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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 9, 2024 • 16min
MINI SCROLL: Maya Henry exposes Liam Payne, Jack Doherty crashes $300K McLaren, Billie Eilish won't talk about her sexuality anymore + Canadian high tea TikTok drama
The biggest stories on the internet from October 9th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:35 Liam Payne’s ex girlfriend Maya Henry accused the former One Direction star of obsessively contact her since they split
2:32 YouTuber Jack Doherty crashes $300K McLaren in livestream
6:48 Billie Eilish says she will never discuss her sexuality publicly again
8:54 Canadian TikTok high tea drama
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Oct 8, 2024 • 14min
MINI SCROLL: Kamala Harris x CHD, TikTok's rug & cake sagas, Demi Lovato helps child influencers + Mama Tot backlash
The biggest stories on the internet from October 8th, 2024.
00:38 U.S. VP Kalama Harris on Call Her Daddy
4:13 TikTok’s rug girl saga
7:27 TikTok’s NYC restaurant cake saga
8:57 Demi Lovato helps pass legislation in California to protect child influencers
11:52 Mama Tot is facing backlash on TikTok for seemingly spread misinformation about Hurricane Helene relief efforts
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Oct 3, 2024 • 26min
The Evolution of Digital Media: Why we Can't Escape Information Online
Discover the fascinating journey of digital media from the dot-com bubble to viral sensations like BuzzFeed. Explore how blogging transformed online content and gave rise to personality-driven platforms. Delve into the rise of citizen journalism on TikTok and YouTube, emphasizing how audience interaction has evolved. Reflect on the impact of AI and algorithms, questioning their role in shaping our information consumption habits. The podcast raises critical discussions about trust in media and the future of content creation.

Oct 3, 2024 • 14min
MINI SCROLL: Secret Lives of Mormon Wives renewed, Moo Deng backlash (and redemption) + Bobbi Althoff spills on her finances
*Not the upside down 3 in the video lmao*
The biggest stories on the internet from October 3rd, 2024.
Timestamps:
1:00 Secret Lives of Mormon Wives gets a season 2
2:22 Moo Deng backlash & redemption
7:20 Bobbi Althoff interview recap
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Oct 2, 2024 • 18min
MINI SCROLL: Trisha Paytas addresses Frenemies end, Diddy update + Sepia Bride divorce
The biggest stories on the internet from October 2nd, 2024.
Timestamps:
3:14 Trisha Paytas addresses the end of Frenemies on the Soul Boom Podcast
9:03 120 more people have come forward with sexual assault allegations agasinst Diddy since his arrest, including 25 minors
13:26 Crumbl Cookie founder speaks on Crumbl Sydney pop up
14:58 Sepia Bride divorce
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Oct 1, 2024 • 20min
MINI SCROLL: Ariana Grande defends Ethan Slater, Sydney Crumbl Cookie saga + Brianna Chickenfry blasts DM troll (gone wrong)
The biggest stories on the internet from October 1st, 2024.
Timestamps:
2:00 Ariana Grande speaks publicly about boyfriend Ethan Slater for first time in new Vanity Fair interview
5:25 Sydney Crumbl Cookie pop-up TikTok drama explained
13:33 Brianna Chickenfry accidentally calls out the wrong troll on her Instagram story
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Sep 30, 2024 • 13min
MINI SCROLL: Tarte Cosmetics Hermes backlash, Amaya Colon vs. Sandra Shehab + Youthforia (finally) addresses Shade 600
The biggest stories on the internet from September 30th, 2024.
Timestamps:
00:56 Tarte Cosmetics faces backlash for gifting influencers Hermes bracelets in latest PR campaign
5:14 Amaya Colon accused of "homewrecking" Sandra Shehab’s relationship
7:40 Youthforia founder takes to TikTok to finally address Shade 600 controversy
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Sep 26, 2024 • 31min
TikTok as The New Tumblr: How Social Media (Overtly) Counters The Body Positivity Movement
The podcast delves into the damaging similarities between TikTok and Tumblr, especially concerning body image standards. It critiques trends like 'leggings legs' for promoting unrealistic ideals that harm self-image. The discussion highlights TikTok's role in both advancing and undermining the body positivity movement. Listeners learn about algorithmic biases that distort inclusivity, revealing a stark contrast between aspirational content and genuine body positivity representation. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing struggle against toxic beauty standards.

Sep 26, 2024 • 10min
MINI SCROLL: Chappell Roan TikTok update, Alix Earle accused of copying Becca Moore + Tana Mongeau & Brooke Schofield Baltimore backlash
The biggest stories on the internet from September 26th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:18 Chappell Roan has spoken out once again about how her comments re endorsing a presidential candidate have been skewed 2:35 Alix Earle accused of copying Becca Moore’s podcast aesthetic in new rebrand 5:49 Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield face backlash for video about their Baltimore tour show Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/

Sep 25, 2024 • 14min
MINI SCROLL: Chappell Roan addresses lack of presidential endorsement, Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour + Marques Brownlee app backlash
The biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:53 Chappell Roan addresses confusion over comment about not endorsing a presidential candidate 7:11 Sabrina Carpenter's Short n' Sweet tour kicks off 9:04 Marques Brownlee faces backlash on iPhone 16 review video for promoting his new app Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/