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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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Oct 2, 2025 • 10min
MINI SCROLL: Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B, Chat GPT x Etsy shopping + German 'pudding mit gabel' trend
Thank you to Bumble for sponsoring this episode of mini scroll. For the love of love, give Bumble another shot!Find the Recess podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/411M9yDDsDbcrflvVfTk6FPlease 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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from October 2nd, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:21 Nicki Minaj vs. Cardi B5:08 Chat GPT x Etsy 8:08 German 'pudding mit gabel' trendFind 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_/

Oct 1, 2025 • 20min
MINI TECH SCROLL: US TikTok deal breakdown, AI actress prompts outrage + Snapchat charges for Memories storage
Learn more about Blackbird: https://www.blackbird.vc/get-investment?utm_source=centennial 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 October 1st, 2025.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:40 US-China TikTok deal breakdown 14:20 AI Actress receives backlash 17:06 Snapchat is introducing paid Memories storage plansSubscribe 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/@laurenmeisner_Sources: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/saving-tiktok-while-protecting-national-security/ https://www.oracle.com/news/announcement/oracle-chosen-as-tiktok-secure-cloud-provider-091920/ https://www.reuters.com/article/business/factbox-oracle-chairman-larry-ellisons-history-of-support-for-trump-idUSKBN2652RV/ https://www.semafor.com/article/09/26/2025/abu-dhabis-mgx-joins-consortium-to-keep-tiktok-alive-in-us https://www.reuters.com/world/china/oracle-silver-lake-consortium-control-80-stake-tiktok-us-wsj-reports-2025-09-16/ https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-financial-page/donald-trumps-tiktok-deal-looks-like-crony-capitalism https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/tiktok-will-soon-have-new-overlords-but-will-they-change-how-it-works-20250926-p5my5r.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iu-4WQSy20 https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/09/25/tiktok-deal-sale-algorithm-changes/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gj7mlg9vdo https://www.theverge.com/tech/787051/larry-ellison-tiktok-quest-to-run-the-world https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-26/bytedance-to-get-about-50-of-tiktok-us-profit-under-trump-deal https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/opinion/tiktok-sale-us-china.htmlhttps://au.variety.com/2025/film/news/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-talent-agents-zurich-summit-2-28339/ https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ai-actress-tilly-norwood-backlash-xicoia-eline-response-1236387903/ https://voice.lapaas.com/ai-record-label-higgsfield-launch/https://newsroom.snap.com/snap-memory-storage

Sep 30, 2025 • 15min
MINI SCROLL: Olivia Unplugged explained, MrBeast burning building video backlash + LGBTQ+ creator monetisation
Thank you to Bumble for sponsoring this episode of mini scroll. For the love of love, give Bumble another shot!Find the Recess podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/411M9yDDsDbcrflvVfTk6FPlease 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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 30th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:01 Olivia Unplugged explained6:28 MrBeast burning building video backlash10:18 LGBTQIA+ creator opens up about realities of monetisationFind 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_/

Sep 29, 2025 • 13min
MINI SCROLL: Selena Gomez wedding, Tana Mongeau missed Brooke Schofield engagement + Mikayla Nogueira luxury haul
Thank you to Bumble for sponsoring this episode of mini scroll. For the love of love, give Bumble another shot!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/centennialworldTimestamps:00:00 Intro1:54 Selena Gomez x Benny Blanco wedding3:41 Tana Mongeau absent from Brooke Schofield engagement party7:49 Mikayla Nogueira luxury haul backlashFind 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_/

Sep 26, 2025 • 26min
“You Don’t Owe Anyone Anything:” Gen Z & The Viral Hyper-Individualism Myth
Dive into the debate over whether Gen Z is truly the most hyper-individualistic generation. Explore the definitions of hyper-individualism and the impact of neoliberalism on personal responsibility. Discover how social media shapes individuality and examine trends like therapy-speak and performative friendships. Also, hear about viral incidents that spark conversations on community and kindness. Is this behavior a unique trait of Gen Z or a normal phase of youth development? Unpack these compelling narratives!

Sep 25, 2025 • 8min
MINI SCROLL: Brands return to cinematic social, Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan + Madelyn Cline's prince charming
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:47 Brands return to cinematic social strategies3:55 Aussie influencer Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan makeup artist6:18 Madelyn Cline reportedly dating a princeFind 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_/

Sep 24, 2025 • 15min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Disney+ to increase pricing amid Jimmy Kimmel scandal, 404 Media is suing ICE + Wired's new strategy
Learn more about Blackbird: https://www.blackbird.vc/get-investment?utm_source=centennial 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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 24th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:15 Disney+ to increase pricing amid Jimmy Kimmel scandal5:27 404 Media suing ICE9:40 Wired subscriptions soar after positioning journalists as influencersFind 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_/

Sep 23, 2025 • 17min
MINI SCROLL: Chloe Malle style backlash, Jaden Smith x Louboutin nepo baby criticism + Christian RaptureTok
Chloe Malle faces backlash for her style choices, igniting discussions about fashion elitism. Jaden Smith's new role as Creative Director at Christian Louboutin brings nepotism into the spotlight, highlighting the industry's privilege dynamics. Meanwhile, the emerging trend of RaptureTok on TikTok reveals viral end-times prepping tips, stemming from a pastor's sermon, prompting debates about its psychological effects on families and children. Tune in for these hot topics shaking up culture!

Sep 22, 2025 • 15min
MINI SCROLL: Wisdom Kaye's Miu Miu disaster, Micheal Weist talks TanaCon + Keke Palmer x Hot Ones goes TikTok viral
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 22nd, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:00 Wisdom Kaye's Miu Miu disaster5:01 Michael Weist talks TanaCon "trauma9:40 Keke Palmer x Hot Ones x college student TikTokerFind 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_/

Sep 18, 2025 • 19min
MINI SCROLL: Ned Fulmer's flop return, Conde Nast new influencer platform + Jacquie Alexander vs. Gabi Sullivan
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 18th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:04 Ned Fulmer returns post-Try Guys cheating scandal10:10 Conde Nast to launch new influencer storefront platform14:20 Jacquie Alexander vs. Gabi Sullivan friendship breakdownFind 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_/