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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: AI headlines on Google, OpenAI axes Sora, Tubi x TikTok & the accounts profiting off racist AI slop

    8 HR AGO

    MINI TECH SCROLL: AI headlines on Google, OpenAI axes Sora, Tubi x TikTok & the accounts profiting off racist AI slop

    The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from March 25th, 2026. Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/CentennialWorld   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro  1:28 Google is rewriting headlines with AI 7:46 OpenAI is ending Sora 11:03 Tubi and TikTok collaborate for creators to pursue long form content 14:27 Investigation into digital Blackface and the representation of  AI-generated Black women 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.theverge.com/tech/896490/google-replace-news-headlines-in-search-canary-coal-mine-experiment  https://www.theverge.com/tech/865168/google-says-ai-news-headlines-are-feature-not-experiment  https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-search-seo-ai-tactics-5efb9f99  https://corporate.tubitv.com/press/tubi-partners-with-tiktok-to-offer-creators-a-pathway-to-develop-premium-long-form-content/  https://deadline.com/2025/11/youtube-late-night-stand-up-comedy-creator-slate-1236615805/  https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/896648/tubi-tiktok-creatorverse-incubator   https://deadline.com/2026/03/tubi-tiktok-creators-long-form-series-1236760456/  https://www.riddance.ai/p/ai-blackface-profiting-on-racist  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c070e283k8vo  https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-set-to-discontinue-sora-video-platform-app-a82a9e4e  https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-set-discontinue-sora-video-platform-app-wsj-reports-2026-03-24/  https://openai.com/index/disney-sora-agreement/

    22 min
  2. Touching Grass with So Dramatic!'s Megan Pustetto

    20 HR AGO

    Touching Grass with So Dramatic!'s Megan Pustetto

    Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it. In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Megan Pustetto, the host of Australia's biggest reality TV podcast, So Dramatic!, and founder of Kind Regards Network. During this chat, Megan discusses her rapid rise to success in the podcasting industry, the hard parts of building a new business, the toll that internet trolls have had on her mental health, and how her audience keeps her going. Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠ 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_/

    40 min
  3. MINI SCROLL: Alix Earle's puzzle tease, Georgie Stevenson fuel Reel + Shy Girl pulled after AI accusations

    1 DAY AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Alix Earle's puzzle tease, Georgie Stevenson fuel Reel + Shy Girl pulled after AI accusations

    Thank you to The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from March 24th, 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 1:58 Alix Earle's puzzle tease brand announcement goes viral 6:39 Aussie influencer Georgie Stevenson faces backlash over fuel price Reel 12:46 Shy Girl pulled after internet sleuths accuse novel of being AI slop 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_/

    19 min
  4. MINI SCROLL: Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette cancellation, Jorginho vs. Chappell Roan + Jools Lebron viral turmoil

    2 DAYS AGO

    MINI SCROLL: Taylor Frankie Paul Bachelorette cancellation, Jorginho vs. Chappell Roan + Jools Lebron viral turmoil

    The biggest stories on the internet from March 23, 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 1:26 Taylor Frankie Paul's Bachelorette cancelled 11:23 Jorginho vs. Chappell Roan 20:30 Jools Lebron opens up about the challenges of her viral moment 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
  5. Touching Grass with Zee Feed founder Crystal Andrews

    18 MAR

    Touching Grass with Zee Feed founder Crystal Andrews

    Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it. In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Crystal Andrews, Reader's Editor at Crikey and founder of Zee Feed. Throughout this conversation, Crystal talks about how she juggles an editor role while building her own media business, how complicated it feels to get viral traction off bad news, and what the future of journalism looks like amid the rise of ragebait content and AI slop. Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠/ 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_/

    47 min
  6. MINI SCROLL: Lipstick Lesbians respond to brand criticism, Katy Perry fan backlash + Millennial head space

    13 MAR

    MINI SCROLL: Lipstick Lesbians respond to brand criticism, Katy Perry fan backlash + Millennial head space

    The biggest stories on the internet from March 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 3:00 Lipstick Lesbians respond to brand criticism 9:00 Katy Perry faces backlash over fan interaction 14:30 Millennials dragged for leaving space above head in videos 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_/

    19 min
  7. MINI SCROLL: Donna Kelce renovation memes, Brooke Schofield elopes + Lipstick Lesbians controversial brand launch

    12 MAR

    MINI SCROLL: Donna Kelce renovation memes, Brooke Schofield elopes + Lipstick Lesbians controversial brand launch

    The biggest stories on the internet from March 12th, 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 00:49 Donna Kelce renovation memes 3:25 Brooke Schofield elopes 6:12 Lipstick Lesbians launch controversial brand Leaked Labs 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_/

    17 min
  8. Touching Grass with musician Ben Lee

    11 MAR

    Touching Grass with musician Ben Lee

    Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it. In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews musician Ben Lee. Throughout this conversation, Ben and Lauren chat about social media and the music industry, how being chronically online helps him be a better parent, and his philosophy behind using his status as a public figure to do good. Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠/ 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_/

    33 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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