Podcast Summary: The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly
Episode: "The Stoned Age"
Date: September 23, 2025
Host: SiriusXM Faction Talk Channel 103
Episode Overview
This episode of The Bonfire is classic Jay and Bobby: irreverent, hilarious, and peppered with inside jokes and stories from their lives as stand-up comedians. The loose theme this time is nostalgia for '90s cult movies (with a focus on The Stoned Age), how former stars become activists or "get causes," and plenty of digressions into pop culture, the comedy scene, and personal stories from the road. Cardi B may or may not swing by for a guest appearance, which becomes an ongoing bit throughout the show.
1. Crew Changes & Inside Jokes
[00:59 – 04:00]
- Opening with Jay, Bobby, and DJ Lou only—others "fired," as part of an elaborate, sarcastic story riffing on over-the-top workplace drama.
- “If you could believe it, Christine, Jacob, and our very own Black Lou have been fired for celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. They did it too publicly.” – Big Jay Oakerson [00:59]
- Christine’s twerking video becomes a focal joke, with dissection of what defines a twerk and examining Jay’s own twerking skills.
- “I think it twerks...really anything involving just like the, again, an ass focused dance.” – Jay [03:08]
- “You need an arch. And your arch is pretty good.” – Christine [03:28]
2. The Cardi B / Hustlers Bit
[04:11 – 10:00]
- Jay and Bobby riff on Jay’s time filming Hustlers with Cardi B—his claims she doesn’t remember him, lateness on set, and comical strategies to lure Cardi B into their studio.
- “I told him to tell him your movie, your costar from a movie is in here. We were in Hustlers together and she doesn’t remember that.” – Jay [04:14]
- DJ Lou’s attempts to coordinate a surprise Cardi B drop-in become an almost running gag throughout the episode.
- “Did you tell her there was a money move to come in here?” – Jay [05:23]
3. The Stoned Age Movie Deep Dive & '90s Nostalgia
[10:44 – 18:40]
- Jay and the crew reminisce about cult comedies, with the 1994 film The Stoned Age getting the spotlight.
- Praise for the film’s irreverence, sex appeal, and humor that "wouldn’t fly now," particularly the topless scenes and the absurdity of '90s "T&A" movies.
- “The movie The Stoned Age is a hilarious comedy from the 90s with…It did everything right. It’s stupid funny. It’s ridiculous, borderline slapstick at points. But it’s…It’s got tits. Super hot chick who shows her tits.” – Jay [11:33]
- Phoebe Cates and other '80s/'90s starlets are compared for "celebrity nostalgia T&A value."
- The crew tracks down what happened to Stoned Age actress Renee Griffin (aka Renee Aman), expressing horror at her current life as a right-wing activist and "bee saver."
- “She turned out to be such a sack of…” – Jay [18:17]
- “You’re too pretty to have a cause. That’s why I tell Alyssa Milano…” – Jay [23:31]
- Hilarious disappointment as the fantasy of the "party girl" shatters in adulthood.
4. Aging, Causes, and Female Celeb Transformations
[23:21 – 25:47]
- Digression into how female stars of the past find new fame in activism or online causes, often after their Hollywood looks fade or they age out of sex-symbol status.
- “It sucks that you lost your fame and then you caught fame again because of a cause. And then you have to lean into that cause.” – Christine [23:54]
- “If you’re not going to be as hot as you were, but you’re not going to get fat, you’re going to have to find a cause.” – Jay [24:38]
- More laughs at the progression from sex symbol to “bee saver,” including Jennifer Garner and Valerie Bertinelli’s forays into cooking.
- Alyssa Milano’s shifting public persona is roasted, along with Bobby’s infamous basement “movie moments.”
- “That’s the movie I’m going to hell for. I jerked off my grandmother’s basement.” – Christine [25:15]
5. Comedy Club Stories & On the Road
[27:05 – 32:41]
- Jay and Bobby share club gig stories, the changes in hotel life for comics, and a debunked rumor about The Stoned Age director marrying the lead actress.
- “The hotel isn’t haunted anymore. Remember we did last two years ago? We did the seance. We exercised it.” – Christine [31:11]
- They compare notes on the “Old Port” in Maryland and the logistics (and oddities) of club weekending.
6. Twerking, Racial Humor, & Body Bits
[32:22 – 40:22]
- The twerk-off resumes, with live demonstrations in studio, and the crew watching “Try Not to Nut” twerk compilations.
- “Present and pop. Pop. And then you get in. And then pop. And then pop. Slow it down. You’re trying to go too fast. Bring it. Slow down. Pop.” – Jay coaches Bobby [33:15]
- Bobby offers a grossly funny "scientific" (and exaggerated) theory on why big butts supposedly smell worse, leading to graphic and riotous banter:
- “You cannot have a big ass and have it not stink. Unless you travel with baby wipes and you baby wipe every 30 to 40 minutes…” – Bobby [37:58]
- The room devolves into a contest of who can move their ass better and who’s at risk of "nutting" from twerk videos.
7. Airline Rage & Comic Life Realities
[42:00 – 47:18]
- Jay vents with epic frustration about problems with United and other airlines—lost first-class seats, lying agents, middle-seat disasters.
- “United is the worst. I would never fly it again.” – Christine [42:03]
- “...they go, we changed planes. Your row doesn’t exist anymore…So I guess I’m sitting in a middle seat in the back.” – Jay [44:01]
- Comparisons of club hotels (Calgary's Laugh Shop), odd run-ins with fans, and why gig logistics matter emotionally to comics.
8. Skankfest, Ari Shaffir & Comic Tribe Check-In
[47:44 – 48:48]
- Banter about Ari Shaffir being “in the jungle,” not returning texts, and the elusive "jungle phone."
- “Do you have his jungle phone number? I have his jungle phone number.” – Jay [47:51]
9. Awards Shows, Politics, & Hollywood
[48:55 – 54:45]
- The group reflects on how awards shows like the Emmys have devolved from cultural events into political soapboxes.
- Jay and Bobby roast actors bringing up political causes on red carpets, such as Javier Bardem’s anti-Israel comments.
- “It’s hard to watch these...just jerk each other off with lights and fame and fake smiles...and then they make some political statement to make you feel like shit about your life...” – Christine [50:41]
- The International Association of Genocide Scholars and similar organizations are mocked for performative activism.
- “According to the bonfire, Jew recognition, fucking whatever, we can make it up.” – Jay [54:26]
10. Antifa, Conspiracy Tangents & Listener Tributes
[55:53 – 57:58]
- Jay and Christine riff on the “origin of Antifa,” jokes about Jacob’s "Antifa body," and communists in history.
- “I found out Antifa was started in Germany, World War II to go against the SS, but it was...Communists and Marxists who started it...” – Christine [56:05]
11. In Memoriam: Kaitlyn Bedwell
[57:04 – 59:01]
- DJ Lou breaks the somber news that original Bonfire fan and friend Kaitlyn Bedwell, aka Crackly Crackle (who chopped up Bonfire clips for YouTube), has passed away unexpectedly.
- “A life, a beautiful life, and our business have been cut down in one shot.” – Jay [58:00]
- The team offers condolences and encourages fans to connect and mourn together: “Go hug your significant other. You never know. You know, life is short and so is Jacob.” – Christine [58:56]
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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Jay on Celeb Activism:
“You’re too pretty to have a cause. That’s why I tell Alyssa Milano, baby, baby, stop freaking out over all this stuff. You’re hot. You don’t need this.” [23:31] -
On Twerking Science:
“You cannot have a big ass and have it not stink. Unless you travel with baby wipes and you baby wipe every 30 to 40 minutes and you air dry the inside of your ass.” – Bobby [37:58] -
Jay on Award Shows:
“It’s hard to watch these fucking dumb dumbs...and then they make some political statement to make you feel like shit about your life, you know? And it’s like, fuck off.” [50:41] -
Christine on Nostalgia:
“I miss TNA movies. And this was perfect amount...” [14:09] -
Twerk Coaching:
“Present and pop. Pop. And then you get in. And then pop. And then pop. Slow it down. You’re trying to go too fast. Bring it. Slow down. Pop.” – Jay [33:15]
Notable Timestamps
- 00:59: Jay announces a “skeleton crew” with a running gag about firings
- 03:08: Jay defines “twerking” in clinical terms
- 11:33–15:00: Dive into the nostalgia and inner workings of The Stoned Age
- 23:31: Jay’s “too pretty to have a cause” rant
- 37:58: Bobby’s “ass science” explanation
- 42:03: Airline rage segment with horror travel stories
- 48:55: The Emmy Awards and Hollywood culture bit
- 55:53: Goofing on Antifa and “Jacob’s Antifa body”
- 57:58: Kaitlyn Bedwell ‘In Memoriam’ segment
Episode Tone & Style
The mood is classic Bonfire: rowdy, acerbic, and quick to swerve between vulgar camp, insider comedy stories, heartfelt tributes, and absurdist bits. Jay and Bobby’s chemistry is unfiltered and brotherly, never shying away from anything “off-limits.”
Final Thoughts
The episode is a must-listen for longtime Bonfire fans and anyone who loves the blend of nostalgia, brutal comedy scene honesty, and pure comedic mayhem. Whether they're riffing on '90s movies, breaking down why airline travel is soul-crushing, or delivering eulogies laced with humor, Jay and Bobby create a clubhouse vibe that is hard to duplicate.