
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

May 2, 2025 • 18min
MINI SCROLL: Kayla Malec, Evan Johnson & James Charles breakdown, Alex Cooper documentary, The Ordinary's viral activation + Piper Rockelle speaks out
The biggest stories on the internet from May 2nd, 2025.Timestamps:2:13 Kayla Malec, Evan Johnson & James Charles breakdown9:05 Alex Cooper documentary11:21 The Ordinary goes viral for exposing cost of celebrity endorsement in new pop up14:13 Piper Rockelle speaks out about mother's abuse allegationsFind 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_/

May 1, 2025 • 30min
MINI SCROLL: Nagi vs. Brooki, JoJo Siwa x Kath Ebbs update, Madison Beer opens up + CLUTCH Glue interview
For more information on investment for wild hearts with wild ideas, check out: https://www.blackbird.vc/The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2025.Timestamps:1:25 RecipeTin Eats accuses Brooki Bakehouse of plagiarism6:46 JoJo Siwa addresses Kath Ebbs split9:52 Madison Beer opens up about her leaked nudes as a teenager13:02 CLUTCH Glue interviewFind 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_/

Apr 30, 2025 • 20min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Edits launch, TikTok's "Fantasy Pope League," AI bot Reddit scandal + Henrietta Amevor interview
For more information on investment for wild hearts with wild ideas, check out: https://www.blackbird.vc/The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 30th, 2025.Timestamps:1:33 Instagram Edits launch3:23 TikTok's "Fantasy Pope League"4:56 Researchers from University of Zurich reportedly used AI bots on a subreddit to examine whether these bots could change people’s minds8:38 Interview with Henrietta Amevor 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_/

Apr 29, 2025 • 12min
MINI SCROLL: Kelley Heyer accused of "copying" Apple dance, Janelle Rohner GLP-1 drama + Delaney Rowe x BJ Novak?
The biggest stories on the internet from April 29th, 2025.Timestamps:00:55 TikTok creator Kelley Heyer accused of stealing the Apple Dance from a small creator 4:32 Wellness influencer Janelle Rohner admits to failing to disclose she was using GLP-1 medication while selling lifestyle programs to her followers9:08 Delaney Rowe reportedly dating BJ NovakFind 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_/

Apr 28, 2025 • 22min
MINI SCROLL: JoJo Siwa & Kath Ebbs split, Anna Paul update, Chris Olsen called out by ex, AO3 fanfic backlash + more
The biggest stories on the internet from April 28th, 2025.Timestamps:00:31 JoJo Siwa splits with Australian influencer Kath Ebbs amid Chris Hughes Celebrity Big Brother speculation4:25 Veruca Salt / Anna Paul update8:26 Luke Bateman joins BookTok (and the girlies are swooning)11:47 Chris Olsen "exposed" by ex-boyfriend Patrick Johnson15:06 AO3 authors remove The Pitt fanfic after The Cut writes story linking to their workFind 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_/

Apr 24, 2025 • 13min
MINI SCROLL: Chloe Madison speaks on Unhinged Podcast drama, Addison Rae name change + Ana Wolfermann vs. Izzy Graff
The biggest stories on the internet from April 24th, 2025.Timestamps:00:34 Chloe Madison tells her side of the Unhinged Podcast divorce6:57 Addison Rae to drop "Rae"9:30 Ana Wolfermann vs. Izzy GraffFind 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_/

Apr 23, 2025 • 19min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Meta antitrust trial, Google ad tech monopoly, the rise of virtual creators + 'Apple' dance TikToker sues Roblox
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 23rd, 2025.Timestamps:1:00 Meta antitrust trial breakdown9:01 Google loses ad technology monopoly case10:54 The rise of virtual influencers14:41 Apple dance creator sues RobloxFind 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.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-08-30/google-under-fire-again-on-search-as-hatch-calls-for-ftc-probe https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/technology/facebook-antitrust-monopoly.html https://www.theverge.com/news/646809/ftc-v-meta-antitrust-monopoly-trial-instagram-whatsapp https://www.theverge.com/policy/646828/meta-ftc-antitrust-trial-preview-instagram-whatsapp https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/mark-zuckerberg-meta-antitrust-ftc-negotiations-a53b3382 https://theconversation.com/google-loses-online-ad-monopoly-case-but-its-just-one-of-many-antitrust-battles-against-big-tech-254602https://x.com/NewsFromGoogle/status/1912892999047971152 https://www.polygon.com/gaming/559582/charli-xcx-apple-dance-roblox-lawsuit https://blog.youtube/culture-and-trends/youtube-culture-trends-report-virtual-creators/ https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/heyer-v-roblox-2-25-cv-03236-complaint-april-2025.pdf

Apr 22, 2025 • 21min
MINI SCROLL: Saccone Joly vloggers backlash, 'Unhinged Podcast' divorce + Pope Francis x Trisha Paytas meme
The biggest stories on the internet from April 22nd, 2025.Timestamps:4:07 Saccone Joly family TikTok backlash & The Sweet Sisterhood Squad Gen Alpha content house 9:01 'Unhinged Podcast' divorce saga explained19:05 Pope Francis x Trisha Paytas memeFind 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_/

Apr 21, 2025 • 22min
MINI SCROLL: Tate McRae x Morgan Wallen backlash, MrBeast disaster, Devon Lee Carlson's Reformation collection, Revolve lawsuit + more
The biggest stories on the internet from April 21st, 2025.Timestamps:2:39 Artist faces backlash for re-selling painted Trader Joes tote bags for a wild amount of money4:32 MrBeast Las Vegas event turns into a disaster7:07 Tate McRae faces backlash for Morgan Wallen collaboration14:46 Reformation line with Devon Lee Carlson sparks backlash from South Asian community18:37 Revolve sued for $50 million over influencer giftingFind 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_/

Apr 16, 2025 • 16min
MINI TECH SCROLL: Adobe bullied off Bluesky, OpenAI social network, YouTube protects creators against deepfakes + tween boys are podcasting
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 16th, 2025.Timestamps: 1:23 Adobe gets bullied off BlueSky6:34 OpenAI is working on a social network7:42 YouTube doubles down on protecting creators from deepfakes11:47 Tween boys are podcastingFind 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.garbageday.email/p/maybe-the-capitalists-will-get-it-right-next-time https://futurism.com/adobe-bullied-bluesky https://www.businessinsider.com/adobe-employees-slam-company-over-ai-controversy-2024-6 https://www.tiktok.com/@theehazeldomain/video/7491712287280024863?_t=ZS-8vXUr9QmdPe&_r=1 https://www.garbageday.email/p/maybe-the-capitalists-will-get-it-right-next-time https://www.theverge.com/news/647186/bluesky-creatives-have-no-love-for-adobe https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/youtube-expands-its-likeness-detection-technology-which-detects-ai-fakes-to-a-handful-of-top-creators/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/13/24177686/the-general-perception-is-adobe-is-an-evil-company-that-will-do-whatever-it-takes-to-f-its-users https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/31/24210464/senators-will-introduce-the-no-fakes-act-to-keep-ai-companies-from-copying-your-voice-or-appearance https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/creative-artists-agency-responsible-ai-tools-for-talent/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/09/youtube-expands-its-likeness-detection-technology-which-detects-ai-fakes-to-a-handful-of-top-creators/ https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/youtube-no-fakes-act-ai-deepfakes-1236363872/ https://www.thecut.com/article/tween-podcasts.html https://www.theverge.com/openai/648130/openai-social-network-x-competitor https://centennialworld.com/addison-rae-deepfake-twitter-explained/