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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.
Episodes
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Dena’s half marathon run and Melissa’s March Madness game.
6:00 - Modern Warrior + Chelsea Hart Drama
We explain the latest viral drama, #womblands, between Lance Tsosie (@modern_warrior__) and Chelsea Hart (@chelseahartisme).
13:45 - New Feature: TikTok Stories
TikTok is trying its hand at “stories” a la Instagram. Pamela Wurst Vetrini (@themostes) and Lizzo (@lizzo) are making the most of it.
16:00 - Audio Trends
The first audio trend features Miranda Cosgrove saying, “I cuss a little.” Featuring examples from Josh Peck (@joshpeck) and Joe Jonas (@joejonas). Another remix of Saucy Santana’s song “Material Girls” surfaced using “The Macarena.” Then we discuss the song trend from Disney’s “Turning Red.” The next audio trend is called “Funeral music” and people use it to say funny things pretending someone is in a casket. Featuring examples from @thebradeofhonor and @erinspaige. The final song trend this week is called “Heretic” by Oli XL. Featuring examples from @nicocdelv and @mariethakid.
31:00 - Filter Trends
Recently, filters making you look like the Friends cast and Pamela Anderson have been trending.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Daylight Saving Time. They explain the viral Doors vs Wheels debate on TikTok. Featuring an explainer from @knowyourmeme.
7:11 - Bathroom Guy Stitch Trend
The latest viral video on TikTok features @jamie32bsh dancing in the bathroom mirror to Nelly Furtado’s "Say It Right." Creators stitch the video and surprise viewers with his video at the end. Examples from @joan.milbs, @harrisonwebb97, @vessi, and @ryanserhantofficial.
12:05 - Space Effect and Reading Rainbow Trend
The next trend uses the space effect and the theme song from Reading Rainbow. Featuring examples from @homewithshelby, @thelukecook, and @abbzbon.
15:50 - Song Trend: A Thousand Material Gworls
Another remix of Saucy Santana’s song “Material Girls” surfaced using Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.” We’ve seen mostly ADHD content. Examples from @lightningmcqueenkatchow, @hannah_km_, and @rod.
20:30 - Acrylic Cup Drama with @mrsdutchie73
We hear from @zzzachariah about the latest TikTok drama featuring @mrsdutchie73’s live acrylic cup making.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Dena’s binge watch of Love Is Blind and Melissa’s wardrobe.
3:20 - March 10 Song Trends
We talk about the latest audio trends including the song “Funky” by @bumcrackk that frames content with the set up, “I didn’t have the seggs talk but…” Featuring examples from @maiaknight, @lourdesandriu, @mochibunniee. The next trend uses a remix of Gangnam Style with the Image Spin Effect. Featuring ones from @brunettesupremacyxo, @kateschmittling, @sha3_butter, @storyofhannahslife.
9:25 - Love Is Blind TikTok
Our favorite reality TikTokers @giletslays and @zacharyreality cover the new season of Love Is Blind. Other users post funny clips of Sal and Shayne from the show, including a funny parody from @nathattack. We’ve found all the contestants that have TikToks so far: @haseeblegal, @kyleabrams10, @natalieminalee, @thepuppydoc, @shaynejansen, @lifewithdeeps. We feature a clip of Deepti on Nick Viall’s (@nickviall) podcast The Viall Files. Our favorite TikTok parodies of the show come from @danamooner, @taylor_p_miller, and @beautyandtheblair.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
In this Pulitzer-prize-worthy episode, Dena and Melissa discuss the changing landscape of media throughout time and the cyclical nature of content. But first, Dena scares Melissa by explaining a teratoma TikTok she saw.
4:45 - New Feature: 10 Minute Time Limit
We talk about a new update to the TikTok time limit of up to 10 minutes.
12:30 - New TikTok Prank
A new prank involves creators recreating random instagram stories and sending them to the people they parodied. We like one by @geswho16.
14:40 - Audio Trends on TikTok
An audio trend on TikTok uses a clip from Netflix’s Inventing Anna saying, “I do not have time for this. I do not have time for you.” Thanks to @misscarolineflett for tipping us off to it. Another trend uses a remix of the song Fireflies. Funny examples from @fig.tree.farm, @joshandshenaebeech, and @kindariley. We talk more about the YouTube effect and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
23:15 - Lizzo on TikTok
Lizzo (@lizzo) captured our attention with a mystery involving a shoe marked “Ken.” Dena wonders if it has to do with Barbie. We feature a great clip of @itscamilep talking about how Barbie changed her life.
28:30 - Skeleton Brunch
We saw articles saying something called “Skeleton Brunch” is going viral on TikTok and potentially causing harm to teens. But we can’t find anything about it. It might just be bringing a toy skeleton to a diner with you.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Dena’s birthday festivities at Margaritaville Times Square and Medieval Times.
10:25 - Song and Audio Trends on TikTok
The latest song trend on TikTok uses the Phoebe Bridges song, “Motion Sickness.” Featuring examples from @alexis_mantei, Guy Fieri @flavortown, Halsey @halsey, and JoJo Siwa @itsjojosiwa. An audio trend from @lionsgate promoting the new Pinocchio movie has been “yassified” on TikTok.
17:50 - Trending Effects and Celebrities on TikTok
The Little Green Bear Effect is popular on TikTok this week. It includes a song from Tenacious D. We welcome Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) to TikTok.
22:00 - Viral TikTok Stories and Food Hacks
We discuss a viral story about @danielleshap getting sick from all-you-can-eat sushi. The New York Post covered it. Melissa found a great avocado hack from @donutnpotatoe. The search icon is now on the FYP.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing the latest viral TikTok audio of Julia Fox saying “Uncut Gems.” The original audio comes from @spotify featuring a clip from Call Her Daddy. We love parodies from @adannaduru, @daiquiriheiress, and @jcyrus.
8:25 - Filter Trends on TikTok
The latest trend uses TikTok filters to decide which Disney characters you’d smash or pass. Another one decides which Bagel you are, featuring one from @jamesalexnder.
13:00 - Song Trends
Major Bag Alert (feat. Migos) by DJ Khaled is trending. Featuring one from @alexernst.
We share a tip from @lauren_taylor_ about organizing your favorite videos.
19:40 - Super Bowl and Olympics TikTok
We talk about the way the Super Bowl and the Olympics incorporated TikTok content this past week. Dena wraps up by discussing what types of Live videos we see on our FYP.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing technical difficulties and the Olympics.
5:25 - Winter Olympics TikTok
Michael Burke (@dmichaelburke) brings back his Olympics theme song for the winter games. Lucas Pinheiro Braathen (@pinheiiiroo) shows us the “snow” on the mountains. Adam Rippon (@adaripp) shares a funny story about accidentally abandoning his student. We’re loving content from some of our favorite winter Olympic athletes: Shaun White (@shaunwhite), Maddie Mastro (@maddie_mastro), Summer Britcher (@summerbritcher). One of our favorite summer Olympics athletes, Ali Gibson (@agibbles), comments on how much better the beds are at the Winter games.
19:40 - Audio Trends
We discuss the “Picasso” audio trend by @itsreefa. Featuring examples from @businesscasualty and @captjackproductions.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Dena’s recent trip to New Orleans and a TikTok functionality tip from @sociallykylie.
5:40 - Songs
The first trending song is a Glee cover of “River Deep Mountain High.” We feature some funny examples from @aimeeeperry and @nellesworld. Next is “Talking to the Moon” by Bruno Mars. Another song trend by @bydney.y uses the audio called, “HOL-UP-WAIT-A-MINUTE.” Beyonce’s “Yonce” is trending with a slow squat dance, we love one by @chunja46.
15:15 - Trends
Users try to catch an apple with a fork in the latest TikTok trend. Creator @kellymanno made a compilation video. There’s a SpongeBob filter going around mixed with Material Girl, we feature audio from @littlecookiee. A filter showing what type of font you are keeps telling @lifeattwentythree she’s comic sans. Dena and Melissa try it live on the air. A new prank has people telling other people to hold their phone while they record, featuring a sweet and hilarious one from @killerpumpkins.
26:50 - Celebrity Trend
Famous actors use the song “That's Not My Name” by The Ting Tings to reminisce on the characters they’ve played in the past. A bunch of actors have posted this trend including Mandy Moore (@themandymoore), Idina Menzel (@idinamenzel), Alicia Silverstone (@aliciasilverstone), Drew Barrymore (@drewbarrymore), Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon).
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Dena and Melissa welcome Drew Witte (@doctor__ew) to the podcast this week! Drew is the mastermind behind some of our favorite content on TikTok lately—from the Martin’s Potato Roll Saga to Frank Lisa to Adam Sandler ASMR. We learn more about how he got started on TikTok, his creative process, and some of his favorite creators (@topperguild, @thiiirdperson). We discuss the latest trends and our thoughts on West Elm Caleb. Drew leaves us with some Adam Sandler ASMR. Tune in for the nicest nicest dinner on January 31!
Follow Drew at @doctor__ew on TikTok and @docwitte on Instagram.
Check out all the videos mentioned on this week’s episode and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Dena’s recent trip to New Mexico and her mom’s For You Page.
3:30 - Music Trends
The first trend we discuss is, “I ain’t never been with a baddie,” by Dreya Mac, FelixThe1st and Finch Fetti from the song, “Own brand freestyle.” We feature an explainer from @jonnahamilton. Next trend is a viral duet with @staceyryanmusic singing, “Please don’t text me when you’re drunk.” Our favorite duet comes from @tyymichellee. Then, we shout out our favorite new band @lawrencetheband that we found on TikTok. We talk about a dance trend featuring Beyonce’s song as the Freakum Dress Challenge.
20:00 - Audio Trends
A new audio trend uses general background crowd noise to say funny things over it. We feature one from @brittany_broski saying, “Vodka cran. No cran,” to a bartender. The next audio trend pulls a clip from Empire saying, “I gotta put me first,” by @itookyourunicornn.
26:40 - Celebrities on TikTok
The latest celebrity on TikTok is Elle Fanning (@user6754189318472). We love how genuine her content is so far.
Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).