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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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Jun 23, 2025 · 18 min
MINI SCROLL: Fred again... NYC pop up backlash, Olivia Rodrigo x Taylor Swift feud update + Tammy Hembrow divorce
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 23rd, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:12 Fred again... NYC pop up backlash 9:29 Olivia Rodrigo x Taylor Swift "feud" update 14:02 Tammy Hembrow divorce 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 20, 2025 · 10 min
MINI SCROLL: Emma Chamberlain x Pinterest, Remi Ashten wedding, Gen Z's PARKE cult + 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 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Emma Chamberlain x Pinterest 2:15 Remi Ashten wedding ft. Lana Del Rey 4:35 Unpacking Gen Z's PARKE obsession 9:17 Brooke Schofield possibly 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 19, 2025 · 10 min
MINI SCROLL BRAVO INTERVIEW: The Valley's Zack Wickham on Jax & Brittany, his on-camera romance + being a fan favourite!
In this special Bravo edition of mini scroll, I interview The Valley's Zack Wickham! 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 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 18, 2025 · 31 min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Roblox protests, Disney x Midjourney lawsuit, Moshi Monsters Kickstarter + Tinder trust & safety interview
Thank you to Tinder for supporting this episode. 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 18th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:13 Roblox users are protesting ICE 7:56 MidJourney sued by Disney and Universal 10:09 US TikTok ban extended (again) 10:45 Moshi Monsters set to return 13:34 Expert interview about online safety and how platforms can help protect users while online dating 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 17, 2025 · 15 min
MINI SCROLL: Cancelled Podcast ending, Doja Cat's viral fan interaction + Ultra Violette SPF scandal explained
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 17th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:03 Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield to end Cancelled Podcast soon 5:03 Doja Cat viral fan interaction 8:31 Ultra Violette sunscreen 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 16, 2025 · 18 min
MINI SCROLL: Alix Earle x Sabrina Carpenter album cover, Indy Clinton's PI, Tattle Life exposed + Converse x Love, Kelly 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 June 16th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:25 Alix Earle faces backlash for take on Sabrina Carpenter album cover 5:01 Indy Clinton hires private investigator on trolls + Tattle Life owner/operator exposed 14:41 Converse accused by small designer of ripping off his branding 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_/
May 30, 2025 · 19 min
Charly Anne vs. The Welsh 5: Have TikTok's Favourite Foodie Vloggers Broken Up?
CLARIFICATION June 5th, 2025: We have reason to believe one of the screenshots included in this episode from Charly's story was doctored. This section has been edited out of the original episode. 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 the rift between the Welsh 5 and Charly Anne. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:19 Who are the Welsh 5? 2:54 Welsh 5 Las Vegas trip 6:35 Becki Jones leaves TikTok 9:00 Charly x Welsh 5 rift 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_/
May 29, 2025 · 16 min
MINI SCROLL: Catherine Paiz vs. Tana Mongeau, LukesReads responds to BookTok backlash + Hailey Bieber billionaire
If you have a hobby or a business/idea and would be interested in funding, we would love to hear from you: https://form.jotform.com/251458737153058 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 May 29th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:51 Catherine Paiz on Call Her Daddy x Tana Mongeau 6:40 Luke Bateman responds to BookTok backlash 13:52 Hailey Bieber sells beauty brand for $1 billion 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_/
May 28, 2025 · 18 min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Travel creators face axed partnerships over AI, microblogging is "dead" + AMAs viral backlash
If you have a hobby or a business/idea and would be interested in funding, we would love to hear from you: https://form.jotform.com/251458737153058 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 & social media trends on the internet from May 28th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:02 Travel creators face cancelled partnerships from Booking.com & Expedia 7:05 Is microblogging dead? 13:30 American Music Awards viral backlash 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_/
May 27, 2025 · 19 min
MINI SCROLL: LukesReads book deal, Benson Boone hate, Alix Earle x Hawaiian Tropic campaign backlash + $7K Dominos order update
If you have a hobby or a business/idea and would be interested in funding, we would love to hear from you: https://form.jotform.com/251458737153058 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 May 27th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:13 BookTok heartthrob Luke Bateman lands two-book deal one month after joining the niche 8:21 Explaining the Benson Boone hate on TikTok 14:22 Alix Earle x Hawaiian Tropic campaign backlash 17:00 $7K Dominos order x Scotiabank drama update 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_/
May 26, 2025 · 18 min
MINI SCROLL: Steve Madden's viral interview, Liv Schmidt's Skinni Société demonetised + JustJazzy wedding content
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 May 26th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:27 Steve Madden interview on Patreon's The Cutting Room Flood podcast goes viral for all the right reasons 8:30 Liv Schmidt's Skinni Société gets demonetised after The Cut article exposes its toxicity 14:17 JustJazzy NYC influencer wedding content discourse 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_/
May 23, 2025 · 13 min
MINI SCROLL: JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes, Alix Earle Dancing With The Stars + $7200 Dominos Pizza TikTok Drama
The biggest stories on the internet from May 23, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:26 JoJo Siwa & Chris Hughes allegedly dating 3:48 Alix Earle on Dancing With The Stars 5:14 Canadian creator named Naya Sakry has taken to TikTok to share that Dominos “took $7200” from her 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_/
May 22, 2025 · 24 min
MINI SCROLL: Hailey Bieber wins the internet back, Duolingo AI drama + TikTok's "chic" debate
The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2025. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Hailey Bieber wins internet back with Vogue 7:13 Duolingo AI drama 16:10 TikTok's "chic" debate 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_/
May 21, 2025 · 15 min
MINI TECH SCROLL: YouTube launches podcast chart, celebrity mobile game ads flood TikTok + Google AI Mode
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 21st, 2025. Timestamps: 00:30 YouTube launches podcast chart 4:45 Celebrity mobile game ads flood TikTok 9:27 Google goes all in on AI search 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_/
May 20, 2025 · 19 min
MINI SCROLL: Fishboy vs. 2 million Tinder women, BookTok Kickstarter scandal + Charlotte Tilbury & Huda Kattan influencer drama
*Note for Spotify video viewers: We are testing a new editing software and only just realised this file exported without the usual graphics and photos to go along with the stories. Apologies for the blank slate today!** The biggest stories on the internet from May 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:29 Man goes viral for swiping 2 million times on Tinder with only 1 date 7:55 BookTok Kickstarter scandal 15:19 Charlotte Tilbury vs. Huda Kattan over influencer post 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_/
May 19, 2025 · 20 min
MINI SCROLL: Kayla Malec update, Mary Phillips quotes bride $100K for glam + Chappell Roan viral perfume
Listen to MediaLand here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FGulpo33WeEWvWySm0apo The biggest stories on the internet from May 19th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:25 Kayla Malec & Bee Better respond to James Charles 7:04 Celebrity MUA Mary Phillips quotes bride $100K for wedding glam 16:35 Chappell Roan's comment section helps indie perfume 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/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/
May 17, 2025 · 30 min
The Rise & Fall of 2010s Lifestyle YouTube: From Fake Content to Friendship Breakups
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 rise and fall of the 2010s lifestyle vlogger niche — diving into the friendship groups, content styles, and downfall of this side of YouTube. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 4:32 Popular lifestyle content 5:52 Alisha Marie 7:26 LaurDIY 8:19 What made lifestyle vloggers successful 9:26 BeautyCon 10:46 StyleHaul Network 11:55 Friendship groups & Girls Night In 15:43 Savage Squad drama 19:47 Azn Girl Squad 21:23 Big Bear trips 24:30 The downfall of lifestyle content 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.youtube.com/watch?v=hIZmjlhe_5w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYRyJXZujCE https://www.voguebusiness.com/beauty/reinventing-beautycon-the-super-bowl-of-beauty https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-stylehaul-the-largest-fashion-network-on-youtube-youve-never-heard-of/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-269B-1989 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/stylehaul-ceo-confirms-youtube-networks-745663/ https://ew.com/article/2015/07/28/youtube-girls-night-in-tour-eva-gutowski-meredith-foster/ https://www.teenvogue.com/story/eva-gutowski-meredith-foster-explains https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=gkCws_OwyoQ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7349939/YouTube-star-eating-disorder-losing-27-pounds.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlt2Xg8qCBA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-IAIvuorwo
May 15, 2025 · 19 min
MINI SCROLL: Bella Hadid on fox eye rumours, PlzDontBuyThat vs. Odd Muse + Chad Franke opens up about 8Passengers
The biggest stories on the internet from May 15th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:38 Bella Hadid denies facelift/fox eye surgery 5:43 PlzDontBuyThat vs. Odd Muse TikTok drama 13:05 Chat Franke opens up in longform interview about his mother and 8Passengers 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_/
May 14, 2025 · 16 min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Sam Altman Orb Mini mockery, Spotify podcast 'plays' + Hinge launches on Substack
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from May 14th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:20 Sam Altman's new launch Orb Mini faces mockery 7:48 Spotify releases 'plays' podcast metrics feature 12:37 Hinge launches on Substack with mini series 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_/
May 13, 2025 · 21 min
MINI SCROLL: Phoebe Gates called out by influencer, Austin McBroom addresses Catherine Paiz's book + Nylon's tastemakers club
The biggest stories on the internet from May 13th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:53 Phoebe Gates called out by fashion stylist for asking for influencer promo for her new app 8:42 Austin McBroom addresses Catherine Paiz cheating allegations 13:58 Nylon launches invite-only members club for tastemakers 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_/