The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly

Episode: "Hit That Joke Alarm"

Date: November 26, 2025

Overview

In this riotous episode of The Bonfire, hosts Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly dive into their signature, no-holds-barred banter, exploring everything from home appliances and sober anniversaries to wild stories from the comedy and MMA worlds. The pair dissect the pitfalls of the modern smart fridge, recount recent stand-up club antics, deconstruct an infamous wrestling-related assault, and trade tales about heartbreak, violence, and—of course—hanging with the boys. Engaging, brash, and packed with memorable stories, it’s classic Bonfire: hilarious, honest, and sometimes just plain absurd.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

A. Philly Excursion and Sports Memorabilia Shopping

• Jay and Bobby open with a playful discussion about a trip to Philadelphia for food and memorabilia shopping. Jay proposes visiting a Philly-based sports store and a cheesesteak place that bakes its own bread (03:09).
  • "You could be looking at Patriot stuff at the same time." – Jay (03:01)
• The back-and-forth serves as a launching pad for riffs about regional loyalties, food preferences, and everyday guy banter.

B. Sobriety Milestones

• Bobby marks 40 years sober, reflecting on getting clean at age 15 and the oddity of being sober for five years before legally old enough to drink (04:03–04:48).
  • "I was 15 when I got sober. …I actually was five years sober before I was legally able to drink." – Bobby (04:15, 04:48)
• Jay and the crew joke about how their relationship to “manly” drinking rituals is out of sync with these milestones.
  • "Jay is a 16-year-old girl trapped in a 50-year-old body." – Bobby (07:05)

C. Home Appliance Envy & 'Smart' Fridge Debate

• Extended debate about buying a smart fridge with customizable colors and touchscreen panels vs. the practicality of traditional appliances; Bobby laments partner veto power over fun gadgets (08:32–13:16).
  • "Why can’t I have a computer on my fridge?...my friends come over, they’re like, dude, what the is that?" – Bobby (09:10)
  • "We are motivated completely by the adoration of others, women particularly." – Jay (09:32)
• The pair riff about the number of ice styles new fridges provide and share tales of old-school ice trays.
  • "Do you have an ice cube tray that you have to crank open to get the ice out?" – Bobby (11:25)
• Christine, Jay’s partner, is playfully chided for “sabotaging” Jay’s gadget dreams.

D. Comedy Club Shenanigans & Hosting Etiquette

• Discussion turns to recent gigs at the Stress Factory, including club owner Vinny's habit of performing a post-headliner set—much to the guys’ frustration (15:03–16:18).
  • "He does a set after you…It's called hijacking a show." – Bobby (15:38)
• Bobby and Jay reflect on crowd interactions, including positive hecklers and the fine art of navigating audience disruptions.

E. The 'Free Palestine' Heckler

• Jay recounts a headline set interrupted by a solo female heckler shouting “Free Palestine,” which led to a tense-yet-humorous verbal showdown and audience backlash against the heckler (18:57–20:35).
  • "Let me show you how little I give a shit, miss. If you want to suck my dick tonight: Free Palestine." – Jay (20:20)
  • The incident led to a crowd distancing themselves from the woman and a reflection on the limits of activist heckling during stand-up.

F. MMA & Combat Sports Drama

• The episode shifts into a detailed discussion of modern MMA fighter controversies, particularly focusing on Rampage Jackson’s son’s involvement in a violent wrestling incident (28:04–39:01).
  • Jay and Bobby debate whether MMA fighters can adapt to the staged aggression of professional wrestling, the impact of social media on fighters' public personas, and the troubling father-son dynamic of Rampage and his son.
  • "So you call—no, I said you called your son fucking queer enough until he decided he had to murder a guy in a ring…It's a crazy nuts." – Jay (32:49)
• The tragic outcome for the assaulted wrestler (an army vet who found solace in wrestling) is discussed with genuine sympathy and incredulity (38:11–39:01).

G. Personal War Stories: Heartbreak & Hospitalization

• Bobby shares a vivid, ill-fated story of getting beat up by an ex-girlfriend's boyfriend, who ambushed him after a date, resulting in hospitalization and a destroyed car (41:42–43:54).
  • "He knocked me out on the first shot…kicking me in the face with work boots." – Bobby (43:02)
  • Jay cracks 'joke alarm' riffs throughout, warning listeners of imminent punchlines (40:22, 42:28).
• Bobby’s misfortune is milked for laughs, with recurring joke alarms highlighting their rhythm of dark humor.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Smart Fridge Lust & Masculine Insecurity
  "Why can’t I have a computer on my fridge? …I love a computer screen. That would have been sick."
  — Bobby Kelly (09:10)

  "We are motivated completely by the adoration of others, women particularly."
  — Big Jay (09:32)

• On Unexpected Activism at Comedy Shows
  "Let me show you how little I give a shit, miss. If you want to suck my dick tonight: Free Palestine. …If you're just gonna sit here and be kinda shitty all night, then, I mean, fuck Palestine. Go Israel. That's how little I give a shit."
  — Jay (20:20)

• On the Rampage Jackson Fight Incident
  "You called your son fucking queer enough until he decided he had to murder a guy in a ring… It's a crazy nuts."
  — Jay (32:49)

• On Personal Violence & Regret
  "He knocked me out on the first shot…kicking me in the face with work boots…She had to drive me to the hospital. She just ground all my gears."
  — Bobby (43:02)

• Joke Alarm Meta-Moment
  "Did you say joke alarm? Just let y’ all know when it's coming through. Joke alarm."
  — Jay (40:22)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Philly/Shopping & sports banter: 02:20–03:09
• Sobriety milestones: 04:03–05:11
• Smart fridge & appliance debate: 08:32–13:16
• Comedy club/hosting etiquette: 15:03–16:18
• Free Palestine heckler story: 18:57–20:35
• Rampage Jackson’s son wrestling incident: 28:04–39:01
• Bobby's violent ex’s boyfriend story: 41:42–43:54
• 'Joke alarm' running gag: 40:22, 42:28

Tone & Style

• True to the Bonfire ethos, the episode brims with irreverent, rapid-fire humor and unfiltered honesty.
• The rapport between Jay and Bobby toggles easily between friendly insults, revealing confessions, and razor-sharp observations about society, comedy, and masculinity.
• Throughout, self-deprecating tales and a willingness to broach uncomfortable topics foster both hilarity and authenticity.

For New Listeners

This episode is a quintessential dose of The Bonfire: expect raw talk, dark jokes, friendship chemistry, and quick pivots from absurdity to authenticity—perfect for fans of unscripted, real-life storytelling.