The biggest stories on the internet from July 25th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:53 Skibidi Toilet in talks to be turned into a TV series & movie 3:38 New profile on Ballerina Farm exposes the reality behind one of TikTok’s most popular tradwife 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-b9e...
Jul 25, 2024•14 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 24th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:32 Timothy Heller speaks about ex-best friend Melanie Martinez 7 years after accusing her of sexual assault 9:45 Nara Smith accused by niche TikTok creator of copying Marc Jacobs collaboration concept 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/7eb23...
Jul 24, 2024•18 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 23rd, 2024. Timestamps: 2:07 Emergency Intercom podcast announces they are leaving Cody Ko’s podcast network amid scandal 4:47 Marc Jacobs taps Nara Smith in buzzy TikTok collab 7:21 Chantel Jeffries addresses the demise of her friendship with Alissa Violet 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:...
Jul 23, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 22nd, 2024. Timestamps: 00:42 Cody Ko makes DJ appearance amid Tana Mongeau allegations 04:20 Chappell Roan shares how crazy fans make her want to quit music 09:06 Emma Chamberlain rumoured to be dating Peter McPoland 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-...
Jul 21, 2024•11 min
This is part one of a two-part deep dive into the career of mega-influencer Tana Mongeau. Timestamps: 2:59 Tana’s rise to fame: The storytime era 7:10 Tana vs. Freelee the Banana Girl 8:48 iDubbbz controversy 10:32 Trash collab channel 14:27 Music career: Hefner 16:05 TanaCon 17:47 Tana & Shane Dawson 20:10 MTV No Filter: Tana Turns 21 21:00 Manager Jordan Worona 21:54 Tana & Jake Paul Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscri...
Jul 18, 2024•26 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 18th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:28 Wren Eleanor’s content gets wiped after years of complaints to TikTok 7:46 Lifestyle publication SheerLuxe introduces AI-Editor 'Reem' & ensuing backlash 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 u...
Jul 18, 2024•13 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:50 Auramaxxing TikTok trend 4:23 Influencers show support for Tana Mongeau in Cody Ko allegations 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcas...
Jul 17, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 16th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:08 tbh skincare TikTok video sparks discussion about protecting employees from viral content 15:07 Drew Afualo feuds with anti-feminist creator Pearl Davis 19:45 Aspyn Ovard announces move to California 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...
Jul 16, 2024•22 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 15th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:26 Madeline Argy exposes Central Cee for using their relationship as a PR stunt & bringing Ice Spice into it 7:37 Clinton Kane responds to Brooke Schofield’s allegations in his own TikTok series 13:10 Trisha Paytas stars in Katy Perry’s latest music video & fans are not happy 18:41 Sketch OnlyFans leak prompts male streamers to show LGBTQ+ support Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Jul 15, 2024•25 min
In this week's episode, I explore why 2024 has become one of the most influential years in pop music. I first look at the history and evolution of the "pop star" from the 1800s till now, before diving into what makes Gen Z pop stars so different and the rise of modern-day stars like Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Tyla, and Charli xcx. Timestamps: 4:14 The evolution of the pop star 7:22 How the perception of pop music is shifting 9:45 Pop music & its...
Jul 11, 2024•32 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 11th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 RawBeautyKristi accused of building an anti-LGBTIA+ homeschool on her homestead 10:01 Chris Olsen calls out fellow TikToker HaleyyBaylee for mocking abuse victims in new skit 13:57 1 million beers 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...
Jul 11, 2024•17 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:20 TaraYummy drama 6:04 Concerns about TikTok’s Aussie Bro Squad mount as influencers start calling out the account 10:27 Julia Fox comes out as lesbian 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 Ins...
Jul 10, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 9th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 Ashtin Earle & John Summit (a not-story-story) 1:50 Why does Threads have no 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Fol...
Jul 09, 2024•9 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 8th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:02 Alissa Violet calls out Tana Mongeau in defense of Jason Nash 6:07 Jaclyn Hill talks about what it feels like to be cancelled on the Fool Coverage podcast 12:22 Olivia Culpo vs. TikToker wedding dress saga 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/invit...
Jul 07, 2024•19 min
In this week's episode, I dive into the absurd, unsettling, and surprisingly nuanced world of Skibidi Toilet— Gen Alpha's favourite web series alongside meme expert and internet historian, Aidan Walker. Find Adian's TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera?_t=8njgfhuTaCH&_r=1 Find Aidan's Substack here: https://howtodothingswithmemes.substack.com/ Timestamps: 11:31 Background on Skibidi Toilet 14:00 Plot analysis 18:00 Visual analysis 21:00 Skibidi Toilet's rise & Gen Alpha Fin...
Jul 04, 2024•32 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 4th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:57 Brat x Kamala Harris fan edits are taking over Twitter and TikTok 4:06 TrishCrave is the latest pop culture update account – specifically dedicated to updates about Trisha Paytas 7:11 TikToker calls out beauty brand Poppi Cosmetics for allegedly ghosting her in the middle of her internship Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: http...
Jul 04, 2024•17 min
This episode explores the future of gaming and how women will fit into the industry moving forward, featuring an interview with creator MissDeusGeek. 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 MissDeusGeek here: https://www.instagram.com/missdeusgeek/ Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to ...
Jul 02, 2024•20 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 2nd, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 TikTok Hawk Tuah girl gets opportunity to perform on stage with Zach Bryan 3:31 Internet users react to James Charles' rant about the US presidential debate 7:19 Khaby Lame stars in new unscripted series, “Khaby Is Coming to America” 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: ht...
Jul 02, 2024•11 min
The biggest stories on the internet from July 1st, 2024. Timestamps: 2:33 Clinton Kane addresses Brooke Schofield’s 15-part TikTok series... and Brooke responds to his further claims 9:54 VidCon 2024 Gen Z insights 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 Instagram: ht...
Jul 01, 2024•16 min
In this week's episode, I dive into the origin, evolution, and challenges of Reddit— the internet’s greatest example of how a website can attract millions of users every single day... with no idea how to turn that devoted community into a viable business model. Timestamps: 4:45 The origin of Reddit 7:23 Condé Nast acquires Reddit 9:44 The rise of Reddit 12:39 Reddit gains independence 16:00 Significant controversies 16:23 Misidentifying the Bostom bomber 17:48 NSFW content 20:00 AMAggedon 22:11 ...
Jun 27, 2024•35 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 27th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:35 Dr Disrespect admits that sending inappropriate messages to a minor got him banned from Twitch 9:28 Brooke Schofield posts 15-part TikTok series exposing ex-boyfriend Clinton Kane 13:52 Sabrina Carpenter celebrates first # 1 Billboard hit with a hate tweet 16:54 Lilah Gibney faces backlash for posting content from Alex Warren and Kouvr Annon's wedding Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Jun 27, 2024•21 min
This episode explores the sexualisation of women in gaming— from characters to streamers— and the impact this culture has on the mental health and safety of women in the industry, featuring an interview with creator Phos. 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 Phos here: https://www.phos.live/ Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com...
Jun 26, 2024•16 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 25th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:09 TikTok responds to Kylie Jenner breaking down over hurtful comments about her face 10:14 Taylor Swift seemingly responds to Foo Fighters' dig about Eras Tour live performance 12:13 Paris PoopTok breakdown 14:30 MTV News archives entire website with two decades worth of pop culture and music history Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Subst...
Jun 25, 2024•18 min
Edit: Apparently, the clip of Charli being mistaken for Lorde in that 2014 interview was a skit! I got it from a credible news source but guess they didn't know the lore well, sorry! The biggest stories on the internet from June 24th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:42 Charli xcx and Lorde make up on the remix 7:32 MrBeast speaks out for trans friend Ava Tyson 10:33 Madeline Argy and Harry Jowsey dating speculation 12:00 Alex Warren & Kouvr Annon married 13:34 Taylor Swift brings Travis Kelce on stage a...
Jun 24, 2024•15 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 20th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:34 TikTok star Rhegan Coursey is accused of animal neglect 8:04 Ariana Grande claps back at fan about her changing voice 9:40 Old photos of Campbell Puckett AKA Pookie are taking over the IG explore page 12:07 Chappell Roan accused of being an industry plant 15:57 YouTube family vloggers OkBaby embroiled in more drama Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to...
Jun 20, 2024•23 min
This episode analyses how gender-based harassment manifests for women and gender-diverse people online and explores how AI could be used to combat this culture moving forward. This is a two-part discussion with games studies academics Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow. 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 Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow's ...
Jun 18, 2024•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 17th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:39 Xandra Pohl allegedly has a new man 4:36 Joe Alwyn addresses Taylor Swift split in new interview 7:21 Swifties vs. Charli xcx's Brat Girl Summer 10:00 Oscar de la Renta is done inviting media and influencers to its shows 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....
Jun 17, 2024•14 min
In this week's episode, I explore how the influencer apology has become such a big part of online culture. I look at the evolution— from Notes app apologies, to tearful off-the-cuff YouTube videos, to apologies FOR the first apology, to... ukelele apologies(?) — before diving into some of the most iconic examples of influencer apologies over the years. Timestamps: 3:40 How has the influencer apology become such a major part of online culture? 7:47 The evolution of influencer apologies 10:04 Addi...
Jun 13, 2024•32 min
The biggest stories on the internet from June 13th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:14 Ariana Grande addresses Nickelodeon allegations 4:11 Billie Eilish opens up about being ghosted for the past 6 months 6:05 TikToker Lilly Gaddis fired from job for saying racial slur + what we can learn from rage bait 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.gen...
Jun 13, 2024•13 min
This episode explores why women face more harassment online, with a specific focus on how video games became gendered. This is a two-part discussion with games studies academics Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow. 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 Dr. Mahli-Ann Butt and Dr. Lucy Sparrow's project here: ai-ally.org Find our podcast YouTube channe...
Jun 11, 2024•13 min
