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Centennial World

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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01:17:35

Tinx’s Tweets: TikTok’s "Big Sis" Comes Crashing Down

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2022/04/26

In this week's episode, we discuss TikTok creator Tinx and her tweets that have resurfaced from 2012-2020. We dive into Tinx's background and how she catapulted to viral fame. We go into how her old problematic tweets got exposed, the internet's reaction, and share her apology and the various explanations (excuses?) she's made for them. We explore the questions: Why was the backlash against Tinx so severe? Should we still be cancelling people over past tweets? And do we think this is the end for

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01:09:15

Did Revolve Kill Coachella?

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2022/04/21

In this week's episode, we discuss Coachella’s return after a two-year hiatus and the PR disaster that was Revolve Festival. We first break down the history of both Coachella and Revolve Festival (including what happened this weekend) and explore how Revolve's inability to adapt its influencer marketing strategy with the changing times has negatively impacted Coachella's relevance post-pandemic. We also share a first-hand account from an influencer we interviewed about her time at Revolve Festival

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01:14:38

The LaBrant Fam: YouTube's Most Problematic Family...

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2022/04/14

In this week’s episode, we discuss the LaBrant family’s new anti-abortion “documentary” and how the problematic behaviour of the parents behind YouTube family channels will implicate their children long-term. We also explore why Cole and Sav felt they were qualified to create this piece of propaganda, why it was essentially a “documentary” filled with fake news, and how their evangelical Christian beliefs influenced this decision. Viral news timestamps: 8:16 Dave Portnoy slut-shames Tana Mongeau

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54:35

Did Drew Afualo Deserve To Be Cancelled Over A Shein...

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2022/04/07

This episode is brought to you by Girl, the new fragrance by Rochas for a generation that nurtures and prioritises their wellbeing. Girl contains 90% natural-origin ingredients, and an eco-designed bottle made from 40% recycled glass. Shop Rochas Girl at David Jones or The Iconic. In this week's episode, we explore the controversy around feminist TikTok star Drew Afualo after she did a sponsored video for shady fast-fashion brand, Shein. We dive into the origins of fast-fashion, why Shein is amongst

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01:09:45

Doja Cat & The Normalisation Of Toxic Fandoms

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2022/03/31

This episode is brought to you by Girl, the new fragrance by Rochas for a generation that nurtures and prioritises their wellbeing. Girl contains 90% natural-origin ingredients, and an eco-designed bottle made from 40% recycled glass. Shop Rochas Girl at David Jones or The Iconic. In this week’s episode, we dive into Doja Cat threatening to quit music after Paraguayan fans cyberbullied her for not showing their country enough love. We explore the concept of fandoms and the toxic expectations these

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01:08:21

The Problem With Celebrity Plastic Surgery Analysis...

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2022/03/24

This episode is brought to you by Girl, the new fragrance by Rochas for a generation that nurtures and prioritises their wellbeing. Girl contains 90% natural-origin ingredients, and an eco-designed bottle made from 40% recycled glass. Shop Rochas Girl at David Jones or The Iconic. In this week's episode, we’re diving into the rise of celebrity plastic surgery analysis content and accounts. In recent months we’ve seen a massive uptick in interest for this type of content across TikTok and YouTube,

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01:22:58

Q & A: Behind-The-Scenes Of Our Business For 100...

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2022/03/17

This episode is brought to you by Girl, the new fragrance by Rochas for a generation that nurtures and prioritises their wellbeing. Girl contains 90% natural-origin ingredients, and an eco-designed bottle made from 40% recycled glass. Shop Rochas Girl at David Jones or The Iconic. It's Renegade's 100th episode! Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to our podcast over the past two years, we are so grateful and love sharing this journey with you all! In this week's episode, we answer all

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01:18:36

Megan Pustetto From So Dramatic! On Her Career,...

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2022/03/10

In this week's episode, we interview Megan Pustetto from So Dramatic! In her first life, Megan was a journalist and entertainment editor for some of Australia’s leading weekly and digital titles, before starting So Dramatic! as a project during COVID while she freelanced. Little did she know, So Dramatic! would become the top entertainment podcast in Australia – success which has since seen her sign with Nova Entertainment and work to produce a daily edition, So Dramatic! Daily, to compliment her

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01:19:09

Doxxing & Swatting: The Deadly Growing Threats Faced...

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2022/03/03

Use code RENEGADE for 20% off SPKD Blends: https://www.spkdblends.com/ TW: Violence, death, psychological trauma In this week's episode, we cover the rise in harassment Twitch streamers have been facing in recent months. We look at the two deadliest forms of harassment— doxxing and swatting— and explore why these have become so common on Twitch, how they pose a real safety threat to streamers and their families, and what the platform is doing to stop them. We also share come tragic case studies— one

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01:17:13

The ‘Vibe Shift’ Of YouTube Cancel Culture

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2022/02/24

Use code RENEGADE for 20% off SPKD Blends: https://www.spkdblends.com/ In this week's episode, we explore the buzzy 'vibe shift' in relation to YouTube and cancel culture. We first dive into the history of cancel culture dating back to the 1950s and explore how it ended up as such a big part of the zeitgeist in recent years. We then discuss how YouTube creators have historically been treated amid a cancellation and dive into the shift we are seeing now— a less severe cancellation with more permanent

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01:17:10

Why We Still Care About Anna Delvey: Inventing Anna...

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2022/02/17

Use code RENEGADE for 20% off SPKD Blends: https://www.spkdblends.com/ In this week's episode, we bring you all our opinions on the new mini-series adaptation of the Anna Delvey story, Inventing Anna. We explore what was real, what was fake, and what left us utterly confused. We share our thoughts centering the show around Vivian Kent, the dramatisation of an already-interesting case, and the criticism suggesting the series glorified Anna's crimes. Inventing Anna is a Netflix & Shondaland

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01:11:43

Michelle Battersby On Sunroom & The Future Of The...

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2022/02/10

Use code RENEGADE for 20% off SPKD Blends: https://www.spkdblends.com/ In this week's episode, we interview the fierce marketing genius and nouveau tech entrepreneur Michelle Battersby! After picking up her life in Australia and moving to LA in leap of faith, Michelle partnered with ex-Hinge designer Lucy Mort to raise capital and build revolutionary content app 'SUNROOM' to help women and non-binary creators to make money. We speak with Michelle about her massive career and life move, what it was

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01:24:14

The Celebrity To Scam Artist Pipeline: From Skinny...

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2022/02/03

OUR SUNROOM: sunroom.so/creator/renegadepodcast In this week's episode, we dive into the evolution of scam culture amongst celebrities and influencers. We first look at the history of their most notorious scams and then explore how and why the rich and famous seem to keep scamming us. We finish with our opinions on if we think celebrities and influencers are scamming us on purpose, or if they really are just that out-of-touch. Viral news timestamps: 18:38 ByteDance debuts in the metaverse with new

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01:05:41

Let's Talk About West Elm Caleb

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2022/01/27

In this week's episode, we dive into the internet's latest viral phenomenon: West Elm Caleb. Now that the dust has settled, we cover the backstory of how a random NYC f*ckboy went viral on TikTok without his consent and the arguments both for and against this type of content going viral. We explore whether Caleb's alleged behaviour really warrants his mass 'cancellation' and question whether online sleuthing is doing more harm than good. Viral news recap: Jamie Lynn Spears on Call Her Daddy with

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54:40

Everyone In The Hype House Hates The Hype House

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2022/01/20

To kick off season 3, we're coming to you from California! We start off with a recap of our holidays and why we're in America for the next couple of weeks before diving into some of the biggest news stories we missed over the past month. Viral news recap: Kanye West & Julia Fox saga MGK & Megan Fox got engaged Netflixs' Hype House reality show & our opinions Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/ Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Follow us:

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57:13

Holiday Happy Hour: Recapping 2021's Biggest Viral...

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2021/12/16

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! In our last episode of Season 2, we're recapping the biggest viral news stories of 2021. We also look back on our 2021 pop culture predictions to compare how right or wrong we were (lol). Thank you so much for all the love and support this year! We love you all so much and can't wait to come back for Season 3 in 2022. Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/ Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Follow us:

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01:16:19

Q & A w/ Lauren and Jordyn (Season 2)

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2021/12/09

In this week's episode, we bring you our annual Q & A! Questions: What are you both looking forward to in 2022? Favourite story or piece you’ve written about in 2021? Interview highlight for you both in 2021? What has been Centennial’s biggest achievement this year? What would you both be doing work/job wise if you weren’t doing Centennial? How did you guys meet? Do you hire interns? And how? Can I please have a run down of both your career/lives? Who is this era’s it girl? Or is ther era of the it

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57:59

Addison Rae & The Danger Of Deepfakes

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2021/12/02

**We are so sorry about Lauren's microphone quality again this week! Thank you for bearing with us as we figure out what is going on with it!** In this week's episode, we dive into the world of deepfake technology after an x-rated deepfake video of Addison Rae went viral. We look at how deepfake differs from other types of synthetic media and explore the threat they pose to women's safety, political stability, and the verification of false information. Viral news recap: MrBeast’s Squid Game finally

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57:38

#SurvivingSophia: The "Publicist" Who Conned Her Way...

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2021/11/25

In this week's episode, we break down the story of scammer Sophia Nur— the woman posing as an LA publicist who allegedly stole millions from LA influencers like Jeff Wittek and Rickey Thompson. We discuss how the accusations first came to light and how quickly the story went viral online, spawning the hashtag #SurvivingSophia. We then explore the various theories floating around Twitter on why and how she conned her way into influencer circles and bank accounts. Viral news recap: Noor Dabash has

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01:00:01

The Problem With TikTok's "Clean Girl" Aesthetic

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2021/11/18

In this week's episode, we explore the rise of the "clean girl" aesthetic that's recently taken off on TikTok. We discuss the trend's origin and look at the similarities between "clean girl" and other aspirational wellness and beauty trends like "that girl" "main character energy" and "off duty model". We dive into the trend's racist, classist, and elitist roots and look at how the nature of TikTok as a platform has contributed to how toxic the "clean girl" aesthetic has become. Viral news recap:

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