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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

  1. MINI TECH SCROLL: Anthropic influencer dinner, "masculinised" tech marketing, Starbucks x ChatGPT + Tim Cook exit

    22 HRS AGO

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

    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 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_ Please consider buying us a coffee to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business💖 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld   Sources:  https://x.com/karine_hsu/status/2044840552890589191/photo/1  https://www.tiktok.com/@llauregg/video/7609400901245144333?_r=1&_t=ZS-95iyyXEwxPh  https://www.tiktok.com/@mirandadoesbrands/video/7626753236715719969?_r=1&_t=ZS-95iypIx32CD  https://sbworkersunited.org/our-fight/  https://about.starbucks.com/press/2026/a-new-way-to-inspire-your-starbucks-order/  https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/10/business/starbucks-lawsuit-deceptive-marketing  https://nclnet.org/national-consumers-league-sues-starbucks-alleging-coffee-giant-deceives-customers-with-claims-of-100-ethical-coffee-tea/  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tracking-where-starbucks-single-use-cups-actually-end-up-when-recycled-kcal-investigations/  https://www.apple.com/au/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HzOHfdqSCOl6WCYdaTesB?si=4CFZEfNVROObMKyK7sIh1Q&ct=604&t=664  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/21/tim-cook-apple-techscape https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/915662/john-ternus-apple-ceo-tim-cook-ai-problem-siri   https://www.reddit.com/r/NYCinfluencersnark/comments/1sn3t9k/anthropic_pr_dinner_is_wild_lol/

    20 min
  2. MINI SCROLL: Teachers vs. social media, Leaked Labs returns with refunds + Hallmark backlash over mahjong film

    1D AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Teachers vs. social media, Leaked Labs returns with refunds + Hallmark backlash over mahjong film

    Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 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/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 3:00 Teachers vs. public social media 12:00 Leaked Labs to offer refunds 14:09 Hallmark faces backlash over mahjong-centred film with almost entirely white cast 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_

    21 min
  3. MINI SCROLL: Viral "my husband left me for my daughter" series, Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle updates + Ariana Grande looks "too" Ariana Grande

    2D AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Viral "my husband left me for my daughter" series, Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle updates + Ariana Grande looks "too" Ariana Grande

    The biggest stories on the internet from April 20th, 2026. Register your interest in early access to our new podcast sponsorship platform: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR_TlzLqoCXz0zZjpGFFI8KktJTvtgcvF3U06TZxRDDWNeZA/viewform?usp=header 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 1:52 Viral "my husband left me for my daughter" series 14:58 Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle updates 20:00 Ariana Grande looks "too" Ariana Grande 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_/

    24 min
  4. MINI SCROLL: Meghan Trainor fan account predicts tour cancellation, Chase Hudson x Ally Lewber + TikTok user inspo for New Girl

    6D AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Meghan Trainor fan account predicts tour cancellation, Chase Hudson x Ally Lewber + TikTok user inspo for New Girl

    The biggest stories on the internet from April 16th, 2026. Register your interest in early access to our new platform: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR_TlzLqoCXz0zZjpGFFI8KktJTvtgcvF3U06TZxRDDWNeZA/viewform?usp=header 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 2:28 Meghan Trainor fan account tour prediction 5:26 Chase Hudson x Ally Lewber 9:40 TikTok user New Girl inspo 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_/

    18 min
  5. MINI SCROLL: Clavicular as "lolcow", Brianna Chickenfry vs. Alex Cooper + Taylor Frankie Paul update

    6D AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Clavicular as "lolcow", Brianna Chickenfry vs. Alex Cooper + Taylor Frankie Paul update

    The biggest stories on the internet from April 16th, 2026. Register your interest in early access to our new platform: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdR_TlzLqoCXz0zZjpGFFI8KktJTvtgcvF3U06TZxRDDWNeZA/viewform?usp=header “Clavicular is a media lolcow” by Crystal Andrews: https://www.zeefeed.com.au/clavicular-lolcow-mainstream-media/ 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 2:24 Clavicular alleged overdose & media "lolcow" discussion 9:00 Brianna Chickenfry vs. Alex Cooper vs. Alix Earle 15:43 Taylor Frankie Paul update 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_/

    18 min
  6. MINI TECH SCROLL: Coachella livestream debate, AI influencers posting festival content + the viral Sam Altman exposé

    APR 15

    MINI TECH SCROLL: Coachella livestream debate, AI influencers posting festival content + the viral Sam Altman exposé

    The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from April 15th, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:57 Are Coachella festival sets being designed for online audiences over IRL attendees? 10:13 AI influencers creating Coachella content & what it means to capitalise on buzzy events 16:19 Sam Altman exposé breakdown  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_ Please consider buying us a coffee to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business💖 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworld   Sources:  https://www.cnet.com/culture/how-youtubes-coachella-webcast-changed-the-world/ https://variety.com/2015/digital/news/youtube-to-live-stream-coachella-music-fest-for-free-for-5th-year-running-1201463642/  https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/youtube-coachella-streaming-features-weekends-820927/  https://www.reddit.com/r/Coachella/comments/1sik8mq/livestream_thank_you/  https://www.reddit.com/r/festivals/comments/1sk2kre/dont_know_how_i_feel_about_coachella_really/  https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/911267/ai-influencers-coachella  https://www.wired.com/story/i-watched-18-hours-of-coachella-on-vertical-video-and-it-was-not-good-for-my-fomo/  https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWymH2qD_XM/  https://pleasedontmakemefocus.substack.com/p/hot-critics-birkins-and-breakfast https://www.smh.com.au/technology/memos-and-confidants-allege-pattern-of-dishonesty-from-openai-boss-20260407-p5zls1.html  https://blog.samaltman.com/2279512  https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/sam-altman-may-control-our-future-can-he-be-trusted  https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/910890/openai-sam-altman-second-home-attack-shooting  https://howtodothingswithmemes.substack.com/p/everythings-computer-but-how

    23 min
  7. MINI SCROLL: Alex Cooper calls out Alix Earle, Jorginho backtracks on Chappell Roan + Bran Flakezz Starbucks brand trip

    APR 14

    MINI SCROLL: Alex Cooper calls out Alix Earle, Jorginho backtracks on Chappell Roan + Bran Flakezz Starbucks brand trip

    Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from April 14, 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 1:51 Alex Cooper challenges Alix Earle to expose their drama 11:13 Jorginho backtracks on Chappell Roan 15:31 Bran Flakezz addresses Starbucks Coachella brand trip controversy 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_/

    23 min
  8. MINI SCROLL: Bieberchella (ft. Annabel), Sabrina Carpenter Zaghrouta backlash + Cardi B fan concert ticket drama

    APR 13

    MINI SCROLL: Bieberchella (ft. Annabel), Sabrina Carpenter Zaghrouta backlash + Cardi B fan concert ticket drama

    The biggest stories on the internet from April 13th, 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 Bieberchella mixed reviews 16:24 Sabrina Carpenter Zaghrouta backlash 21:11 Cardi B fan concert ticket controversy 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_/

    27 min
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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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