
infinite scroll
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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Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2025 • 18min
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from June 30th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:20 TikTok's viral facelift5:12 Waterboy brand trip saga9:19 Cannes Lions prize winners AI scandal13:52 Brooke Schofield engagedFind 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 • 27min
From Shaaanxo to Alix Earle: How The GRWM Video Became So Iconic
Dive into the fascinating world of 'Get Ready With Me' videos and their journey from early YouTube influencers to TikTok sensations. Explore how figures like Shaaanxo and Alix Earle shaped this genre, emphasizing authenticity and self-expression. Discover the darker sides of oversharing and consumerism, alongside the cultural impact it holds for Gen Z. The discussion reveals why these videos resonate so deeply, blending entertainment with real-life storytelling.

Jun 26, 2025 • 15min
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from June 26th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Mikayla Raines tragically passes away amid cyberbullying attacks6:48 TikTok creator Courtney Joelle going viral for her sharing her version of “princess treatment” by husband12:33 Hailey Bieber shuts down divorce rumours after stepping out without engagement ringFind 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 • 14min
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/centennialworldThe 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 Orb4:53 Australia’s under 16s social media ban may now include YouTube10:09 - 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 • 15min
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/centennialworldTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 Amouranth returns to Twitch after making $38 million on Kick4:45 PLL cast opens up about series in new interview for 15 year anniversary8:16 90s decor show, Decorating Cents, goes viral on TikTok for all the wrong reasonsFind 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 23, 2025 • 19min
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from June 23rd, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro3:12 Fred again... NYC pop up backlash9:29 Olivia Rodrigo x Taylor Swift "feud" update14:02 Tammy Hembrow divorceFind 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 • 10min
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from June 20th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:30 Emma Chamberlain x Pinterest2:15 Remi Ashten wedding ft. Lana Del Rey4:35 Unpacking Gen Z's PARKE obsession9:17 Brooke Schofield possibly engagedFind 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 • 11min
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/centennialworldFind 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 • 31min
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/centennialworldThe biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 18th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:13 Roblox users are protesting ICE7:56 MidJourney sued by Disney and Universal10:09 US TikTok ban extended (again)10:45 Moshi Monsters set to return13:34 Expert interview about online safety and how platforms can help protect users while online datingFind 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 • 15min
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/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from June 17th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:03 Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield to end Cancelled Podcast soon5:03 Doja Cat viral fan interaction8:31 Ultra Violette sunscreen scandalFind 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_/