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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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01:05:41

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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01:12:11

Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner & Astroworld: When Hype...

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2021/11/11

In this week's episode, we dive into the Astroworld tragedy. We look at the culture Travis Scott has fostered amongst his fanbase, the violent history of his concerts, and how he exploits his parasocial relationship with fans for hype. We explore the backlash around Kylie Jenner and her response to what happened and aim to answer the question: Who is to blame? Can celebrities control their stans/fanbase and should they be held responsible for when things go wrong? Will Travis recover from this? What

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01:12:26

How Gamers Debunked Blue Light Skincare

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2021/11/04

In this week's episode, we dive into the saga of RFLCT by Valkyrae— the skincare brand developed by YouTube's biggest female streamer that was forced to shut down before it even launched. We explore the backlash surrounding the brand's claims that the products offered blue light protection and aim to answer the question: Why did the gaming community respond so severely to these claims when beauty brands have been formulating products with blue light protection for years? And could blue light

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01:06:46

Are "Fictional" Influencers The Future?

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2021/10/28

In this week's episode, we explore the concept of "fictional" influencers, particularly in relation to TikTok. We look at the pros and cons of a corporation creating and producing fictional online personalities in an effort to gain a following, while aiming to answer the question: Is this the future of social media influencing? And if so, is it ethical? Viral news recap: Australia introduces draft "Online Privacy Bill" Faze Clan becomes first esports organisation to go public Tana Mongeau and Chris

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01:00:44

All Things KRAVIS ❤️‍🔥

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2021/10/21

In this week's episode, we deep dive into all things Kravis. We explore their relationship timeline and how it coincides with the final season of KUWTK. We look at why the world is so obsessed with Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's relationship and share our opinions on how we feel about the commentary and memes around Scott Disick's feelings on the proposal. *Lauren's microphone was acting up a bit, we're sorry for the sound quality* Viral news recap: Harry Styles allegedly joining Marvel

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57:23

Christine Quinn on Selling Sunset, Life In The...

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2021/10/14

In this week's episode, we interview the iconic Selling Sunset star, Christine Quinn! We chat with Christine about filming her milestone moments for reality TV, how she feels about being painted as the villain on Selling Sunset, her quirky beauty tips, and what makes her new makeup collection with Ciaté totally unique. Interview starts at 34:33 Shop Christine's collection here: https://www.ciatelondon.com/collections/christine-quinn-collection Viral news recap: Kim Kardashian on SNL Diplo responds

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01:00:45

Why Are We All Obsessed With Couch Guy?

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2021/10/07

In this week's episode, we analyse why the entire internet became so obsessed with TikTok's #CouchGuy and how these viral moments affect the people involved. Viral news recap: Bretman Rock makes history as Playboy's first openly gay male cover model Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp go down Facebook "whistleblower" recap Ozy Media saga update Twitch faces data breach, exposing streamers' pay Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/ Our YouTube channel:

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01:01:59

Ozy Media, Instagram Kids & The Vlog Squad: The Click...

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2021/09/30

This week break down a huge week online. From the latest with the Vlog Squad & allegations against Durte Dom to Britney Spears, Instagram Kids being put on hold and YouTube's anti-vaxx policy. Viral news recap: Durte Dom addresses sexual assault allegations against him from March Natalie Mariduena exposed in alleged leaked text messages calling Durte Dom victims "whores" Jamie Spears removed as Britney Spears' conservator Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd are rumoured to be dating Ozy Media exposed by

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01:04:23

Is Trisha Paytas Finally Being Cancelled?

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2021/09/23

In this week's episode, we explore Trisha Paytas' latest cancellation and why it feels different from the countless other times they have been "cancelled." We look at the role Frenemies played in redeeming Trisha's image and how that redemption arc has made this latest scandal worse, while also questioning the role digital culture reporting (like our brand!) has played in amplifying problematic figures like Trisha. We end with our thoughts on if Trisha can actually ever be cancelled, or if Trisha

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01:21:25

The Problem With Family Vloggers: A Deep Dive

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2021/09/16

In this week's episode, we deep dive into the exploitative world of family vlogging. We look at the history of family vlogging and explore the legal, ethical, and moral implications for the children involved in this type of content. We also dive into several case studies of family vloggers that have taken it too far including DaddyOFive, The ACE Family, The LaBrants & Myka Stauffer and finish by considering some solutions to these problems. Viral news recap: Texas abortion ban update Met Gala 2021

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01:05:44

Does Kanye West Actually Have Anything To Say?

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2021/09/02

In this week's episode, we dive into all the latest Kardashian and Kardashian-adjacent news from Kanye's 'Donda' to Kourtney & Travis in Italy to Scott Disick's shady DM to Younes. We share our opinions on Donda's negative reviews, Kanye's controversial stance on cancel culture, and his obsession with saying something despite having nothing to say at all. Viral news recap: Texas abortion ban explainer Bella Hadid announces new position as COO and co-founder of Kin Euphorics Kendall Jenner has been

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01:01:46

When "Authenticity" Becomes Trendy: The Implications...

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2021/08/26

In this week's episode, we discuss Kylie Jenner's alleged pregnancy, the Met Gala "guest list", OnlyFans' banning and unbanning sexually explicit content in the span of six days, the serious allegations against Trisha Paytas' new skincare range, Ariana Grande's beauty line, Apple's new privacy update, and more. We cap off the episode with an insightful interview with Sara Kuburic AKA The Millennial Therapist, where we discuss the implications of social media and influencer culture on Millennials &

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56:25

"Gaslight", "Narcissist" & "Sociopath": How...

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2021/08/19

In this week's episode, we look at how influencers are becoming increasingly comfortable with placing psychiatric labels on each other like "gaslighter", "narcissistic" and "sociopath" to drum up drama and win fights. We look at how these labels have transcended the field of psychiatry into internet culture and mainstream vocabulary while examining the implications of this shift on the stigmatisation of mental health. Finally, we consider why influencers are so quick to use these "buzzwords" despite

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59:58

Emma Chamberlain & The *Realistic* Longevity Of A...

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2021/08/12

In this week's episode, we explore Emma Chamberlain's decision to take an indefinite break from YouTube as she chooses to nurture her mental health. We look at the longevity and sustainability of a YouTube career and aim to answer the following questions: Do the benefits of being a successful creator outweigh the drawbacks of living your life in the public eye with little-to-no career progression and a lack of structure in your work environment? What happens when your success plateaus and you're

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