Candice Mace, a counselor from Griefline specializing in grief support, joins the discussion on social media's evolving role in mourning. They explore how deaths of public figures create collective grief experiences, especially in parasocial relationships. Mace highlights the complexities of disenfranchised grief, where fans feel isolated despite their emotional connections. The episode also touches on ethical responsibilities of platforms in handling users' digital legacies and the phenomenon of grief policing within online communities.

The biggest stories on the internet from February 20th, 2025.Timestamps:2:43 Twitter-famous tradwife Patriarchy Hannah aka @HarmonizedGrace exposed as being a fraud16:22 Trisha Paytas to perform at World Pride Music Festival18:08 Reddit paywall to be implemented in 2025Find 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_/ 

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 19th, 2025.Timestamps:00:16 Apple Cider Vinegar thoughts2:34 TikTok is back online in the US app store5:41 Mexico threatens Google with lawsuit7:52 Buzzfeed announces new social platform10:40 Netflix makes a play for podcastersFind 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_/ 

The biggest stories on the internet from February 18th, 2025.Timestamps:1:07 "Reheating nachos" trend4:05 Morphe seemingly returns to influencer marketing strategy again8:01 Kai Cenat plans to launch a streamer universityFind 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_/ 

The biggest stories on the internet from February 17th, 2025.Timestamps:1:39 Wishbone Kitchen calls out Bon Appetit for similarities in 'Dinner with Friends' series7:44 Avery Woods faces backlash for podcast episode with Harry Jowsey13:37 Melanie Martinez update (listener request)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_/ 

The biggest stories on the internet from February 13th, 2025.Timestamps:1:27 Duolingo Owl is apparently dead4:23 Kayla Itsines calls out sexualisation in the influencer fitness industry14:30 Alix Earle vs. Alex CooperFind 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_/ 

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 12th, 2025.Timestamps:00:47 Jack Scholessberg deletes his social media6:28 Roblox, Discord OpenAI and Google launch ROOST9:57 Elon Musk bids to buy OpenAIFind 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.glamour.com/story/why-jack-schlossberg-deplatformed-himself https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a63692260/jack-schlossberg-deletes-social-media/https://substack.com/home/post/p-156622082?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727324/roblox-kids-older-adult-mature-audience-games  https://www.theverge.com/news/609367/roblox-discord-openai-google-roost-online-safety-tools https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/6/23390796/roblox-discord-facebook-snapchat-social-media-lawsuits-addiction-child-abuse https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23126384-robloxdiscordfacebooksnap-suit-filed-cu-su-complaint-10_4_22-filed/ https://www.fastcompany.com/91275256/roblox-joins-27-million-industry-nonprofit-to-support-online-safety https://passionfru.it/roblox-paid-creators-close-to-1-billion-in-2024-151775/?_sp=775d5c6e-5925-40da-8afd-5c078fe47c64.1739261124793 https://roost.tools/partnerships https://www.wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-openai-bid-4af12827 https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-set-finalize-first-custom-chip-design-this-year-2025-02-10/ https://www.theverge.com/news/609421/openai-in-house-chip-development https://thesizzle.com.au/p/tpg-outage-power-problem-or-settings-screw-up-elon-s-openai-bid-and-ev-tough-times https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14360743/jack-schlossberg-kennedy-JFK-curse-MAUREEN-CALLAHAN.html 

The biggest stories on the internet from February 11th, 2025.Timestamps:00:32 Brianna Chickenfry rumoured to be dating West Wilson from Summer House4:00 Aussie podcast bro Jack Mcintosh breaks down after creator Jordan Tan rejects his requests to share "perspectives" about her lived experiences9:48 Haliey Welch of Hawk Tuah fame opens up about crypto scandal two months laterFind 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_/ 

The biggest stories on the internet from February 10th, 2025.Timestamps:1:09 Poppi influencer vending machines3:40 Charli xcx pledges $25K alongside Chappell Roan to emerging artists6:18 Genesis Webb, Chappell Roan's stylist, accused of offering exposure instead of payment15:26 Amelia Dimoldenberg reportedly dating Adam FazeFind 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_/ 

Delve into Jenna Marbles' incredible journey from Barstool Sports to YouTube stardom. Explore the nostalgia and accountability that shaped her lasting fame. Discover the controversies she faced, leading to her unprecedented self-cancellation. Reflect on her unique approach to content that resonated across generations. Unpack the complexities of public perception and the profound impact of cancel culture on her career. Jenna's story reveals why audiences continue to yearn for her authentic presence in an ever-changing digital landscape.