The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly
Episode: "Slut Folk" with Jezebel Sweet
Date: December 10, 2025
Guest: Jezebel Sweet
Overview
On this episode, Jay and Bobby open the Bonfire with their trademark irreverent banter before diving into a fascinating and hilarious conversation with musician Jezebel Sweet, a former member of Corey Feldman’s “Angels” band. With the imminent release of the documentary Corey Feldman vs. the World, Jezebel gives behind-the-scenes insight into life in “Feld Manor,” the chaos and cult-like weirdness of touring with Feldman, and the making of the new film. The episode delivers both deep insider stories and the comedians’ relentless ribbing, making for an engaging listen for both long-time Bonfire fans and anyone interested in pop-culture oddities.
Key Discussion Points
1. Social Media Virality & Comedy Scenes (01:36–08:44)
- Jay and Bobby open with jokes about “the algo” (algorithm) and the emotional roller coaster of their Instagram clips going viral.
- Jay’s viral moment: his clip of a "Free Palestine" heckler at a show hits 9.7 million views, sparking ribbing about “mega-algo” notoriety.
- The pair joke about Rich Voss and his social media posts, including humorous commentary on Voss’s obsession with Jewish identity and odd Instagram activity.
- Notable Quote:
- Bobby: “You got into the algoverse. That's mega alga.” (05:34)
2. Rich Voss Tangent and Comedy Gossip (08:44–14:00)
- Extended ribbing about fellow comedian Rich Voss, his tattoos, physique (“diamond tits”), and Instagram persona.
- Touches on the social media presence of other comedians, including discussions about body image, Jewish identity, and Voss’s connection to the Israel-Palestine conflict (“he needs direction, man needs direction”).
- Quick mention of Opie’s mom’s passing—a rare sincere moment.
3. Pop Culture Sidebar: The Umbrella Academy and Trans Representation (13:06–16:37)
- Group riffs on the latest season of Umbrella Academy, transitioning to a comedic but ultimately accepting discussion on trans characters in media.
- They note how the gender transitions are normalized within the show’s fictional super-powered universe, reflecting shifting societal attitudes.
4. Main Interview: Jezebel Sweet on Corey Feldman, the Angels, and the Documentary (19:00–55:00)
A. Setting the Stage for the Documentary (19:00–23:19)
- Jay introduces Jezebel with high praise, explaining her role as an Angel and her unique perspective on Feldman’s chaotic world.
- Jezebel reveals she only learned about the documentary’s release a few weeks ago when the director contacted her.
- The documentary, Corey Feldman vs. the World, is described as “unbiased,” but the hosts predict Feldman will look “crazy” by simply being himself on camera.
- Notable Quote:
- Jezebel: “He’s just so crazy. Like it’s just going to show it for what it is.” (23:19)
B. Life at "Feld Manor" (20:05–25:20)
- Discussion of what “Feld Manor” really was—a normal house, not a mansion.
- Confirms rehearsals were often just in the living room, with Angels moving couches for practice.
- On Feldman’s personality: Jezebel confirms he was “pretty insane all the time.”
C. Escalation and Falling-Out (25:03–26:03)
- Jezebel recounts her relationship with Feldman turning dark: she filed police reports; he filed a restraining order against her.
- Feldman became paranoid, convinced Jezebel was a “spy planted in [his] home.”
- Notable Quote:
- Jezebel: “I wound up having to file police reports, and he ended up filing a restraining order against me. Like, it was a whole insane thing, really.” (25:20)
D. The Chaos of the Band and Tour Life (26:19–32:16)
- Jezebel says she joined as a musician, not a believer in Feldman’s star power. For her, it was “a front row seat to the shit show.”
- Many musical decisions (like Feldman playing guitar or drums) were challenged by the band, but rarely successful—he insisted anyway.
- Tour life: more enjoyable than living at Feld Manor, but still “a mixed bag.” Jezebel left after unpaid wages and Feldman’s erratic behavior.
E. The "Angels" Living Situation, Money, and Food (37:00–39:10)
- Jezebel describes the household dynamics:
- Initially, Feldman’s wife cooked daily; after romantic rejection, Jezebel wasn’t allowed to eat family food.
- She often snuck food during the couple’s “weird little sex parties.”
- The hosts riff on the scenario, comparing it to foster-child food restrictions: “You can have Kool-Aid and Rice Chex, but don’t touch my avocado.” (38:32)
F. Open Relationships, Visitors, and Orgy Anecdotes (39:10–42:30)
- Feldman’s house had girlfriend(s) and guests; he was possessive, and Angels couldn’t invite male friends.
- Jezebel shares stories of witnessing Feldman’s “weird little orgy parties” while sharing hotel rooms on tour.
G. The Production, Shelving, and Release of the Documentary (46:04–47:08)
- The documentary was originally green-lit and filmed with full access, but once Feldman saw the edit, he panicked and tried to halt production.
- The director finished the film in secret; Feldman only learned of its completion days before the public premiere—and reportedly walked out, furious.
- It will be released widely on Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon, and Vudu.
H. Miscellaneous Chaos & Musicianship (50:38–55:04)
- Jezebel notes that Feldman pre-wrote and pre-recorded all material; her role was to back him up—not to guide or improve his (often poor) performances.
- She taught his wife basic piano, learned bass on the fly, and describes the band’s musical frustration—e.g., being stuck playing 30 songs per show.
- Notable Quote:
- Bobby: “Was there ever a time he sang something and inside, you’re like ‘yuck’ but outside you had to go ‘play it again’?” (28:27)
- Jezebel: “I was as kind as I could be. We did try to talk him out of doing a lot of things...”
I. Life After Feldman & “Slut Folk” (55:42–57:10)
- Jezebel now plays in a band with her siblings, describing the genre jokingly as “slut folk.”
- Bobby and Jay encourage her to play New York and sell merch with “slut folk” branding.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- Jezebel on Feldman’s House:
- “It’s just a regular house. Not a mansion.” (20:17)
- On the Angels’ Living Conditions:
- “I wasn’t allowed to work so I couldn’t buy my own food. … If I ate stuff that was his, they would get mad … I would just wait until they were like having their weird little sex parties and then I would go sneak into the kitchen.” (37:30)
- On the Documentary’s Objectivity:
- “She [the director] did her best to make an unbiased documentary… I think he’s just so crazy [that] it’s just going to show it for what it is.” (23:34)
- On the Open Relationship:
- “There was another girlfriend that lived there. And, yeah, then like random people would be coming… sometimes random guys would be snuck in…” (39:12)
- Leaving Feld Manor:
- “I moved out when he was out of town. They shorted all of our paychecks and went to Hawaii with our money.” (51:52)
- Jezebel on Her Current Band:
- “I call it Slut Folk.” (56:14)
- Jay on the Perks of Being an Angel:
- “Merry Christmas. Watch me have sex.” (51:32)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- Social Media & Viral Comedy Clips: 01:36 – 08:44
- Rich Voss & Comedian Gossip: 08:44 – 14:00
- Umbrella Academy, Trans Characters: 13:06 – 16:37
- Introducing Jezebel Sweet / Feldman’s Life: 19:00 – 25:20
- Police Reports & Restraining Orders: 25:03 – 26:03
- Tour Anecdotes & Band Dynamics: 26:19 – 32:16
- Day-to-Day at “Feld Manor”: 37:00 – 39:10
- Open Relationships & Orgies: 39:10 – 42:30
- Documentary Production Story: 46:04 – 47:08
- Musicianship & Band Frustrations: 50:38 – 55:04
- Slut Folk and Moving On: 55:42 – 57:10
Tone & Atmosphere
- Language: Casual, vulgar, unfiltered, comedic, sincere when appropriate
- Energy: Fast-paced, relentlessly funny, peppered with darkly hilarious behind-the-scenes showbiz anecdotes
Conclusion
Jay and Bobby deliver what Bonfire fans expect: raunchy honesty, endless ball-busting, and inside-industry dirt. Jezebel Sweet’s stories pull the curtain back on Corey Feldman’s bizarre world, while the hosts’ quick wit keeps the tone light but revelatory. The episode sets the stage for the highly anticipated documentary and confirms the Bonfire’s place as a must-listen for fans of comedy and pop-culture oddities.
For more from Jezebel Sweet: listen to her music at jezebelsweet.com or search “Jezebel Sweet” wherever you listen to music.
Catch the release of “Corey Feldman vs. The World” on December 12th, 2025 across major platforms.
