This week’s short but sweet episode starts with some big news about the Queen of Coney Island herself, Dena! The ladies are together for the first time in person to chat about the latest TikTok trends and even a TikToker in the wild (@elirallo https://www.tiktok.com/@elirallo?lang=en) during Catalina’s trip to New York. For the algorithm segment Dena shares a funny video by @ashmayers https://www.tiktok.com/@ashmayers/video/7344617212151418158?_r=1&_t=8kwkh8nNcMd and Catalina discusses the candied fruit featured in @itslexilarson https://www.tiktok.com/@itslexilarson/video/7333708243086101806?_r=1&_t=8kodHaOrWyA’s What I Do in a Day. @m00bie https://www.tiktok.com/@m00bie/video/7345890564140764462?_r=1&_t=8kyfZxTO7sE is parodying the Djo audio trend and @vickinosecret https://www.tiktok.com/@vickinosecret/video/7347973502529588526?_r=1&_t=8kwl3M7fTw3 is bringing the TikTok drama. Lots to chat about on Ivan’s side of TikTok including a clip by @hankyspankyyyy https://www.tiktok.com/@hankyspankyyyy/video/7346635859485101358?_r=1&_t=8kob4tTrDoI and @donghuajinlong https://www.tiktok.com/@donghuajinlong/video/7345681854713990446?_r=1&_t=8kxcoVvWtju’s industrial grade glycine. To wrap up the girls chat about a couple’s trend of painting each other by creators like @burlynathan https://www.tiktok.com/@burlynathan/video/7346004987509509418?_r=1&_t=8knWT8ABOkV and @chelseahaefs https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseahaefs/video/7344432861409201450?_r=1&_t=8knW9sPWkp8.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

29m

Mar 28

Dena and Catalina begin the podcast chatting about the latest with Kate Middleton and a trip to the Peloton studio before diving into the latest TikTok trends. Dena starts with a discussion of a fart walk (@bonbond007 https://www.tiktok.com/@bonbond007/video/7346632704928124193?_r=1&_t=8kmy2ucHM6A) and @goodbyetwenties https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbyetwenties/video/7345960562037132587?_r=1&_t=8kmyISnfguk’ Rainbow purse, while Catalina chats about Gen Z reactions to the TikTok ban (@pisoiscoy https://www.tiktok.com/@pisoiscoy/video/7346790149075914015?_r=1&_t=8kmxs5rnosc) and a list of European cities to “skip.” The ladies also chat about a blankie-themed video by @grace_oliviat1d https://www.tiktok.com/@grace_oliviat1d/video/7345273993009646894?_r=1&_t=8kmy2xFQ6Jy and a fantastic stitch with a nun by @trapmoneymelly https://www.tiktok.com/@trapmoneymelly/video/7338540616462142752?_r=1&_t=8kmy8aT8Whm. In the food segment the girls cover Chippy Boys by @kaelahe https://www.tiktok.com/@kaelahe/video/7346392625613655326?_r=1&_t=8kmyIvBVBzW and they finish off the pod with Learning on TikTok including the new imessage sticker trick shared by @thatchriscarley https://www.tiktok.com/@thatchriscarley/video/7347407941055647007?_r=1&_t=8kmxfFOZM6Q and a flying hack from @durbinmalonster https://www.tiktok.com/@durbinmalonster/video/7347345807215037739?_r=1&_t=8kmxkWn7gmA.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

41m

Mar 21

TikTok is still thriving, at least for now! Dena and Catalina have very active algorithms this week. First, Dena shares a reaction to Jojo Siwa by @therealsanaiblue https://www.tiktok.com/@therealsanaiblue/video/7341970626686553374?_r=1&_t=8kb6Krfv9r8 before Catalina shares the Vegan Donut drama ripping through Long Island (@bakeanddestroy https://www.tiktok.com/@bakeanddestroy/video/7342617711224098094?_r=1&_t=8kb6i9HGIMV) and @mananamariee https://www.tiktok.com/@mananamariee/video/7336250549249002795?_r=1&_t=8kb5yJSjzNj’s discussion of bathroom etiquette with her boyfriend. The audio trend of the week is a sped up version of Jess Glynne’s “Hold my Hand” including videos by @adison.geer22 https://www.tiktok.com/@adison.geer22/video/7343012593621306666?_r=1&_t=8kb5UUOIGRn and @kayla.gramm https://www.tiktok.com/@kayla.gramm/video/7343445777131326762?_r=1&_t=8kb5YFccqT8. According to @theaugustdiaries https://www.tiktok.com/@theaugustdiaries/video/7338243276782210310?_r=1&_t=8kb5kMwWbiE short nails are in, and in on the New York side of TikTok @dhtoomey https://www.tiktok.com/@dhtoomey/video/7343622775908699434?_r=1&_t=8kb6F0eOkf5 makes a wonderful promo for the Gowanus Canal and surroundings. In another segment on drama, the girls discuss a very troubling story about a girl’s mother and ex husband, featuring videos by @diamondpretzel https://www.tiktok.com/@diamondpretzel/video/7344409129890467118?_r=1&_t=8kZcYDC8BEx, @katenacious https://www.tiktok.com/@katenacious/video/7344089411543403819?_r=1&_t=8kZca2XUyDu, and @jolly_good_ginger https://www.tiktok.com/@jolly_good_ginger/video/7299309925908434206?_r=1&_t=8kb5vRV5GeM that reminds them of the recent celebrity news about Noah and Trish Cyrus. Next up is the food segment, and this week it’s all about egg salad, including videos by @violetnuit https://www.tiktok.com/@violetnuit/video/7340478630708907307?lang=en and @rissy_roo_ https://www.tiktok.com/@rissy_roo_/video/7329696552446922014?_r=1&_t=8kZJBuqutEg, and chopped sandwiches/salads (@jenneatsgoood https://www.tiktok.com/@jenneatsgoood/video/7342197061233724714?_r=1&_t=8kb5x8EqvaI). After briefly discussing where paprika comes from (@goodluckkarly https://www.tiktok.com/@goodluckkarly/video/7338134065654074667?_r=1&_t=8kb6itCfo3K) the ladies close with @mollybmcpherson https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson?_t=8kb6VDcvJTX&_r=1’s take on the ever evolving Kate Middleton speculation. They’re rooting for the BBL theory!   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

47m

Mar 14

This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok, Dena dives into the Costco side of the TikTok algorithm, featuring videos by @a.j.befumo https://www.tiktok.com/@a.j.befumo/video/7341463847108152606?_r=1&_t=8kOvgVJDHzv with "we're Costco guys" and a Costco marathon by @ugh_madison https://www.tiktok.com/@ugh_madison/video/7340106289479191854?_r=1&_t=8kOvjQLsblK. Also, @idinamenzel https://www.tiktok.com/@idinamenzel/video/7341960740435266862?_r=1&_t=8kOvvPldW9a celebrates the tenth birthday of Adele Nazeem. Next, Catalina discusses Panama City Beach Spring break with insights from @randigaylord_ https://www.tiktok.com/@randigaylord_/video/7340418266533350698?_r=1&_t=8kP3zFApvl0, delves into a yoga cult covered by @charlotte.medlock https://www.tiktok.com/@charlotte.medlock/video/7335252114245012778?_r=1&_t=8kP4X5eS5aV, and shares Disney tips from @plussizeparkhoppers https://www.tiktok.com/@plussizeparkhoppers/video/7340412212604964138?_r=1&_t=8kIix8zASIY. Also, @caribouisawkward https://www.tiktok.com/@caribouisawkward/video/7341486556164721962?_r=1&_t=8kP40a7h3Ih provides a great answer for a stitch trend, and @goodbyetwenties https://www.tiktok.com/@goodbyetwenties/video/7340474283392503083?_r=1&_t=8kGDuS76Ba6 sends her son to school with a hibachi lunch.To wrap up, the girls chat about @spencerpratt https://www.tiktok.com/@spencerpratt/video/7341602897299361055?_r=1&_t=8kP426FQg2cin the Celebrities on TikTok segment, who reacts to Kristin Cavallari’s appearance in a @montanaboyz video. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

49m

Mar 07

Happy Leap Year! This week Dena and Catalina open with some sad news about Flaco, NYC’s favorite owl, and a Reesa Teesa update including videos by @noahglenncarter https://www.tiktok.com/@noahglenncarter/video/7339678063686536494?_r=1&_t=8kD21kcwFvH and @marcsebastianf https://www.tiktok.com/@marcsebastianf/video/7338704626734124331?_r=1&_t=8kDMcwk6QJu. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses wedding “robots” via @thebalkanbarbie https://www.tiktok.com/@thebalkanbarbie/video/7338964245494680875?_r=1&_t=8kDN08mpUz4, @coriefay https://www.tiktok.com/@coriefay/video/7338862345063583019?_r=1&_t=8kDMy4Aqjra’s 30th birthday invitations, and a Paris bachelorette gone wrong. Catalina shares an etiquette story by @shaylamherrington https://www.tiktok.com/@shaylamherrington/video/7339584107275521326?_r=1&_t=8kDMVHMpyBi, an MLM survival story by @juliasteenland https://www.tiktok.com/@juliasteenland/video/7322543911203802398?_r=1&_t=8kDMte3BqmY, and corporate lingo by @itsbrittanydavila https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbrittanydavila/video/7337427612257602858?_r=1&_t=8kDN7WHighf. For the stitch segment they feature a video by @irenekoutsoutis https://www.tiktok.com/@irenekoutsoutis/video/7330001952178228526?_r=1&_t=8kBOB8V8HhC. Next, they debrief on JLo’s “This is Me…Now” with a video by @nickguillory https://www.tiktok.com/@nickguillory/video/7337447372580064543?_r=1&_t=8k5GSYfS4i2 and finish with Love Is Blind trends and debates blowing up on the platform, including videos by @ceciliaregina275 https://www.tiktok.com/@ceciliaregina275/video/7337655154042293546?_r=1&_t=8kDNFVYubik and Megan Fox herself @chelseadblackwell https://www.tiktok.com/@chelseadblackwell/video/7337465605106208043?_r=1&_t=8kDNUhL5NjX.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

55m

Feb 29

This week on the pod the ladies start off by discussing their respective trips to Applebees before moving on to the stories of @reesamteesa taking TikTok by storm. Dena highlights videos by @himollysl https://www.tiktok.com/@himollysl/video/7337057772691049774?_r=1&_t=8k14I2bSxty, @therealoverlee https://www.tiktok.com/@therealoverlee/video/7337042221277007146?_r=1&_t=8k1DznQ54X8, @brandyaly https://www.tiktok.com/@brandyaly/video/7337335321681595690?_r=1&_t=8k16jjHaJDi, and @champbailie https://www.tiktok.com/@champbailie/video/7337156382925278506?_r=1&_t=8k1EQoR3y9q and Catalina, who has no idea what is going on, puts a damper on the fun. In the algorithm segment, both girls have been watching a lot of Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em dances by creators like @smoothjasmine https://www.tiktok.com/@smoothjasmine/video/7335158430078045486?_r=1&_t=8k1J3CzqErj, @matt8mccall https://www.tiktok.com/@matt8mccall/video/7335204333895863598?_r=1&_t=8jwCOkuQ6Cw, @gardinerbrothers https://www.tiktok.com/@gardinerbrothers/video/7335911358740827425?_r=1&_t=8jw4qzpbtON, and even @djkhaled https://www.tiktok.com/@djkhaled/video/7335586924947574046?_r=1&_t=8k1J4ZHqw71. Catalina also shares @glutenbergbible’s Bookshelf Bourbon video. @madihart starts a stitch trend about funny trauma with an excellent response by @youngblur https://www.tiktok.com/@youngblur/video/7336229351794412842?_r=1&_t=8k1IyzZs5DH, and Dena discusses a NYC go fund be to find a lost dog covered by @lostwithlucy https://www.tiktok.com/@lostwithlucy/video/7321041556021005611?_r=1&_t=8k1IyLbXZf8. Next up is a Golden Girls audio trend including a video by @jade_herman https://www.tiktok.com/@jade_herman/video/7336343896349379886?_r=1&_t=8jzMBTzg6A7, and the ladies close the episode with an amazing Monopoly Go reflection by @rehanashaus https://www.tiktok.com/@rehanashaus/video/7315594715955612971?_r=1&_t=8k1En3DGxnq.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

45m

Feb 22

This week on TikTok it’s all about the Superbowl, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Usher, and Beyoncé! Dena and Catalina chat about game day outfits (@chiefs), Usher on roller skates (@joebrim), and the pros and cons of the Nickelodeon Superbowl Live Stream @actuallyautistickatie https://www.tiktok.com/@actuallyautistickatie/video/7334504790703017259?_r=1&_t=8joQ1nmEO8k. @alexonthemic https://www.tiktok.com/@alexonthemic/video/7334611594552479022?_r=1&_t=8jpKYyaHYrK and friends react to the new Beyoncé album and @harrietpotter_ https://www.tiktok.com/@harrietpotter_/video/7334525310626499882?_r=1&_t=8joPNyf0lfn gives a hard hitting review of the half time performance. Dena’s algorithm is Tswift in Tokyo (@ayaya515_), and Catalina is getting content about Girl Scout Cookies (@byemilylynn). In the food trends segment the gals discuss @nushnan https://www.tiktok.com/@nushnan/video/7333082312768294190?_r=1&_t=8jkTYqKhCEZ and friends’ adventure with the Red Lobster Unlimited Shrimp deal, and they close the episode discussing Universal Music Group’s decision to remove their music from the platform, with attempts by artists like @kristinchenoweth https://www.tiktok.com/@kristinchenoweth/video/7333648048465186078?_r=1&_t=8joG15TVh4E to provide royalty-free alternatives.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).    

49m

Feb 15

Dena and Catalina start off the podcast this week chatting about the Grammys, with some high points– Tracy Chapman– and some low points–Celine Dion and Taylor Swift quickly making their way to TikTok. For the algorithm segment Catalina discusses the bad words in a bathroom mirror trend (@sobermama82383 https://www.tiktok.com/@sobermama82383/video/7329951200873368874?_r=1&_t=8jdkwQutDrO&social_sharing=1, @pearlinebrown1 https://www.tiktok.com/@pearlinebrown1/video/7331499717068836142?_r=1&_t=8jdhQdAtsol&social_sharing=1), and @saltandsagenutrition’s https://www.tiktok.com/@saltandsagenutrition/video/7325463026339990830?_r=1&_t=8jdi3TVf5cQ&social_sharing=1 reflections on Hibachi. Dena shares how @christifritz https://www.tiktok.com/@christifritz/video/7330298843399064862?_r=1&_t=8jdkyuzyqUd&social_sharing=1 and her husband have taken it a step further with their barefoot content (no pun intended) and brings us the Takeaway Song by @christycoysh https://www.tiktok.com/@christycoysh/video/7325670395078626593?_r=1&_t=8jaDAzBXWAw&social_sharing=1. Next up @wishbonekitchen https://www.tiktok.com/@wishbonekitchen/video/7329635720883080491?_r=1&_t=8jdkqXGhHtC&social_sharing=1 explains how to order meat from a butcher and Catalina discusses her attempt to use an iPhone strategy she learned from @hidomidocameraroll https://www.tiktok.com/@hitomidocameraroll/video/7315683309361859886?_r=1&_t=8jRoyeOExsU&social_sharing= in real life. To close, the girls chat about some major drama on NYC and bagel TikTok, explained in detail by @brooklynbagelblog https://www.tiktok.com/@brooklynbagelblog/video/7330656066562297130?_r=1&_t=8jYOty2ZpXS&social_sharing=1TikTok:.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

44m

Feb 08

Pookie is looking absolutely fire! The girls start of this week’s pod discussing all things Pookie and her husband, including their Friday night date night video (@campbellhuntpuckett https://www.tiktok.com/@campbellhuntpuckett/video/7324116636552744234?_r=1&_t=8jRp6BeGkWJ&social_sharing=1) @pamelawurstvetrini https://www.tiktok.com/@pamelawurstvetrini/video/7328778931719474478?_r=1&_t=8jO0TDXSgJP&social_sharing=1’s breakdown of the difference between a Mr. Rogers type and a “yallsexual,” and even @kayak https://www.tiktok.com/@kayak/video/7315436092465876255?_r=1&_t=8jRogSVyUAt&social_sharing=1 getting in on the bit. Dena’s algorithm is full of content by @rhcb.firebal https://www.tiktok.com/@rhcb.fireball/video/7328843360607784234?_r=1&_t=8jRcJxflF63&social_sharing=1 and @grace_olivia_08 https://www.tiktok.com/@grace_olivia_08/video/7324749602349944107?_r=1&_t=8jRoj6mueFi&social_sharing=1’s parody of cake vs. real videos. Catalina keeps getting served Guess our Regina videos, and shares a satirical take on the trend by @swagmastertalia https://www.tiktok.com/@swagmastertalia/video/7328232004582001951?_r=1&_t=8jRr7eAgUsI&social_sharing=1. She also gives a brief nod to IVANtok on her feed with a video by @today.iam.grateful https://www.tiktok.com/@today.iam.grateful/video/7328525168085667114?_r=1&_t=8jRon4e4J34&social_sharing=1. In the stitch segment the ladies feature a baby name video by @jenanels https://www.tiktok.com/@jenanels/video/7328187745900449070?_r=1&_t=8jRolhHg9ak&social_sharing=1 and for food they discuss both a blue soup by @mikessoupershortshow https://www.tiktok.com/@mikessoupershortshow/video/7329176145813982506?_r=1&_t=8jRorZoYnlK&social_sharing=1 and the Miami beef case (elisa.schmieder1 https://www.tiktok.com/@elisa.schmieder1/video/7317734620605336864?_r=1&_t=8jRospHiohi&social_sharing=1). To wrap up, they share their content creator of the week, @stinkyasher https://www.tiktok.com/@stinkyasher/video/7321455736842702123?_r=1&_t=8jFnLELWFyQ&social_sharing=1, and discuss the middle school beauty influencer trend.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

47m

Feb 01

On this week’s podcast Dena welcomes back cohost Catalina after her hiatus in South America. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses the Ohio State University Dance Team, the 9 Month Cruise, and a video by @christifritz https://www.tiktok.com/@christifritz/video/7326334425069915423?_r=1&_t=8jFmyqflYP0&social_sharing=1 going barefoot while Catalina shares her perspective on the Stanley Water Bottle featuring @meredithzo.e https://www.tiktok.com/@meredithzo.e/video/7324470112612797739?_r=1&_t=8jFnUVLwkms&social_sharing=1’s jam jar alternative. The ladies introduce a new segment, IVANtok, discussing content by @tatyanathegreat14 https://www.tiktok.com/@tatyanathegreat14/video/7321439702836350238?_r=1&_t=8jFn82hLNV5&social_sharing=1 and @nancymariemangano https://www.tiktok.com/@nancymariemangano/video/7322214744163650858?_r=1&_t=8jFn9q5BigM&social_sharing=1. Catalina explains how the Clean Girl aesthetic has been declared “out” and Mob Wife “in,” with videos by @trovlov https://www.tiktok.com/@trovlov/video/7323043487715314990?_r=1&_t=8jFmRrvOJzf&social_sharing=1, @longislandlibra https://www.tiktok.com/@longislandlibra/video/7323309098815065375?_r=1&_t=8jFmTe6Iu9C&social_sharing=1, @maleyanichole https://www.tiktok.com/@maleyanichole/video/7322627800807083295?_r=1&_t=8jFmW4UaWxX&social_sharing=1. Then, Dena shares some TikTok drama revolving around @kytebaby https://www.tiktok.com/@kytebaby/video/7325362578782326062?_r=1&_t=8jFmeikG0ok&social_sharing=1 and Catalina counters with the drama caused by the “I think I love this little life” audio trend, including one video by @paretay. The girls close the podcast with @theblackmanfamily https://www.tiktok.com/@theblackmanfamily/video/7323430421532904722?_r=1&_t=8jFnD8xdW62&social_sharing=1’s video of their daughter in New York City and a chat about waste management.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

48m

Jan 25

Special guest co-host Melrose is back in the building covering for Catalina again. Dena and Melissa start off discussing New Years Resolutions. Then, they explain the obsession with Neil the Seal Tok, featuring videos by @couriermail https://www.tiktok.com/@couriermail/video/7315254640424144130?_r=1&_t=8iiJskS92l9, @teebee2602 https://www.tiktok.com/@teebee2602/video/7318325840465415426?_r=1&_t=8iiJFfQEUME, and @nieltheseal https://www.tiktok.com/@nieltheseal/video/7312203514682395906?_r=1&_t=8iiBmXKzsJ0. They move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Dena, it’s North Sea Tok, with content from @theocean.0 https://www.tiktok.com/@theocean.0/video/7318448511891017006?_r=1&_t=8iiJBYIoSLK, and an Epcot drinking series from handshakebets https://www.tiktok.com/@handshakebets/video/7315224486142364970?_r=1&_t=8iiBkRjyOY2. For Melissa, it’s some funny west coast coverage of the New Years “ball drop” with a video from coldcutsslicer https://www.tiktok.com/@user4665192177483/video/7319255647973838123?_r=1&_t=8iiMFJu6fr4. Lots of Times Square NYE coverage on TikTok, with videos from @mickmicknyc https://www.tiktok.com/@mickmicknyc/video/7318784694382808366?_r=1&_t=8iiJtQKL8lK and @onetimessquarenyc https://www.tiktok.com/@onetimessquarenyc/video/7318803158111669550?_r=1&_t=8iiBeC2mHkc. We loved a NYE video from @loganconover_ https://www.tiktok.com/@loganconover_/video/7319039614931569963?_r=1&_t=8iiIpjKvDp4. People are posting things that improved their life in 2023, featuring @meg_squats https://www.tiktok.com/@meg_squats/video/7317025845074234655?_r=1&_t=8iiBcmv0rRz and @alexaaaval https://www.tiktok.com/@alexaaaval/video/7309288188596522271?_r=1&_t=8iiK2ZglznK. Candied Fruit is also trending, we mention @rileighskitchen https://www.tiktok.com/@rileighskitchen?_t=8ihyVm1hrOI&_r=1 and @neebeex2 https://www.tiktok.com/@neebeex2?_t=8ihyTQ9ujqE&_r=1. And shout out to Fudge List Tok, with a video from @sydney_benjamin https://www.tiktok.com/@sydney_benjamin/video/7308893402261753131?_r=1&_t=8iiBir9jgIU.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).    

32m

Jan 04

Filling in for Catalina this week while she basks in the glow of marital bliss is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off discussing the best TikToks of 2023 including SwiftTok, the bold glamour filter, the old age filter, and Jay-Z still not being on TikTok. Then, they discuss the Royal Caribbean nine month Cruise Tok fascination. Featuring videos from @livingmy_bethlife https://www.tiktok.com/@livingmy_bethlife, @pamelawurstvetrini https://www.tiktok.com/@pamelawurstvetrini?lang=en, @marcsebastianf https://www.tiktok.com/@marcsebastianf/video/7314877105278438687?_r=1&_t=8iWPO1TDKw6, @brittneymaee https://www.tiktok.com/@brittneymaee/video/7315436756906642730?_r=1&_t=8iWPWvPuvXP, @brodielancast3r https://www.tiktok.com/@brodielancast3r/video/7313416972853644562?_r=1&_t=8iWPfhz7Syw, @brooklynschwetje https://www.tiktok.com/@brooklynschwetje/video/7316700664573250862?_r=1&_t=8iWPa6UyBkU, @angielinderman https://www.tiktok.com/@angielinderman/video/7311448378913787182?_r=1&_t=8iWPctiXaJf, @iambrandeelake https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrandeelake/video/7314334926843710766?_r=1&_t=8iWPdt4RrdS, and @nadine.bower https://www.tiktok.com/@nadine.bower/video/7314064418042629377?_r=1&_t=8iWPh9ByBTC. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Melissa, it’s mostly Tornado Tok, with a video from @airbornezaddy https://www.tiktok.com/@airbornezaddy/video/7310855987580177695?_r=1&_t=8iWPj4S3p63. For Dena, it’s Antarctica Tok, with content from @austincarter642 https://www.tiktok.com/@austincarter642/video/7312599309256641834?_r=1&_t=8iWPxLnGSMwand @countingcountries https://www.tiktok.com/@countingcountries/video/7307404764034256171?_r=1&_t=8iWQ4odZQdu. In the spirit of Christmas on TikTok, we discuss videos from @rachel.jones88 https://www.tiktok.com/@rachel.jones88/video/7315415634215439659?_r=1&_t=8iWQ4QYXDXX and @melmarshall12 https://www.tiktok.com/@melmarshall12/video/7316915728056077610?_r=1&_t=8iWQ6obCccl. And we wrap up with funny Food Tok videos from @njitalianmafia https://www.tiktok.com/@njitalianmafia/video/7314403082010529070?_r=1&_t=8iWPoWdz7EZ and @ntimmel https://www.tiktok.com/@ntimmel/video/7306924373808549166?_r=1&_t=8iWPvKedfjO.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

46m

Dec 28, 2023

On this week’s episode of the pod the girls open with some important announcements about episodes to come. Catalina’s algorithm is all things Spotify Wrapped, including a video by Apple music stan @off__wyatt https://www.tiktok.com/@off__wyatt/video/7307149903887633666?_r=1&_t=8hsb3roXAcN. Next, she recaps some videos of nightlife fashion in Manchester and London by @ruwbabes https://www.tiktok.com/@ruwbabes/video/7053009866624961798?_t=8ht9kQRfikl&_r=1 and @dinamimi59 https://www.tiktok.com/@dinamimi59/video/7305976667707673898?_r=1&_t=8ht9pesKFnH. Dena’s algorithm includes @alliegh508’s https://www.tiktok.com/@alliegh508/video/7306192064151276846?_r=1&_t=8htA3wbcSCp insider take on the Squid Games reality competition and some very controversial Louis Vuitton boots, reviewed by @unbeylievable https://www.tiktok.com/@unbeylievable/video/7306493185872678176?_t=8htAGRn00pX&_r=1.  After, the girls debate @meredithmlynch’s claim that TikTok is jumping the shark because of the TikTok Shop. The audio trend of the week is set to J-Lo’s Let’s Get Loud, with videos by @chloeorr7 https://www.tiktok.com/@chloeorr7/video/7306645416286670126?_r=1&_t=8hsbBkvQmHG, @donblancoaventuras https://www.tiktok.com/@donblancoaventuras/video/7306574948175252742?_r=1&_t=8hsbFadHYWw, and @powderyjinx https://www.tiktok.com/@powderyjinx/video/7306965153726172459?_r=1&_t=8hsbAwAsOPG. The content creator of the week is @thejeffcapps https://www.tiktok.com/@thejeffcapps/video/7306635829785611566?_r=1&_t=8humOif38fb, in the food segment @yep4andy https://www.tiktok.com/@yep4andy/video/7308019298524482822?_r=1&_t=8humELX6YSQ makes Chicken Kyiv, and they close the episode with a short discussion of the new 30 minute video format. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

43m

Dec 07, 2023

This week Catalina has finally gotten back on the TikTok Horse and has lots of new videos coming across her FYP. For the algorithm segment she shares a video by @nicolepellegrin0 https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolepellegrin0/video/7305464677130145070?_r=1&_t=8hkbQckrY90about Gen Z slang that Gen Alpha already says is over. Dena talks about a heartwarming video by @aubreysfloridaadventures https://www.tiktok.com/@aubreysfloridaadventures/video/7304355988826656046?_r=1&_t=8hkbLrjtN2U about a her parents who are regulars at Wendy’s and @tiffany.elizabeth’s https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany.elizabeth/video/7304101435409485087?_r=1&_t=8hj2x0pSK3K Chinatown Food Tour. In a new section the girls chat about some of the Tik Tok shop videos coming across their pages, including @kay_caputo’s https://www.tiktok.com/@kay_caputo/video/7295818381033262379?_t=8hkbMKXcQQN&_r=1 romper clip and @theleonamafna’s https://www.tiktok.com/@theleonamafnas/video/7298844467585502495?_r=1&_t=8hkbdE8Zm6I rave review of the Alix Earl ring light. As for new filters, they cover Dan Schenker’s https://www.tiktok.com/@heydanschenker?lang=en What Chip Flavor Are You? And the return of the bold glamor filter (@nienkebeitske https://www.tiktok.com/@nienkebeitske/video/7298261577403256097?_r=1&_t=8hkbHyvUe2k, @drsamanthaellis https://www.tiktok.com/@drsamanthaellis/video/7304419905762315551?_r=1&_t=8hj13KQT7hj). In the Food and Drink segment they chat about the Nuts for Nuts recipe (@leels_ https://www.tiktok.com/@leels_/video/7298801490620189998?_r=1&_t=8hkbZbhTX9G) and an extremely delicious looking shrimp cocktail by @haileecatalano https://www.tiktok.com/@haileecatalano/video/7306277687654452510?_r=1&_t=8hkbiRQnAux. Jay-Z is still not on TikTok and Dena is one month closer to owing Catalina a shrimp cocktail. To wrap up the episode Dena shares a video by @mello_yoshi https://www.tiktok.com/@mello_yoshi/video/7303954983773424939?_r=1&_t=8hkbC0PLZ9Cabout a red truck hauling a Christmas tree.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

39m

Nov 30, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving! Catalina and Dena start the pod by discussing Catalina becoming an official married lady in Yolo County. There are more style tips on Catalina’s FYP this week by @prettycritical https://www.tiktok.com/@prettycritical/video/7301705178284051743?_r=1&_t=8hQY8VkDyJC, and Dena’s FYP is filled with F1 https://www.tiktok.com/@danimorin13/video/7302400213354876202?_r=1&_t=8hYhxCkpaN1 and Les Mis by @actuallyelsa https://www.tiktok.com/@actuallyelsa/video/7301918122947169579?_r=1&_t=8hYhzLFXMFf. Next they discuss brands on Tiktok like Little Caesars and Stanley. The trending stitch asks where people who are 35 and 40 hangout these days and @tee_burris https://www.tiktok.com/@tee_burris/video/7302543957173488927?_r=1&_t=8hXyo33ZAJn has a great response. Susi and her pesto https://www.tiktok.com/@susi.vidal/video/7302172961069403438?_r=1&_t=8hRPQ466AcV are still around and Gordon Ramsey is joining the fun. The content creator this week is @sarawollner https://www.tiktok.com/@sarawollner/video/7301447765987527978?_r=1&_t=8hROvvws4nm who has been doing a hilarious series titled “confessions that have happened since our mom passed.”The celebrity on TikTok spotlight highlights Enrique Iglesias https://www.tiktok.com/@arieldiazz/video/7302200033376488746?_r=1&_t=8hYfCC6w9EM who is currently on tour with Pitbull and Ricky Martin. Lastly, they dive into TikTok drama and Half Baked Harvest https://www.tiktok.com/@samincuenca/video/7301827071028841758?_r=1&_t=8hYiEXEUUgt%20Accused%20of%20stealing%20recipes.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

43m

Nov 23, 2023

Happy November haters! Dena and Catalina open the episode with discussion of their first internet cancellation moment and what it’s like to be attacked by people who don’t understand British banter or the sarcasm of a notes app apology. Next up is the algorithm. Catalina discusses @hannahabrown0’s https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahabrown0/video/7298808114189585695?_r=1&_t=8hDvh5kN01e video about fashionable gym attire and Dena mentions a fat squirrel (@romiebaloney https://www.tiktok.com/@romiebaloney/video/7298913934478757162?_r=1&_t=8hFLroYJkMN). Dena also talks about the solo mining and eel pit side of TikTok, featuring videos by @janedoe0018 https://www.tiktok.com/@janedoe0018/video/7298924672870272302?_r=1&_t=8hFZkxUt9oZ, @engineer.everything https://www.tiktok.com/@engineer.everything/video/7268826326511930666?_r=1&_t=8hFZo9rNLxK, @cowturtle https://www.tiktok.com/@cowturtle/video/7224871447553133870?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESPgo8PSE6ELeaXA262YVVaPzI21HLOKvV9u%2FypB7KpmOY%2B7PsPnjWUcONFWlJDXNH%2FKtd87kRE9t9ey8yKQ51GgA%3D&_r=1&checksum=4872558862a15431f287a93efaf388f2aec2c4124499222b9fa5fdcb11c0f2c3&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAjtPPMGi-g5sFUUsdUi0OjirGbFSQ6tYUHV3jk4q5g5uPeewZcWYxwDsT0NDqVh9Y&share_app_id=1233&share_item_id=7224871447553133870&share_link_id=31672BD0-2A40-4DF5-8E70-2EE085ADFC9D&sharer_language=en&social_share_type=0&source=h5_m&timestamp=1699668767&tt_from=copy&u_code=da46i86gcalk0a&ug_btm=b5836%2Cb2878&user_id=6775711817706832902&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=copy and @veryteenytortellini https://www.tiktok.com/@veryteenytortellini/video/7269085659753614635?_r=1&_t=8hL4EcckG54. The girls chat about the new map filter trends (@alright.hey https://www.tiktok.com/@alright.hey/video/7298238089942617351?_r=1&_t=8hL4MkGL54A, @daanroberto https://www.tiktok.com/@daanroberto/video/7296499383468625184?_r=1&_t=8hL4TkDqlJe) and wrap up the content creator segment, highlighting the always hilarious @storiesofgaycz https://www.tiktok.com/@storiesofgaycz/video/7298073030931041541?_r=1&_t=8hKdga8cxYo who has some very important points about buffets. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

30m

Nov 16, 2023

Filling in for Catalina this week is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off today’s pod discussing the NYC marathon and New York TikTok featuring a video from @bentonmcclintock https://www.tiktok.com/@bentonmcclintock/video/7296673420660542750?_r=1&_t=8h1xIdrWEhO. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Melissa, it’s mostly SwiftTok, but also a bunch of silly “fastest” videos from @theyluvkeyv https://www.tiktok.com/@theyluvkeyv/video/7289955023188921642?_r=1&_t=8h93J6zK1pW, @backwoodkenn https://www.tiktok.com/@backwoodkenn/video/7290611804282047790?_r=1&_t=8h64b9K5i5G, and @banishedbrewery https://www.tiktok.com/@banishedbrewery/video/7296927044082896134?_r=1&_t=8h941uLXBMZ. For Dena, it’s a bed making competition https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8S3EPDh/ in Japan and BravoCon https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8ST2Jw4/. For FoodTok content this week, we highlight @tinekeyounger https://www.tiktok.com/@tinekeyounger/video/7290004594371890475?_r=1&_t=8h92ErIwSlf as she makes a delicious looking roasted tomato soup. And @mariannas_pantry https://www.tiktok.com/@mariannas_pantry/video/7288069663471176990?_r=1&_t=8h92NLRJGJO’s video sparks a conversation about Melissa’s cholesterol once again. For CelebrityTok this week, we discuss reactions to Michelle Williams’ audiobook of Britney Spears’ memoir (video by @popculturethatcherry https://www.tiktok.com/@popculturethatcherry/video/7293534890853748011?_r=1&_t=8gx0EoZttpz) and more SwiftieTok (@cadegass https://www.tiktok.com/@cadegass/video/7295024617939373354?_r=1&_t=8h93aopF8Gs). Pranks on TikTok this week include a draft prank (@keepingupwithlozandsab https://www.tiktok.com/@keepingupwithlozandsab/video/7291489946899205377?_r=1&_t=8grsC5mz8Ek). And we wrap up with some funny inside joke videos about college parties featuring videos from @gibsongibsongibson https://www.tiktok.com/@gibsongibsongibson/video/7292602353088269611?_r=1&_t=8gx0Oji56bb and @edie.jpg https://www.tiktok.com/@edie.jpg/video/7293733822137421098?_r=1&_t=8gsV94a6WUQ.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

45m

Nov 09, 2023

Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod welcoming back founding member and new mom, Melissa, to the show. They discuss Melissa’s iPhone husband regarding last week’s video from @bequietjoe https://www.tiktok.com/@bequietjoe/video/7291058833533734175?_r=1&_t=8gn2drPH04B, and NYC bagels with a video from @tayloroffer https://www.tiktok.com/@tayloroffer/video/7294276152380689706?_r=1&_t=8gwzWwz8OGQ. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s more millennial fashion icks by way of creators like @indigotshai https://www.tiktok.com/@indigotshai/video/7289212732715584814?_r=1&_t=8gwzwumr6Rn, and for Dena it’s the fart household debate via @littledeb78 https://www.tiktok.com/@littledeb78/video/7292074605919980843?_r=1&_t=8gx0LViGf7r. Stitches this week include Spanish songs that non-Spanish speakers know all the words to, featuring @tiktokterry23 https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokterry23/video/7291362011739409695?_r=1&_t=8gwzkUBb7cM, dogs sleeping the bed with a video from @vixenofvenom https://www.tiktok.com/@vixenofvenom/video/7294490325567950122?_r=1&_t=8gx0TbSopy7, and the famous Susi pesto stitches herself (@susi.vidal https://www.tiktok.com/@susi.vidal/video/7290724039910264110?_r=1&_t=8gx0WEI6qkA). The content creator spotlight shines on @heyitatay https://www.tiktok.com/@heyitatay/video/7295475950035209515?_r=1&_t=8gx6G6I46ecthis week.They wrap up with a look at an interesting Halloween costume by @stephenbirdman https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenbirdman/video/7294039675788905770?_r=1&_t=8gx0RlYL9JO, followed by a discussion of Beyonce’s new perfume.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

59m

Nov 02, 2023

Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod with tales of their bachelorette weekend in Denver before moving on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s Texas Homecoming Mums by way of creators like @clhs_yearbook https://www.tiktok.com/@clhs_yearbook/video/7292777556506397998?_r=1&_t=8gmzgoOt6VC and @vianeyquirozm https://www.tiktok.com/@vianeyquirozm/video/7286318916077423918?_r=1&_t=8gn0mCSzub0, and for Dena it’s all about the drone show in Central Park that never was. This takes them to the topic of NYC TikTok where they feature an unrelatable video about apartments by user @polina.nioly https://www.tiktok.com/@polina.nioly/video/7292416097179962630?_t=8gn3FY82R5P&_r=1. The content creator of the week is the always hilarious @bequietjoe https://www.tiktok.com/@bequietjoe/video/7291058833533734175?_r=1&_t=8gn2drPH04B and @kathygriffin https://www.tiktok.com/@kathygriffin/video/7292255464023166238?_r=1&_t=8gn4NgtGQkk is having the dinner party of everyone’s nightmares with @sia. Food and drink trends this week include a “beefcase” covered by @infatuation_miami https://www.tiktok.com/@infatuation_miami/video/7291787712636505390?_r=1&_t=8gn1k3W5L1W, and a return to @catetomlinson https://www.tiktok.com/@catetomlinson/video/7291517263868464417?_r=1&_t=8gn18Dvmy1D who is now having her almond mom friend try taco bell. To wrap up, they chat about @annahendy9 https://www.tiktok.com/@annahendy9/video/7292461704376519979?_t=8glTba6Cd5S&_r=1’s video showcasing the nicotine pouches taking Sweden by storm. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

48m

Oct 26, 2023

Dena and Catalina start off the pod chatting about their weekend festivities in New York City before moving on to the video blowing up the platform this week: the 48 oysters girl, EquanaB (@equanaaa) including videos by @marymary23_ https://www.tiktok.com/@marymary23_/video/7289839565257592110?_r=1&_t=8gZIyVbqI0I , @simplywidie https://www.tiktok.com/@simplywidie/video/7289421238601076014?_r=1&_t=8gZIsfVgiAI and @tien https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8hPjFsf/. Next up is the algorithm: for Catalina its @thesam_show https://www.tiktok.com/@thesam_show/video/7286208223042997547?_r=1&_t=8gZSrOXHRCF discussing being a classroom talker, and for Dena its @noahkaibmusic https://www.tiktok.com/@noahkaibmusic/video/7287707506112089387?_r=1&_t=8gZJgy0Xsis distinguishing between travel and vacation and @jaclynmitchelll https://www.tiktok.com/@jaclynmitchelll/video/7281008117771521326?_r=1&_t=8gZK7haYlelreporting on her experience with data annotation. For stitch trends Susi’s pesto is still going strong and a new trend by @bracesbysable is taking off, where people like @aver.deedle https://www.tiktok.com/@aver.deedle/video/7266611131681082667?_t=8gZJzuEmsXr&_r=1 share a topic they can discuss for thirty minutes with no preparation. According to @paigedavissss https://www.tiktok.com/@paigedavissss/video/7289927429232184622?_r=1&_t=8gZK4xOuAVa it’s always raining in New York on the weekends and the content creator of the week is @dimeswithdanny https://www.tiktok.com/@dimeswithdanny/video/7288147195591707947?_r=1&_t=8gZSnPb9TdW. They wrap up the episode covering food and drink including @krystaalexa’s https://www.tiktok.com/@krystaalexa/video/7289430970313280800?_r=1&_t=8gZJbJWisYMNorwegian Tacos, and @owenreeman https://www.tiktok.com/@owenreeman/video/7279092060471217441?_r=1&_t=8gZKAjAGRJa trying to make Gabonese chicken.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

55m

Oct 19, 2023

The girls open the episode with a lively discussion about their trip to Chicago for the marathon (which Dena obviously won). Catalina’s algorithm is @beingjulia https://www.tiktok.com/@beingjulia/video/7285861213882371334?_r=1&_t=8gP6HGXngeA telling her how not to dress like such a millennial and Dena is hearing from @andr3wsky https://www.tiktok.com/@andr3wsky/video/7288061206038875423?_r=1&_t=8gPGTyJhqus about why gummies are not for him. @susi.vidal https://www.tiktok.com/@susi.vidal/video/7274028685169249582 unintentionally started the call me crazy stitch trend, with contributions by @maegansoliz https://www.tiktok.com/@maegansoliz/video/7285612921604984110?_r=1&_t=8gDAw2mWQtq, @simply.sparky https://www.tiktok.com/@simply.sparky/video/7285797630934912299?_r=1&_t=8gPGp52R6Zq, @emmkaty https://www.tiktok.com/@emmkaty/video/7286188188010335531?_r=1&_t=8gPHEpDMtR8, and @wherestayo https://www.tiktok.com/@wherestayo/video/7283277516943445290?_r=1&_t=8gQE6ukO2xy. In a new NYC TikTok segment the ladies chat about @kieranknightley https://www.tiktok.com/@kieranknightley/video/7285328302397558058?_t=8gP6QNxuov5&_r=1 who saw a fire that wasn’t actually a fire and debate @5hahem’s https://www.tiktok.com/@5hahem/video/7286835078083136814?_r=1&_t=8gP6P0dBmnq sidewalk opinions. The content creator of the week is runner @iamlshauntay https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlshauntay?lang=en and the celebrity-adjacent spotlight is @francescascorsese https://www.tiktok.com/@francescascorsese/video/7286611789863980334?_r=1&_t=8gNO2EcV2Oh. For food and drink on the app they discuss @catetomlinson’s https://www.tiktok.com/@catetomlinson/video/7287044205191466273?_r=1&_t=8gJdzf5hvRe video of her friend trying McDonalds for the first time, and they close with @niyaesperanza’s https://www.tiktok.com/@niyaesperanza/video/7277325391637990702?_r=1&_t=8gPJ1OPUEAg investigative report of the use of the term birdie in Orange County, California.

52m

Oct 12, 2023

Dena and Catalina open the episode with a heated discussion of the Paris bed bug epidemic before moving on to their algorithms. For Catalina it’s trivia by @mahanlankarani https://www.tiktok.com/@mahanlankarani?lang=en and a Spanish duet by @aleah_parris https://www.tiktok.com/@aleah_parris/video/7281635585020710175?_r=1&_t=8gBFdLruxw3. For Dena, NYC wasn’t the only thing that was flooded this week. Her algorithm is all things water emergency: from @femiredwood’s https://www.tiktok.com/@femiredwood/video/7255685433965808938?_r=1&_t=8gBFSAtgQI6 discussion of waterways, to the brief Sea Lion escape from the Central Park Zoo, warnings about puddles (@underthedesknews https://www.tiktok.com/@underthedesknews/video/7284332732275002666?_r=1&_t=8gBL0rL8GKY) and parodies set to Destiny’s Child (@warrenkolewifey https://www.tiktok.com/@warrenkolewifey/video/7284245994361867551?_r=1&_t=8gBL3a6nD9n) and Lady Gaga (@troyserena https://www.tiktok.com/@troyserena/video/7284267352928111914?_r=1&_t=8gBL4WFRQTb). The girls also discuss the sociology of ice cream orders, prompted by @hanaenotmontana’s https://www.tiktok.com/@hanaenotmontana/video/7281442990860602630?_r=1&_t=8g1geKvP2r8 reflections on the subject. Next up is STITCHES, with @umgabi https://www.tiktok.com/@umgabi/video/7253194738466082091asking about mispronounced words and an amazing response from @blacademics https://www.tiktok.com/@blacademics/video/7280254237672541486?_r=1&_t=8gBFc17YKdf. Dena discusses the content creator of the week @lukeandsassyscott https://www.tiktok.com/@lukeandsassyscott/video/7281479389546663175?_r=1&_t=8g6Hn3Whll8and shares her excitement for the upcoming Beyoncé concert film. The ladies confirm that Jay-Z is still not on TikTok and move on to a very old food trend, the Cheesecake Factory Chicken Salad, started by @thezoyaroya https://www.tiktok.com/@thezoyaroya and sampled by creators like @alixtraeger https://www.tiktok.com/@alixtraeger/video/7028730987307683078?_r=1&_t=8gBFepjjaGp, @callmebelly https://www.tiktok.com/@callmebelly/video/7156745542280711466?_r=1&_t=8gBFfh7AQDS, and @cory_larrabee https://www.tiktok.com/@cory_larrabee/video/7056483783465487663?_r=1&_t=8gBFh6WCDO6. Learning on TikTok includes another new app feature, described by @linnayeahhh, and they close the episode with a video about a non-alcoholic martini by @_tvb11 https://www.tiktok.com/@_tvb11/video/7283996501745978666?_r=1&_t=8gBcs2ixz4N.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

52m

Oct 05, 2023

Dena and Catalina start off this week chatting about a Yom Kippur song (@broadwaywiz https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT867gPJq/) by Ben Platt and Molly Gordon. Then, they take a deep dive into a certain podcast host’s incident in Central Park. Catalina shares a reflection by @celebritymemoirbookclub https://www.tiktok.com/@celebritymemoirbookclub/video/7278002805053639982?_r=1&_t=8g1VtPgfoas on her algorithm and Dena discusses Jersey Shore drama via @alexisebawden https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisebawden/video/7282548671969840427?_r=1&_t=8g1U9uw2oyE and of course they have to bring up Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Maggie Rogers (@maggierogers https://www.tiktok.com/@maggierogers/video/7281468268353834271?_r=1&_t=8g1VxhsABT9) stitched the video about what it’s like to be a freshman at NYU and there is a blue collar guy audio trend going around the platform, recapped by @therealkatherine https://www.tiktok.com/@therealkatherine/video/7281718230635367723?_r=1&_t=8fvlyvPQcEI. Dena highlights content creator @vitakari https://www.tiktok.com/@vitakari/video/7280061451493133614?_r=1&_t=8g1VQKrRBvy and Catalina shares some of the latest Shakira and Piqué gossip, featuring a video by @devotedly.yours https://www.tiktok.com/@devotedly.yours/video/7281700845094178091?_r=1&_t=8fvzxfCwjco. There’s a lot to learn on TikTok this week including where Dutch people apparently keep calendars (@faeiryne https://www.tiktok.com/@faeiryne/video/7279851362257554731?_t=8g1VkQwmLKU&_r=1) and which carry-on bags actually fit airline standards (@rileejsmith https://www.tiktok.com/@rileejsmith/video/7257310165387529515?_r=1&_t=8fuENlmfO0p). Next up the ladies discuss the idea of first and second cities including videos by @katherout https://www.tiktok.com/@katherout/video/7280303867697417514?_t=8ftKo8czMWQ&_r=1 and @avocado.dan https://www.tiktok.com/@avocado.dan/video/7280365327807024426?_r=1&_t=8ftKhRg04Cp. They close with @a_twink_and_a_redhead https://www.tiktok.com/@a_twink_and_a_redhead/video/7279468541626158378?_t=8fsjUdr4Ugs&_r=1’s impressions of how people wake up to different alarms.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

1h 2m

Sep 28, 2023

They’re still thinking about the Roman Empire! Dena and Catalina start off the pod this week with a burning question about how well TikTok knows them, and featuring videos by @chargers https://www.tiktok.com/@chargers/video/7278826931099798814?_r=1&_t=8fnu68fFuqQ and @jfam.ily https://www.tiktok.com/@jfam.ily/video/7278857910506016030?_r=1&_t=8fntbfycKF9responding to the Roman Empire trend. Next up is what’s on their algorithm, with Catalina being served NYC Fashion week drama masterfully explained by @griffinmaxwellbrooks https://www.tiktok.com/@griffinmaxwellbrooks/video/7279913037664914730?_r=1&_t=8fnt7W6czeM and @shopsyro https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsyro/video/7279061542933515566. She also discusses @lex.delarosa https://www.tiktok.com/@lex.delarosa/video/7278443837629009198?_r=1&_t=8fntpG2pJs2 and encourages everyone to read work on the #tradwife trend by Anne Helen Petersen, linked here https://www.elle.com/culture/a44708112/tradwife-life-interview-2023/. Dena’s algorithm this week is all about the Italian grandma angry about a prosciutto lawsuit (@gbh https://www.tiktok.com/@gbh/video/7278365724547009834?_r=1&_t=8fntQvDkdx4). The ladies return to a recent stitch trend, featuring a wild story by @dasiadoseit https://www.tiktok.com/@dasiadoesit/video/7273547854508084523?_r=1&_t=8flbEpqcbrG, and discuss one of the internet’s best sounds appearing in a video by @forsmiles https://www.tiktok.com/@forsmiles_/video/7277601542977490208?_r=1&_t=8fnu5NiNPI6. The content creator of the week is @margaret_mcelroy https://www.tiktok.com/@margaret_mcelroy/video/7276481407009049899?_r=1&_t=8fdizUAmWvy and the featured food creator is @brittanyhmiller https://www.tiktok.com/@brittanyhmiller/video/7279891798703574305?_r=1&_t=8fntOlTKldm. To close, Catalina and Dena wax poetic on car safety after learning about what happens to cars when they crash in a video by @xnderr https://www.tiktok.com/@xnderr15/video/7270814924950064430?_r=1&_t=8fntGo9pTEQ. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

47m

Sep 21, 2023

September is in full swing and TikTok is as busy as ever. Dena and Catalina open discussing the concerts they recently attended, including a recap video by friend of the pod @ashleyrosayy https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyrosayy/video/7277389141619297579of the Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service reunion – Catalina’s personal eras tour, and Dena’s experience at the Aerosmith concert. Dena also has an important update. Lots to chat about in terms of algorithms this week. Catalina starts off with a story about a bride overcharging her bridesmaids for dresses featured by @aitapod https://www.tiktok.com/@aitapod/video/7274258355684789546?_r=1&_t=8fdiauhthlb before diving into Army wife drama and @jesstheprequeldoesmiami’s https://www.tiktok.com/@jesstheprequeldoesmiami/video/7273986326293204267?_r=1&_t=8fdjptZHOiQ reaction video. Dena also shares her side of TikTok this week including @thelexisout https://www.tiktok.com/@thelexistout/video/7277269284710026538?_r=1&_t=8fdiFWOcxbvclaiming to be the Delta Airlines pooper and MLM reaction videos like the masterful work of @canadiankels2.0 https://www.tiktok.com/@canadiankels2.0/video/7273294474074246405?_r=1&_t=8fdjJzuFsNP and @mallorysthoughts https://www.tiktok.com/@mallorysthoughts/video/7276983021377572102?_r=1&_t=8fdiH8mfyoc. A recent audio/filter trend is set to an Ashanti song with creators like @crazyauntchronicles https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyauntchronicles/video/7276870846822616362?_r=1&_t=8fdiKQe4yH0, @idk.its.jess https://www.tiktok.com/@idk.its.jess/video/7277022344789609774?_r=1&_t=8fdiMNVB2ew and @olanprenatt_is.sexy https://www.tiktok.com/@olanprenatt_is.sexy/video/7276133265436593451?_r=1&_t=8fdiOsGslSQ joining in. Next up, they highlight featured content creator of the week @Boobieklapper https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8jRCbeK/ before moving on to the latest celebrity drama covered on the platform by @bekahdayyy https://www.tiktok.com/@bekahdayyy/video/7277700593324428587?_r=1&_t=8fdj4AQ9Cco. The food and drink section is as unhinged as usual, with Dena mostly featuring videos about Portugal (@theatrewithselena https://www.tiktok.com/@theatrewithselena/video/7276968452655435051?_r=1&_t=8fdiQl2nSxv, @kris10peterson https://www.tiktok.com/@kris10peterson/video/7273545268832767275?_r=1&_t=8fdiVflj0fL) and a debate about reselling pastries from Costco. To wrap up, Catalina discusses what she learned about bees thanks to @mr.mrs.beerescue https://www.tiktok.com/@mr.mrs.beerescue/video/7275760829075655978?_r=1&_t=8fdif0FQo8M and the ladies chat about how often they think about the Roman Empire (@theyaresam_ https://www.tiktok.com/@theyaresam_/video/7277788000543591723?_r=1&_t=8fdbH1q9JgU).   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

1h 3m

Sep 14, 2023

This week on TikTok it’s all about Burning Man: from its negative qualities (@acesculptrix https://www.tiktok.com/@acesculptrix/video/7271394056347979051) and traffic (@thedestinations https://www.tiktok.com/@thedestinations/video/7271774671106854187?_r=1&_t=8fQ8I2SeKjr), to burner archetypes (@stopitparis https://www.tiktok.com/@stopitparis/video/7274554163453791531?_r=1&_t=8fQ7WC2DNL0) and muddy showers (@angiepeacockmsw https://www.tiktok.com/@angiepeacockmsw/video/7272141006605225262?_r=1&_t=8fQ85FIKOnG), and the thousands of festival-goers who got stuck in the mud (@shoddylynn https://www.tiktok.com/@shoddylynn/video/7274184018822843690?_r=1&_t=8fQ8ADxbxWN, @laylamolayem https://www.tiktok.com/@laylamolayem/video/7274406069525417262?_r=1&_t=8fQ8a3dGzdq, @user919818233 https://www.tiktok.com/@user919818233/video/7241689367331474714?_r=1&_t=8fQ8CEtPlle). After a long discussion about all things trench foot the girls turn to the other latest videos on their algorithms. For Catalina it’s Spanish creator @elcromass https://www.tiktok.com/@elcromass/video/7273612896511282464?_r=1&_t=8fNndxr45CY, and for Dena it’s @dani_lyle https://www.tiktok.com/@dani_lyle/video/7273172833260408107?_r=1&_t=8fQ7hcgucg6 talking about doing a film project instead of writing an essay. As usual, their algorithms synced in some ways, with both ladies coming across another video about school projects by @teachersoffdutypodcast https://www.tiktok.com/@teachersoffdutypodcast/video/7272761290659990826?_r=1&_t=8fJShLriBvX. After touching upon Gwyneth Paltrow’s unhinged video for @seed https://www.tiktok.com/@seed/video/7271360494865304834?_r=1&_t=8fJirNVtH9X they move on to the food and drink realm of TikTok, including @trainwithshay’s https://www.tiktok.com/@trainwithshay/video/7273273490503912746?_r=1&_t=8fQ7e4llkb5 hacks for Starbucks drinks and @hauskris https://www.tiktok.com/@hauskris/video/7270322048986058026?_r=1&_t=8fQ7posqxdD’s discussion of the perfect Diet Coke break. @roxyfacer https://www.tiktok.com/@roxyfacer/video/7270315617838959918?_r=1&_t=8fIqNpGJbeU brings some BIG news in the world of learning on TikTok and the ladies close with a convo about the pickle sweatshirt, featuring a video by @jonthrifts https://www.tiktok.com/@jonthrifts/video/7265439381383564587?_r=1&_t=8fQ7zkcGqlS. Sadly, for the second week in a row, they do not have time to discuss how @matthewjones898 https://www.tiktok.com/@matthewjones898/video/7271387785884372267?_r=1&_t=8fFYZDusC4M ate a chicken from Costco.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

58m

Sep 07, 2023

Summer is slowly coming to an end, and with Labor Day upon us Dena and Catalina open up with @astoldbyginger’s https://www.tiktok.com/@astoldbygingerrr/video/7272469492582583594?_r=1&_t=8fFQysvrR6Y discussion of ending the summer “FTB.” In the algorithm segment Catalina realizes she is fully on the hair side of the app, discussing videos by @styledbychanning https://www.tiktok.com/@styledbychanning/video/7272600806824627499?_r=1&_t=8fFYDFxlLHW and @chandlertate1109 https://www.tiktok.com/@chandlertate1109/video/7269683262044392747?_r=1&_t=8fFYTLxxExn and the girls chat about creator @leahbarzz’s attempt to get a discussion going via stitches about “Saturday Scaries.” Dena shares a video she was served about taking a helicopter to the airport @kevindroniak https://www.tiktok.com/@kevindroniak/video/7268696492691442987?_r=1&_t=8fFYdTqP0pv, and the transportation theme continues with creator @msbrijanai’s https://www.tiktok.com/@msbrijanai/video/7243991213035031850?_r=1&_t=8fFnVHEbNfC account of her experience taking the driver-less Waymo car to work. The girls also discuss (and firmly disagree) with @yevit’s https://www.tiktok.com/@yevit/video/7272521895105301802?_r=1&_t=8fFYsKLFk2U supposition that there’s no better feeling than being a freshman at NYU, and Dena recaps some more New York content including unfortunate coverage of a water main break (@stopitparis https://www.tiktok.com/@stopitparis/video/7272788117008960811?_r=1&_t=8fFZqqbbvwJ) and the day in the life of a US Open Ball Girl (@schrodingersbrat https://www.tiktok.com/@schrodingersbrat/video/7272644232861535530?_r=1&_t=8fFaIdUFJvC). Stitches are on trend, from @meolah’s https://www.tiktok.com/@meolah/video/7265856428005428526 request to know what girls in Wisconsin are up to (answered by @ms.newb00ty https://www.tiktok.com/@ms.newb00ty/video/7266568615493684526?_t=8fFtP7zpCOI&_r=1 and @autumnacord https://www.tiktok.com/@autumnacord/video/7269931969713114414?_r=1&_t=8fFYNNzp8f4, and @lblikes’s https://www.tiktok.com/@lblikes/video/7268391577406508330?_r=1&_t=8fFhh1xQJFy discussion of unfortunate graphic design decisions, with an amazing response by @lisarachnid https://www.tiktok.com/@lisarachnid/video/7272082977570426155?_r=1&_t=8fFehVozHqt. Their content creator of the week is @amandamccants https://www.tiktok.com/@amandamccants?lang=en, Dena speculates that Jay-Z will join TikTok, and Catalina reflects on a tomato cocktail featured on one of her favorite food creator accounts, @babytamago https://www.tiktok.com/@babytamago/video/7271391360496749867?_r=1&_t=8fFYEuFaNhL. Learning on TikTok includes an unexpected way to rid oneself of gas (@fumptruck https://www.tiktok.com/@fumptruck/video/7270697310349167914 and @sheabuttermother https://www.tiktok.com/@sheabuttermother/video/7271438240215780613?_r=1&_t=8fFYPlIY07C) and they close the episode with a conversation about what Dena wears to work, inspired by a video by @seenbyluna https://www.tiktok.com/@seenbyluna/video/7135478401128844550?_r=1&_t=8fFnqg0nd3S.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

54m

Aug 31, 2023

Big news in the 2 Old 4 TikTok world! At the top of the episode Dena and Catalina discuss how they will now be releasing WEEKLY episodes. That’s right, they’re finally bringing you all the latest trends and commentary at the pace the algorithm demands (or something more like it). For topics first up is Rushtok, which just wrapped up, including videos by @bamarushtok1 and some of this “season’s” most well-known characters; @on_thedaily_with_morgan https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8FQuKM8/ and  @bellagracegates https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8FQ5Kkj/. Catalina’s algorithm knows she refuses to learn the NATO phonetic alphabet, like @nicollevieira04 https://www.tiktok.com/@nicollevieira04/video/7269851553035504939?_t=8f5C3q6HIWA&_r=1, and Dena discusses the one-day-that-changed-your-life-forever trend. The content creator of the week is @amandashultz_ https://www.tiktok.com/@amandashultz_/video/7267019243596565806?_r=1&_t=8f5McD4HkSI and the ladies also highlight @robhomecook https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8FUXfDf/ for a very accurate ranking of tinned fish options. Lots of learning on TikTok this week: Catalina shares @somm_vivant’s https://www.tiktok.com/@somm_vivant/video/7270271268308438315?_r=1&_t=8f5MOyX1pzGdiscussion of universal wine glasses and Dena discusses The Happy Urbanist’s explanation of guardrails and the ensuing parody by @ethangarz https://www.tiktok.com/@ethangarz/video/7266835274146008363?_r=1&_t=8f5MJHY0aBm%20Stitched%20with%20The%20Happy%20Urbanist%20guardrails%20video. To close, the girls discuss the concept of going to the club in the morning as introduced by @marthagraeff https://www.tiktok.com/@marthagraeff/video/7268763609965038891?_r=1&_t=8f44rjpxiMl, wife of a DJ. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

49m

Aug 24, 2023

On today’s pod Catalina and Dena start off with their weekend in NYC which takes them to the topic of the Europe Test, described by @emmatopp https://www.tiktok.com/@emmaatopp/video/7259083188746734890?_r=1&_t=8eRxs3avlow. The algorithm is also serving Catalina ice cream (@asmrdecomida https://www.tiktok.com/@asmrdecomidaa/video/7258642096381234438?_r=1&_t=8eUVPbRbaWs) and Dena is learning about the concept of “girl math” from creators like @fvhzm https://www.tiktok.com/@fvhzm/video/7262594803567791362?_r=1&_t=8eVG1RzgEN0, @samjamessssss https://www.tiktok.com/@samjamessssss/video/7262888081236282630?_r=1&_t=8eXKxIl34Jf, and @channingstatum https://www.tiktok.com/@channingstatum/video/7260965765980032302?_r=1&_t=8eUk4iDoBkR. After an unfortunate update about the Attenzione pickpocket lady they delve into some newer audio trends, including @madelineargy’s https://www.tiktok.com/@madelineargy?lang=en plea to find out what DJs really do which was, of course, turned into a remix featured in videos by creators like @loudluxury https://www.tiktok.com/@loudluxury/video/7259496955078774021?_r=1&_t=8eT0geGq7bv. Additional audio trends include the European dance song by @kylegordonisgreat https://www.tiktok.com/@kylegordonisgreat/video/7260884267255794990?_r=1&_t=8eRKA61a6Yc and the so-called “Ken Milkshake” by @anikahjayne https://www.tiktok.com/@anikahjayne/video/7261079948570463530?_r=1&_t=8ePL4HFl751. Their content creator spotlight of the week is @mollybmcpherson https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcpherson/video/7263132940081712427?_r=1&_t=8eXKvntPoZX and @alabamabarker https://www.tiktok.com/@alabamabarker/video/7231406405088152878?_r=1&_t=8eQung6xKUF, daughter of Travis Barker, is featured as the latest celeb drawing attention on the app. For food and drink trends the girls discuss the omelet from the Bear (@gourmetgab https://www.tiktok.com/@gourmetgab/video/7260645120159059242?_r=1&_t=8ePSqZ44T3y) and their very disparate feelings on a McDonald's ice cream creation. Finally, they wrap up with a quick chat regarding @therealqueenofversailles https://www.tiktok.com/@therealqueenofversailles/video/7262487991954754859?_r=1&_t=8eXKhHCA5CU who has returned to the public eye full force and is featuring a very confusing simulation of a private jet in her living room. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

56m

Aug 10, 2023

Thank you for the rose! This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok Dena and Catalina begin by chatting about the NPC trend started by @pinkydoll https://www.tiktok.com/@pinkydollrealand inspiring creators like @thanksvision https://www.tiktok.com/@thanksvision/video/7256312035141618987?_r=1&_t=8eGWHESr6pa to go live also. After an update on Attenzione Pickpocket by @saporeditrash https://www.tiktok.com/@saporeditrash/video/7253872622809681178?_r=1&_t=8eGXFGLm6ri they turn to what their algorithms want them to see lately. Dena is getting Wendy Williams clips from @dylangg https://www.tiktok.com/@dylangg/video/7253655483792362794?_r=1&_t=8eGXNVt0dul and Catalina is getting an odd mix of office seating (@saraovershares https://www.tiktok.com/@saraovershares/video/7258775633453403434?_r=1&_t=8eGWCXOKEwg) and Jewish day school comedy (@michalgspan https://www.tiktok.com/@michalgspan/video/7257148647039634689?_r=1&_t=8eGWjwCtjpK). Next up is audio, with @amandamccants https://www.tiktok.com/@amandamccants/video/7247147728332115246?_r=1&_t=8eGWTVjr1dm speaking only in TikTok audio trends, the Prado Casso edit (@chima2x https://www.tiktok.com/@chima2x/video/7239026326626258203?_r=1&_t=8eGWWDWVFQxand @misaaa.soup https://www.tiktok.com/@misaaa.soup/video/7256977388104387882?_t=8eGWWN3GDHC&_r=1) and the song of the summer Padam Padam. They touch base on the age filter trend before chatting about Jessica Biel @jessbie https://www.tiktok.com/@jessbiel/video/7254999501692243243?_t=8eGWbOpHxQB&_r=1l joining the app. @sarontings https://www.tiktok.com/@sarontings/video/7257533090288160043?_t=8eGWq0i47lG&_r=1 reports that Raquel/Rachel Leviss is also on the platform with a private account, and the ladies are trying as hard as possible to get that coveted follower acceptance! Finally, they wrap up with a slew of food highlights and trends, including boozy jellycakes reviewed by @infatuation_nyc https://www.tiktok.com/@infatuation_nyc/video/7254598602910125354?_r=1&_t=8eGW1pwKTWM, @charlyannec https://www.tiktok.com/@charlyannec/video/7254567540721061147?_r=1&_t=8eGWLq4BG18 discussing her carvery haul, and of course the Girl Dinner phenomena encapsulated in videos by @thatdarnchat https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdarnchat/video/7257175692679400746?_r=1&_t=8eGWkLnyGOE, @therealmrs.capps https://www.tiktok.com/@therealmrs.capps/video/7257619884127849771?_r=1&_t=8eGWoMyr318, @todayshow https://www.tiktok.com/@todayshow/video/7257188563509415210?_r=1&_t=8eGWsCUN1zy, and @actressbecc https://www.tiktok.com/@actressbecc/video/7257294179016002858?_r=1&_t=8eGbF3iroII. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com https://2old4tiktok.com/), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

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Jul 27, 2023