
May on TikTok: Catalina becomes a Nikola Jokić Stan, Cottage Cheese “Wrap” Trend and the Shrimp Summer Theory!
Dena and Catalina start off the episode by chatting about their weekend in Ohio and trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park before diving into the latest TikTok trends. Catalina shares home decor icks from her side of the algorithm (@ethancgaskil, @robertgigs) and her newfound interest in basketball thanks to Nikola Jokić (@hsmarken). Dena features a video by @horseblood6 parodying Chief’s fans and explains the “Me” Baby with videos by creators @lifecentral_ and @ritalinprc. In the food segment @dzaslavsky makes the trending cottage cheese flatbread and on the fashion side of TikTok creators like @isabellesarchive and @poptartsinhiding are trying to keep GenZ from getting HR called on them at the office. Next up is the “Who you think you’re emailing” audio trend, with Dena and Catalina highlighting videos by @ohmymarky, @alexdyork, and @rexilexi_2. For the learning on TikTok segment the ladies share a helpful video about grocery lists by @techgirljen and they wrap up the episode with @heyseantaylor’s theory about Shrimp Summer. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
23 Mai 202450min

May Trends on TikTok: Commencement Fails, 80s Dance Trend, and the short-lived NYC portal
On this week’s episode of 2 Old 4 TikTok the girls chat about Catalina’s unintended TikTok cleanse before catching up on their latest algorithm updates. For Catalina, it’s a tale of no pita bread at a restaurant in LA (@morganreichardt) and @thebrieshow showcasing a Malort ad set to an audio trend and for Dena it’s @imdoinggreatttt asking what happened to the people on the world cruise and mispronounced names at commencement (@alyzeccola). In the food segment @theshayspence tries French “tacos” and the Finance Guy song is still going strong in audio trends, including a rundown of types of finance bro by @iam_kjmiller. The girls also cover a Kroger jingle about yams (@zeo_choons) and the nostalgic 80s dance trend by creators like @savannahhkaddouri and @alexledgerwood. The content creator spotlight is @boy.room and for NYC TikTok Dena discusses the portal (@emmacfie). To wrap up they share an IVANTok video by @cmazzaws and a smart brand strategy by @evite. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
16 Mai 202441min

May TikTok Updates: Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, Trust Fund Song Trend, Baby Names, and More!
At the top of the episode Dena and Catalina discuss an upcoming trip to Ohio, cultural capital of the midwest. Afterwards they dive into TikTok updates, beginning with the algorithm segment. Catalina discusses Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef, highlighting videos by creators @buttertimbs, @friendlyspaceninja and @bre.giglio. She also shares @internwatts’ suggestion to get drunk at the zoo. Dena is on Pen Tok, featuring videos by @cazwell, @beeanca411, and @thesam_show. Next up the ladies debate the virtues and horrors of a Dr. Pepper with pickles (@mississippimemaw) and in audio trends cover the song of the summer as envisioned by @girl_on_couch, remixed by @djhunnybee, parodied by @imelainachristina, and contested by @griffinmaxwellbrooks. NYC TikTok updates include the Great Saunter (@niredonahue) and the blanket couple (@ripleysimone). Dena discusses @annehathaway’s debut on the platform and they wrap up the episode with @francescafarago’s baby names video, including a response by @bentonmcclintock. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
9 Mai 202444min

May TikTok Trends: Trucker Drama, Purple Jeans, and Songs that Make Us Cry
It’s May! For the first episode of the month Dena and Catalina start with what’s on their algorithms. For Dena it’s kindergarten basketball training by @scene_of_asia and a tornado in Nebraska covered by @disaster9578. Catalina discusses @slowhaste’s video of their parent’s fridge in addition to some trucking world drama by @truckershaderoom. In the audio section Dena features a clip by @icedmochaimo and for fashion the girls comment on the rise of purple jeans, including videos by creators @arianatomlinson2323 and @senor_barragan. The ladies chat about @newyorker reservation tips and bar-turned-urgent care in midtown Manhattan, McFaddens (@dailykristian). Wrapping up, @plantdaddydrew teaching us about eucalyptus and @mx.beltran stitches an important question about music. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
2 Mai 202442min

Late April on TikTok: Taylor Swift’s New Album, Trade House drama, and Stitch Trends
Dena and Catalina start off today's podcast chatting about the new Taylor Swift album featuring videos by @collinpmcgee and @jae.minnie before turning to the algorithm segment. Dena features a clip by @murrayhillboy and Catalina shares @itstinacolada’s idea for bridal party betting. Next up Dena explains the Trade House drama with a video by creator @te_erika and the content creator spotlight @phildegorter. In the NYC TikTok segment they discuss turtle racing in Brooklyn (@lifewithjrdn). To close the ladies recap two different stitch trends with videos by @rachelelizabethx0 and @stephanielexis. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
25 Apr 202436min

April TikTok Update: YG Marley Audio trend, Beach Sandwiches, and the Boston Marathon
Dena and Catalina open this week’s pod with some updates from the past week before sharing the latest updates from their algorithms. For Dena it’s @formerteenheartthrob riding the struggle bus at the Boston Marathon and an evite mishap by @twodachshundkings. Catalina chats about @sunnybethinkin’s nostalgia for the 2012 instagram aesthetic and @imthatdawn’s two medicines. Next up is the food segment, where Dena tries to spell cornichon and @haileecatalano provides a recipe for an amazing beach sandwich. Audio trends include @thebaldestbitch’s musings on Mother Ate by @janebellsucks and @vibewithjono giving the background for the viral song by YG Marley, which has become especially famous because of @looooooooch’s ultra viral lip synching video. Finally, to wrap up, they share a funny cousin-themed take on a long running trend by creator @maccapacca669. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
18 Apr 202434min

April TikTok Updates: Eclipse Tok, Donghua Jinlong Industrial Grade Glycine, and Audio Trends
Dena and Catalina open the pod with an in depth discussion of their eclipse experiences and EclipseTok including videos by @tuesdayhasnofeel, @thepageofgold, and @alexandradee_. Dena gives a milk punch update before moving on to the algorithm segment. She discusses a throwback photo audio trend featuring @livvy9899’s Shrek themed birthday and @bellewesterfeld’s brother’s Easter Basket and some useful advice about Google from @cameronjerrard. Catalina gives a Donghua Jinlong update, including a video by creator @gnarliehewson, and shares a video by @girl_whoworksthe_pyramid about her new shirt. For the food segment they discuss Drunken Noodles by @rappingchef and to wrap up debrief on @wonderlandallys’s organizational tips. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
11 Apr 202435min

April TikTok Trends: Beyoncé, The NYC Punching Scare, and Creative Martinis
At the top of this week’s episode Dena and Catalina talk about the punching in the face scare in New York. Then they turn to more positive news, TikTok’s reaction to Beyoncé’s new album including videos by @paolatravell, @kenziekeymag, and @tieramusic. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses baby animal videos (@sanantoniozoo, @jeaneert8ee) and Catalina shares @operation_niki’s packing tips and @iam_gabeo’s colonic. Next up, both girls are learning about how people are wearing their sweaters in Brooklyn thanks to creator @thebadjujudesign and @_laurenrosee1 has an amazing response to a stitch trend. Dena and Catalina report on using a filter to guess their profession and then turn to their Celebrity on TikTok spotlight, @jwoww. They wrap up with the food and drink segment, covering a Milk Punch by @thirstywhale__ and a martini video by @boxyneat. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
4 Apr 202446min





















