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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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01:04:50

Glossier's Fall From Grace: Outta The Gloss Saga...

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2020/08/27

This week we break down the entire Glossier is "cancelled" saga. We explain the accusations made by Outta The Gloss — the Instagram account created by former Glossier retail employees detailing their negative experiences working for the brand as BIPOC — how Emily Weiss and Glossier have responded, and why people feel the response is insufficient. Are these just the growing pains of being a startup? Can we actually call Glossier a feminist brand if it's not intersectional? Is Glossier actually as

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59:48

Laura Henshaw & Steph Claire Smith on Navigating...

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2020/08/20

After a week off, we are back, fresh and ready to go...with the help of angels, business owners and best friends, Steph Claire Smith and Laura Henshaw. Disclaimer: Please forgive the sound quality, technology was not kind to us in recording this chat. We discuss how they are navigating a second round of lockdown in Melbourne, what it means to be an influencer right now, and how they pivoted to becoming wildly successful business owners. Plus, they share all the huge, exciting changes we can expect

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01:03:14

WTF Will We Do If TikTok Gets Banned?

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2020/08/06

In this week's episode, we breakdown Trump's threat to ban TikTok and explore what a ban would mean for both influencers and brands. We also look at the issues raised during this week's Big Tech hearing and how this figurative war against social media is affecting the influencer industry. If Trump bans TikTok, what are the options? Is it naive for influencers to rely on social media for their career? Should brands be spending on influencer marketing at such a volatile time? Can anyone or any

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01:05:28

#ChallengeAccepted: The Problem With Viral Instagram...

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2020/07/30

This week we dive into the #challengeaccepted black and white photo trend supporting "women's empowerment" and explore both the pros and cons of viral Instagram challenges. We look at the differences between how Millennials vs. Gen-Z respond to viral challenges and pose some very tough questions: Are social media posts just performative activism? Does the intention behind activism really matter if the end result is positive? When does performative activism become detrimental? And can altruism ever

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55:31

Why We Deserved More From Jeffree Star's Apology

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2020/07/23

In this week's episode, we chat influencer apology videos. We dissect everything wrong with Jeffree Star's "apology" for his involvement in 'Bye Sister.' Are influencer apologies just a form of manipulation? Do they ever make anything better? Is there a right way to apologise and how do we judge growth, post an apology? Damn Gina: https://www.damngina.com.au/ Use code 'RENEGADE10' for 10% off! Mira's Hand: https://mirashand.com.au/ Use code CB15 for 15% the entire collection! Join our Renegade by

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01:03:18

Influencer Beauty Brands & Their Consequences

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2020/07/16

In this week's episode, we explore the world of influencer beauty brands and why consumers keep purchasing them despite the controversies, quality issues, and more. Are influencers qualified to launch a brand? Do influencer brands de-legitimise the beauty industry? How do we respond to influencer brands vs. faceless brands? And how does having an influencer at the helm of a brand impact its reputation when scandals arise? Damn Gina: https://www.damngina.com.au/ Use code 'RENEGADE10' for 10% off

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01:00:18

Breaking Down The TikTea ☕

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2020/07/09

It's our 20th episode! This week, we give a complete breakdown of the TikTok drama that broke the internet on Monday AKA "TikTokkergeddon." We explain the Charli D'Amelio, Chase Hudson, Nessa Barrett love triangle and the fall out from the scathing tweets that shook the TikTok fandom. Damn Gina: https://www.damngina.com.au/ Use code 'RENEGADE10' for 10% off! Recaps: Updates on Shane Dawson/Jeffree Star/Tati Westbrook drama Kanye for U.S President David Dobrik “apologises” for racist content Addison

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01:14:06

Tati, Shane, Jeffree: We Need To Talk

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2020/07/02

This week, we're inevitably diving into the Tati Westbrook, Shane Dawson, Jeffree Star drama, affectionately coined, "Karmageddon." We take you through the entire saga step-by-step while sharing our opinions along the way. Damn Gina: https://www.damngina.com.au/ Use code 'RENEGADE10' for 10% off! Recaps: Shane Dawson sexualises 11-year-old Willow Smith, Jaden Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith respond Blair White posts video claiming she heard Jeffree Star's infamous voice note against James Charles Tati

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46:03

Michelle Battersby on TikTok, Brand Building & Career...

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2020/06/25

This week we have a very exciting guest, CMO of Keep It Cleaner, Michelle Battersby. We talk being a woman in tech, building a strong online community, working with influencers, and of course, TikTok. After starting her career in corporate banking, Michelle landed herself a dream role as the Director of Marketing for Bumble Asia Pacific, with no prior marketing experience. Three years and three million Bumble registrations later, Michelle recently embarked on her latest career move — joining cult

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58:18

The Reckoning of White Viral Stars

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2020/06/18

This week we dive into the recent videos made about Jeffree Star and Tana Mongeau and their racist behaviour towards friends and colleagues. We explore how the Black Lives Matter movement has empowered BIPOC creators to share their experiences and aim to answer the question: Will this finally be the thing that cancels these untouchable stars? Recaps: Dixie D'Amelio defends sister Charli amidst drama with BFF Addison Rae The 'Vogue' cover challenge Madison Beer responds to backlash for comment about

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59:52

OnlyFans, Slut-Shaming, And Pull Up Or Shut Up!

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2020/06/11

In this week's episode we explore the relationship between sex and internet culture. How and why has it changed in the last decade? We look at how viral stars are using their sexuality to their benefit and discuss how technology like OnlyFans and Patreon are empowering creators to regain control of their content. As a big part of the sex and internet cross over, we also discuss Corinna Kopf being slut-shamed on Twitter, how social media users are responding in 2020 and why the Internet isn't here

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58:18

Are The Kardashians Actually Obsessed With Being Rich?

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2020/06/04

In lieu of our regular pop culture introduction, we address the murder of George Floyd, the protests and rioting across the US and internationally for racial injustice and whether the social media activism we have seen take over our feeds has actually been useful. Here are the protest dates and times for Australians wanting to participate on Saturday, 6th June: Sydney: 3-5pm @ 20 Lee Street in Chippendale Melbourne: 2-5pm @ Parliament House Steps Adelaide: 12- 1:30pm @ Victoria Square Brisbane:

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01:04:51

'Call Her Daddy' Unpopular Opinions

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2020/05/28

With new developments unfolding in the Call Her Daddy drama, we share all our opinions on this messy saga. We dive into Alex's "truth" video, cancelling Suitman, Barstool as a bizz, and how the hell Scooter Braun got involved. Were the girls getting ripped off? Does Suitman deserve to be cancelled? Was Sofia being greedy? And are we actually team Alex? Recap: Khloe Kardashian Facetune Charli & Dixie D’Amelio podcast launch Bryce Hall & Jaden Hossler arrested Addison Rae & Kourtney Kardashian’s

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55:24

Is Self-Care A Scam?

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2020/05/21

This week we explore whether self-care is a marketing ploy by brands or whether people are seeing true benefits to these practices. We weigh up how the concept has evolved during a global pandemic and whether social media is helping the cause, or making people more anxious. Has wellness actually become a competition? And if it has, what's the prize? Recaps: Jeffree Star "Cremated Collection" drama & his response. "Call Her Daddy" podcast drama. "The Half Of It" movie on Netflix. Links:

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45:52

Has Emma Chamberlain Become Unrelatable?

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2020/05/14

As Emma Chamberlain lands her second glossy magazine cover with the Allure June/July 2020 issue, we explore her rise to viral stardom and what it means for an audience that expects relatability. Is the concept of relatability a moving target? And can Emma trade relatability for authenticity and still expect the same results? Has Emma Chamberlain become unrelatable in her fame? “Becoming: Behind The Scenes With Michelle Obama” Recap Join our closed Facebook group

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48:13

RiceGum, Jake Paul and Why Viral Breakups Encourage...

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2020/05/07

Off the back of RiceGum and Abby Rao’s Twitter feud, we tackle the parallels between RiceGum, Jake Paul and whether these viral stars are breeding a new generation of misogynistic audience. Is the audience’s reaction to viral breakups based in inherent misogyny or are these male creators breeding this mentality in their audience? Centennial Beauty article: http://centennialbeauty.com/abby-rao-ricegum-twitter-feud/ Insider article:

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46:17

The Great Online Shopping Debate: Pandemic Edition,...

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2020/04/30

This week we have our first guest, Crystal Andrews, founder and editor of Zee Feed. We discuss whether health or the economy should be prioritised when it comes to a pandemic; when all that separates the likes of Amazon, ASOS and Sephora US from bankruptcy is their web business. Should online shopping be considered essential? And do we think the global health crisis has changed what we consider ‘essential’ or will we just return to business as usual? Follow Zee Feed on Instagram @zee_feed and at

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44:27

Is TikTok Changing The Beauty Landscape For Better Or...

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2020/04/23

In this week's episode we explore how TikTok is influencing the beauty industry including purchasing decisions, trends and aesthetics, and how Gen-Z is interacting with beauty brands online. From the Nel twins launching the first TikTok beauty brand, to Dixie D'Amelio's new skincare collaboration, to The Ordinary breaking records thanks to their exposure on the platform, is TikTok really as revolutionary for the beauty industry as we think it is? Please rate, review and subscribe if you enjoyed the

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55:23

Is COVID-19 Bursting The Influencer Bubble?

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2020/04/16

From Arielle Charnas to Gal Gadot and Ellen DeGeneres, we explore how influencers and celebrities are responding to the global crisis. Why is it so difficult for famous people to strike the right tone right now? And do we really need their content when people's livelihoods are on the line? Plus, do we think influencers will bounce back when our lives return to normal? Please rate, review and subscribe if you enjoyed the episode and join our closed Facebook group 'Renegade by Centennial Beauty'.

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54:33

James Charles And The Case Of The Mugshot Trend

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2020/04/09

This week we deep dive into the mugshot challenge, James Charles' role and speculate as to why people continue to participate in problematic viral trends. Should James Charles be using his platform more responsibly? And when does being socially conscious turn into a competition? If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and subscribe.

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