The biggest stories on the internet from April 15th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:48 Breaking down the Drew & Enya Emergency Intercom Podcast controversy 5:13 Netflix Piper Squad docu-series exposes dark side of kid-fluencing 8:04 James Charles opens up about how his fans parasocial relationships are impacting his experience at Coachella amid festival changes Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://cent...
Apr 15, 2025•13 min
The biggest stories on the internet from April 17th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:43 Clayton Echard vs. Gabby Windey continued 2:58 TikTok au pair drama 10:50 Addison Rae makes Coachella debut & Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet 12:25 TikTok flooded with Chinese manufacturers sharing how they make luxury goods to combat tariffs 14:22 Katy Perry goes to space Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://cent...
Apr 14, 2025•17 min
Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetaste This episode is an exploration of into the rise and consequences of AI slop— how and why the internet has become overrun with disturbing and bizarre mass-produced brainrot content devoid of meaning and if that means the internet actually is becoming less human– or maybe even dead. Timestamps: 00:42 Intro 3:04 Wh...
Apr 10, 2025•25 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 10th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:58 Trisha Paytas vs. Mikayla Nogueira 6:58 Gabby Windey responds to Clayton Echard's "bully" accusions 8:54 The viral swinger's party vlogger being memed across the internet Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://cent...
Apr 10, 2025•12 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 9th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:00 The release and success of A Minecraft Movie 6:18 US TikTok ban extended once again 10:17 YouTube quietly removes gender identity from hate speech policies Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https...
Apr 09, 2025•14 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 8th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:11 Francesca Farago exposes alleged anti-Hailey Bieber campaign 9:42 Gabby Windey vs. Clayton's dancing 13:49 Dr. Esme Louise James calls out Cosmo for allegedly copying her video essay Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: h...
Apr 08, 2025•18 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 7th, 2025. Timestamps: 3:37 Mikaela Testa/Anna Paul/Atis Paul update 13:30 YouTuber arrested for attempting to infiltrate isolated tribe for content 16:44 Becca Moore addresses Shannon Beveridge split Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://cen...
Apr 07, 2025•23 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ In this episode, I explore why the concept of virality is dead. I look at how the death of monoculture and our increased reliance on algorithmic-based content consumption has led to a significantly more fragmented internet culture experience for users. In turn, virality no longer exists in the same way it once did. Timestamps: 00:42 Intro 3:56 Virality is dead 4:57 Viralflation & th...
Apr 04, 2025•25 min
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 2nd, 2025. Timestamps: 1:25 Studio Ghibli AI trend 7:17 US and Australian governments inviting podcasters/influencers to formal events 13:04 Substack launches vertical video Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren o...
Apr 02, 2025•15 min
A special bonus episode interviewing Victoria Montano & Martine Chippendale from Real Housewives of Sydney! Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/...
Apr 01, 2025•15 min
The biggest stories on the internet from April 1st, 2025. Timestamps: 1:33 Watcher Entertainment lays off creative & production teams 7:03 JacksGap to release a film about the reality of viral fame 9:22 TikTok user raises $319K for 81-year-old waitress to retire Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollp...
Apr 01, 2025•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from March 31st, 2025. Timestamps: 1:50 Tarot creator Alex Reads Tarot threatened with lawsuit over online impersonator 6:47 Alex Cooper personally addresses Alix Earle podcast drama for first time 9:37 Chappell Roan's comments about parenthood Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i...
Mar 31, 2025•21 min
Thank you to Tempus One for supporting the launch of the Centennial World Podcast Network: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ Welcome to the first Centennial World Podcast Network spinoff show, High Steaks! A podcast about famous feuds, frenemies, and falling outs. We are featuring the first episode of High Steaks to give you a taste of what to expect for the season. Head over the High Steaks feed to subscribe for all the episodes, released weekly: https://open.spotify.com...
Mar 27, 2025•24 min
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 26th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:23 Ashton Hall’s viral morning routine 7:15 TikTok Global Observatory 10:56 Netflix refines its gaming strategy Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Mar 26, 2025•15 min
The biggest stories on the internet from March 25, 2025. Timestamps: 1:00 Tana Mongeau opens up about fan behaviour at music festivals & what she would have to spend to go to Coachella safely 6:32 Sydney Sweeney to turn a Reddit story into a movie 9:21 Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios livestream drama10:55 Jake Paul engaged Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Fo...
Mar 25, 2025•12 min
The biggest stories on the internet from March 24th, 2025. FIND HIGH STEAKS HERE! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/high-steaks/id1801856794 Timestamps: 3:35 Aspyn Ovard rumoured girlfriend 7:35 Molly Mae and Tommy Fury are reportedly back together 9:33 Brianna Chickenfry exposes wild Zach Bryan story amid his new relationship Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-...
Mar 24, 2025•16 min
Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetaste This episode is an exploration into the evolution of celebrity feuds. From tabloid culture, to drama channels, to TikTok reporters, we’re looking at how the evolving culture on social media– coupled with the ability for fans to participate and fan the flames themselves– have impacted how celebrity feuds go down…...
Mar 21, 2025•33 min
The biggest stories on the internet from March 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:23 Emma Chamberlain film debut 4:02 Billboard cracks down on album variants 5:58 Shay Mitchell's Beis pop up scandal Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/...
Mar 20, 2025•11 min
Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:04 Meme drought 5:33 TikTok users are planning to flood YouTube Shorts with brain rot 9:06 Meta is rolling out community notes Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...
Mar 19, 2025•15 min
The biggest stories on the internet from March 18th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:25 Australian 'who tf did I marry?' series 8:22 Natalee B Fitness faces backlash for excluding trans women from women-only gym 13:43 Wombat influencer speaks out Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instag...
Mar 18, 2025•19 min
Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest stories on the internet from March 17th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:51 Becki Jones leaves social media over toll on mental health 4:50 Truth behind the 7-part TikTok series goes viral "exposing" Hailey Bieber's "obsession" with Selena Gomez 13:03 Chappell Roan faces backlash for referenc...
Mar 17, 2025•17 min
Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform In this episode, I explore the rise and fall of one of Gen Z’s favourite YouTube collectives, the Sister Squad– from its formation to its impact to the parasocial relationship fans still have for the group to this very day. 00:00 Intro 4:20 Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame 6:39 James Charles’ r...
Mar 13, 2025•30 min
Download Carted here: https://www.carted.com/?utm_campaign=cwminiscroll Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest stories on the internet from March 13th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:15 Gen Z publisher launches podcast network 5:27 Mikayla Nogueira launches skincare brand 12:16 Alix Earle alcohol brand partnership + stylist backla...
Mar 13, 2025•17 min
Find Hanstan Studio here: https://www.instagram.com/hanstanstudio/ Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgv The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:35 Breaking down the viral JD Vance memes 6:25 Digg is returning 9:19 Discord is in talks about an IPO 11:44 YouTubers making a play for TV dollars 13:27 YouTube is cracking down on gam...
Mar 12, 2025•15 min
Find Hanstan Studio here: https://www.instagram.com/hanstanstudio/ Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgv The biggest stories on the internet from March 11th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:40 NYC influencers called out for being "boring" copies of each other 7:30 Bran Flakezz opens up about his influencer salary and the importance of pay transparency 12:44 Hailey Bieber denies claim she liked a...
Mar 11, 2025•17 min
Frank Body is giving mini scroll listeners 20% off their next order— just use the code FRANKSCROLL at checkout. The offer expires March 31st. Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgv The biggest stories on the internet from March 10th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:33 Rosanna Pansino addresses Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas backlash 7:02 Hannah Berner apologises to Meghan Thee Stallion after re...
Mar 10, 2025•21 min
In this week's episode, I explore the origins and evolution of fitness influencing, begging the questions: Have we truly moved past it? Or are today’s fitness influencers simply repackaging the same harmful ideals under new aesthetics and workout trends? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:02 What is a fitness influencer & why they gained popularity 6:10 Media that influenced early online fitness culture: Biggest Loser, VS Fashion Show & ANTM 14:00 First-wave of fitness influencers & their imp...
Mar 06, 2025•35 min
Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.html The biggest stories on the internet from March 6th, 2025. Timetamps: 1:46 Tana Mongeau, Joey Graceffa, Rosanna Pansino & Trisha Paytas 7:40 Gabby Windey & Robby Hoffman are married 9:33 Hannah Berner facing backlash for Vanity Fair Oscars party red carpet interviews Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-ME...
Mar 06, 2025•18 min
Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.html The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 5th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:30 Patreon report on the creator economy stats 7:52 Skype is shutting down 10:22 Twitch is expanding its monetisation policies 12:22 Instagram might be launching a separate reels app Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z...
Mar 05, 2025•15 min
Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.html The biggest stories on the internet from March 4th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:42 Millie Bobby Brown addresses questions about her "new look" 5:52 Are family vloggers really leaving California over child labour laws? 9:13 Piper Rockelle x Bop House collab backlash 11:45 Oscars red carpet Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-...
Mar 04, 2025•17 min
