Kennedy Saves the World
Episode: Oasis: Reunion or Relapse?
Host: Kennedy
Date: September 2, 2025
Episode Overview
In this episode, Kennedy shares her personal account of attending the much-anticipated Oasis reunion concert at MetLife Stadium. With nostalgic stories, backstage anecdotes, and unfiltered humor, she examines not only the enduring cultural impact of Oasis, but also the turbulent dynamics and irresistible allure of the Gallagher brothers — both on and off stage. Kennedy also recounts a rowdy MTV-era encounter with Oasis, painting a vivid picture of ‘90s rock-star antics.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Oasis Reunion Concert Experience
Timestamps: 00:00 – 03:10
- Kennedy attended the second night of Oasis’s reunion at MetLife Stadium, expressing both excitement and skepticism about the band holding it together.
- She describes the sound as “absolutely incredible,” with both Noel and Liam Gallagher in good form — Liam maintaining his trademark scowl and aloof stage presence.
- Crowd at the concert spanned generations: Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z.
- Merch booths were "completely jam packed," a testament to Oasis’s ongoing appeal and commercial power.
- Memorable moment: Kennedy bought a concert shirt for herself and a bucket hat for her daughter.
Quote:
“You just want a giant sing along with tens of thousands of people. And that's what we got. It was a beautiful night. The vibe in the crowd was so good..."
— Kennedy (01:19)
2. Reflections on Oasis’s Transcendence & Fanbase
Timestamps: 01:45 – 02:40
- Kennedy’s niece, a 29-year-old Millennial, texted her “OMG, so jealous,” underscoring the band's cross-generational resonance.
- She muses about the band’s likely tour earnings and the enduring demand for nostalgia and band merchandise.
3. Classic MTV Story: Fighting the Gallagher Brothers
Timestamps: 02:33 – 07:55
- Kennedy recalls meeting Oasis in December 1995 during MTV’s Aspen Winter House event.
- Liam Gallagher immediately asked her, “where he could buy cocaine.” (02:56)
- At an MTV-hosted holiday suite party, the Gallagher brothers put out cigarettes on the hotel carpet, disregarding damage or decorum.
- Hilarious altercation unfolds over music choices:
- Liam swaps Beastie Boys for the Beatles on the CD player, igniting escalating hostilities with MTV staff.
- A physical scuffle results in Kennedy getting Liam in a headlock and Noel dogpiling to defend his brother.
Quote:
“Somehow, I'm in the middle of the fight, and Liam Gallagher starts pushing me, and I'm like, ‘what the [expletive] are you doing, you little [expletive].’ And so somehow, I got Liam Gallagher in a headlock, and his brother goes, ‘no one gets my brother in a headlock. No one hurts my brother but me.’ And he jumps on my back, and I'm literally fighting both Gallagher brothers at the same time... we collapse onto the floor because they were both horrible fighters. I... I'm a woman, and between the two of them, they couldn't take me.”
— Kennedy (06:10)
- Aftermath: The Gallaghers laugh, smoke more, and depart, leaving the suite carpet badly damaged; MTV picks up a $3,000 bill.
4. Oasis’s Bad-Boy Reputation: Nostalgia & Authenticity
Timestamps: 07:12 – 08:00
- Kennedy contends that fans expect such rowdiness from Oasis:
- “It’s what you want from the Gallagher brothers. You want them to be jerks. You want them to fight and curse and make a scene. That's what you're signing up for.”
— Kennedy (07:17)
- “It’s what you want from the Gallagher brothers. You want them to be jerks. You want them to fight and curse and make a scene. That's what you're signing up for.”
- At the recent show, the brothers hug and hold hands onstage — perhaps “a little too bro-y,” but a welcome display of unity, nevertheless.
5. The 1995 MTV Winter Wonderland Performance
Timestamps: 08:00 – 08:57
- Liam, possibly due to his prior night’s antics, lost his voice and couldn't sing at the MTV Winter Wonderland performance, leaving Noel to front the show.
- Kennedy references her history of run-ins with temperamental English rockers (noting an earlier spat with Thom Yorke).
- She quips that her presence has played some mysterious role in these bands’ eventual success.
Quote:
“And you can see the Oasis performance. And you can see a very sullen Liam who did not sing... He sounded great. It was everything I could have ever wanted. And their richness is our reward, and I will take it. I hold no grudges when you are that creative and you absolutely deliver.”
— Kennedy (08:40)
Notable Quotes
On the value of reunion shows:
“Oasis is one of those transcendent bands... What you were there for when you are seeing one of your favorite bands from a time in your life that was pristine is you just want a giant sing along.”
— Kennedy (01:05)
On classic Oasis behavior:
“It’s what you want from the Gallagher brothers. You want them to be jerks. You want them to fight and curse and make a scene. That's what you're signing up for.”
— Kennedy (07:17)
On the legacy of ‘90s rock:
“They can all thank me now because they're billionaires... Their richness is our reward, and I will take it. I hold no grudges when you are that creative and you absolutely deliver.”
— Kennedy (08:49)
Memorable Moments & Timestamps
- 00:00–03:10: Kennedy’s first-hand concert account; crowd and sound.
- 03:10–07:55: Wild MTV party story, including the notorious headlock scuffle.
- 08:00–08:57: Reminiscing about the 1995 performance and the evolution of the Gallagher brothers.
Tone and Style
True to Kennedy’s trademark, the episode blends irreverent humor, vivid storytelling, and self-deprecating wit. Her voice is equal parts nostalgic fan, skeptical observer, and breezily confident MTV alum. The result is a revealing and entertaining tribute to both Oasis’s music and their legendary misbehavior.
For Oasis fans, ‘90s nostalgists, or anyone interested in rock lore, this episode is a raucous, affectionate saga of music, mayhem, and memory.