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Dena and Catalina are two 30-somethings who are obsessed with TikTok. They’re on a mission to show everyone there’s more to the platform than dancing teenagers. Join them as they discuss the latest trends, creators, and stories on their For You pages. Like TikTok itself, the content will range from the absurd to the educational. Check out their blog at 2old4tiktok.com and instagram @2old4tiktokpod for a recap of each episode and to view all the videos they discuss.
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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).
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
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).
Thursday May 02, 2024
May TikTok Trends: Trucker Drama, Purple Jeans, and Songs that Make Us Cry
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
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).
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Late April on TikTok: Taylor Swift’s New Album, Trade House drama, and Stitch Trends
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
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).
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
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).
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
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).
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
April TikTok Trends: Beyoncé, The NYC Punching Scare, and Creative Martinis
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
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).
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Late March on TikTok: Candied Fruit, Audio Trend Parodies, and Couples Content
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
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) during Catalina’s trip to New York. For the algorithm segment Dena shares a funny video by @ashmayers and Catalina discusses the candied fruit featured in @itslexilarson’s What I Do in a Day. @m00bie is parodying the Djo audio trend and @vickinosecret is bringing the TikTok drama. Lots to chat about on Ivan’s side of TikTok including a clip by @hankyspankyyyy and @donghuajinlong’s industrial grade glycine. To wrap up the girls chat about a couple’s trend of painting each other by creators like @burlynathan and @chelseahaefs.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
March Trends: TikTok Ban, Food Trends, and Flying Hacks
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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) and @goodbyetwenties’ Rainbow purse, while Catalina chats about Gen Z reactions to the TikTok ban (@pisoiscoy) and a list of European cities to “skip.” The ladies also chat about a blankie-themed video by @grace_oliviat1d and a fantastic stitch with a nun by @trapmoneymelly. In the food segment the girls cover Chippy Boys by @kaelahe and they finish off the pod with Learning on TikTok including the new imessage sticker trick shared by @thatchriscarley and a flying hack from @durbinmalonster.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
March TikTok Trends: Vegan Donut Drama, Egg Salad, and Kate Middleton
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
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 before Catalina shares the Vegan Donut drama ripping through Long Island (@bakeanddestroy) and @mananamariee’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 and @kayla.gramm. According to @theaugustdiaries short nails are in, and in on the New York side of TikTok @dhtoomey 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, @katenacious, and @jolly_good_ginger 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 and @rissy_roo_, and chopped sandwiches/salads (@jenneatsgoood). After briefly discussing where paprika comes from (@goodluckkarly) the ladies close with @mollybmcpherson’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), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).