The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly

Episode: “The Last Dragon” with Chris Stanley (December 16, 2025)

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Bonfire features guest Chris Stanley alongside hosts Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly. Drawing from their signature blend of blunt, irreverent humor, the crew riffs on 1980s cult classic The Last Dragon, celebrates Jay’s birthday, and dives deep into the wild world of Corey Feldman, his infamous “Corey’s Angels,” and the new documentary chronicling the mayhem. Animated banter, comedic asides, and biting pop culture commentary abound, especially as the group takes on celebrity drama, face tattoos, and the peculiar corners of the music and comedy scenes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Birthday Shenanigans and Gifts (00:55–06:14)

• The episode kicks off with the team surprising Big Jay with a birthday cake and a series of quirky gifts, anchored by a running theme from The Last Dragon.
  • Shogun of Harlem Art: Jay is gifted a silk screen of Sho'nuff (the villain from The Last Dragon), which he plans to hang in his home “prison gym.”
  • Other gifts include an Eagles beach towel, bandana, lanyard, and a signed Quan Mills book (“This ho got roaches in her crib… first edition… or only edition!”).
  • The unwrapping of gifts sparks nostalgia and self-deprecating jokes about Jay’s “prison gym,” beloved carrot cake, and Eagles fandom.

Memorable Quote:

“It's the glow, man. You're all about that glow.” — Chris Stanley (05:42)

2. Corey Feldman: Cults, Docs, and Drama (07:00–31:50)

a. New Documentary: “Corey Feldman vs. the World” (07:00–15:00)

• Anticipation for the upcoming Corey Feldman vs. the World documentary dominates conversation.
• References to:
  • Corey’s “Angels” era (his pseudo-musical cult/girl group): Jezebel Sweet, a former member, recently called in to the show.
  • Feldman’s romantic entanglements: Transitioned from a harem of “angels” to a 25-year-old girlfriend with face tattoos, whom he likens to “the next coming of Mariah Carey.”
• They play music samples and critique Feldman’s penchant for boosting mediocre talent.

Memorable Quote:

“He’s telling me you got to go off there and chase after a fortune cookie machine. … It’s a man’s journey.” — Big Jay Oakerson & Chris Stanley, riffing on The Last Dragon and Feldman’s life (01:16–01:22)

b. Cults, Stock Footage, and DIY Music (09:00–13:00)

• Discussion of Feldman’s weird musical projects and “angel” performances, including analysis of stock footage-heavy music videos from other local bands.
• Jay jokes about integrating stock video into his own creative projects.

Memorable Quote:

“You could tell me. It's a few apartment units. … It's shipping containers stacked up. Four of them.” — Big Jay Oakerson & Chris Stanley, describing the “Feld Mansion” (22:28–22:44)

c. Scandals, Allegations, and Feldman’s Outlandish Stories (13:00–33:00)

• Jay details the making and long shelving of the Corey doc—shelved because Feldman didn’t like how he was depicted.
• They analyze:
  • The “Lolita” controversy over Angel costumes.
  • Former wife leaving him (“the main angel” departed years ago).
  • Repeatedly, the documentary seems to show Feldman clueless about how odd or creepy his project appeared to outsiders.
• They riff on rumors including:
  • Corey’s claims of pedophile cabals in Hollywood, but skepticism abounds due to overblown narratives.
  • Feldman’s technical ignorance (i.e., claiming his documentary was “hacked” when bandwidth failed).
  • Outlandish claims of being targeted/poisoned.

Memorable Quotes:

“You need to keep that chick. Chick needs to be ripe with face tattoos.”—Big Jay Oakerson (25:03)
“He goes, I think there may have been HIV in it. Someone hit me with a polio needle.” — Big Jay Oakerson (29:17)

3. Hollywood Scandals: Weinstein, Diddy, and Double Standards (33:16–34:48)

• Chris and Jay draw parallels between Feldman, Diddy, and Weinstein, remarking on showbiz’s ugly secrets and how abusers are shielded until money and influence dry up.
• Chris defends Feldman’s victimhood (“I believe victims. … Something bad happened.”) while also humorously dissecting his need to drag “Corey Haim” into every story.

Notable Segment:

• Corey's tendency to frame his own abuse stories as second-hand and center Haim’s trauma:

  “Stop bringing it up…if you're only going to keep telling everybody the whole world that Corey Haim got constantly—that is... his ace in the hole.” — Big Jay Oakerson (35:14–35:23)

4. Twitch Streaming, Comedy, and the Next Generation (38:01–39:42)

• The hosts and Stanley debate the appeal of Twitch streamers, with Jay expressing bafflement at “rooms of people doing nothing,” but noting Kevin Hart getting involved—and getting drunk and combative on stream.
• Chris brings some generational perspective and describes the oddness of modern internet celebrity.

Memorable Moment:

“Why is Kev's shirt off?...He's hammered...she came out my balls!” — Big Jay Oakerson, imitating Kevin Hart (39:11–39:18)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Jay’s “Prison Gym”

  “You have a home gym. You are Jeff Bezos.” — Chris Stanley (03:36)

• On Feldman’s Girlfriend

  “A 25 year old's the right girlfriend for him, though, because if she don't give a about sucking on his old dusty dick… the exposure she'll get… is more than… at her age in just vast LA.” — Big Jay Oakerson (15:00–15:10)

• On Corey’s Bizarre Allegations

  “He goes, I think there may have been HIV in it. Someone hit me with a polio needle.” — Big Jay Oakerson (29:17)

• On Documentary Hype

  “You have to be a next level fucking lunatic to, like, put the stuff out there… and then, he just like shies away. Actually, it didn't happen.” — Big Jay Oakerson (31:16–31:32)

• On Hollywood Predators

  “Everyone's fine with fucking lying about it until the money dries up.” — Chris Stanley (33:34)

Timestamps for Essential Segments

| Timestamp | Topic Description | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:55 | Episode kickoff: birthday surprise for Big Jay | | 03:36 | Jokes about Jay’s “Bezos” home gym & “swole academy” | | 05:02 | Unwrapping of Quan Mills’ signed book (“This ho got roaches…”) | | 07:00 | Corey Feldman documentary anticipation & music discussion | | 14:15 | Describing the awkward “Angels” and their “Lolita” costumes | | 22:28 | Feldman’s “Feld Mansion” described as “shipping containers” | | 25:03 | Discussion about Feldman’s new girlfriend and theory on face tattoos | | 29:17 | Feldman’s “needle stabbing” & sensational claims revisited | | 33:16 | Hollywood predators & why abuse stays hidden | | 38:01 | Twitch streaming culture and generational differences | | 39:11 | Kevin Hart’s drunken Twitch appearance anecdote |

Tone & Language

The episode is fast-paced and relentlessly sarcastic, filled with inside jokes, blunt assessments, and pop culture references. Jay, Bobby, and Chris balance genuine curiosity with biting mockery, especially when discussing the absurdities of showbiz and internet culture.

Summary for Non-Listeners

This installment of The Bonfire is a rollicking ride through 80s nostalgia, showbiz satire, and the strange ever-after of fading celebrity. The episode centers around Big Jay’s birthday festivities and segues into an extended, often hilarious (if sometimes dark) discussion of Corey Feldman’s bizarre career, new documentary, and his long parade of “angels.” The team dissects not only Feldman’s antics but broader issues of Hollywood hypocrisy, the weirdness of modern streaming stardom, and generational shifts in entertainment. Punctuated by laughter, takedowns, and outlandish anecdotes, it’s a quintessential Bonfire episode: equal parts deep dive and roast.