MINI SCROLL: Brands return to cinematic social, Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan + Madelyn Cline's prince charming

Thank you to Bumble for sponsoring this episode of mini scroll. For the love of love, give Bumble another shot!Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldTimestamps:00:00 Intro1:54 Selena Gomez x Benny Blanco wedding3:41 Tana Mongeau absent from Brooke Schofield engagement party7:49 Mikayla Nogueira luxury haul backlashFind 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, we are interrogating the stereotype that Gen Z are most the most hyper-individualistic generation. We'll explore what hyper-individualism really means, the societal and political forces behind it, and draw conclusions based on our insight and research.Timestamps:00:00 BRITA ad00:40 Intro3:15 What is hyper-individualism?4:55 Neoliberalism & individualism5:54 Democracy & individualism7:34 Is Gen Z actually hyper-indivdualistic?7:44 Yes argument16:58 No argument24:43 ConclusionsFind 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_/ 

Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 25th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:47 Brands return to cinematic social strategies3:55 Aussie influencer Rowi Singh x Chappell Roan makeup artist6:18 Madelyn Cline reportedly dating a princeFind 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_/ 

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Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 23rd, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:01 Chloe Malle style backlash5:24 Jaden Smith appointed Creative Director of Christian Louboutin nepo baby criticism12:33 Christian RaptureTokFind 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_/ 

Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 22nd, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:00 Wisdom Kaye's Miu Miu disaster5:01 Michael Weist talks TanaCon "trauma9:40 Keke Palmer x Hot Ones x college student TikTokerFind 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_/ 

Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 18th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:04 Ned Fulmer returns post-Try Guys cheating scandal10:10 Conde Nast to launch new influencer storefront platform14:20 Jacquie Alexander vs. Gabi Sullivan friendship breakdownFind 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_/ 

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Please consider buying us a coffee or subscribing to a membership to help keep Centennial World's weekly podcasts going! Every single dollar goes back into this business🩷 https://buymeacoffee.com/centennialworldThe biggest stories on the internet from September 15th, 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:38 Pilates Body Rave backlash over pilates "hot take"10:20 Katie Fang new beauty column12:10 Ed Sheeran vs. Swiftologist 16:28 Gen Z choose Nepal candidate via DiscordFind 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_/