The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly

Episode: "Mega Babe w/Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg"
Air Date: November 4, 2025
Guests: Ralph Sutton & Aaron Berg
Host Platform: SiriusXM’s Faction Talk

Episode Overview

This raucous and unfiltered installment of The Bonfire sees Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly hosting fellow comedians and podcast hosts Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg. The crew launches into blunt conversations about celebrity encounters, the realities of the comedy business, festival planning mishaps, and hilariously honest discussions about body care products. The mood is irreverent, with a heavy dose of self-deprecation, banter about sexuality and body maintenance, and candid insights into life on and off stage.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Celebrity Roasting: Florence + The Machine

• The episode opens with Jay and Bobby riffing on Florence Welch's looks and performance style following an anecdote about a friend working security for her.
• Notable Moments:
  • Jokes about Florence’s flamboyant outfits and the "ginger" aesthetic dominate.
  • Quote: “You have to be talented when you’re that ugly. She’s certainly not hot.” – Big Jay (01:35)
  • Christine’s enthusiasm as a fan contrasts with the hosts’ relentless teasing.

2. Comedy Festival Poster Mix-up

• A sidebar about Skank Fest’s promotional artwork (05:16–11:00):
  • Jay and Bobby recount an ongoing yearly struggle with event banners that hilariously fail to represent actual headliners.
  • Banners feature obscure or non-participating personalities, including a massive KP Burke poster, while regular hosts (like Bobby) are absent.
  • Quote: “There’s 12 posters delivered and not on any of them is there like a Bobby Kelly. But there is a full KP Burke.” – Jay (09:20)
  • The ongoing bungling underscores the chaos and DIY spirit of comedy festival culture.

3. The Wild World of Gas Digital & SDR Show Crossovers

• Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg discuss their show, SDR Show, and cross-promotion with Skank Fest (11:00–13:00).
  • Discussion about adult-themed live contests, including a “direct a porn scene” idea.
  • Hot wife lifestyle and the openness of podcast culture to raunchy, participatory events.
  • Quote: “We are going to have a contest. The winner gets to direct a porn scene.” – Aaron (14:56)
  • Reflects the intersection of comedy, podcasting, and sex positivity.

4. Open Talk: Body Image, Food, and Getting Fat

• The comedians launch into self-deprecating stories about losing and gaining weight, fat guy food habits, and the realities of life on the road (16:34–20:30).
  • Quote: “Being fat is not fun. But, you know, living fat, like, doing the stuff... if you don’t care about getting fat, eating whatever you want is fine.” – Jay (17:09)
  • Nostalgic, funny food tour stories (dim sum, bento boxes, Philly cheesesteaks).
  • Jay’s philosophy: Low-rent foodie, with expertise in “the best tuna hoagie in South Philly.” (18:43)
  • Ralph and others describe the double-edged sword of indulgence vs. aftermath.

5. Honesty About Body Care Products

• Jay confesses to buying and loving "Mega Babe" thigh chafe stick—ostensibly a women’s product he swears by (25:21–39:51).
• The guests pile on with their own admissions:
  • Ralph’s “Stay Ready” fiber pills for cleanliness (26:43)
  • Discussions of gendered marketing, self-care taboos for men, and the ridiculousness of product lines like “Mega Man.”
  • Jay’s conviction: “I ain’t going back. I’m gonna keep purchasing it. And I feel like this is a good round table of people here, that someone here owns a girl product, that they stand by.” (26:29)
• Hilarious bravado over fluffier shits, “fluffy bread dumps,” and bidet use.

6. Graphic TMI Tales (Shaving, Bleeding, & Prep for Sex)

• Bobby tells a classic road comic story about prepping for a hookup with extensive shaving, only to nick his testicles and bleed through his underwear—with no payoff (30:32–32:06).
• Jay admits to shaving around his crotch but balks at shaving his asshole—a "line" some men never cross.

7. Candid Bro Talk: Skin Care, Grooming & Embracing “Feminine” Products

• More admissions of using products traditionally marketed to women (under-eye serum, body hair trimmers).
• Call for dropping the gender shame: “Don’t let your pussy get itchy cream—I’m gonna stay ordering that now, by the way.” – Jay (34:46)
• Preference for authenticity, e.g., staying with Mega Babe products vs. switching to "Mega Man" branding (35:10).
• Brief debate: Is skincare “gay,” or just self-care?

8. Taste Demo: Mega Babe Thigh Stick

• Jay shows off his smooth, “corduroy” thighs for the group, with Jacob feeling, smelling, and confirming the Mega Babe’s soft effect (39:00–39:50).
  • Quote: “It smells like a fresh woman. Smells like a mega babe.” – Jacob (39:44)
• Playful encouragement for men to embrace products that work, regardless of branding.

9. Comedy Community, SDR Show Changes, & Tour Dates

• Wrapping up, the hosts highlight upcoming gigs, SDR’s new co-host Aaron Berg, and wishful thinking about being included on future festival posters (41:00–42:57).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On male insecurity:
  • “You have to be talented when you’re that ugly. She’s certainly not hot.” – Jay (01:35)
  • “There’s 12 posters delivered and not on any of them is there like a Bobby Kelly. But there is a full KP Burke.” – Jay (09:20)
• On honesty in self-care:
  • “I ain’t going back. I’m gonna keep purchasing it... someone here owns a girl product, that they stand by.” – Jay (26:29)
  • “Don’t let your pussy get itchy cream—I’m gonna stay ordering that now, by the way.” – Jay (34:46)
• On festival chaos:
  • “There's a big banner of gay blind Mike and Natalie. ...What is going on here?” – Jay (07:37)
• On embracing new experiences:
  • “If they sponsor me, Mega Babe, I do nothing.” – Jay (33:05)
  • “It smells like a fresh woman. Smells like a mega babe.” – Jacob (39:44)
• On the unpredictability of live contests:
  • “The winner gets to direct a porn scene.” – Aaron (14:56)
  • “One guy killed himself.” – Ralph (16:06, on fallout from prior contest)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:03 | Florence + The Machine roast and Christine’s fandom | | 05:07 | Skank Fest poster debacle and booking inside jokes | | 11:00 | Discussion of adult contest ideas at Skank Fest | | 13:59 | Open talk: hotwifing, relationship dynamics | | 16:34 | Food, fatness, and the road comic lifestyle | | 25:21 | Jay’s “Mega Babe” confession and group roundtable | | 30:32 | Bobby’s shaving misadventure | | 34:46 | Skincare & gender jokes, men using feminine products | | 39:00 | Mega Babe product demo and reactions | | 41:00 | SDR Show, comedy touring, SDR new lineup | | 42:57 | Final plugs and outro |

Tone, Energy, and Style

Consistently irreverent, bawdy, and rapid-fire, the hosts and guests maintain a playful but self-aware tone that relishes in exposing insecurities, highlighting absurdities, and inviting listeners into the no-holds-barred backstage world of touring stand-up and podcasting culture.

Bottom Line:
For fans of unvarnished comedy, behind-the-scenes tour tales, and TMI conversations about body hair, grooming, and the indignities of middle age, this episode is a hilarious must-listen. The chemistry between Jay, Bobby, Ralph, and Aaron delivers a signature blend of self-mockery, male vulnerability, and raunch—anchored by camaraderie and candor unique to The Bonfire family.