What is Big Jay Oakerson’s Net Worth?
Big Jay Oakerson is an American stand-up comedian, radio host, podcaster, and actor who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Big Jay Oakerson has performed on such television shows as “Premium Blend,” “Comedy Central Presents,” and “Comic View” and acted in the series “Z Rock,” “Louie,” and “Tires.” As a host, he has co-hosted the podcasts “Legion of Skanks,” “The SDR Show,” and “Story Warz” and the radio talk show “The Bonfire.”
Early Life and Education
Big Jay Oakerson was born Jason Oakerson on December 7, 1977 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Robert E. Lamberton High School as a teenager. During his senior year there, Oakerson moved with his family to the Blackwood community of Gloucester Township, New Jersey. There, he briefly attended Camden County College before dropping out to pursue a career in comedy.
Career Beginnings
Before making it big in comedy, Oakerson worked as a chauffeur and bouncer for strippers. Moving into the comedy world, he opened for stand-up comedian Dave Attell.
Stand-up Career
Oakerson is known for his off-color humor and black comedy as he covers such topics as current events, pop culture, sex, and everyday life. He has performed on many stand-up comedy television shows over the years, including “Premium Blend,” “Comedy Central Presents,” and “Comic View.” Oakerson has also made appearances on such shows as “Inside Amy Schumer,” “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,” and “This is Not Happening.” Meanwhile, he has performed at many comedy festivals, including Moontower, RockStar Energy Drink’s Mayhem Fest, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival, and Just For Laughs. In 2016, Oakerson released his first hour-long comedy special, “Live at Webster Hall,” on Comedy Central. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of the Netflix series “The Degenerates.” Further specials were released on YouTube in the 2020s. Oakerson has also recorded three comedy albums for Comedy Central Records, including “An American Storyteller.”
Broadcasting
Oakerson has hosted or co-hosted many shows across radio, podcasts, and television. In 2015, he began co-hosting the two-hour live radio talk show “The Bonfire” with Dan Soder. The show features conversations on a range of topics, including the comedy world, sports, and everyday life, and boasts guest appearances from various comedians, actors, and musicians. “The Bonfire” aired on SiriusXM’s Comedy Central radio station before moving to Faction Talk in 2021. In 2023, Robert Kelly replaced Soder as Oakerson’s co-host. Oakerson also co-hosts the podcast “Legion of Skanks” with comedians Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith, and another podcast, “Story Warz,” with Gomez. Until 2024, he co-hosted the podcast “The SDR Show” with Ralph Sutton. On television, Oakerson hosted “Big Jay Oakerson’s What’s Your F@%king Deal?!” on the streaming service Seeso and co-hosted “Movies on Tap” on Spike TV.
Acting
As an actor, Oakerson played the main role of New York City club manager Neil on the IFC comedy television show “Z Rock,” which ran from 2008 to 2009. In 2010, he appeared in the pilot episode of the FX series “Louie”; he later appeared on the show again in its third season. Among his other acting roles, Oakerson plays the recurring role of radio host Dogman in the Netflix comedy series “Tires.”
Personal Life
Oakerson is in a relationship with Christine Evans, who serves as a producer on his radio show “The Bonfire.” With his ex-wife Carla, whom he divorced in 2023, Oakerson has a daughter.
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