Centennial World

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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. Follow us @infinitescrollpodcast

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MINI SCROLL: "Poor shamed" Community Goods college students, job loss storytime chaos + Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia 28.05.2026 21:17

The biggest stories on the internet from May 28th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Are you a podcaster looking for brand partnerships? Or a bran...

MINI TECH SCROLL: Google Search's new AI era, Meta tests Reddit competitor + one-person AI company raises billions 27.05.2026 19:31

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 27th, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:06 Google Search moves to AI 9:39 Facebook soft-launches Reddit-competitor, Forum 14:13 A single-person AI company, Polsai raises millions in investment (but is it legit?) Subscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1...

MINI SCROLL: Patrick Ta vs. Painted by Esther, Olivia Jade o.piccola reviews, James Charles + Suave Activewear updates 25.05.2026 33:17

Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from May 25th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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://buymea...

MINI SCROLL: AI vs. literary community, Mikayla Nogueira "divorce court" GRWM scrutiny + Jack Avery speaks out 22.05.2026 20:13

The biggest stories on the internet from May 22nd, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Are you a podcaster looking for brand partnerships? Or a...

MINI SCROLL: Aussie activewear brand Suave controversy, Harry Styles upset concert-goers + Gabbie Gonzalez arrest 21.05.2026 22:07

The biggest stories on the internet from May 21st, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Are you a podcaster looking for brand partnerships? Or a...

MINI TECH SCROLL: The "Clip Economy" obsession, Ground News AI drama, Elon Musk vs OpenAI + YouTube targets deepfakes 20.05.2026 23:23

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 20th, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:53 Breakdown of the “Clip Economy” discourse online 10:44 Ground News is facing backlash on TikTok for AI usage 18:35 Elon Musk loses legal battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI 20:58 YouTube is expanding Deepfake protection to...

MINI SCROLL: Adam McIntyre VidCon concerns, viral hotel pool meltdown, Jeff Wittek vs. David Dobrik + more 19.05.2026 20:56

Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from May 19th, 2026. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:39 Adam McIntyre VidCon concerns 7:52 Viral hotel pool meltdown 15:22 Jeff Wittek vs. David Dobrik settled 19:06 Viral comment section inside joke Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-...

MINI SCROLL: James Charles Spirit Airlines update, Jools Lebron call out, SAINT SATINE concerns + Call Alex Mommy 18.05.2026 20:53

The biggest stories on the internet from May 18th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Are you a podcaster looking for brand partnerships? Or a...

How Are Celebrity Ambassadors Still Relevant? 15.05.2026 29:10

Thank you to BRITA for supporting this episode: https://ownyourthing.brita.net/en-AU In this episode, we discuss the perceived value of celebrity endorsements, how brands have had to adapt this strategy to the social media era, and attempt to answer the question: does Gen Z even respond to celebrity endorsements? Or is this marketing strategy better left in the past? Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 2:08 S...

MINI SCROLL INTERVIEW: Michaela Cook on songwriting, a three-year hiatus + living up to the label "the Aussie Taylor Swift" 14.05.2026 19:56

This is a mini interview with Australian country singer-songwriter (and listener of the pod!), Michaela Cook. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ ...

MINI TECH SCROLL: The "Girlbossification of AI," Threads-viral app fakes origin story + BuzzFeed & Bumble embrace AI 13.05.2026 27:52

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 13th, 2026. Tell us your thoughts on this TikTok for our Close Friends Newsletter: https://www.tiktok.com/@carmscrolls/video/7638068031851187464?_r=1&_t=ZS-96JzoTlT1RU Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:25 Breaking down the “Girlbossification of AI” discourse 11:01...

MINI SCROLL: Olivia Rodrigo babydoll dress discourse, Anthony Festa solidcore ban + Dua Lipa vs. Samsung 12.05.2026 21:47

Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: ⁠https://www.thecommons.com.au/⁠ The biggest stories on the internet from May 12th, 2026. Tell us what you think about our close friends content: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9KhnNhe/ Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World&#39...

MINI SCROLL: Avery Woods vs. college student, James Charles apologises + Justin Bieber x Palantir? 11.05.2026 18:25

The biggest stories on the internet from May 11th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:56 Avery Woods vs. college stud...

MINI SCROLL: TikTok racist AI summary, Sneako banned from Aus, MrBeast vs. Adele + James Charles GoFundMe rant 08.05.2026 17:58

The biggest stories on the internet from May 8th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:07 TikTok racist AI summary 5:56 Sne...

MINI SCROLL: 50-day bender girl, Spencer Barbosa "brand trip wedding" + Tana Mongeau vs. Cancelled RSS feed 07.05.2026 19:26

The biggest stories on the internet from May 7th, 2026. List your indie podcast on SponStudio: https://www.sponstudio.com/ Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/centenni...

MINI TECH SCROLL: AI harassment in an Uber, Roblox ups dev pay, the viral mogging platform + ChatGPT's goblin problem 06.05.2026 20:56

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from May 6th, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:17 Bunny Hedaya goes viral after being “sexually harassed by AI in an Uber” 6:35 Roblox paying developers more to attract 18+ players 12:25 Streamers are playing a 1v1 game called Omoggle to “outmog” each other 17:42 ChatGP...

The Met Gala 2026: Exploring The Theme, Controversies & Fashion 05.05.2026 16:21

Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro...

MINI SCROLL: Alex Cooper vs. Lauren Burnham, Tana Mongeau & Emma Chamberlain podcast updates + Taylor Swift x Toy Story? 04.05.2026 19:20

Check out SponStudio: https://www.sponstudio.com/ The biggest stories on the internet from May 4th, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/ Timestam...

MINI SCROLL: Jake Webber x Tara Yummy ship edits, UMG's Taylor Swift Spotify deal to pay artists + Zoella missing 01.05.2026 16:21

The biggest stories on the internet from May 1st, 2026. How do you feel about celebrity ambassadors and endorsements? https://forms.gle/xv8JHmvdBkJnvc2p6 Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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🩷 ht...

MINI SCROLL: KATSEYE x Harry Daniels drama, Bee Better vs. Ashtin Earle, Billie Eilish meat eater backlash + more 30.04.2026 17:09

The biggest stories on the internet from April 30th, 2026. How do you feel about celebrity ambassadors and endorsements? https://forms.gle/xv8JHmvdBkJnvc2p6 Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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🩷 htt...

MINI TECH SCROLL: Taylor Swift files trademarks amid AI threats, AI influencer grift + is OpenAI releasing a phone? 29.04.2026 19:17

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from April 29th, 2026. How do you feel about celebrity ambassadors and endorsements? https://forms.gle/xv8JHmvdBkJnvc2p6 Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:35 Taylor Swift files trademarks to protect voice and likeness against AI 7:07 The AI-generated influencer grifting the MAG...

MINI SCROLL: Acquired Style's bachelorette, Shaq vs. Coach Jackie, Club Chalamet disbands + more 28.04.2026 26:08

Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ Tell us your celebrity ambassador thoughts: https://forms.gle/g7ZdZirjkwWtLyHw7 The biggest stories on the internet from April 28th, 2026. Celebrity ambassador survey: https://forms.gle/g7ZdZirjkwWtLyHw7 Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ Please consider buying us a coffee or subsc...

MINI DEEP DIVE: Emma Grede's Girlboss "Propaganda" or Hard Truths? The Controversies Behind 'Start With Yourself' 24.04.2026 31:40

This mini deep dive explores the controversies around comments that Emma Grede made in her new book, Start With Yourself. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/centennia...

MINI SCROLL: Therapy Jeff Threads backlash, Matt Kaplan exposé, Kendall Jenner x Jacob Elordi + SLOMW OC cast 23.04.2026 19:16

Note: Therapy Jeff has addressed some of the backlash on Instagram, which we did not realise until after this recording. You can find it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXaoarMDdLu/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 23rd, 2026. Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centenni...

MINI TECH SCROLL: Anthropic influencer dinner, "masculinised" tech marketing, Starbucks x ChatGPT + Tim Cook exit 22.04.2026 20:17

The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from April 22nd, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:07 Anthropic’s courts influencers at PR event 9:11 Starbucks and ChatGPT collaboration 15:17 Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO Subscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18cqrQI7gMiVfxIMRAeULF Subscribe to Appl...