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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_/ 

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_/ 

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!

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_/ 

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_/ 

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!

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_/ 

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_/ 

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 September 10th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro 1:18 Albania appoints AI-powered minister 4:49 Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson & the radicalisation of meme culture12:41 Spotify lifts its shuffle-only listening option for free users  15:12 US and China agree to framework for American ownership of TikTok Subscribe 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.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/ https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/albanias-prime-minister-appoints-ai-generated-minister-rcna230963 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/11/albania-diella-ai-minister-public-procurement https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-09-15/free-experience-updates-features-tips/ https://www.theverge.com/news/778176/spotify-free-user-upgrade-play-specific-songs https://pitchfork.com/news/apple-music-now-lets-you-import-playlists-from-spotify-and-other-streaming-services/ https://newsroom.spotify.com/2025-08-26/introducing-messages-a-new-way-to-share-what-you-love-on-spotify-with-friends-and-family/ https://www.garbageday.email/p/charlie-kirk-was-killed-by-a-meme https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7550331697045294358?_r=1&_t=ZS-8zlRi8XNile https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-china-tiktok-deal-rcna231313 https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/15/trump-china-tiktok-deal-00563750

Watch the Close Friends video here and share your opinions in the comments: https://www.tiktok.com/@popsamcam/video/7546981491125898526Please 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 16th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:50 Tarayummy addresses appearance criticism6:21 Substack taps Club Chalamet10:38 Ariana Grande ticket scalping drama14:49 Close Friends videoFind 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_/