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Centennial World

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.

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  • Jul 21, 2025 · 23 min

    MINI SCROLL: Coldplay affair saga, Alex Warren vs. TikTok music critics + Vereena Sayed is back!

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 21st, 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Coldplay affair saga 15:35 Alex Warren vs. TikTok music critics 21:13 Vereena Sayed is back 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_/

  • Jul 18, 2025 · 15 min

    Antipasto-Gate: A Full Breakdown of TikTok's Viral Small Town Drama

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld This episode is a mini deep dive into TikTok's viral 4th of July antipasto drama. 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_/

  • Jul 17, 2025 · 18 min

    MINI SCROLL: Flawed Villain vs. Texas Garden Fairy, Vanilla Mace tooth gem saga + TikTok impersonation glitch

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Flawed Villain vs. Texas Garden Fairy 10:37 Vanilla Mace called out by tooth gem artist 15:36 TikTok impersonation glitch 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_/

  • Jul 16, 2025 · 15 min

    MINI TECH SCROLL: Roblox teen millionaire, AI influencer at Wimbledon, YouTube vs AI spam + OpenAI’s browser battle

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business💖 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 16th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Teen sells a Roblox game for millions 3:48 AI-generated influencer goes viral at Wimbledon 10:18 YouTube is cracking down on “mass-generated content” 13:16 OpenAI is launching a browser 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_/

  • Jul 15, 2025 · 16 min

    MINI SCROLL: Hubs.Life downfall, Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry expose texts + Sylvanian Drama TikTok lawsuit

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 15th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Hubs.Life downfall after quitting his 9-5 5:50 Zach Bryan & Brianna Chickenfry feud some more 12:00 Creator behind Sylvanian Drama TikTok account sued by toy company 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_/

  • Jul 14, 2025 · 23 min

    MINI SCROLL: Gen Z stare, Brooke Schofield defends fiancé, Hailey Bieber x Swag + TikTok nail tech crash out

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 14th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:10 Gen Z stare 11:08 Brooke Schofield defends Miles Canton 13:17 Hailey Bieber reacts to Justin Bieber's new album Swag 16:18 TikTok nail techs crash 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

  • Jul 13, 2025 · 10 min

    INTERVIEW: Teresa Giudice & Whitney Rose on reviving RHONJ, new RHOSLC drama + fan misconceptions

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld Enjoy this special episode of Mini Scroll, where Lauren interviews Teresa Giudice from Real Housewives and New Jersey and Whitney Rose from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! 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_/

  • Jul 10, 2025 · 14 min

    MINI SCROLL: BranFlakezz & Kelsey Soles share influencer secrets, Yahoo's creator program + Cierra Ortega apology

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 11th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 BranFlakezz & Kelsey Soles on influencing 6:03 Yahoo's creator program reaches new success 9:11 Love Island's Cierra Ortega apology 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_/

  • Jul 9, 2025 · 11 min

    MINI SCROLL: Brianna Chickenfry vs. Zach Bryan again, JoJo Siwa tradwife era + Cancelled fans react to ending

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Brianna Chickenfry vs. Zach Bryan again 4:35 JoJo Siwa enters her tradwife era 7:15 Cancelled podcast fans react to the official ending in 6 episodes 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_/

  • Jul 9, 2025 · 20 min

    MINI TECH SCROLL: TikTok building new US app, racist AI slop goes viral + Meta AI is spreading rumours

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business💖 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 9th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:39 TikTok is reportedly building a US-based version of the app 6:46 Racist AI slop is taking over TikTok 15:11 Meta AI creates a fake controversy about a band (allegedly) 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_/

  • Jul 8, 2025 · 16 min

    MINI SCROLL: Sarah's Day vs. Who Is Elijah, TikTok "Indonesian Boat Kid" + Adam McIntyre reported to ICE by snark

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 8th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:17 Sarah's Day vs. Who Is Elijah 6:00 TikTok's "Indonesian Boat Kid" meme 7:16 Adam McIntyre reported to ICE by his snark Reddit 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_/

  • Jul 4, 2025 · 14 min

    MINI SCROLL: Celebrity Ritz-Carlton cruise, YouTube cracks down on AI content + Aussie wedding-tok dress drama

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 4th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Celebrity Ritz-Carlton cruise 2:32 YouTube cracks down on AI content 5:13 Australian wedding dress drama between Jade Marie Zane & The Ivory Room 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_/

  • Jul 3, 2025 · 11 min

    MINI SCROLL: Gigi Gorgeous x Nats Getty divorce, Sabrina Carpenter $1 million charity tour + TikTok's sympathy-trapping problem

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 3rd, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Gigi Gorgeous x Nats Getty divorce 3:04 Sabrina Carpenter raises $1 million for charity on Short n' Sweet tour 5:28 TikTok overrun with "sympathy-traps" 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_/

  • Jul 2, 2025 · 15 min

    MINI TECH SCROLL: TikTok US buyer update, Content moderators speak out , X pilots AI fact-checkers + Can AI run retail?

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 2nd, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:43 Trump claims there is a US TikTok buyer 3:44 TikTok content moderators speak out against work conditions and expectations 8:34 X is piloting an AI-driven fact-checking program 12:12 American AI company Anthropic tests whether AI can run a small store Subscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18cqrQI7gMiVfxIMRAeULF Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/infinite-scroll/id1499785732 Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow our publication: https://www.tiktok.com/@centennialworld Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ Follow Lauren on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennmeisner Sources: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/06/30/tech/trump-tiktok-who-could-buy https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/trump-says-fox-interview-he-has-group-wealthy-people-buy-tiktok-2025-06-29/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/29/us/politics/trump-tiktok-buyer.html https://restofworld.org/2025/tiktok-moderators-turkey/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/21/diary-of-a-tiktok-moderator-we-are-the-people-who-sweep-up-the-mess https://www.vice.com/en/article/tiktok-content-moderation-layoffs-ai/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/tiktok-slashing-jobs-to-boost-ai-content-moderation/104465606 https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2022-10-20/behind-tiktoks-boom-a-legion-of-traumatised-10-a-day-content-moderators/ https://www.theverge.com/news/658566/content-moderator-union-alliance-meta-tiktok-google https://x.com/CommunityNotes/status/1940132205486915917 https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/01/x-is-piloting-a-program-that-lets-ai-chatbots-generate-community-notes/ https://www.theverge.com/news/696210/x-community-notes-ai-note-writers https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-01/x-will-deploy-ai-to-write-community-notes-expand-fact-checking https://www.anthropic.com/research/project-vend-1

  • Jul 1, 2025 · 10 min

    MINI SCROLL: Kath Ebbs & Avery Cyrus collab, Charli xcx Glastonbury backlash + MrBeast AI thumbnail scandal

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from July 1st, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:15 Kath Ebbs & Avery Cyrus collab 4:03 Charli xcx Glastonbury backlash 6:22 MrBeast AI thumbnail 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_/

  • Jun 30, 2025 · 17 min

    MINI SCROLL: Viral TikTok facelift, Waterboy brand trip saga, Cannes Lions AI scandal + Brooke Schofield engaged

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from June 30th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:20 TikTok's viral facelift 5:12 Waterboy brand trip saga 9:19 Cannes Lions prize winners AI scandal 13:52 Brooke Schofield engaged 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_/

  • Jun 27, 2025 · 26 min

    From Shaaanxo to Alix Earle: How The GRWM Video Became So Iconic

    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 history and impact of the GRWM genre of content— from beauty YouTube to TikTok storytimes. Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld Timestamps: 00:00 BRITA sponsorship 00:38 Intro 3:00 The origins of the GRWM: Shannxo & Jackie Aina 6:18 The evolution of the GRWM: From educational to personality-driven 7:48 How TikTok changed the GRWM 9:18 Alix Earle & the GRWM 12:26 Impact of GRWM: Purchasing 15:25 The darker impact of GRWM content 19:49 Why we love the GRWM: Self-expression 21:45 Oversharing in GRWM 23:51 Memes & thirst-trapping 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_/

  • Jun 26, 2025 · 14 min

    MINI SCROLL: Mikayla Raines tragic passing, "Princess Treatment" TikTok backlash + Hailey Bieber ring scandal

    *I caught this while editing, but want to acknowledge around 9:28 when I said "women fought to work" that women have always worked, especially women from disenfranchised socioeconomic backgrounds. what I meant by that statement was more around access to education, upward mobility in the workforce, equitable opportunities etc.** Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest stories on the internet from June 26th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Mikayla Raines tragically passes away amid cyberbullying attacks 6:48 TikTok creator Courtney Joelle going viral for her sharing her version of “princess treatment” by husband 12:33 Hailey Bieber shuts down divorce rumours after stepping out without engagement ring 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_/

  • Jun 25, 2025 · 14 min

    MINI TECH SCROLL: Reddit x Sam Altman's Orb, Australian teen social media ban update + BeReal's comeback

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 25th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:39 Reddit is in talks to consider using Sam Altman’s iris-scanning Orb 4:53 Australia’s under 16s social media ban may now include YouTube 10:09 - BeReal is making a comeback (allegedly) 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_/ Sources: https://www.semafor.com/article/06/20/2025/reddit-considers-iris-scanning-orb-developed-by-a-sam-altman-startup https://gizmodo.com/reddit-looks-to-get-in-bed-with-altmans-creepy-world-id-orbs-for-user-verification-2000618369 https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/media/news/social-media-minimum-age-legislation-passed https://www.amnesty.org.au/social-media-ban-explained/ https://theconversation.com/esafety-boss-wants-youtube-included-in-the-social-media-ban-but-ai-raises-even-more-concerns-for-kids-259561 https://theconversation.com/technology-to-enforce-teen-social-media-ban-is-effective-trial-says-but-this-is-at-odds-with-other-evidence-259373 https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/06/23/teen-social-media-ban-tech-trial-labor-albanese-government-australia-world-first/ https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/esafety-commissioner-advice-on-draft-online-safety-rules-19-june-2025.pdf https://blog.google/intl/en-au/products/connect-communicate/esafety-advice-ignores-australians/ https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/aug/21/its-a-modern-day-facebook-how-bereal-became-gen-zs-favourite-app https://www.businessinsider.com/bereal-app-plans-comeback-new-features-ads-2025-6

  • Jun 24, 2025 · 15 min

    MINI SCROLL: Amouranth returns to Twitch, Pretty Little Liars cast reflects on series + viral 90s decorating show

    Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Amouranth returns to Twitch after making $38 million on Kick 4:45 PLL cast opens up about series in new interview for 15 year anniversary 8:16 90s decor show, Decorating Cents, goes viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasons 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_/