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.
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Anti-Intellectualism & The Downfall of Commentary Creators
Season 5
Thursday, March 28, 2024 • Duration 35:29
In this week's episode, I explore the rise and (inevitable) fall of the commentary genre. I cover the origins of this content, the rise of this genre on YouTube, and why I believe we're about to see its downfall. I look at how the rise of anti-intellectualism, a decline in media literacy, and the death of the monoculture— all amplified by the introduction of TikTok— will likely be the main reasons for the downfall of commentary content.
14:55 Why is internet culture commentary so popular?
20:08 Anti-intellecutalism + the decline in media literacy
25:50 Quality of content has declined
30:19 Death of the monoculture
The Unregulated World of 'Child Influencers'
Season 5
Thursday, March 21, 2024 • Duration 33:28
In this week's episode, I explore the very dark consequences of putting children online. I specifically focus on children whose parents post on their behalf— turning them into 'child influencers.' I look at how posting content of minors online relinquishes control of their image & how that can end up in the wrong hands. I finish by diving into the laws in both the U.S. and Australia that do or do not protect children on social media.
9:08 Why we should be worried about these accounts
12:58 Addressing criticism against those who speak out
14:58 #SaveWren and family vloggers taking their children offline
21:03 The difference between family vloggers & child influencers
22:56 U.S. laws
RERUN: Why Gen Z Wants to be Anonymous Online
Season 5
Thursday, March 14, 2024 • Duration 44:16
This week's episode is a re-edited rerun of a season 3 episode that is still very much relevant today where we explore why Gen Z pursues privacy online. I have added a new intro and shared some tea in the update section, so make sure to listen.
In this episode, Jordyn Christensen and I look at why Gen Z is starting to seek more privacy and anonymity online. We explore the concept of the personal brand from a Gen Z lens, the new dangers youth face online, and several factors that have contributed to this generation choosing to be more private than their Millennial counterparts. We also look at some Gen Z creators who have recently taken a step back from social media (like Emma Chamberlain), and consider both the benefits and the risks of internet users becoming increasingly anonymous.
Nara Smith & The Internet's Obsession with (Fake) Tradwives
Season 5
Thursday, March 7, 2024 • Duration 32:16
In this week's episode, I further explore the ideology behind the increasingly popular 'tradwife' lifestyle and discuss how this term is now being misused against mommy vloggers and creators who post domestic life content. I also dive into the questions around Nara Smith, TikToks' buzziest creator at the moment, to better understand if her content really is Mormon tradwife propaganda, or simply innocent lifestyle content with a focus on home and family life (and cooking for her kids from scratch).
6:35 What is a tradwife? Defining the term & exploring its ideology
20:20 Is a SAHM the same as a tradwife? How & why the internet is misusing this term
Look What We Made Her Do: How Taylor Swift Built The Swiftie Cult
Season 5
Thursday, February 29, 2024 • Duration 58:10
In this week's episode, I have my first co-host of season 5, Crystal Andrews! Crystal is a writer, author, and the founder & editor of feminist news publication, Zee Feed. But most importantly, Crystal is a Swiftie. Off the back of the Eras Tour in Sydney (which we both attended, twice), Crystal and I explore how Taylor Swift built such a culty fandom and why the Swifties feel so protective of their fave.
19:00 Zee Feed newsletter that inspired this episode
30:52 Explaining the mentality of a Swiftie
40:33 How do Swifties project their protection of Taylor Swift?
Blame it on Instagram Face: Is Gen Z Actually Aging Faster?
Season 5
Thursday, February 22, 2024 • Duration 29:35
This episode is brought to you by Coach Love, the new fruity, floral fragrance from Coach. Coach Love opens with top notes of Wild Strawberry, features a rich heart note of Red Velvet Rose, and dries down to dries down with a warm base note of Cedarwood. Coach Love is a fragrance that celebrates love in all its forms, available now in retailers and online.
In this week's episode, I explore the "Gen Z is aging like milk" discourse and consider the impact of 'Instagram face' on how we expect young women to look.
8:25 The impact of Instagram face on the Gen Z beauty standard
12:12 Theory one: The death of tween culture
16:40 Theory two: Injectables & plastic surgery younger
Everybody on Mute: Why TikTok Doesn't Need Music Anymore
Season 5
Thursday, February 15, 2024 • Duration 31:21
This episode is brought to you by Coach Love, the new fruity, floral fragrance from Coach. Coach Love opens with top notes of Wild Strawberry, features a rich heart note of Red Velvet Rose, and dries down to dries down with a warm base note of Cedarwood. Coach Love is a fragrance that celebrates love in all its forms, available now in retailers and online.
In this week's episode, I explore the relationship between TikTok and the corporate music industry.
Leidig, E. (2023). The Making of a Tradwife. In The Women of the Far Right (pp. 89–122). Columbia University Press. https://doi.org/10.7312/leid21016-005
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