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Mini 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.
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: "Boring" NYC influencer crash out, Bran Flakezz exposes TikTok salary + Hailey vs. Selena again
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Rosanna Pansino update, Hannah Berner x Meghan Thee Stallion apology + are snarkers the new incels?
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Mini ScrollBBG to BBLs to Pilates Princesses: The Toxic Evolution of Fitness Influencer Culture
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Tana Mongeau x Joey Graceffa x Rosanna Pansino x Trisha Paytas feud, Gabby Windey & Robby Hoffman married + Hannah Berner x Meghan Thee Stallion backlash
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Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: Patreon creator economy insights, Skype to close, Twitch expands monetisation + new Reels app
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Millie Bobby Brown addresses appearance, family vloggers flee California, Piper Rockelle x Bop House backlash + Oscars red carpet
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Tate McRae album review backlash, Alabama Barker vs. Bhad Bhabie, Corinna Kopf calls out Mikaela Testa + more
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Mini ScrollBONUS FROM WEB SUMMIT: Why Should we Care About a "Healthy Internet"? ft. Mozilla CEO Laura Chambers
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…
Mini ScrollThe Expression of Death on Social Media: From Parasocial Grief to The Monetistation of Digital Mourning
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Tradwife influencer 'Patriarchy Hannah' exposed, Trisha Paytas' new gig + Reddit paywalls are coming
The biggest stories on the internet from February 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 2:43 Twitter-famous tradwife Patriarchy Hannah aka @HarmonizedGrace exposed as being…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: Apple Cider Vinegar recap, US TikTok update, Mexico vs. Google, Buzzfeed to launch social platform + Netflix considers podcasts
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 19th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:16 Apple Cider Vinegar thoughts 2:34 TikTok is back online in…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: "Reheating nachos" meme, Morphe makes a play for influencers + Kai Cenat streamer university
The biggest stories on the internet from February 18th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:07 "Reheating nachos" trend 4:05 Morphe seemingly returns to influencer marketing…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Wishbone Kitchen vs. Bon Appetit, Avery Woods podcast backlash & apology + Melanie Martinez update
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'…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Duolingo Owl is dead, Kayla Itsines calls out sexualisation in fitness industry + Alix Earle vs. Alex Cooper
The biggest stories on the internet from February 13th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:27 Duolingo Owl is apparently dead 4:23 Kayla Itsines calls out sexualisation in…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: Jack Schlossberg logs off, Roblox, Discord, OpenAI and Google launch ROOST + Elon Musk bids to buy OpenAI
The biggest tech & social media trends on the internet from February 12th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:47 Jack Scholessberg deletes his social media 6:28 Roblox…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Brianna Chickenfry x West Wilson romance rumours, Aussie TikTok's Jack Mcintosh saga + Hawk Tuah addresses crypto scandal
The biggest stories on the internet from February 11th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:32 Brianna Chickenfry rumoured to be dating West Wilson from Summer House 4:00…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Poppi vending machines, Charli xcx's pledge, Chappell Roan stylist backlash + Amelia Dimoldenberg new boyfriend
The biggest stories on the internet from February 10th, 2025. Timestamps: 1:09 Poppi influencer vending machines 3:40 Charli xcx pledges $25K alongside…
Mini ScrollThe Career & Self-Cancellation of Jenna Marbles: Why We Sill Yearn For YouTube’s OG Funny Hot Girl
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Anna Paul x Mikaela Testa update, American woman in Pakistan goes viral on TikTok + Trisha Paytas' Big Broadway Dream
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…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: Reddit's AI pivot, Threads comes for Bluesky + Stimulation Clicker is the brain rot game from hell
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…
Mini ScrollMini Grammys 2025 Recap: Hits, Misses & WTFs
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Fedez x Chiara Ferragni affair allegations update, Iris Law viral restaurant drama + new CorporateTok trend
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…
Mini ScrollThe Rise of Ragebait: From Bizarre Influencer Lies to Insidious Political Strategies
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Chiara Ferragni x Fedez bombshell exposé, Mikaela Testa vs. Anna Paul + Brooke Schofield blind item
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…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: TumblrTV, TikTok ban update, TikTok's 'Cute Winter Boots' trend + DeepSeek breakdown
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Gracie Abrams x Dora Jar fan petition, Jason Nash takeover BFFs + Victoria Paris accused of copying smaller creator
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…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: TikTok wedding photographer drama, Spencer Pratt vs. Alex Cooper, Brianna Chickenfry called out + Alix Earle sells out skinny jeans
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…
Mini ScrollLink Rot, Digital Decay & The Internet Archive: Turns Out Digital Content Actually *Doesn't* Last Forever
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Shari Franke memoir, MrBeast wants TikTok, Justin Bieber unfollows Hailey + Addison Rae opens up about Bryce Hall
The biggest stories on the internet from January 23rd, 2025. Timestamps: 00:27 Shari Franke's 8Passengers family channel memoir 2:41 MrBeast gets serious about…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: TikTok ban breakdown, Meta data transfer conspiracy theories & the political motivations behind TikTok going dark
The biggest tech stories & social media trends on the internet from January 22nd, 2025. Timestamps: 1:46 Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban 2:13 Rumours of…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Severance S2 & Molly-Mae documentary recaps, Kendrick Lamar saves TikTok + David Dobrik's return
The biggest stories on the internet from January 21st, 2024. Timestamps: 1:12 Severance recap 8:09 Molly-Mae: Behind It All recap 10:12 Kendrick Lamar saves…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Justin Baldoni $400 million lawsuit, TikTok creators spill "secrets" ahead of ban, Trisha Paytas x Alex Consani campaign + Allanah Harris update
The biggest stories on the internet from January 20th, 2025. Timestamps: 00:34 Justin Baldoni files $400 million lawsuit against Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds…
Mini ScrollBlake Lively, Justin Baldoni & How The Internet Normalised The Hollywood Smear Campaign
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Mikayla Nogueira "worst year", Coors Light viral typo ad + Chloe Barry-Hang unites Aussie corporate TikTok
The biggest stories on the internet from January 16th , 2025. Timestamps: 2:33 Mikayla Nogueira concerns fans with content about "worst year" of her life 4:50…
Mini ScrollMINI TECH SCROLL: Meta moderation & DEI changes, U.S. TikTok ban update + TikTok users migrating to RedNote app
The biggest tech stories & social media trends on the internet from January 15th, 2025. Timestamps: 3:01 Meta changes its moderation policies 6:33 Meta rolls…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Trippin' With Tarte backlash, MUA vs. TikTok bride breakdown + Minecraft YouTube drama on Gen Alpha
The biggest stories on the internet from January 14th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:37 Tarte Cosmetics faces backlash for influencer trip to Necker Island amid LA fires…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Ash Trevino lore explained, Madeleine White pyjama drama, Dave Portnoy vs. Grace O'Malley + more
(Some of) the biggest stories from the last three weeks while we were on Christmas break! Timestamps: 3:17 TikTokers Ash Trevino x Santos lore explained 12:51…
Mini Scroll2025 Pop Culture Predictions: Relationships, Music, Tech, Beauty, Fashion + More!
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Kardashians buying TikTok rumour, Lily B Chapman addresses merch drama + Ariana Grande won't tour soon
The biggest stories on the internet from December 19th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:40 Are the Kardashians buying TikTok? 6:05 Lily B Chapman addresses copycat…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Matilda Djerf returns, Grace O'Malley vs. Barstool, Just Trish axes Jeffree Star episode + Halley Kate update
The biggest stories on the internet from December 18th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:35 Matilda Djerf returns to social media following toxic workplace allegations with…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Halley Kate TikTok haul backlash, Sydney Sweeney claps back at body shamers + new YT recommendation
The biggest stories on the internet from December 17th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:36 Halley Kate called out for returning clothes from a TikTok haul 13:42 Sydney…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Matilda Djerf bullying allegations, 'Songs I'd Play' TikTok trend + Sophia Culpo vs. Braxton Berrios (again)
The biggest stories on the internet from December 16th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:45 Matilda Djerf accused of bullying brand employees 9:57 'Songs I'd Play' TikTok…
Mini Scroll2024 Internet Culture Recap: 10 of The Biggest Viral Moments
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Brianna Chickenfry x Grace O'Malley (again), Alex Cooper's Unwell University + Selena Gomez engaged
* I want to clarify two points I made here before they're misunderstood as I don't think I articulated them well - when I say both women (Bri & Grace) felt…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Ethan Klein reacts to Trisha Paytas on SNL, Trisha Paytas heads for Broadway + Azealia Banks vs. Matty Healy escalates
The biggest stories on the internet from December 11th, 2024. Timestamps: 00:50 Ethan Klein reacts to Trisha Paytas on SNL 3:12 Trisha Paytas is headed for…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: End of the Eras Tour, Drew Afualo announces TikTok hiatus + Patrick Ta Beauty x Avonna Sunshine breakdown
The biggest stories on the internet from December 10th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:18 Taylor Swift performs final Eras Tour show in Vancouver 5:39 Drew Afualo…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Grace O'Malley x Brianna Chickenfry friendship update, Hawk Tuah crypto drama, Trisha Paytas on SNL, TikTok ban, Pepe the Prawn trend + more
The biggest stories on the internet from December 9th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:19 Grace O’Malley addresses status of podcast & friendship with Brianna Chickenfry…
Mini ScrollCelebrity Blind Items: The History, Popularity & Ethical Implications of Unverified Claims
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Spotify Wrapped 2024 backlash, Barry Keoghan x Sabrina Carpenter cheating rumours + BOQTOQ goes viral
The biggest stories on the internet from December 5th, 2024. Timestamps: 2:51 Spotify Wrapped 2024 sparks backlash for leaving out beloved features 8:11 Barry…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Sabrina Carpenter & Barry Keoghan split, Away taps celebrity lookalike winners + Deadmau5 x Lights tour drama
The biggest stories on the internet from December 4th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:37 Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have reportedly broken up 3:25 Away Luggage…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: TikTok users ignore JoJo Siwa, 'Brain Rot' is word of the year + Dove x Crumbl Cookie collab
The biggest stories on the internet from December 3rd, 2024. Timestamps: 00:45 TikTok is ignoring JoJo Siwa as part of a new trend 2:58 'Brain-Rot' is Oxford…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Australia's world-first social media ban, TikToker lawsuit over stolen "aesthetic" & Ballerina Farm leans in
The biggest stories on the internet from December 2nd, 2024. Timestamps: 1:24 Australian social media ban for children under 16 passes Senate in a world-first…
Mini ScrollThe Evolution of Snapchat: How a Millennial Teen Messaging App Became a Haven for Cancelled Creators
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: TikTok is 'crashing out', Millennial vs. Gen Z aesthetics Reddit debate + Dollar Tree Dinner creator goes viral
The biggest stories on the internet from November 28th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:36 What does TikTok's favourite term 'crashing out' mean? 3:40 Reddit user sparks…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Taylor Swift Rep TV Vancouver theory, Makenna Gibbons brings receipts, CorporateTok drama + Alex Warren x Joe Jonas
The biggest stories on the internet from November 27th, 2024. Timestamps: 6:46 Taylor Swift Reputation TV Vancouver theory 11:05 Makenna Gibbons defends…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, Mormon MomTok drama + Brooke Schofield boyfriend allegations
The biggest stories on the internet from November 26th, 2024. Timestamps: 1:00 'Defying Gravity' memes explained 6:03 Taylor Frankie Paul & more Mormon MomTok…
Mini ScrollThe Rise of Doxxing: How We've Normalised The Invasion of Privacy Online
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Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Viral Jaguar ad, new influencer research findings + Coachella 2025 lineup revealed
The biggest stories on the internet from November 21st, 2024. Timestamps: 1:06 Breaking down the viral Jaguar ad 5:50 New research finds the majority of news…
Mini ScrollMINI SCROLL: Tommy Fury x Molly-Mae cheating accusation, MrBeast comes for drama channels + Allanah Harris situation
The biggest stories on the internet from November 20th, 2024. Timestamps: 4:12 OnlyFans model Katy Robertson claims she’s part of the reason why Molly Mae and…
Mini ScrollThe Anatomy of a Stan Twitter Account: Interview with TrishCrave
Today's mini scroll is a special edition interview with the Trisha Paytas stan Twitter account, TrishCrave! Find TrishCrave here: https://x.com/TrishCrave Find…