Faction Talk

Known by most as the “Last Professional Broadcaster,” Sam Roberts shines every morning as the host of Sam Robert's Show on SiriusXM's Faction Talk. Sam also co-hosts the Satisfying Podcast and is a mainstay in the world of professional wrestling as the creator and host of one of the longest running wrestling podcasts in the world, Notsam Wrestling, which has led to regular appearances hosting WWE and NXT Pay Per View Kick Off Shows for events like Wrestlemania, Summerslam, and TakeOver, and even doing commentary for WWE.

Ron Bennington is a New York-based radio talk show host who broadcasts internationally on SiriusXM satellite radio. In addition to Bennington, he hosts Ron Bennington Interviews and Unmasked, on which he conducts incisive critically-acclaimed interviews about artistry, creativity, and craft with artists and personalities who are renowned in their fields_._ On the former, his guests have included game changers in every field, including brilliant film makers, legendary actors, and groundbreaking musicians—such as Quentin Tarantino, Jeff Bridges, and Iggy Pop—as well as scientists, authors, journalists, and creators of all kinds. Unmasked features hour-long interviews with artists in the business of comedy, taped before a studio audience. Past guests include great performers and writers such as Joan Rivers, Dick Cavett, Wanda Sykes, Louis C.K., Richard Lewis, Jimmy Fallon, and Bob Newhart. Prior to coming to SiriusXM, Bennington hosted shows on New York’s WNEW and WFNY Free FM, WJFK in Washington, DC, and a nationally syndicated show in Tampa, Florida. You can listen to him on SiriusXM’s Faction Talk (Ch. 103) weekdays, 2–5 pm ET.

Gail Bennington co-hosts SiriusXM's "Bennington" daily from 2p-5p on SiriusXM 's Faction Talk. She also hosts a podcast, "Gail Meets Girls," where she talks with comedy's funniest women, giving their perspective on everything in stand up. Guests so far have included Liza Treyger, Amy Miller, Carly Aquilino, Emma Willman, Liz Miele, Kerry Coddett, and Annie Lederman.

Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and recognizable comedians in New York City. His easy charm and dirty delivery endear him to audiences every night. Oakerson’s comedy career spans two decades and a journey from The Comic’s Comic to mainstream fame. Beginning as a standout in the Philadelphia comedy scene, Oakerson quickly became a favorite among other comedians after his move to NYC. He’s no stranger to the rest of America either, regularly headlining across the country and playing festivals such as Bonnaroo, Jager’s Korn tour, RockStar Energy Drink’s Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, and Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. Oakerson has also been featured on This Is Not Happening with Ari Shaffir, Comedy Underground with Dave Attell, FX’s Louie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Conan.

Eddie Trunk has spent more than 40 years in the music industry, during which he launched the first ever hard rock and heavy metal radio show (in 1983), managed artists, served as VP of Megaforce Records, and hosted VH1’s That Metal Show as well as other TV shows. Call him live at 866-315-2663. Find more info at www.EddieTrunk.com.

Robert Kelly is a co-host of Faction Talk’s “The Bonfire” on SiriusXM along with Big Jay Oakerson. Comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships, which makes it honest and abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. Robert’s most recent one-hour comedy special Kill Box can be purchased through robertkellylive.com. Robert was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and made recurring appearances on the Comedy Central series This Week at the Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in the 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll.” He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert currently hosts the top-rated podcast You Know What Dude? found on iTunes and Patreon. Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as Bone to Pick with Paul Virzi, both found on iTunes and YouTube.