The biggest stories on the internet from June 11th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:39 Tana Mongeau's allegations against Cody Ko 6:08 TikTok family creators Matt and Abby Howard come under fire for viral Father’s Day clip 10:44 Myka Schauffer docu-series on adoption scandal 14:08 Sabrina Carpenter releases new single Please, Please, Please 15:52 Are TikTok tradwives rebranding? Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: ...
Jun 10, 2024•21 min
This episode is powered by Inuit Mailchimp, Australia's #1 email marketing and automation platform. In this week's episode, I explore the history of influencer marketing, dating back to the 1930s. I look at how different moments in technology changed the industry— like the rise of mommy bloggers and the introduction of social media— before diving into how TikTok disrupted everything just a few short years ago. I also share three case studies of brands that have done TikTok influencer marketing w...
Jun 06, 2024•29 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 6th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 Trisha Paytas gives birth to second daughter, Elvis Paytas-Hacmon 2:58 Gypsy Rose Blanchard attempts to sue true crime YouTube channel 6:25 JoJo Siwa photographed kissing new woman Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3...
Jun 06, 2024•9 min
This episode explores the history of the 'Games for Girls' movement from the 1990s and its impact on modern game development, featuring an interview with video game developer and advocate Ally Hennessey. Let the Girls Game is a podcast mini-series powered by Let's Sing. Bring the karaoke experience to your living room with Let's Sing 2024 , available now at all major retailers. Find Ally's game Mystique Antiques here: https://www.instagram.com/mystiquesgame/?hl=en Find our podcast YouTube channe...
Jun 04, 2024•14 min
If you got the unedited version of this download where I butchered that girl's Instagram username over and over again, no you didn't. xx The biggest stories on the internet from June 4th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:25 Youthforia responds to massive backlash over their foundation shade range expansion 6:30 Sabrina Carpenter announces new album following the success of Espresso 8:30 X announces it will soon allow adult content on the platform Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.co...
Jun 04, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 3rd, 2024. 00:51 Alix Earle SI digital cover star + backlash for walking with younger sisters in Swim Sweek show 5:00 Xandra Pohl also walks in SI Swim Week show amid Alix Earle rift 6:06 MrBeast surpasses T-Series to become most-subscribed to YouTube channel Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: http...
Jun 03, 2024•7 min
Register for a rose pamper experience with Fresh on June 7th in Sydney here: https://t.email.fresh.com/webApp/Refresh-with-Fresh-Rose Find Meredith's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/498eaXr0N462OoKRSvdyCQ In this week's episode, I explore some of the most popular ways in which influencers scam their audiences with TikTok star Meredith Lynch! Meredith and I dive into some notable examples, such as fake followers and reviews, crypto pump-and-dump promos, Instagram giveaways, affiliate ...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 30th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:15 Brianna Chickenfry calls out Alix Earle for using her merch design & what's going on with her podcast? 6:30 Match My Freak TikTok trend 8:09 Landon Barker shades Charli D’Amelio in Instagram story Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb...
May 30, 2024•10 min
The biggest stories May 29th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:00 MrBeast launches new website that dives into detailed stats on any YouTube channel 5:40 Influencer Grace Beverly penalised in “landmark ruling” for influencer marketing Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instag...
May 29, 2024•13 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 28, 2024. Timestamps: 2:14 Trisha Paytas British Vogue interview 6:50 Fannita calls out influencer industry for paying white creators like Alix Earle more than Black creators Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagra...
May 28, 2024•16 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 27th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:25 Halley Kate's Hamptons house takes over TikTok FYP 12:35 StassieBaby reveals who pays when she goes out with Kylie Jenner 14:00 The pop girlies are copping backlash for taking advantage of their fans yet again Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/...
May 27, 2024•18 min
Register for a rose pamper experience with Fresh on June 7th in Sydney here: https://t.email.fresh.com/webApp/Refresh-with-Fresh-Rose In this week's episode, I explore the life, career, and impact of YouTuber Jackie Aina. I dive into her history on YouTube, including her controversies and successes, while exploring how Jackie has continually used her influence for positive change— becoming a champion for diversity in beauty long before the industry had caught up. Timestamps: 7:14 Jackie’s backgr...
May 23, 2024•33 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 23rd, 2024. Timestamps: 00:51 Huddy exposes Hype House, claims he made no money from the experience 3:11 Jeff Wittek publicly calls out Snapchat for continuing to support David Dobrik 6:57 One Big Ass Wheat (OBAW) TikTok trend Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb235...
May 22, 2024•10 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2024. Timestamps: 1:35 JoJo Siwa changes perspective on child stardom 5:32 Four Seasons Orlando x Fully Conscious Baby 9:08 OpenAI accused of recreating Scarlett Johansson’s voice for chatbot without consent Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-...
May 22, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 21st, 2024. Timestamps: 00:30 Harry Styles has split from girlfriend Taylor Russell 2:00 Lana Del Rey brings Nessa Barrett out on stage with her 5:08 Haley Baylee is facing backlash again (!!!) for not "learning her lesson" after the Met Gala scandal Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links....
May 21, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 20th, 2024. Timestamps: 3:37 TikToker claims Gypsy Rose Blancard is striking her videos to silence her Munchausen by Proxy story 7:55 Galvanized Square Steel-Tok is the latest niche corner of the internet to go viral Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d...
May 20, 2024•12 min
Edit: Yahoo bought Tumblr in 2013, not 2023 lol. I misspoke right at the start, apologies! In this week's episode, I explore the rise, fall, and recent resurgence of Tumblr— the microblogging site that defined Gen Z internet culture for years. I look at the site's origins, why it became so popular, and the lasting impact Tumblr had on the social media user experience and online trends. I also dive into some of the platform's biggest personalities, like Acacia Brinley, and popular sides of the pl...
May 16, 2024•34 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 16th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:35 Sabrina Carpenter’s 25th birthday dress has sparked a discussion about the ethics of reselling fashion 5:55 Taylor Swift files trademark for 'Female Rage: The Musical' 7:55 Sophie Turner opens up about split from Joe Jonas in new interview Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publicatio...
May 16, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 15th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:55 Bumble breakdown Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.instagram.com/centennialworld/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/
May 15, 2024•18 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 14th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:41 MrBeast challenges billionaires to put their money into YouTube content 3:53 The Traitors Season 3 trailer teases that Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie will be competing… but it is not all as it seems 6:37 JoJo Siwa says Kenzie Ziegler is her least favourite Dance Moms alum Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescr...
May 14, 2024•9 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 13th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:05 Hailey and Justin Bieber expecting first baby 3:05 HaleyBaylee apologises for Met Gala ‘let them eat cake’ video 13:35 Celebrity Blocklist 2024 Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.instagram.com/centennialworld/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
May 13, 2024•26 min
In this week's episode, I explore the spiritual-adjacent corners of TikTok like manifestation-tok, tarot-tok, psychic-tok, and astrology-tok, and how this content can lead users down a harmful pipeline. I look at how young people, Gen Z in particular, are turning to new-age spirituality to make sense of the world and how the TikTok algorithm contributes to increasingly extreme beliefs in this area. I also share case studies of users who have devolved into "spiritual psychosis" (an unofficial ter...
May 09, 2024•28 min
The biggest stories on the internet form May 9th, 2024. Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.instagram.com/centennialworld/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/
May 09, 2024•13 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:00 Kim Kardashian reveals she walked on platform shoes without a heel at the Met Gala 4:45 Are we getting a Selena Gomez x Sabrina Carpenter music collab? 6:23 Raven Symoné tells fans to stop sending wife death threats Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
May 07, 2024•11 min
A recap of the 2024 Met Gala. Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.instagram.com/centennialworld/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/
May 07, 2024•23 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 6th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:01 Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake 5:14 Harry Jowsey addresses Rylee Arnold romance rumours Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.instagram.com/centennialworld/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.in...
May 06, 2024•10 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 2nd, 2024. Timestamps: 00:57 Bella Hadid announces fragrance brand, Orebella 2:58 TikTok creator calls out Olivia Rodgrio’s team for “stealing” her merch design and selling it to fans 6:50 Instagram is cracking down on aggregator accounts Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inf...
May 02, 2024•10 min
The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2024. Timestamps: 1:30 Revolve responds to Pizzaslime Stagecoach after party backlash 4:16 Youthforia slammed for releasing foundation shade that looks like black face paint 12:34 Taylor Swift will allegedly attend the Met Gala Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinites...
May 01, 2024•15 min
The biggest stories on the internet from April 30th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:34 Pizzaslime x Revolve Stagecoach after party is going viral for all the wrong reasons 4:46 Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield address rumours about Lilah Gibney 7:08 Reposts of Hasan Piker’s content on Twitch helps fan pay college tuition Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram:...
Apr 30, 2024•10 min
The biggest stories on the internet from April 29th, 2024. 00:56 Internet users are calling out “veneer techs” popping up all over TikTok 4:56 Emma Chamberlain is back on TikTok 7:00 Joey Graceffa & Daniel Preda vs. Connor Franta Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https:...
Apr 29, 2024•9 min
