair in their lobes. Luis J Gomez "You're Making This Worse" is his new stand up special directed by Robert Kelly out on YouTube now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay goes on The Joe Rogan Experience and gets into his good graces by mentioning the comet that was in the news. | Bobby fancies himself a storyteller and wants to pursue that unfunny genre. Jay tries to discourage this cringy career change. | Jacob has always thought that he was an adventurer on the inside and wants a hat that reflects his inner Indiana Jones. Bob and Christine also want to adopt new headwear but not the personas that go with it. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Luis J Gomez is in studio promoting Body Brain Coffee, Skankfest, and his new special "You're Making This Worse." | Jacob records a man relieving himself on the subway platform which triggers Bobby's memory of having an accident while camping. | Luis reveals that he had a cool mother who sang karaoke and took him to a Poison concert. Luis J Gomez "You're Making This Worse" is his new stand up special directed by Robert Kelly out on YouTube now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kerryn Feehan and Bobby know a thing or two about bathhouses. Jay knows everything about the show "Baddies." He shows Kerryn all the many iterations of his favorite series. Baddies punch each other's wigs off in Africa, Russia, Atlanta, and the Midwest. Kerryn is horrified and entertained by the violence of these Bad Girls. | Jay and Kerryn were in the last season of Tires and are waiting to find out if they will be in the next. Go to @Kerrynfeehan for all her dates and OnlyFeehans is her podcast! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alcoholic Heartbreak

Alcoholic Heartbreak

2025-11-1157:002

Bobby starts a story about his Halloween weekend, and ends up telling an epic tale of love in early recovery. When Bob got sober as a teenager, he went to a conference of young people in Alcoholics Anonymous. There he fell in love and got his heart trampled on by an alcoholic who asked to use his shower. In the end he found himself naked and rejected. | Jay counters Bob's misery with the time he joined a threesome and was embarrassed out of the hotel room. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Christine's hero is doing an interview in the lobby and Jay is denied entry. Furious that he can't walk into a space that he's employed, Jay devises a plan to test security. | DJ Lou is planning a Halloween getaway and Bobby teaches everyone what leaf peeping is. | Jay thinks he can sing the songs of TLC better than superfan Christine. A member of the Bonfire falls asleep during this show! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay is taking the news lightly, but tonight there is interstellar activity in the sky and it is either a comet or an alien ship. Long-time friend of the Bonfire, comic Sean Donnelly is on top of this spectacular event because his podcast "The Burbs Bros" deals with unexplained mysteries of outer space. Sean knows exactly what is causing this comet to come so close to the sun and what it really means. Bobby pretends to be an intergalactic expert and Jay supports his theories. | Jay reenacts an important scene from the movie "Footloose." Sean Donnelly is @Seanytime on Instagram for all his tour dates. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Best known for her role on Smallville and becoming a sex slave wrangler for cult leader Keith Raniere, Alison Mack is now free to become a podcaster. Mike Finoia and Josh Adam Meyers are on hand to discuss cults and the NEXIVM story. | Mike is co-hosting for Bobby who calls in from court to let everyone know the verdict in his case from the 1990's. | Jesus has become hip again and Jay tries to understand why. For Mike's news and dates go to @mikefinoia on all socials. For all the latest on Josh- @joshadammeyers. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Founder of the Gas Digital Network and Jay's former co-host Ralph Sutton is back with a new podcast partner. Aaron Berg and Ralph are the latest hosts of The SDR Show. Jay takes testosterone and the doctor informed him that he has too much thick blood, so he need to give some back. | Jay wears deodorant on his thighs and recently found out that it's not for men. The guys in the room admit to using various lady products. The SDR Show can be found anywhere you get your podcasts! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Congas and Kegels

Congas and Kegels

2025-10-3101:06:224

Jay requests musical instruments for the show and the SXM staff delivered the congas. For no reason at all, the percussion instruments play a fun role in this hang. | Bob and Jay debate whether or not the comedy of Bill Hicks is still funny or out of date. Bob Newhart's humor is also on the chopping block. | Political commentator Nick Fuentes has an odd fashion style and unique views about sex. | The guys ask Christine for her expertise in understanding what are kegel exorcises. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Actor and comedian Reggie Conquest used to play a game called "Catch a Girl, Freak a Girl" when he was a teenager. This spurs a conversation about games they would play growing up to see if a female was interested. | Jay was the odd man out on more than one occasion at hotel hookup parties. | Reggie has problems with lust that complicated his relationship. Bobby tries to teach Reggie safe ways to talk to women in his DM's without getting caught. Go to @Reggconquest on Instagram for all his dates and news! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rockstar Turkey Necks

Rockstar Turkey Necks

2025-10-2943:241

Jay starts a debate over who aged more poorly, Sebastian Bach or Axl Rose? | Christine gets written into Jay's will and gets the house if something happens to him. | There are bongos in the studio and Jacob must respond only in percussion beats. | DJ Lou gets a colonoscopy and finds unexpected pleasure. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay tries to cheer Bobby up by doing shoulder dances made famous by P Diddy. Bob was in Florida for gigs with Mike Calta and was asked to join a prayer circle in public. Jay is getting fond of certain A.I. videos that show grandmothers getting thrown through a wall. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Comments (92)

Stu Pidasso

The slogan you are looking for is " feed the fire " You're very welcome

Nov 12th
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Dean Turley

here listening in 25

Oct 19th
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Jake A

1/5th? Kelly you are dumber than dirt.

Sep 26th
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Zachary Morgan

stop fucking eating on mic

Sep 15th
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Stu Pidasso

Word is that Sharon used to force members of Ozzy Osborne's band to hand over songwriting credits to Ozzy. Many of them did it unwillingly.

Aug 20th
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Stu Pidasso

I hate booger hiders. I'm a flicker.

Aug 19th
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MTPiv

white boy moment

Jul 21st
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Jake A

Bobby Kelly is absolutely insufferable.

Jul 15th
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kps3

Oinker Kelly too bad ozempyc doesn't help with getting the fat out of your brain you big bucket of yellow turds

Jun 28th
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kps3

They are just a pair of bootlicking fatsos

Jun 21st
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Michael Hill

Bobby sucks. Bring back Dan.

May 8th
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Stu Pidasso

somebody orta change cover shot to reflect the current hosts

Apr 10th
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Michael Hill

This bitch is dumb.

Mar 6th
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Trill Shuckman

The Ronfire

Feb 27th
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Jake A

Annoying laugh guy was a little much on this episode.

Dec 29th
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Bryce McCool

was excited until had to listen to Bob cry like a old woman for 30 mins. Soder should still be on the show really tired of Bob's whining

Jul 30th
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Ryles

Jay has such awful taste, and I'm not referring to Christine.

Jun 22nd
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GG 610

great I have to listen to interoffice bullshit in my podcasts now....

May 21st
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MTPiv

Got the p💩 💩 p's

May 19th
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Zachary Morgan

just can't do it with no Jay since dans gone

May 18th
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