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Centennial Worldcentennialworld.com
An internet culture news podcast that explores themes surrounding viral stardom, the creator economy, and how social media is shaping Gen Z. Hosted by Centennial World founder Lauren Meisner & deputy editor Annabel Bendavid. Follow us @infinitescrollpodcast
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Episodes

Baby Reindeer: Analysing The Netflix True Story of Stalking, Abuse, Love & Loneliness

In this week's episode, I dive into the new Netflix series, Baby Reindeer, with my brother Nick! Timestamps: 3:48 What is Baby Reindeer? 5:51 Reception 6:19 What made Baby Reindeer so special? 13:00 Episode 4: Donny’s abuse 29:18 The ending 35:09 Reality vs. Netflix 43:04 Repercussions of the show 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.in...

Apr 25, 202447 min

MINI SCROLL: Tana Mongeau spills on influencer party culture + DrMichaelSays vs. Belle Hassan

The biggest stories on the internet from April 24th, 2024. 2:44 Tana Mongeau says all your favourite influencers are always on drugs 5:43 DrMichaelSays feuds with influencer Belle Hassan over SPF claims following Bondi Sands partnership 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: htt...

Apr 24, 202412 min

MINI SCROLL: TikToker Eva Evans passes away, Brit Smith defends JoJo Siwa's Karma + Watcher goes back on paid service

The biggest stories on the internet from April 23rd, 2024. 00:58 TikTok star Eva Evans passes away at 29 2:45 Brit Smith "sets the record straight" on JoJo Siwa allegedly stealing her song ‘Karma’ 6:24 Watcher update 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.c...

Apr 23, 20249 min

MINI SCROLL: Taylor Swift TTPD backlash, Dixie D'Amelio responds to drug accusations + Watcher leaves YouTube

The biggest stories on the internet from April 22nd, 2024. Timestamps: 1:05 Taylor Swift faces backlash for The Tortured Poets Department 14:24 Dixie D’Amelio claps back at TikTok users who accused her of being on drugs in recent live 17:51 Watcher sparks controversy by leaving YouTube for paid streaming service 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 22, 202422 min

The Life & Career of Addison Rae: From Louisiana TikToker to Indie Pop Icon

In this week's episode, I break down the life, career, and controversies of Addison Rae. I also explore how Addison navigated a complete image overhaul recently, re-branding herself from a Louisana TikTok star to an indie pop icon with a cult following. 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-...

Apr 18, 202431 min

MINI SCROLL: Marques Brownlee tech review backlash, Lil Tay comes for JoJo Siwa + Instagram releases Taylor Swift Easter eggs

*My apologies for pronouncing Marques Brownlee's first name incorrectly. The biggest stories on the internet from April 17th, 2024. 1:11 Marques Brownlee faces backlash for giving a negative product review on the Humane AI Pin 6:16 Lil Tay goes off on JoJo Siwa claiming she has purchased bot Spotify listens of her new song 9:14 Instagram joins in on the Taylor Swift Easter Egg frenzy to celebrate The Tortured Poet’s Department Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.co...

Apr 17, 202411 min

MINI SCROLL: Tate McRae & The Kid Laroi dating, Logan Paul & Nina Adgal baby, TikToker Kyle Roth passes away + StassieBaby confirms Jaden Hossler split

The biggest stories on the internet from April 16th, 2024. 00:36 The Kid Laroi confirms he’s official with Tate McRae at his Dublin concert 2:47 YouTuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul expecting first baby with fiance Nina Agdal 5:03 Popular TikTok blind item creator Kyle Marisa Roth has passed away 8:20 StassieBaby confirms Jaden Hossler split Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35...

Apr 16, 202410 min

MINI SCROLL: Alix Earle's personal influencer trip, Bye Bambi x Yasmin Coachella backlash + TikTok's Trade Me Project goes wrong

The biggest stories on the internet from April 15th, 2024. 1:01 Bye Bambi x Yasmin Coachella backlash 4:43 Alix Earle gets a private influencer trip to Coachella powered by Poppi 7:33 TikTok's Trade Me Project goes wrong when house winner gets kicked out 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 ou...

Apr 15, 202412 min

Looksmaxxing: How the Male Glow-Up Became BlackPilled

In this week's episode, I explore the ties between TikTok's popular looksmaxxing trend and incel culture. I cover what looksmaxxing is, how it became popular among boys and young men, and the incel ideology that underpins this 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/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow ...

Apr 11, 202425 min

MINI SCROLL: Leo Skepi apology, Sarah Joy exposed as fake Amish & Dbrand tweets racist remark to customer

The biggest stories on the internet from April 11th, 2024. 00:30 Leo Skepi has apologised for making fatphobic remarks after a wave of backlash 5:25 TikTok creator Sarah Joy has allegedly been faking being Amish for followers 12:03 Dbrand offers consumer $10K after tweeting racist comment about their last name 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: h...

Apr 11, 202415 min

MINI SCROLL: Evry Jewels influencer collab gone wrong & TikTok to launch Instagram rival photo app

The biggest stories on the internet from April 10th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:27 TikTok-popular jewelry company Evry Jewels has called out an influencer for allegedly backing out of a collab 5:49 TikTok to launch Instagram rival app 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...

Apr 10, 20248 min

MINI SCROLL: JoJo Siwa "steals" Emeline song, Todrick Hall vs. Adam McIntyre & Billie Eilish album leak

The biggest stories on the internet from April 9th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:40 Vanderpump Villa recap 3:46 JoJo Siwa accused of stealing her new song 'Choose Your Fighter' from Emeline 6:56 Todrick Hall vs. Adam McIntyre vs. Colleen Ballinger 12:00 Billie Eilish announces new album days after putting her entire following list on her close friends Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld....

Apr 09, 202414 min

MINI SCROLL: Why is TikTok obsessed with industrial grade glycine from Donghua Jinlong?

The biggest stories on the internet from April 8th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:51 Content recap 2:26 Jersey Shore Family Vacation 4:15 Summer House 8:17 TikToks' latest meme— Industrial grade glycine from Donghua Jinlong 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...

Apr 08, 202413 min

Farewell Tom: The Rise & Fall of Myspace

In this week's episode, I explore the rise and fall of Myspace— the first site that put social networking on the map at a global scale. I look at Myspace's origins, why the site became so popular, and its cultural impact, including some of the most prolific artists and influencers to come out of the platform. I also go into how and why Myspace ultimately failed, and the legacy it left behind for Millennials online. RaWrrrrrr <3 Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ch...

Apr 04, 202431 min

MINI SCROLL: Aspyn Ovard divorce, Kylie Jenner x Timothée Chalamet pregnancy & Austin McBroom RV drama

The biggest stories on the internet from April 4th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:47 Aspyn Ovard files for divorce from Parker Ferris same day she announces their 3rd child was born 6:41 Comedian Daniel Tosh claims that Kylie Jenner is pregnant with Timothée Chalamet’s baby 9:15 Fans speculate The ACE Family divorce is fake after Catherine McBroom joins Austin's RV storyline Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: h...

Apr 03, 202414 min

MINI SCROLL: Sabrina Carpenter angers Swifties, Charli D'Amelio dating rumours & JoJo Siwa's rebrand

The biggest stories on the internet from April 3rd, 2024. Timestamps: 00:46 Sabrina Carpenter reveals Skims collaboration and Swifties are mad about it 6:10 Charli D’Amelio rumoured to be dating hockey player Joel Hofer 8:32 JoJo Siwa cops criticism for rebrand 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...

Apr 02, 202415 min

MINI SCROLL: TikTok reacts to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Billie Eilish addresses Taylor Swift "shade" & Halley Kate puncher is arrested

The biggest stories on the internet from April 2nd, 2024. Timestamps: 2:36 Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter causes divide on TikTok 5:24 Billie Eilish faces backlash for comments made Billboard article 9:16 Man who allegedly punched creator Halley Kate is arrested 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/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e...

Apr 02, 202414 min

Anti-Intellectualism & The Downfall of Commentary Creators

In this week's episode, I explore the rise and (inevitable) fall of the commentary genre. I cover the origins of this content, the rise of this genre on YouTube, and why I believe we're about to see its downfall. I look at how the rise of anti-intellectualism, a decline in media literacy, and the death of the monoculture— all amplified by the introduction of TikTok— will likely be the main reasons for the downfall of commentary content. Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube....

Mar 28, 202435 min

The Unregulated World of 'Child Influencers'

In this week's episode, I explore the very dark consequences of putting children online. I specifically focus on children whose parents post on their behalf— turning them into 'child influencers.' I look at how posting content of minors online relinquishes control of their image & how that can end up in the wrong hands. I finish by diving into the laws in both the U.S. and Australia that do or do not protect children on social media. Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube...

Mar 21, 202433 min

RERUN: Why Gen Z Wants to be Anonymous Online

This week's episode is a re-edited rerun of a season 3 episode that is still very much relevant today where we explore why Gen Z pursues privacy online. I have added a new intro and shared some tea in the update section, so make sure to listen. In this episode, Jordyn Christensen and I look at why Gen Z is starting to seek more privacy and anonymity online. We explore the concept of the personal brand from a Gen Z lens, the new dangers youth face online, and several factors that have contributed...

Mar 14, 202444 min

Nara Smith & The Internet's Obsession with (Fake) Tradwives

In this week's episode, I further explore the ideology behind the increasingly popular 'tradwife' lifestyle and discuss how this term is now being misused against mommy vloggers and creators who post domestic life content. I also dive into the questions around Nara Smith, TikToks' buzziest creator at the moment, to better understand if her content really is Mormon tradwife propaganda, or simply innocent lifestyle content with a focus on home and family life (and cooking for her kids from scratch...

Mar 07, 202432 min

Look What We Made Her Do: How Taylor Swift Built The Swiftie Cult

In this week's episode, I have my first co-host of season 5, Crystal Andrews! Crystal is a writer, author, and the founder & editor of feminist news publication, Zee Feed. But most importantly, Crystal is a Swiftie. Off the back of the Eras Tour in Sydney (which we both attended, twice), Crystal and I explore how Taylor Swift built such a culty fandom and why the Swifties feel so protective of their fave. Subscribe to Zee Feed's weekly newsletter that inspired this episode: https://zeefeed.b...

Feb 29, 202458 min

Blame it on Instagram Face: Is Gen Z Actually Aging Faster?

This episode is brought to you by Coach Love, the new fruity, floral fragrance from Coach. Coach Love opens with top notes of Wild Strawberry, features a rich heart note of Red Velvet Rose, and dries down to dries down with a warm base note of Cedarwood. Coach Love is a fragrance that celebrates love in all its forms, available now in retailers and online. In this week's episode, I explore the "Gen Z is aging like milk" discourse and consider the impact of 'Instagram face' on how we expect young...

Feb 22, 202430 min

Everybody on Mute: Why TikTok Doesn't Need Music Anymore

This episode is brought to you by Coach Love, the new fruity, floral fragrance from Coach. Coach Love opens with top notes of Wild Strawberry, features a rich heart note of Red Velvet Rose, and dries down to dries down with a warm base note of Cedarwood. Coach Love is a fragrance that celebrates love in all its forms, available now in retailers and online. In this week's episode, I explore the relationship between TikTok and the corporate music industry. Find our podcast YouTube channel here: ht...

Feb 15, 202431 min

MrBeast is on a Viral Path to Nowhere

Reserve your free spot here for the Infinite Scroll x Coach Love event in Sydney on February 15th: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coach-love-fragrance-launch-discovery-tickets-807418178507 In this week's episode, I deep dive into YouTube's most prolific creator, Jimmy Donaldson AKA MrBeast. I aim to answer the question: Is MrBeast really YouTube's biggest philanthropist? Or is he actually just the internet's biggest narcissist? Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Feb 08, 202434 min

"Flop Influencers" & The Impact of Instant Viral Fame on Creator Longevity

Reserve your free spot here for the Infinite Scroll x Coach Love event in Sydney on February 15th: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coach-love-fragrance-launch-discovery-tickets-807418178507 I am so excited to be back in your ears every week! Bear with me as I figure out this new narrative, editing, and production style. It was important to me that I return with a more polished product for these solo deep dives and I hope you'll stick with me while I navigate this new norm. This episode was short...

Feb 01, 202425 min
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