infinite scroll
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
Acquired Style wedding leak drama | Tate McRae viral TikTok ad + Drew Afualo addresses pod backlash
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 13th, 2026.
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00:00 Intro
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Update & The Lost Episode | Sophia KATSEYE hiatus, Jools Lebron backlash + luxury hotel reviewer scandal
This episode shares an update on our YouTube channel, and includes our lost episode from Monday, August 10th.
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An emergency message from Lauren: What happened to our YouTube channel
Hey everyone, there will be no Mini Scroll today since we got an email saying that the Centennial World Podcast Network YouTube channel has been permanently removed for “severe or repeated violations of our child safety policy.”
We are an Australian independent media company that covers internet culture, technology and social media platforms from a critical point of view – something that is increasingly important in the AI era.
We have never, nor wo...
Sopha Dopha dragged by Sydney Airport and it backfired | offensive plastic surgery PR package + Monty Lopez update
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 7th, 2026.
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Wedding makeup artist cancellation goes viral | Pickle rental dress dramas + Perez Hilton
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 6th, 2026.
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This YouTuber humiliated Samantha's Journey | Eau de Fraud, OpenAI brand trip update + more
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 5th, 2026.
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Jezabel & Andra beef over viral first-date video | Reesa Teesa's book + Ken Eurich x Bobby update
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The biggest stories on the internet from August 4th, 2026.
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Hank Green admits to relying on ChatGPT for content | Myspace relaunch + OpenAI’s brand trip
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The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from August 3rd, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 ING Ad read
2:16 Hank Green admits to using AI in h...
Influencer oppression on Nantucket😭 | BTS vs. Grammys + Nara Smith rebuts "tradwife" label
The biggest stories on the internet from July 30th, 2026.
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An AI company just bought Co-Star | Private Claude chats on Google & Big Tech is destroying books
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 29th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:12 The reaction to MidJourney acquiring Co-Star
8:43 Claude exposed private chats on Google Search
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Bailey Smith exposed by multiple women | Dylan Mulvaney response + Jen Hamilton divorce update
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 28th, 2026.
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Equinox offensive viral AI ad | Morgan Adams vs. Tana Mongeau + Jeffree Star's weird new friendship
The biggest stories on the internet from July 27th, 2026.
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Dr. Nick Baumel returns to TikTok after "misogynistic" backlash | Olandria vs DeuxMoi + Kiley Skeff apartment
The biggest stories on the internet from July 24, 2026.
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Estranged sister-in-law's viral wedding confrontation | Olivia Rodrigo new man + MrBeast married
The biggest stories on the internet from July 23, 2026.
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MSG sues WIRED for celeb surveillance claims | Lorde slams streaming for AI slop + AI companion bans
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 22nd, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Madison Square Garden files defamation lawsuit against WIRED
10:00 Lorde calls out Spotify for AI features
Love Island USA's Kenny vs. JaNa gets messier | Jimothy the raccoon + Chris Olsen split update
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 21st, 2026.
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Undone by Kate designs TikToker "wedding dress from hell" | viral delayed flight + Chris Olsen split
The biggest stories on the internet from July 20, 2026.
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TikToker ignites controversial "glow-up" debate | Rare Beauty x Ella Bright + viral wedding thread
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 17th, 2026.
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Beauty TikTok in shambles over dupe drama | Catherine Ebs apology + Ariana Grande & Ricky Alvarez🩷
The biggest stories from the internet from July 16th, 2026.
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Meta’s AI feature missed the mark | How YouTube & X enable deepfakes + Character.ai’s microdramas
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 15th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:09 Meta introduces new Muse Image feature, pulling it days later
7:51 How mainstream social media platforms are promoting non-consensual intimate i...
Lexie exits SAINT SATINE before debut😭 | Aspyn Ovard kisses Parker + viral YSL makeup gift drama
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 14th, 2026.
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Phoebe Gates app Phia is in big trouble | TikTok voice memo guy + Margaret x Jack split update
The biggest stories on the internet from July 13th, 2026.
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Molly Rutter using strangers makeup backlash | Law Roach & Zendaya dress jet + Paige Niemann documentary
The biggest stories on the internet from July 10th, 2026.
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Alexandra Leclerc DMs brand for free clothes | Catherine Ebs grocery update + Jack & Margaret split
The biggest stories on the internet from July 9th, 2026.
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AI musician booked for a live gig | Streaming fraud on Spotify + dating app lures users with AI men
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 8th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:19 A Sydney-based musician goes viral for exposing an AI artist at a live show
10:35 Minor update on Huffer vs...
Catherine Ebs "out of touch" grocery scandal | Millie Bobby Brown’s gel set + Sonya Dakar update
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The biggest stories on the internet from July 7th, 2026.
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Taylor & Travis wedding discourse is out of control | diabaddie drama + Alix Earle vs. Nina Dobrev?
The biggest stories on the internet from July 6th, 2026.
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Taylor Swift MSG wedding, brands 🩷 Empire State Building memes + Ashley Tisdale's 'Toxic Moms'
The biggest stories on the internet from July 3rd, 2026.
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Tenor GIFs axed, Cheesy Michael meme analysis + Dua Lipa's library for censored books
The biggest stories on the internet from July 2nd, 2026.
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Kylie x Meta Glasses, Meta’s prediction market plot, Aus socials ban update + DuckDuckGo’s AI fail
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from July 1st, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:11 Kyle Jenner collaborates with Meta on new “Meta Glasses” line
9:30 Meta is reportedly creating its own prediction market app
TikTok cake pop drama, singer Ernest vs. Planet Deep Blue + Lizzo x The Swiftologist on "flop" album
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NYC roommate TikTok drama, Alex Reads Tarot exit, Club Chalamet jumped + Naomi Jon merch situation
Correction note: I feel like I didn't make it clear I feel incredibly bad for Naomi's situation. It was the last story after a long record while still very sick. I was feeling so wrecked, and I didn't get across my opinion as well as I would have liked. Regardless of the "guilt trip", losing that money would be so horrible and I can empathize as a business girly with a team! I also said that customers didn't receive the boxes which was incorrect - they had! 🙏
The big...
BookTok ChatGPT "author" controversy, more 'Hot Girl' trademark backlash + Shoshi course update
The biggest stories on the internet from June 19th, 2026.
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Patrick Ta addresses Transition Blush backlash, Coach's Gen Z content platform + Tiffany job update!
The biggest stories on the internet from June 18th, 2026.
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Drag Race AI film scandal, Anthropic restricts its latest model + the rise of “dopamine sites”
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 17th, 2026.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:18 The AI allegations around RuPaul’s Drag Race Film, Stop! That! Train!
13:29 Anthropic forced to shut down latest model
JoJo Siwa cruise, TikTok creator Ian Lightfoot's advocacy platform + Kat Von D house fire situation
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The biggest stories on the internet from June 16, 2026.
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MINI SCROLL: ClearDea influencer gifting situation, Vanity Fair's Unwell exposé + MrBeast makes YouTube history
The biggest stories on the internet from June 15, 2026.
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MINI SCROLL: Coffeezilla vs $200K LEGO theft, Timothée Chalamet x Kalshi + 30A influencer trip drama
The biggest stories on the internet from June 12, 2026.
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MINI SCROLL: Jezabel workplace TikTok scandal, viral $1.2m creator course launch + Arianators vs. Igor the livestreamer
The biggest stories on the internet from June 11, 2026.
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MINI TECH SCROLL: Viral AI model scandal in NZ, Polymarket's shady creator deals, Siri AI announced + OpenAI's IPO
The biggest tech news & social media trends on the internet from June 10th, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
1:08 NZ-based brand Huffer accused of using AI models in photoshoots
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