Big Jay Oakerson


Jason Michael "Big Jay" Oakerson is an American stand-up comedian, radio show host, podcaster and actor.

Life and career

Oakerson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in Blackwood, New Jersey with his mother who worked full-time, his father was absent most of his childhood. He enrolled at Camden Community College but left after a month to pursue comedy. He worked as a chauffeur/bouncer for strippers and children's parties to make ends meet. He has opened for Dave Attell and toured with Korn before touring as a headliner.
His television credits include Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Comedy Central Presents, Inside Amy Schumer, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, and This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, along with multiple appearances on BET's Comic View, HBO's P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy and Crashing. He co-hosted Movies on Tap on Spike TV. He played Neil on the series Z Rock and appeared in the pilot episode of Louie, as well as an episode in the third season. On December 1, 2014, Oakerson headlined a free charity show for supporters of morning show Preston & Steve and radio station WMMR in Philadelphia for the annual Campout for Hunger which supports Philabundance. On June 17, 2016, Oakerson released his first hour long special titled, Live At Webster Hall. He also hosted Big Jay Oakerson's What's Your F@%king Deal?! on Seeso.

Podcast and radio show host

Oakerson hosts a podcast called Legion of Skanks with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith. He also co-hosts the podcast The SDR Show on Gas Digital Network's station with Ralph Sutton who co-owns the network with Luis J. Gomez. Oakerson co-hosts The Bonfire on Sirius XM's Comedy Central station with fellow comedian, Dan Soder.

Personal life

Oakerson is separated from his wife Carla and they share custody of their daughter Izabella. Oakerson is Jewish.