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The Bonfire is a live daily show on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk channel, hosted from New York City by veteran stand-up comedians Big Jay Oakerson and Robert Kelly. With their trademark blunt humor and unfiltered honesty, Jay and Bobby invite listeners into hilarious, no-holds-barred conversations about life on and off the stage, the comedy scene, pop culture, entertainment, and sports. Regular guest appearances from fellow comedians, actors, and musicians keep the show spontaneous, and unpredictable.

SUBSCRIBE NOW for the best of The Bonfire w/ Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly and listen live every Monday through Thursday at 5pm Eastern/2pm Pacific only on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk, Channel 103.

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Disappointing Hungerthon

Disappointing Hungerthon

2025-12-1254:591

Hungerthon is an annual radio tradition that raises awareness about hunger and poverty. SiriusXM has teamed up with Hungerthon to auction off experiences for donations. The top bidder can sit in studio with their favorite radio show and The Bonfire is failing embarrassingly. | Jay reveals how he got the gout and what it was like. | Celebrity podcasts are now getting Grammys and Bobby is not thrilled about it. | A strange man invades the studio saying that Escobar sent him. | Guns N Roses are going back on tour and only one person is not worried about Axl's weak voice. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantastic comedian and old friend, Sean Patton is back to talk about his time at Skankfest. His family owns Patton's Catering in New Orleans and their food was showcased at the festival. | Sean can expertly deep-fry a turkey and tells the secrets of not getting burned. | Jay once got dosed with acid by his so-called friends. | Sean knows all the dangers of his hometown of NOLA but still had a harrowing experience with a cab driver who got crazy for no reason. Sean Patton will be performing at @witsendcharleston North Carolina all week! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Slut Folk with Jezebel Sweet

Slut Folk with Jezebel Sweet

2025-12-1001:05:211

A fascinating new documentary about Corey Feldman's musical journey is out next week and one of his former angels called the Bonfire to talk about it. Jezebel Sweet was an angel in Corey's cult-like group and is not shy about giving the details of her time with the actor turned musician. She tells of the bizarre lifestyle she had to endure living in the Feld-Mansion. Jezebel had strict rules applied to her because she didn't want to join the orgies. This new doc is not supported by Corey and the premiere is tonight in L.A. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Whitest Thanksgiving

The Whitest Thanksgiving

2025-12-0939:351

The crew is back from holiday break and everyone reveals how their Thanksgiving went. Black Lou had a very sad culinary experience due to his in-law's lack of soul food. | Jacob pays tribute to dead comedians by singing a haunting version of "Amazing Grace." | Bobby's producer Danny Braff is hanging in the background and has questions. | People who treat their dogs like babies. | A new documentary about Corey Feldman's music career is coming out and the guys couldn't be more excited! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Go Corey Go!

Go Corey Go!

2025-12-0543:061

Corey Feldman's premiere episode of Dancing With The Stars is here and the guys have a sneak preview. A Bonfire fan snuck footage of Corey practicing his moves before the big night. Jay & Bobby speculate how long it would take the Feldog to break out his famous Michael Jackson moves. | What do you do when your Hollywood starlet wife is a hoarder? Denise Richard's ex-husband walks a camera through her messy living situation complete with ten dogs. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Two Thousand campers gathered in New Orleans to witness the beauty of Jay & Bobby performing a live episode of The Bonfire! Joe DeRosa surprises the crowd with an appearance and a possible liaison with a trans woman named Kerri. Philly greats Tim Butterly and Shane Gillis jump on stage along with the hilarious Yameneika Saunders. This is Skankfest's 9th year and the first time they have invaded NOLA. This is only a portion of the performance- *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Preston and Steve are an institution of morning radio in the Philadelphia area. Big Jay has sold out shows at Philly Helium this weekend. Jay overslept his appearance on Preston & Steve to promote his shows. Bobby contends that he purposefully disrespected them because he doesn't need morning radio anymore. | Paco does a gig with Bob and impresses him with his ability to talk to women. Jay and Bob draw pictures of what they think Paco would look like naked and then Paco gets nude to remove all doubt! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay Gets Joshed Again

Jay Gets Joshed Again

2025-12-0240:451

Jay's beloved Philadelphia Eagles lose to Black Lou's Cowboys and Jay seems to take it in stride. | Skankfest New Orleans was a monumental success and the guys have their favorite memories. At Skank Fights, Jason Ellis showed that he's still a lethal opponent by demolishing comedian Uncle Lazor. There was a cinematic ending during Taser Wrestling where combatants had to fight to obtain a weapon. Tim Dillon was a surprise guest as the Skanks all read excerpts from Luis J Gomez's new book. Jay tried to sing Prince's "Little Red Corvette" but got undercut by Josh Adam Meyers at the most crucial point. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pretty Woman Paco

Pretty Woman Paco

2025-11-2854:261

Jay analyzes the videos of NSYNC in the years before Justin Timberlake ditched them. | Bobby discovers that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made rap videos for years before getting into politics. | The guys go through all of Eddie Murphy's wives and wonder what was really going on when he was caught with a trans prostitute. Bobby thinks Paco is beautiful and wants him to become a woman to work for him full-time as his lover and podcast producer. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dan Montana's

Dan Montana's

2025-11-2701:01:092

It's that time of the year again! The tri-annual lunch date with Dan Soder and his ex-coworkers on the Bonfire. Jacob and The Lou's meet their hero at Ted Montana's- Ted Turner's restaurant known for it's bison meat and endless pickles. Jay and Bob agree that it's a cheap place and Soder could afford to take the boys out somewhere classier. | Dancing With The Stars has some controversy. Jay contends that the scoring is rigged to keep Corey Feldman from winning. | Bobby wants Paco the filmmaker to move in with him and his family. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Hit That Joke Alarm

Hit That Joke Alarm

2025-11-2643:432

Bobby details the challenges of working a certain New Jersey club because of the comedian owner. Jay works said club and a heckler questions his Judaism. | Jay is excited to get party lights on the bottom of his truck. | Bob explains the incident in which Rampage Jackson's son Raja, assaulted a professional wrestler. | A comedy alarm is played to let the listener know when they are going for jokes. | This episode never aired as a podcast, only in it's entirety on SiriusXM. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sharia Law

Sharia Law

2025-11-2539:552

In an episode never aired as a podcast, the list of comedians that are performing the Riyadh Festival in Saudi Arabia has just come out. This is news to Bobby and Jay, so they research Saudi Arabia and have questions. How are women actually treated in their culture? If Jay goes, should he bring Christine, or leave her behind? Bobby speculates on how opulent the accommodations will be. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ghost Texts & Tummy Time

Ghost Texts & Tummy Time

2025-11-2101:00:372

Jacob is interested in getting a hair implant but only from a specific guy in Turkey. | Bob gets disturbing news right as he's about to go onstage. What he finds out later is even crazier. | Jay teaches Bobby about "The Gobbler" and Bob opens up about his gorging problem around Thanksgiving. | Skankfest starts today in New Orleans! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The men from "Are You Garbage?" are back for the second part of their visit to the Bonfire. The holidays must be hitting Jay hard because he reminisces about childhood photos where he looks ridiculous. Jay wants to get to the real story behind a photo of his mother and two strange dudes. So he calls his Mom on the air to see if she has answers. He revisits his living situation growing up in Philly that contained many people under one roof. Visit Areyougarbage.com for all their tour dates and online store! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Modern medicine has helped Big Jay and Kevin Ryan get skinny but their fat wardrobe problems are still service memories. Foley and Bobby have to stretch out their sweaters and shirts before wearing. Perspiration is a common enemy of all these big fellows. | Jacob doesn't think he dresses like a dandy, but prefers to be called a fancy gentleman. Kevin Ryan and H. Foley's podcast is called "Are You Garbage" and they are on tour now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On his way to Skankfest New Orleans, Luis J Gomez is back to have one last hurrah with the guys. | Big Jay had gigs in Tampa and found the humidity unbearable because of his burly fashion choices. His opening comic took him to an NFL game because the opener always wants to buddy up to the headliner. Bob remembers hating an opener because he was a flame thrower. | Jay professionally grooms his ears and checks everyone in the room for hair in their lobes. Luis J Gomez "You're Making This Worse" is his new stand up special directed by Robert Kelly out on YouTube now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay goes on The Joe Rogan Experience and gets into his good graces by mentioning the comet that was in the news. | Bobby fancies himself a storyteller and wants to pursue that unfunny genre. Jay tries to discourage this cringy career change. | Jacob has always thought that he was an adventurer on the inside and wants a hat that reflects his inner Indiana Jones. Bob and Christine also want to adopt new headwear but not the personas that go with it. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Luis J Gomez is in studio promoting Body Brain Coffee, Skankfest, and his new special "You're Making This Worse." | Jacob records a man relieving himself on the subway platform which triggers Bobby's memory of having an accident while camping. | Luis reveals that he had a cool mother who sang karaoke and took him to a Poison concert. Luis J Gomez "You're Making This Worse" is his new stand up special directed by Robert Kelly out on YouTube now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kerryn Feehan and Bobby know a thing or two about bathhouses. Jay knows everything about the show "Baddies." He shows Kerryn all the many iterations of his favorite series. Baddies punch each other's wigs off in Africa, Russia, Atlanta, and the Midwest. Kerryn is horrified and entertained by the violence of these Bad Girls. | Jay and Kerryn were in the last season of Tires and are waiting to find out if they will be in the next. Go to @Kerrynfeehan for all her dates and OnlyFeehans is her podcast! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Alcoholic Heartbreak

Alcoholic Heartbreak

2025-11-1157:002

Bobby starts a story about his Halloween weekend, and ends up telling an epic tale of love in early recovery. When Bob got sober as a teenager, he went to a conference of young people in Alcoholics Anonymous. There he fell in love and got his heart trampled on by an alcoholic who asked to use his shower. In the end he found himself naked and rejected. | Jay counters Bob's misery with the time he joined a threesome and was embarrassed out of the hotel room. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early.  Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Comments (98)

Stu Pidasso

when you add video to a podcast I feel it is no longer a podcast it is just a low budget TV show

Dec 12th
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Stu Pidasso

dax Sheppard is a dork.

Dec 12th
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Stu Pidasso

The slogan you are looking for is " feed the fire " You're very welcome

Nov 12th
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Dean Turley

here listening in 25

Oct 19th
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Jake A

1/5th? Kelly you are dumber than dirt.

Sep 26th
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Zachary Morgan

stop fucking eating on mic

Sep 15th
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Stu Pidasso

Word is that Sharon used to force members of Ozzy Osborne's band to hand over songwriting credits to Ozzy. Many of them did it unwillingly.

Aug 20th
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Stu Pidasso

I hate booger hiders. I'm a flicker.

Aug 19th
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MTPiv

white boy moment

Jul 21st
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Jake A

Bobby Kelly is absolutely insufferable.

Jul 15th
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kps3

Oinker Kelly too bad ozempyc doesn't help with getting the fat out of your brain you big bucket of yellow turds

Jun 28th
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kps3

They are just a pair of bootlicking fatsos

Jun 21st
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Michael Hill

Bobby sucks. Bring back Dan.

May 8th
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Stu Pidasso

somebody orta change cover shot to reflect the current hosts

Apr 10th
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Michael Hill

This bitch is dumb.

Mar 6th
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Trill Shuckman

The Ronfire

Feb 27th
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Jake A

Annoying laugh guy was a little much on this episode.

Dec 29th
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Bryce McCool

was excited until had to listen to Bob cry like a old woman for 30 mins. Soder should still be on the show really tired of Bob's whining

Jul 30th
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Ryles

Jay has such awful taste, and I'm not referring to Christine.

Jun 22nd
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GG 610

great I have to listen to interoffice bullshit in my podcasts now....

May 21st
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