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Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Sami Jenkins— a video producer, content creator, and founder of Wilty Meetups, a grassroots community that creates safe spaces for connection.Through this conversation, Sami takes us through her unexpected venture into content creation, navigating an extroverted industry as an introvert, and how she’s become a community facilitator for other socially anxious young people in Melbourne.Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠/ 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 The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/ The biggest stories on the internet from March 3rd, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:13 Emily Gwen lesbian flag & donations accusationsDoc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RkeQHloYU_J6chpC7ce4yRKyvAfTAc-v73hzRiauNxI/edit?tab=t.012:02 Halsey vs. Tumblr13:37 Club Chalamet claps back at fanFind 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 2nd, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/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/centennialworld/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:40 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast episode backlash5:44 McDonald's CEO being trolled over awkward burger promo video9:56 Flava Flav plans celebration event for women Olympic athletes12:43 Zendaya & Tom Holland are married according to Law RoachFind 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_/ 

A deep look at the rise of intellectual influencers on TikTok and why credentialed performance is trending. Discussion of how short-form video and AI have reshaped trust and search behavior. Exploration of aestheticized intellect, the risks of grifters and plagiarism, and whether platform mechanics can sustain genuine expertise.

The biggest stories on the internet from February 26, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/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/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:03 Chloe’s Giant Cookies legal dramas6:32 Sofia Franklyn to release Call Her Daddy memoir13:31 Olivia Jade & Braxton Berrios + DeuxMoi vs. Lily Rose DeppFind 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_/ 

eBay snaps up Depop in a play for Gen Z resale culture and live commerce. Substack links with Polymarket, stirring debate over embedded prediction markets. Gucci runs an AI-labelled campaign that ignites creative and brand ethics conversations. Spotify tests Prompted Playlists to surface personalized discovery based on user prompts.

Welcome to Touch Grass, a mini series where we explore the implications of being chronically online with the creatives who can’t escape it.In this episode, host Lauren Meisner interviews Ruchi Page— creator, advocate, and Centennial World's longtime collaborator.In their conversation, Ruchi takes Lauren through her experiences as a woman of colour in the Australian influencer industry, why she creates purpose-led content, and how she supports her mental health through the ups and downs of online advocacy.Touch Grass is brought to you by BRITA: www.brita.com.au⁠/ 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 The Commons for supporting this episode: https://www.thecommons.com.au/The biggest stories on the internet from February 24th, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/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/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro2:17 KATSEYE Manon hiatus update & possible Megan support4:11 Staples Baddie acknowledged by brand7:42 TikTok Selena Gomez conspiracy theoriesFind 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 23th, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/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/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:09 Belfast KPop tribute concert drama7:03 KATSEYE Manon hiatus12:05 Ned Fulmer crash out over dating app "doxxing"14:54 Aussie fashion brands make nice ahead of copycat allegationsFind 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 19th, 2026.Join our Patreon here!!! https://www.patreon.com/c/CentennialWorld/ 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/centennialworld/ Timestamps:00:00 Intro1:19 Tana Mongeau viral MCo Beauty ad4:31 Loft-Gate: TikTok rental scammer exposed9:40 Alex Cooper to host Hannah Montana reunionFind 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_/