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The biggest stories on the internet from April 17th, 2025.Timestamps:00:43 Clayton Echard vs. Gabby Windey continued2:58 TikTok au pair drama10:50 Addison Rae makes Coachella debut & Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet 12:25 TikTok flooded with Chinese manufacturers sharing how they make luxury goods to combat tariffs14:22 Katy Perry goes to spaceFind 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_/

Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: ⁠⁠https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetaste⁠This episode is an exploration of into the rise and consequences of AI slop— how and why the internet has become overrun with disturbing and bizarre mass-produced brainrot content devoid of meaning and if that means the internet actually is becoming less human– or maybe even dead.Timestamps:00:42 Intro 3:04 What is AI Slop?9:07 The Dead Internet Theory14:21 How platforms have responded to AI Slop16:27 Engagement farming & capitalising on confusion17:44 Ragebait& discriminatory AI memes 19:49 The consequences of AI slopFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/08/trump-posts-ai-image/679540/ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/11/style/ai-search-slop.html https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/facebook-ai-generated-slop-1235095088/ https://www.garbageday.email/p/slop-void https://www.vox.com/culture/378855/ai-slop-fall-autumn-inspiration-vibes-pinterest https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2021/08/dead-internet-theory-wrong-but-feels-true/619937/ Walter, Y. (2025). Artificial influencers and the dead internet theory. AI & Society, 40(1), 239–240. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00146-023-01857-0Mariani, R. (2023). The Dead Internet to Come. New Atlantis (Washington, D.C.), 73, 34–42.https://etymology.substack.com/p/slop-capitalism-and-dead-internet https://www.forbes.com/sites/chriswestfall/2025/01/02/meta-opens-floodgates-on-ai-generated-accounts-on-facebook-instagram/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/21/meta-spotted-testing-ai-generated-comments-on-instagram/ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/09/kermit-ai-generated-home-screen/679757/ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/09/confusion-is-the-new-clickbait/679916/ https://substack.com/@etymologynerd/p-159915598 https://www.404media.co/brainrot-ai-on-instagram-is-monetizing-the-most-fucked-up-things-you-can-imagine-and-lots-you-cant/ https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-media/meta-ai-insta-shuts-character-instagram-fb-accounts-user-outcry-rcna186177 https://www.fastcompany.com/91293162/ai-slop-is-suffocating-the-web https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/is-ai-art-stealing-from-artists

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/The biggest stories on the internet from April 10th, 2025.Timestamps:1:58 Trisha Paytas vs. Mikayla Nogueira6:58 Gabby Windey responds to Clayton Echard's "bully" accusions 8:54 The viral swinger's party vlogger being memed across the internetFind 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_/

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/ The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 9th, 2025.Timestamps: 2:00 The release and success of A Minecraft Movie6:18 US TikTok ban extended once again10:17 YouTube quietly removes gender identity from hate speech policiesFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/04/tiktok-ban-extension/682302/ https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114280893859636366 https://www.theverge.com/news/643964/tiktok-trump-ban-delay-warner-congress-response https://www.theverge.com/command-line-newsletter/644038/trumps-tariffs-tiktok-deal-china-bytedance https://www.teenvogue.com/story/vivian-jenna-wilson-elon-musk-trans-youth https://www.usermag.co/p/youtube-removes-gender-identity-from https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/minecraft-movie-box-office-record-opening-1236182874 https://variety.com/2024/film/news/skibidi-toilet-michael-bay-movie-adam-goodman-1236077245/

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/The biggest stories on the internet from April 8th, 2025.Timestamps:2:11 Francesca Farago exposes alleged anti-Hailey Bieber campaign9:42 Gabby Windey vs. Clayton's dancing13:49 Dr. Esme Louise James calls out Cosmo for allegedly copying her video essayFind 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_/

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/The biggest stories on the internet from April 7th, 2025.Timestamps:3:37 Mikaela Testa/Anna Paul/Atis Paul update13:30 YouTuber arrested for attempting to infiltrate isolated tribe for content16:44 Becca Moore addresses Shannon Beveridge splitFind 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_/ FIND HIGH STEAKS HERE:Subscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHq Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/high-steaks/id1801856794 Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highsteakspod/ Follow them on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highsteakspod

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting this episode: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/In this episode, I explore why the concept of virality is dead. I look at how the death of monoculture and our increased reliance on algorithmic-based content consumption has led to a significantly more fragmented internet culture experience for users. In turn, virality no longer exists in the same way it once did.Timestamps:00:42 Intro3:56 Virality is dead4:57 Viralflation & the death of monoculture7:35 How the internet became fragmented10:33 Why it’s so difficult to measure “virality” now11:20 Brands manufacturing fake viral trends: Athenos Feta soup saga12:57 The rise of vanity metrics on social media & platforms creating artificial virality15:21 Bella Poarch16:19 How Facebook lowered the threshold of what could be considered a “view”18:12 Cheugy as a “viral” word & how the context was completely lost20:08 Virality is unpredictable & fleeting21:30 Risks of going “viral” in 202522:20 TBH Skincare vs. Andrew Tate23:45 Conclusion 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_/ Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/09/viral-view-counts-inflation/Maddox, J., & Gill, F. (2023). Assembling “Sides” of TikTok: Examining Community, Culture, and Interface through a BookTok Case Study. Social Media + Society, 9(4). https://doi.org/10.1177/20563051231213565 (Original work published 2023)https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/62285/1/salad-fingers-20-anniversary-david-firth-patron-saint-weird-youtube-came-to-life https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/30/flash-youtube-nostalgia https://zeefeed.com.au/kate-middleton-conspiracies-monoculture/ https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/cheugy https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/style/cheugy.html https://www.reddit.com/r/tiktokgossip/comments/v69nm3/it_seems_like_tiktok_is_inflating_its/ https://www.usermag.co/p/viralflation-comes-to-youtube https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/26/youtube-is-changing-how-youtube-shorts-views-are-counted/

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from April 2nd, 2025.Timestamps:1:25 Studio Ghibli AI trend7:17 US and Australian governments inviting podcasters/influencers to formal events13:04 Substack launches vertical videoFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.theverge.com/openai/635118/chatgpt-sora-ai-image-generation-chatgpt https://www.theverge.com/openai/636529/images-chatgpt-openai-studio-ghibli-copyright https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2025/03/gleeful-cruelty-white-house-x-account/682234/ https://theconversation.com/chatgpts-studio-ghibli-style-images-show-its-creative-power-but-raise-new-copyright-problems-253438 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZ0K3lWKRc https://maxread.substack.com/p/studio-ghibli-in-the-age-of-ai-reproduction https://www.theverge.com/policy/637890/trump-white-house-podcast-row https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/lululemon-brand-ambassador-finance-advisers-13-content-creators-get-advance-budget-reading-20250325-p5lmdc.html https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/26/gen-z-social-media-creators-say-not-here-to-replace-journalists-after-criticism-labor-invited-them-to-budget-lockup https://www.fastcompany.com/91308936/substack-rolls-out-a-new-video-feed-amid-the-looming-u-s-tiktok-ban

A special bonus episode interviewing Victoria Montano & Martine Chippendale from Real Housewives of Sydney!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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from April 1st, 2025.Timestamps:1:33 Watcher Entertainment lays off creative & production teams7:03 JacksGap to release a film about the reality of viral fame9:22 TikTok user raises $319K for 81-year-old waitress to retireFind 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from March 31st, 2025.Timestamps:1:50 Tarot creator Alex Reads Tarot threatened with lawsuit over online impersonator6:47 Alex Cooper personally addresses Alix Earle podcast drama for first time9:37 Chappell Roan's comments about parenthoodFind 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_/

Thank you to Tempus One for supporting the launch of the Centennial World Podcast Network: https://www.tempuswines.com.au/shop/tempus-one-spritzers/Welcome to the first Centennial World Podcast Network spinoff show, High Steaks! A podcast about famous feuds, frenemies, and falling outs.We are featuring the first episode of High Steaks to give you a taste of what to expect for the season. Head over the High Steaks feed to subscribe for all the episodes, released weekly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHq⁠ This episode dives into the feud between the beefing broligarchs Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.Timestamps:2:46 Intro2:59 Mark Zuckerberg’s origins5:00 Facebook launch6:03 Zuck post-Facebook6:51 Elon Musk’s origins8:47 Musk’s entrepreneurial endeavours: PayPal & Tesla9:24 Musk post-Tesla9:53 Zuck vs. MuskSubscribe to Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHq Subscribe to Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/high-steaks/id1801856794 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highsteakspod/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highsteakspod

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 26th, 2025.Timestamps:1:23 Ashton Hall’s viral morning routine7:15 TikTok Global Observatory10:56 Netflix refines its gaming strategyFind 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_/ Sources:https://x.com/tipsformenx/status/1902608673022595531 https://tkgo.aiforensics.org/ https://x.com/mattxiv/status/1903540201563025872 https://theintercept.com/2020/03/16/tiktok-app-moderators-users-discrimination/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/22/24276700/netflix-gaming-studio-closure-blue https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-21/netflix-bets-big-on-video-games-with-broad-new-strategyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91298065/what-happened-to-netflixs-big-bet-on-gaming

The biggest stories on the internet from March 25, 2025.Timestamps:1:00 Tana Mongeau opens up about fan behaviour at music festivals & what she would have to spend to go to Coachella safely6:32 Sydney Sweeney to turn a Reddit story into a movie9:21 Alix Earle & Braxton Berrios livestream drama10:55 Jake Paul engagedFind 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from March 24th, 2025.FIND HIGH STEAKS HERE!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/high-steaks/id1801856794Timestamps:3:35 Aspyn Ovard rumoured girlfriend7:35 Molly Mae and Tommy Fury are reportedly back together9:33 Brianna Chickenfry exposes wild Zach Bryan story amid his new relationshipFind 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_/

Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: ⁠⁠https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetaste⁠This episode is an exploration into the evolution of celebrity feuds. From tabloid culture, to drama channels, to TikTok reporters, we’re looking at how the evolving culture on social media– coupled with the ability for fans to participate and fan the flames themselves– have impacted how celebrity feuds go down…alongside some very niche examples. FIND HIGH STEAKS HERE!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Xvmq63MHzsP5ykSIhzgHqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/high-steaks/id1801856794Timestamps:00:00 Intro3:00 How tabloid culture stoked the flames of celebrity feud6:41 How social media has impacted celebrity feuds10:09 The rise of diss tracks and drama channels19:00 Non-traditional players in celebrity feuds — brands and stans21:58 How public figures themselves feed into feuds online 25:00 Creators fabricate feuds for clout27:24 Consequences of social media and celebrity feudsFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.j-14.com/posts/a-timeline-of-justin-bieber-and-drake-bell-s-horrible-twitter-feud-19192/https://www.bustle.com/articles/41255-drake-bell-wished-death-on-a-belieber-his-explanation-proves-his-justin-bieber-feud-must https://theconversation.com/a-brief-history-of-the-diss-track-from-the-roxanne-wars-to-megan-thee-stallion-223227 https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/hip-hop-diss-track-saga-kendrick-lamar-drake-battle-rcna149995 https://www.billboard.com/pro/its-everynight-sis-youtube-war-jake-paul-alissa-violet/ Lewis, R., & Christin, A. (2022). Platform drama: “Cancel culture,” celebrity, and the struggle for accountability on YouTube. New Media & Society, 24(7), 1632–1656. https://doi.org/10.1177/14614448221099235https://centennialworld.com/deuxmoi-anonymous-user-submitted-gossip/

The biggest stories on the internet from March 20th, 2025.Timestamps:1:23 Emma Chamberlain film debut4:02 Billboard cracks down on album variants5:58 Shay Mitchell's Beis pop up scandalFind 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_/

Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025.Timestamps:1:04 Meme drought5:33 TikTok users are planning to flood YouTube Shorts with brain rot9:06 Meta is rolling out community notes 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_/ Sources:https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/march-2025-meme-drought https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/juggtok-slimetok https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/youtube-shorts-colonization https://www.theinformation.com/articles/oracle-leading-contender-help-run-tiktok-new-deal https://www.mediamatters.org/google/right-dominates-online-media-ecosystem-seeping-sports-comedy-and-other-supposedly https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2025-03-18/community-notes-on-x-and-meta-can-t-save-social-media-from-itself https://www.platformer.news/meta-community-notes-launch https://about.fb.com/news/2025/03/testing-begins-community-notes-facebook-instagram-threads/?ref=platformer.news https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7481762860326980886

The biggest stories on the internet from March 18th, 2025.Timestamps:00:25 Australian 'who tf did I marry?' series8:22 Natalee B Fitness faces backlash for excluding trans women from women-only gym13:43 Wombat influencer speaks outFind 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_/

Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest stories on the internet from March 17th, 2025.Timestamps:00:51 Becki Jones leaves social media over toll on mental health4:50 Truth behind the 7-part TikTok series goes viral "exposing" Hailey Bieber's "obsession" with Selena Gomez13:03 Chappell Roan faces backlash for referencing Jason Aldean in a positive way in new interviewFind 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_/

Want to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewformIn this episode, I explore the rise and fall of one of Gen Z’s favourite YouTube collectives, the Sister Squad– from its formation to its impact to the parasocial relationship fans still have for the group to this very day.00:00 Intro4:20 Emma Chamberlain’s rise to fame6:39 James Charles’ rise to fame7:47 Dolan Twins’ rise to fame8:51 The origins of the Sister SquadIconic Sister Squad moments that catapulted them to success14:22 Fan theories about Ethma17:25 The end of the Sister Squad and the audience reaction19:32 How Bye Sister impacted Sister Squad21:40 Where are they now?28:25 What can we learn?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_/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/09/style/emma-chamberlain-youtube.html#:~:text=Over%20these%20two%20years%2C%20Chamberlain,or%20edit%2C%20just%20like%20her. https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/celebrity-couples/a28984351/emma-chamberlain-ethan-dolan-relationship-timeline/ https://www.j-14.com/posts/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-sister-squad-explained/https://x.com/jamescharles/status/772883439733338112 ​​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRKqIHUO3NA

Download Carted here: https://www.carted.com/?utm_campaign=cwminiscrollWant to come to our free Centennial World Podcast Network launch event in Sydney? Fill out the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsD14vwolH5LPJtQRbqNDz5qlUxXnHqMU8N7iLCXGYBwzstg/viewform The biggest stories on the internet from March 13th, 2025.Timestamps:1:15 Gen Z publisher launches podcast network5:27 Mikayla Nogueira launches skincare brand12:16 Alix Earle alcohol brand partnership + stylist backlash16:03 Pretty Little Thing rebrandFind 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_/

Find Hanstan Studio here: https://www.instagram.com/hanstanstudio/Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgvThe biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 12th, 2025.Timestamps:1:35 Breaking down the viral JD Vance memes6:25 Digg is returning9:19 Discord is in talks about an IPO11:44 YouTubers making a play for TV dollars13:27 YouTube is cracking down on gamblingFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/discord-ipo.html https://www.ft.com/content/4ab9efe7-36bc-44ff-b2cd-06eb2c38203a https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/digg-alexis-ohanian-kevin-rose.html https://www.theverge.com/news/625874/auto-draft https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/03/07/jd-vance-face-meme/ https://gizmodo.com/notes-on-a-meme-the-grotesque-pleasure-of-bloated-jd-vance-pictures-2000572683 https://www.tiktok.com/@aidanetcetera/video/7479181418644409622?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6899384367418131969 https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/328728041?hl=en https://www.fastcompany.com/91293701/youtube-is-cracking-down-on-gambling-content-heres-whats-changing https://passionfru.it/youtube-gambling-161000/?_sp=b723d3b7-2224-4286-b0ed-19c42a2a5f31.1741690328096 https://www.ft.com/content/4ab9efe7-36bc-44ff-b2cd-06eb2c38203a https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/05/technology/discord-ipo.html

Find Hanstan Studio here: https://www.instagram.com/hanstanstudio/Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgvThe biggest stories on the internet from March 11th, 2025.Timestamps:1:40 NYC influencers called out for being "boring" copies of each other7:30 Bran Flakezz opens up about his influencer salary and the importance of pay transparency12:44 Hailey Bieber denies claim she liked a shady post about Selena Gomez and Benny BlancoFind 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_/

Frank Body is giving mini scroll listeners 20% off their next order— just use the code FRANKSCROLL at checkout. The offer expires March 31st.Does mini scroll help you with your job? Please fill out our feedback form to help with some new market research: https://form.typeform.com/to/wvHyMpgvThe biggest stories on the internet from March 10th, 2025.Timestamps:2:33 Rosanna Pansino addresses Tana Mongeau & Trisha Paytas backlash 7:02 Hannah Berner apologises to Meghan Thee Stallion after red carpet microaggression 10:29 Are women snarkers the new male incels?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_/

In this week's episode, I explore the origins and evolution of fitness influencing, begging the questions: Have we truly moved past it? Or are today’s fitness influencers simply repackaging the same harmful ideals under new aesthetics and workout trends?Timestamps:00:00 Intro4:02 What is a fitness influencer & why they gained popularity 6:10 Media that influenced early online fitness culture: Biggest Loser, VS Fashion Show & ANTM14:00 First-wave of fitness influencers & their impact16:37 Kayla Itsines20:44 Sarah’s Day23:00 Misogyny in fitness25:30 Second-wave fitness influencers: weightlifting & bodybuilding28:18 The online fitness industry now: The “Ozempic craze” & pilates princesses 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_/ Sources:https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/01/the-retrograde-shame-of-the-biggest-loser/605713/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Biggest_Loser_(American_TV_series)#Television_ratings https://deadline.com/2010/05/full-series-rankings-for-the-2009-10-broadcast-season-44277/ https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/health-fitness/americas-next-top-model-body-standards-792363 https://www.vox.com/2020/5/8/21249408/tyra-banks-antm-backlash https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/antm-robin-manning-plus-size-body-shaming-20220409 https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/16/style/victorias-secret-fashion-show-return-nyhttps://centennialworld.com/fatphobic-racist-origins-y2k-fashion-trends/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/nov/22/victorias-secret-show-angels-lingerie https://sweat.com/about https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2016-cult-of-kayla/ https://extension.colostate.edu/docs/smallsteps/calorie-needs.pdf https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fitness/inspiration/kayla-itsines-the-23yearold-aussie-personal-trainer-changing-the-face-of-fitness/news-story/dca02e8e7bc719116a138dd62805407f https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/young-sa-women-speak-out-about-the-negative-influence-of-kayla-itsines-original-bikini-body-guide/news-story/89c557c44633adb3810b7ee190682b4b?amp&nk=82d5ff632026fe596e041f0ca4fea95d-1650608623 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zoeWcKQynM&t https://magazine.columbia.edu/article/whats-so-feminist-about-fitness Duplaga, M. (2020). The Use of Fitness Influencers’ Websites by Young Adult Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(17), 6360-. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17176360 https://www.tiktok.com/@oprahdaily/video/7463140577324928286 https://www.tiktok.com/@serenakerrigan/video/7460880368153939246 https://hypebae.com/2024/12/pink-pilates-princess-trend-explained-tiktok-spotify-wrapped https://www.elle.com/culture/a33635518/chloe-ting-teenage-girls-and-the-quest-for-flat-abs-in-lockdown/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6UdIgKw4dU

Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.htmlThe biggest stories on the internet from March 6th, 2025.Timetamps:1:46 Tana Mongeau, Joey Graceffa, Rosanna Pansino & Trisha Paytas7:40 Gabby Windey & Robby Hoffman are married9:33 Hannah Berner facing backlash for Vanity Fair Oscars party red carpet interviewsFind 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_/

Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.htmlThe biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from March 5th, 2025.Timestamps:2:30 Patreon report on the creator economy stats7:52 Skype is shutting down10:22 Twitch is expanding its monetisation policies12:22 Instagram might be launching a separate reels appFind 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_/ Sources:https://postingnexus.substack.com/p/everything-that-built-the-creator https://news.patreon.com/articles/state-of-create https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/03/as-skype-shuts-down-its-legacy-is-end-to-end-encryption-for-the-masses/ ​https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/28/microsoft-hangs-up-on-skype-service-to-shut-down-may-5-2025/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/02/28/microsoft-skype/ https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/27/twitch-is-letting-more-streamers-access-its-monetization-tools/ https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2025/02/27/what-s-next-in-2025-an-open-letter-from-twitch-ceo-dan-clancy/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgwwd09vwzo https://centennialworld.substack.com/p/not-all-kens

Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.htmlThe biggest stories on the internet from March 4th, 2025.Timestamps:2:42 Millie Bobby Brown addresses questions about her "new look"5:52 Are family vloggers really leaving California over child labour laws?9:13 Piper Rockelle x Bop House collab backlash11:45 Oscars red carpetFind 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_/

Thank you to Qatar Airways Student Club for sponsoring this week of mini scroll: https://www.qatarairways.com/en-au/student-club.htmlThe biggest stories on the internet from March 3rd, 2025.Timestamps:3:35 Tate McRae’s album review TikTok drama9:40 Alabama Barker vs. Bhad Bhabie17:33 Kourtney Kardashian addresses Mason Disick rumours that he has a child18:25 Colleen Ballinger quits YouTube?19:05 Corinna Kopf speaks out against Mikayla Testa amid Anna Paul allegations23:28 Alix Earle "dropped" from Alex Cooper Unwell NetworkFind 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_/

In this week's bonus episode (recorded live from Web Summit!), I interview the CEO of Mozilla Corporation, Laura Chambers. In this episode, Laura breaks down big tech topics like data privacy, net neutrality, and "healthy internet" in digestible terms for us and explains why we should care. 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_/

Thank you to BRITA for supporting the podcast, helping us keep our deep dives going, and, of course, keeping us hydrated! Check out BRITA here: ⁠https://www.brita.com.au/turnonthetasteIn this episode, I explore the evolution and ethics of death and dying on social media– from how our online experiences shape parasocial grief to the responsibilities that platforms hold when a user– whether famous or not– dies with a complex (and sometimes profitable) digital footprint. This episode also includes interviews with two grief experts, Candice Mace from Griefline and Michelle Moriarity of Grief Connect.00:38 Intro3:34 How grief has evolved: Grief on social media5:32 Liam Payne7:38 TaliaJoy189:19 Is parasocial grief real? Interview with Candice Mace from Griefline25:00 Expressing grief online: From the post-death spike to creating community27:52 Grief-policing in fandoms31:41 The power of social media connection in coping with grief: Interview with Michelle Moriarty from Grief Connect56:27 The grief economy & social media platforms57:39 What happens to our digital footprint and data when we die?1:00:00 ConclusionFind 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_/ Sources:https://edm.com/news/avicii-post-death-follower-spike-larger-trend https://researchdiscovery.drexel.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/Celebrity-ghosts-in-the-machine-Mourning/991014632244204721 https://cmci.colorado.edu/idlab/assets/bibliography/pdf/Gach2017.pdf https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a30766025/celebrity-deaths/ https://archive.junkee.com/from-grief-police-to-tragedy-hipsters-the-seven-most-unhelpful-arguments-that-took-over-the-media-after-the-paris-attacks/69619 https://theconversation.com/liam-payne-the-death-of-a-favourite-celebrity-can-be-painful-but-collective-grief-can-help-242039 https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/p/how-to-grieve-liam-payne https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/grieving-death-liam-payne/104461152https://www.reddit.com/r/GriefSupport/comments/1g5ykuw/anyone_else_struggling_with_liam_paynes_death/ https://www.instagram.com/p/b7E-mfMgBt/ https://help.instagram.com/231764660354188?helpref=faq_content https://www.facebook.com/help/103897939701143/?ref=u2u https://help.x.com/en/rules-and-policies/contact-x-about-a-deceased-family-members-account https://www.economist.com/culture/2024/07/10/what-happens-to-your-data-when-you-diehttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2012/05/the-government-would-like-you-to-write-a-social-media-will/256700/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 20th, 2025.Timestamps:2:43 Twitter-famous tradwife Patriarchy Hannah aka @HarmonizedGrace exposed as being a fraud16:22 Trisha Paytas to perform at World Pride Music Festival18:08 Reddit paywall to be implemented in 2025Find 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_/

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 19th, 2025.Timestamps:00:16 Apple Cider Vinegar thoughts2:34 TikTok is back online in the US app store5:41 Mexico threatens Google with lawsuit7:52 Buzzfeed announces new social platform10:40 Netflix makes a play for podcastersFind 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 18th, 2025.Timestamps:1:07 "Reheating nachos" trend4:05 Morphe seemingly returns to influencer marketing strategy again8:01 Kai Cenat plans to launch a streamer universityFind 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 17th, 2025.Timestamps:1:39 Wishbone Kitchen calls out Bon Appetit for similarities in 'Dinner with Friends' series7:44 Avery Woods faces backlash for podcast episode with Harry Jowsey13:37 Melanie Martinez update (listener request)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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 13th, 2025.Timestamps:1:27 Duolingo Owl is apparently dead4:23 Kayla Itsines calls out sexualisation in the influencer fitness industry14:30 Alix Earle vs. Alex CooperFind 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_/

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 12th, 2025.Timestamps:00:47 Jack Scholessberg deletes his social media6:28 Roblox, Discord OpenAI and Google launch ROOST9:57 Elon Musk bids to buy OpenAIFind 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_/ Sources:https://www.glamour.com/story/why-jack-schlossberg-deplatformed-himself https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a63692260/jack-schlossberg-deletes-social-media/https://substack.com/home/post/p-156622082?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727324/roblox-kids-older-adult-mature-audience-games https://www.theverge.com/news/609367/roblox-discord-openai-google-roost-online-safety-tools https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/6/23390796/roblox-discord-facebook-snapchat-social-media-lawsuits-addiction-child-abuse https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23126384-robloxdiscordfacebooksnap-suit-filed-cu-su-complaint-10_4_22-filed/ https://www.fastcompany.com/91275256/roblox-joins-27-million-industry-nonprofit-to-support-online-safety https://passionfru.it/roblox-paid-creators-close-to-1-billion-in-2024-151775/?_sp=775d5c6e-5925-40da-8afd-5c078fe47c64.1739261124793 https://roost.tools/partnerships https://www.wsj.com/tech/elon-musk-openai-bid-4af12827 https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-set-finalize-first-custom-chip-design-this-year-2025-02-10/ https://www.theverge.com/news/609421/openai-in-house-chip-development https://thesizzle.com.au/p/tpg-outage-power-problem-or-settings-screw-up-elon-s-openai-bid-and-ev-tough-times https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14360743/jack-schlossberg-kennedy-JFK-curse-MAUREEN-CALLAHAN.html

The biggest stories on the internet from February 11th, 2025.Timestamps:00:32 Brianna Chickenfry rumoured to be dating West Wilson from Summer House4:00 Aussie podcast bro Jack Mcintosh breaks down after creator Jordan Tan rejects his requests to share "perspectives" about her lived experiences9:48 Haliey Welch of Hawk Tuah fame opens up about crypto scandal two months laterFind 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 10th, 2025.Timestamps:1:09 Poppi influencer vending machines3:40 Charli xcx pledges $25K alongside Chappell Roan to emerging artists6:18 Genesis Webb, Chappell Roan's stylist, accused of offering exposure instead of payment15:26 Amelia Dimoldenberg reportedly dating Adam FazeFind 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_/

In this episode, I dive into the history of career of Jenna Marbles. From her beginnings at Barstool Sports to her self-cancellation and disappearance from the internet in 2020, I explore why the internet still years from Jenna Marbles. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:53 Jenna’s beginnings: Barstool Sports 6:31 Becoming “Jenna Marbles” & her peak 10:55 The basis of Jenna’s longevity: nostalgia & accountability 16:41 Jenna’s controversies & self-cancellation 24:45 Conclusion 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_/ Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9dj5WjFJFU https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/14/fashion/jenna-marbles.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYpwAtnywTk https://web.archive.org/web/20110410113648/http://www.stoollala.com/ https://www.tubefilter.com/2015/10/27/madame-tussauds-new-york-jenna-marbles-wax-figure/ https://variety.com/2014/digital/news/youtube-pacts-with-siriusxm-for-weekly-music-radio-show-with-jenna-marbles-1201251012/ https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/06/david-dobrik-jeff-wittek-lawsuit-youtube-excavator-stunt-life-threatening-injuries-10-million-dollars-damages?srsltid=AfmBOoqpBC_5bUsITUyKdRaoe-fgVNvdIiwW0x2ECXxzYnFIjELvWIDt https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/jenna-marbles-what-happened-youtube-nicki-minaj-b2133892.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethcohen/2020/06/25/apologizing-for-racist-videos-youtuber-jenna-marbles-surprise-move-teaches-an-important-lesson/?sh=2f8d79e2bc69 https://berkeleybeacon.com/a-year-without-jenna-marbles/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Jennamarbles/comments/184htge/do_you_think_jenna_wouldve_left_yt_even_if_the/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oao_6QTCCiw

The biggest stories on the internet from February 6th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:00 Anna Paul x Mikaela Testa update 5:40 American woman goes viral for refusing to leave Pakistan in the pursuit of love 8:54 Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream 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_/

Unfortunately, it seems our microphone issues continued into this episode! Apologies for the sound quality, we will ensure it's fixed by tomorrow's episode. The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 5th, 2025. Timestamps: 0:48 Reddit Answers and the pivot to AI 5:01 Threads launches custom feeds 7:34 Stimulation Clicker 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_/

Recap of the Grammys 2025 starts at 1:24. 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from February 3rd, 2025. Timestamps: 1:04 Chiara Ferragni x Fedez update 8:40 Iris Law called out by server for restaurant etiquette & she responds 11:02 New CorporateTok trend 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_/

In this episode, I explore the steep rise of ragebait content & why we love to hate— from innocuous celebrity PR plays to more dangerous strategies in tech and politics intended to keep our digital ecosystem hostile and divided. Timestamps: 3:34 Defining ragebait 6:28 The rise of ragebait & how platforms have played a role 11:50 Examples of mainstream ragebait by influencers: Nikacado Avocado & Winta Zesu 15:33 Ragebait as a political tool 20:35 Political ragebait example: Jubilee 22:27 The threats of ragebait 24:00 The appeal of ragebait 27:18 Conclusion 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_/ Sources: https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=all&q=ragebait&hl=en https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/what-is-rage-bait-influencers-making-people-angry-1234976621/ https://www.wired.com/story/gadget-lab-podcast-659/ https://thehilltoponline.com/2024/09/09/rage-bait-is-making-users-mad-and-content-creators-money/ https://www.threads.net/@zuck/post/C89oeSORn81 https://theconversation.com/the-draw-of-the-manosphere-understanding-andrew-tates-appeal-to-lost-men-199179 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03616843221123745 https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/01/owning-the-libs-is-the-only-gop-platform/676692/ https://www.businessinsider.com/why-creators-rage-farm-on-tiktok-and-why-its-on-the-rise-2022-12 https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/19/libs-of-tiktok-right-wing-media/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/twitter-alternatives-bluesky-mastodon-threads/674859/ https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/jubilee-debate-videos-pete-buttigieg-ben-shapiro-1236199829/ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/hate-watch https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-psychology-behind-why-we-hate-watch_l_61bcecede4b04b42ab5fa761 https://www.vice.com/en/article/93akvp/why-hate-watching-tv-movie-social-media-explained-psychology https://www.garbageday.email/p/full-stack-trumpism https://www.contemporarypsychology.com.au/anger-is-this-a-desire-for-change/#:~:text=This%20is%20because%20anger%20is,us%20to%20want%20to%20engage. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200723-how-anger-can-be-put-to-good-use

The biggest stories on the internet from January 30th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:40 Chiara Ferragni speaks out about divorce from Fedez 17:47 Mikaela Testa vs. Anna Paul 22:48 Is Brooke Schofield leaving 'Cancelled'? 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_/

The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from January 29th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:32 Tumblr launches TumblrTV 4:46 TikTok US sale update 7:08 Cute winter boots TikTok trend 9:54 Breakdown of DeepSeek 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_/ Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2015/06/25/tumblr-launches-tumblr-tv-a-gif-search-engine-with-a-full-screen-viewing-mode/ https://support.tumblr.com/post/773329598987616256 https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/how-tumblr-became-popular-for-being-obsolete https://www.fastcompany.com/91267850/cute-winter-boots-tiktok-trend-meaning https://www.usermag.co/p/tiktok-cute-winter-boots-meaning-explained-algospeak https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/25/bytedance-shut-down-tiktok-than-sell https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/perplexity-ai-revises-tiktok-merger-proposal-that-could-give-us-government-50-2025-01-26/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/perplexity-tiktok-revised-merger-proposal.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/tiktok-ban-sale-china.html https://www.9news.com.au/technology/new-bid-for-tiktok-from-perplexity-ai-could-give-us-government-50-stake/a8fe6d0d-6057-4d2a-8fa0-8e23fefd8155 https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/big-tech-faces-heat-chinas-deepseek-sows-doubts-billion-dollar-spending-2025-01-27/ https://www.wired.com/story/openai-ceo-sam-altman-the-age-of-giant-ai-models-is-already-over/ https://www.fastcompany.com/91267354/deepseek-explained-china-llm-chatgpt-nvidia-microsoft-stock-ai-rattled? https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/what-is-deepseek-why-is-it-disrupting-ai-sector-2025-01-27/ https://www.garbageday.email/p/the-ai-guys-were-lying-the-whole-time

The biggest stories on the internet from January 28th, 2025 Timetamps: 2:10 Gracie Abrams reacts to online petition to replace her opening act Dora Jar 6:48 Is Jason Nash replacing Dave Portnoy on BFFs? 8:57 Victoria Paris accused of copying smaller creator 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_/

The biggest stories on the internet from January 27th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:15 TikTok wedding photographer drama 8:01 Spencer Pratt vs. Alex Cooper 12:37 Brianna Chickenfry called out x2 15:50 Alix Earle sells out skinny jeans Find our podcast YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18HclY7Tt5-1e3Z-MEP7Jg Subscribe to our weekly Substack: https://centennialworld.substack.com/ Join our Geneva home: https://links.geneva.com/invite/7eb23525-9259-4d59-95e3-b9edd35861a5 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitescrollpodcast/ Follow Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenmeisner_/ Follow Lauren on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laurennmeisner