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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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59:48

The BBL Effect: How TikTok Is Fuelling Obsession With...

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2021/08/05

In this week's episode we dive into the latest beauty trend to sweep TikTok: Brazilian butt lifts AKA 'BBL'. We cover what exactly is a BBL, how this procedure rose in popularity, the deadly impact it has on women around the world, and how TikTok has played a major role in glorifying it. We also share our opinions on whether or not plastic surgery of any type can be considered "feminist" when women are going under the knife in hopes of achieving the beauty standard— a standard determined by the male

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01:05:48

Pop Culture History: Our Top 10 Favourite Moments Of...

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2021/07/29

In this week's episode, we share the biggest pop culture moments that shaped us personally and react to each other's answers! Viral news recap: Simone Biles withdraws from Olympics Tana Mongeau launches Cancelled podcast Tommy Dorfman reintroduces herself as a trans woman Bryce Hall & Riley Hubatka dating rumours Dua Lipa denounces DaBaby’s homophobic comments Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/ Our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Follow us:

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52:42

Billie Eilish & The Rise Of Queerbaiting In Celebrity...

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2021/07/22

In this week's episode, we explore the rise in queer ambiguity amongst Gen Z icons such as Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles and the like. We discuss how celebrities use queerbaiting to their advantage and the implications for mainstream LGBTQIA+ representation. We also look at whether fans put too much pressure on their faves to put a label on their sexual orientation and how that might impact the artist's own personal exploration. Viral news recap: Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker

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59:09

This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things

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2021/07/15

This week we break down the latest in viral news: Jaclyn Hill receives backlash for latest summer launch TikTok star Mikayla Nogueira apologises for defending Jaclyn Hill amid shade range drama Bella Hadid confirms new boyfriend Mads Lewis & Christian Plourde confirm relationship Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker allegedly got married in Vegas Kate Moss is the new ambassador for SKIMS Def Noodles permanently suspended on Twitter Emmy nomination breakdown Britney Spears gets court approval to hire

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01:06:34

Do We Really Need A "Woke" Gossip Girl?

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2021/07/09

This week's episode is slightly delayed as we're bringing you our review of the Gossip Girl reboot (and we had to wait until it came out!). We share all our opinions on the pilot, characters, plot lines, and casting while exploring the concept of a "woke" Gossip Girl. Viral news recap: Tom Holland and Zendaya dating rumours Gabbie Hanna and Jessi Smiles respond to each other James Charles returns Sienna Mae returns Our publication: https://centennialbeauty.com/ Our YouTube channel:

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01:07:07

#FreeBritney: A Full Breakdown

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2021/07/01

In this week's episode, we provide a thorough breakdown of Britney Spears' conservatorship, the Free Britney movement, the public statement she made earlier this week for the first time in 13 years, the response from her family & friends, and the most recent updates on her conservatorship. Viral news recap: Trisha Paytas has apologised to Ethan Klein for behaviour following Frenemies exit Facebook launches Substack competitor TikTok rival app Lil Nas X announces Montero the album is coming soon with

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01:06:24

Adpocalypse 2.0: Will The Rise In NSFW Content End...

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2021/06/24

This episode was brought to you by Carmex Australia. Head to your local pharmacy and pick up the Carmex Naturally lip balm for these dry winter months. Plus, Carmex is giving you the chance to win $5K for you and $5K for any charity you nominate by purchasing any Carmex lip balm product and entering on their website carmex.com.au. In this week's episode, we cover the impending 'adpocalypse' coming for some of the biggest online platforms due to NSFW content becoming mainstream. We explore the

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01:01:27

What Is The Victoria Paris Effect?

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2021/06/17

This episode was brought to you by Carmex Australia. Head to your local pharmacy and pick up the Carmex Naturally lip balm for these dry winter months. Plus, Carmex is giving you the chance to win $5K for you and $5K for any charity you nominate by purchasing any Carmex lip balm product and entering on their website carmex.com.au. In this week's episode, we explore 'The Victoria Paris Effect.' A term coined by writer Kate Lindsay, 'The Victoria Paris Effect' speaks to the astronomical growth

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58:05

How Gabbie Hanna Used Twitter To Cancel Herself

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2021/06/10

This episode was brought to you by Carmex Australia. Head to your local pharmacy and pick up the Carmex Naturally lip balm for these dry winter months. Plus, Carmex is giving you the chance to win $5K for you and $5K for any charity you nominate by purchasing any Carmex lip balm product and entering on their website carmex.com.au. In this week's episode, we dive into Gabbie Hanna's recent controversies and the backlash following her Buzzfeed interview. We explore the ramifications of influencers

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59:49

Harry Styles, Hyram & A-Rod: How Gen Z Is Influencing...

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2021/06/03

This episode was brought to you by Carmex Australia. Head to your local pharmacy and pick up the Carmex Naturally lip balm for these dry winter months. Plus, Carmex is giving you the chance to win $5K for you and $5K for any charity you nominate by purchasing any Carmex lip balm product and entering on their website carmex.com.au. In this week's episode, we're looking at the rise in male beauty brands— from Harry Styles, to Hyram, to A-Rod, it seems everyone's cashing in on men's beauty. We explore

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01:03:19

Is Olivia Rodrigo An Industry Plant?

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2021/05/27

In this week's episode, we explore the astronomical success of Olivia Rodrigo's debut album 'SOUR' and the conspiracy theory that she's an industry plant. We look at the definition of an industry plant, compare Olivia's trajectory to other rumoured plants like Billie Eilish and Chance the Rapper, and dive into both sides of the argument. Viral news recap: Joe Biden collabs with Manny MUA & Jackie Aina Mads Lewis exposes the truth behind Jaden Hossler and Nessa Barrett on Dixie D’Amelio’s talk show

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01:07:30

Jaclyn Hill Slams Body-Shamers, Tati Westbrook...

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2021/05/20

**It has come to our attention after recording this episode that Courtney Stodden now goes by the pronouns they/them. We are so sorry for using the wrong pronouns throughout this episode and it won't happen again.** This week's episode is one long viral recap! Jaclyn Hill calls out body shamers and finally addresses lipstick gate honestly Ariana Grande got secretly married on the weekend Tati Westbrook has been spotted for the first time in a year after taking a photo with fans that was posted to

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01:04:20

Nikki Phillippi's Problematic Behaviour: A Timeline

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2021/05/13

In this week's episode, we're covering Nikki Phillippi and her husband Dan's history of problematic behaviour on YouTube over the years. Last week, the couple faced severe backlash when they revealed to Nikki’s 1.3 million subscribers that they chose to euthanize their 9-year-old dog, Bowser, after he got aggressive with their son despite refusing to train him. Though many are shocked and disgusted, those who have followed the couple were not entirely surprised. Since making her YouTube debut back

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01:05:17

Am I Cheugy?

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2021/05/06

In this week's episode, we are diving into the internet's new favourite word, CHEUGY! What does it mean? Where did it originate? Why do millennials feel so personally attacked by it? And is this just another label used to invalidate women's interests? Viral news recap: YouTube is having its first-ever beauty festival Tana Mongeau, Jake Paul, Keemstar and other influencers are promoting pump and dump cryptocurrency scams Gen Z is taking over the Met Gala Oscars recap Our publication:

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01:06:47

So, You Wanna Be A Tana's Angel?

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2021/04/29

In this week's episode, we dive into Tana Mongeau's latest business venture— a talent management company called Tana's Angels Agency. We look at the most common criticisms Tana's received since announcing the launch, including her shady history of scamming fans as well as the opinion that TAA has "MLM energy". We then compare influencer mentorship programs with personal development coaching from the likes of Rachel Hollis and Tony Robbins while aiming to answer the question: how much is one

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54:42

James Charles & Why YouTube Demonetization Doesn't Work

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2021/04/22

In this week's episode, we're diving into the allegations against James Charles and YouTube's decision to demonetize him amid the scandal. We look at whether demonetization *actually* punishes the creator or if it's simply a PR move for YouTube, and explore if platforms should be responsible for moderating/censoring content if the creator has not yet faced legal ramifications. Viral news recap: Addison Rae denies rumours she's dating Jack Harlow Charly Jordan and Logan Paul are reportedly dating

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01:07:24

TikTea☕ Jaden Hossler, Mads Lewis, Nessa Barrett &...

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2021/04/15

In this week's episode, we're diving into the TikTok relationship drama between Jaden Hossler, Mads Lewis, Nessa Barrett, and Josh Richards. We break down the timelines of Jaden & Mads relationship, Nessa & Josh's relationship, and the fall out between all four of them now that Jaden and Nessa are allegedly together. We share our opinions about Mads going on Call Her Daddy and explore the role the adults around these teenagers have played in exploiting them and their careers, relationships, and

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55:48

Khloe Kardashian's Bikini Picture Broke The Internet

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2021/04/08

In this week's episode, we're talking about Khloe Kardashian's leaked bikini photo that sent the entire Kardashian-Jenner family into a tailspin in an effort to have the image removed from the internet. We explore how the family's damage control made the situation worse for their audience and what made them so desperate to control the circulation of the image in the first place. Viral news recap: Breakdown of the Lil Nas X satan shoes situation James Charles makes video addressing allegations he

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59:15

In Defence Of Kat Tenbarge: Why Are Women Always The...

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2021/04/01

In this week's episode, we look at the public's reaction to Insider's exposé on David Dobrik and the Vlog Squad. We explore how journalist Kat Tenbarge has been used as a scapegoat for misplaced blame and anger in this scandal, and compare how fans react to news about male influencers vs. how they react to the same information about female influencers. Viral news recap: Addison Rae, Logan Paul, Bryce Hall, and Josie Canseco are apparently in a love cube Addison Rae receives backlash for performance

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01:43:00

The Rise And Fall Of David Dobrik & The Vlog Squad

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2021/03/25

In this week's episode, we bring you a complete analysis of the rise and fall of David Dobrik & The Vlog Squad. We provide a comprehensive timeline (along with all of our opinions) on the following: David Dobrik's content over the years How and why he became so successful When and why the Vlog Squad started putting out problematic content Some early day scandals and how he dealt with them The allegations made by former Vlog Squad members from June 2020 - now Trisha Paytas and Ethan Klein's role in

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