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The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

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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.

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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

2025-10-3101:06:223

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.
Riot Girl Face

Riot Girl Face

2025-10-2401:02:321

Sometimes people go wild at graduation and perform spontaneous fun dances. | Jacob read The Godfather book and Jay is amazed because he can't stand the movie. | Bobby references his sexy actress friend and Jay picks her apart. Jacob likes a woman with "Riot Girl Face" and creates a new term. | Bob likes to kiss his wife's belly and calls her up to see how she feels about 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.
Comedian Yoshi Obayashi attended the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia with Russel Peters. He has strong opinions of the comedians who performed and witnessed their effect on the Saudi audiences. Yoshi actually saw Bin Laden family members at the festival. | Boxer Will Guilmette is a camper and has a professional fighting record of 1-0. Jay helps him pick out a new walkout song and Will teaches the guys some punching techniques. For Yoshi's tour dates and info go to @yoshiobayashi on Instagram. Will Guilmette's next fight is in "The Autumn Classic" November 1st at Mohegan Sun. For tickets and info go to cesfights.com or message @willguilmette on Instagram. *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 in disbelief that the great D'Angelo has passed on. | Mike Finoia returns to enlighten the gang about all the characters one encounters at a Phish show. A "wook" is a negative term for a hippie. A "chomper" is someone who talks during the show. There are also twirlers and hippie-crites in the mushroom forest. Mike raged out on a couple of chompers who dared to have a long chat during the happiest music on earth. During the same show, a stranger mentioned to Mike that he knew his therapist. This really sent Finoia into a tizzy. 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.
Garbage Plates & Heartbreaks

Garbage Plates & Heartbreaks

2025-10-2101:01:352

Bobby is coming off a weekend of gigs in Rochester New York- home of the garbage plate! He loved the people but he could not buy socks or get a decent meal. | Indian action movies are predictably over the top. | In honor of his eighteen year anniversary, Bob tells a story about the time he cheated on his wife in the early days. His sad tale starts with fun sex with a Long Island dancer and ends with Bobby and Dawn crying on the floor. *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.
Marcus King Fishbowl Event

Marcus King Fishbowl Event

2025-10-1701:00:261

Marcus King just released a new album "Darling Blue" and plays songs before an intimate audience in the SXM fishbowl. Jay and Bobby have many questions about Marcus working with the mysterious, musical guru Rick Rubin. He wrote many songs about the love of his life and others about his spiral into addiction. It's the Bonfire's first event in the SiriusXM studio called "the fishbowl" because you can see inside from the lobby. Go to Marcuskingofficial.com for tour dates and Darling Blue is available anywhere you get your music! To hear the actual performances in this episode and 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.
Legendary comic actor Tom Arnold returns to stand-up comedy and visits the Bonfire for the first time. Tom is not shy talking about his many marriages and turbulent life with Roseanne. He has stories about getting stabbed, being an older father, and a wild psychic prediction. Tom openly talks about his sober journey and once hunted down his childhood abuser to confront him in public. Tom Arnold's "My Crazy X-Wife Tour" is happening now! For dates go to Tomarnoldcomedy.com! *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 Soul Behind Jay

The Soul Behind Jay

2025-10-1542:271

Jay watches "A Grammy Salute To Cyndi Lauper" and he falls in love with her all over again. Bobby can't understand his infatuation because of her wild outfits and baby speech. | Christine brings a book into the studio and it triggers Jay into remembering the bizarre incident where he was pulled off stage by an audience member. "Not Funny: The Soul Behind Joel" recounts the adventures of opening a comedy club during the pandemic. Soul Joel's was the venue where Jay was famously assaulted. Jay reads passages from the book and then tells what really happened from his perspective. *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.
Saudi Cheesecake Factory

Saudi Cheesecake Factory

2025-10-1457:471

Some comedians are returning to the states from the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Jay would never travel that far for comedy but Bobby would go because he believes it promotes change. Jay and Bob go through the list of performers to see who actually needed the big payday from the festival. | Jay watches a documentary about Tekashi69 and can no longer defend the beleaguered rapper. | The Bonfire performs a special show in the SiriusXM "fishbowl" studio and it has some technical challenges. *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.
DJ Lou Sober Celebration

DJ Lou Sober Celebration

2025-10-1001:04:331

Longtime Bonfire producer and maestro DJ Lou has one year of sobriety, so the gang surprises him with gifts, treats, and a poem by Jacob. | A former member of One Direction performs in the lobby and Jay is unimpressed by all the commotion caused by young fans at SiriusXM. | Big Jay has a sexy idea for Christine this Halloween. He wants her to greet trick-or-treaters without pants and give them a holiday thrill. *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.
Matt McCusker of "Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast" is back without Shane to promote his new Netflix special "A Humble Offering." He brings his publicist in studio who is dressed like a tennis instructor. Matt tells a tale of getting robbed on the beach of Rio De Janeiro while on vacation. Jay and Bob also have stories of prostitution and danger in Latin countries. Bobby and Patrice O'Neal found themselves in hot water in Brazil after they showed too much cash to the locals. | Passport Bros charge money to exploit the women of Cuba under the guise of being pickup artists. *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.
Sean Donnelly and Dan St. Germain are back to get to the bottom of strange happenings and supernatural wonders. The host the number one U.F.O. podcast in America called "The Burbs Bros." Bobby admits that his space saucer sighting may have been a cluster of balloons. | Dan shares the news that a meteor may be headed to earth by the holidays and shadow people exist in Florida. Follow The Burbs Bros 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.
Forced To Embrace

Forced To Embrace

2025-10-0746:511

Jay's favorite witch-rock band is back with a new tune about wizards and nonsense. Hekate's Torch casts a spell on the ears of the Bonfire as they deliver a masterful opus. | Jay and Bobby perform arena shows in Florida with Shane Gillis. Bobby gets confused while on stage because the clock doesn't count down and he can't do math. They also gamble and play football on the beach where Bob finds a father figure. | Theo Von reportedly has a meltdown while filming his comedy special in NYC. *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.
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Comments (91)

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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MTPiv

it's not you it's what runs through your veins

Apr 27th
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