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TikTok Trends: May 2021

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing ads on TikTok, mentioning ads from Splice, TurboTax, and a male coverup product that Dena keeps seeing. Then, they discuss song trends from @laney.wy “I hate everyone...but mainly you,” “Whole Lotta Money” from Bia, and “Bury a Friend” from Billie Eilish. Doja Cat makes fun of a straight TikToker (@itsnottreylander). We explain a TikTok workout trend, sampling a video from @toriious. We talk about cooking eggs in pesto as the latest food trend. Another new trend involves pouring water on something small then editing the video to make it look like the water made it bigger, one of our favorite videos comes from @ox_zung. A new viral video sensation uses stitch and duet to add to the @marcus.dipaola video “introducing you to my girlfriend.” People put together a video collage of a hostage situation with the hashtag #freebrittany. We explain the video by @maggiemaxeyy showing Southern girls saying where they are going to college. And finally, we highlight our favorite creator this week: @akorzen, “The Cranky New Yorker.” Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

Small Business TikTok with Carolyn Butler

Dena and Melissa welcome Carolyn Butler, CEO of Borobabi, to the podcast this week! Before the interview, they discuss the new song trend “I was busy thinking about” from “Boys” by Charli XCX. The audio was created by @harusohmasbestie, we mention videos from  @chaselee, @21adw, @wavy350_jv, @graceisntavailable. Then, we explain Small Business TikTok, featuring videos from @aj.rantz and @fashionablysurfed. 

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Interview with Carolyn Butler of Borobabi

Carolyn explains the concept of Borobabi and why they decided to create content for TikTok. We hear about her team’s reaction after the first video went viral, and she gives advice to other small businesses looking to promote their company on TikTok. Check out www.borobabi.com to learn more about her business, and follow them on TikTok at @borobabi.

Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

New TikTok Songs, Trends, and Features

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing new features on TikTok like captions and 3-minute time limits, featuring videos from @renegadescienceteacher and @jera.bean. Then, they get into the latest TikTok trends, featuring the song “Hope” by Twista and Faith Evans. The trend uses the “Freeze Frame Slow Zoom” effect. We mention videos from: @sara_smilesatlife, @zachscrap, @loewhaley. Melissa sidebars about a TikTok she saw of a hostess unknowingly greeting Adam Sandler at an IHOP (by @dayanna.rodas). The five moms are back from @miagillespiee. Dena highlights a song parody from @officialchrismann “This Girl is on Phizer” and a funny Johnson & Johnson vaccine sketch from @nursenatee. “Levitating” by Dua Lipa is a song trending on TikTok now, we mention videos from @noahbeck and @cheechandchong. We also shout out @kristinchenoweth duetting a hangover song from @kristenpoops. We explain the Neon Twin feature trend featuring videos from @lankylan and @googledomains. Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

TikTok Songs & Trends with Samantha Hartsoe

Dena and Melissa welcome Samantha Hartsoe (@samanthartsoe) to the show! She tells us all about her viral TikTok series “NYC Mystery,” including being featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Samantha tells us about her favorite TikTok trend right now where people list rules for their funeral. Melissa shares her favorite music trend: Time Passing Through by Kaden MacKay (@kadenmackay). They feature duets from @charliecurtisb, @verum_music, @amiraunplugged. Dena brings up her favorite food trend from Arneis Dei (@arnesdei) making “Nature’s Pizza.” Samantha tells us some of her favorite creators: @katieflorence, @kallmekris, @yoleendadong, @lubalin, @annaxsitar, @taylortomlinsoncomedy, @marybethbarone, @remibader, and @bigmerla’s cover of “The Thong Song” as “The Dong Song.” Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

TikTok Song Trends: April 2021

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing TikTok’s new playlist feature and plans to extend video time limits up to three minutes. Then, they explain the latest TikTok song trends including: EL PEPE REMIX by @Rorrovidios, featuring videos from @nayopolk, @larrayeeee, and @jack.wright; Gnarls Barkley Crazy by @stephenkglickman, noting videos from @whoashell, @mrstrudelx, and @rachelldunnn; Hmu if you simp for Updykke (the Reeses Puffs commercial song) by @mclovinballzz (okay, they changed their handle, it used to be Ａｎａｌ Ｃｒａｃｋｅｒ), with a video from @nicholas_flannery; Fortnite Card BANG (“$19 fortnight card who wants it?”) by @kellumtheestallion, featuring videos from @izzymager and @joelbervell; STREAM 1 TRAIT BANGERS ON SPOTIFY (“I think this will affect me mentally, I think that this is gonna fuck me up”) by @animalbackpack, mentioning videos from @desirewestphal and @josh.sundquist; huh by @zupku, noting a video from @callmebankz; Be A Clown by @angi_randxm.xd, featuring videos from @tiannasky, @mileycyrus, and @giofilmedthis. We shout out one of our favorite videos this week by @max_balegde that sums up adulthood pretty accurately. Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

TikTok Songs, Dogs of TikTok, and More!

Dena and Melissa explain the latest TikTok song trends including: “Esco Like Yhop ft. Shawn P” by user @escoupp (it’s a remix of “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield), “Creds to Ellie Abebe for the trend” by @trashygayghost (using the prompt, “Daily reminder social media is fake”), and Nija Charles. Then they dive into Dog TikTok, discussing trends like: Kiss your dog on the head and record their reaction, show me your pet is clingy, confusing commands, sounds for dogs, and asking your pet to pull their weight. We end with Dena’s favorite new song from @tuckerthorn about Chicken Strips. Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).  

TikTok Trends, Songs, Real Estate TikTok and More!

Dena and Melissa welcome a very special surprise guest to the show! Tune in to see who it is…

Then, they discuss Real Estate TikTok, featuring accounts like: Jake gotta (@jake_gotta), @louisatalksbuildings, @joeythompsoncomedy, @sierrakatherinee, and @samanthartsoe. Next, they talk about the latest song trends including an audio snippet from T-Pain’s “Buy U A Drank” that says, “Talk to me, I talk back.” We highlight videos from @Katalyst_224, @thesingfamily, @dadlifejason, and @paigemackenzie. We shout out @alliuqa for putting together a perfect compilation of current song trends. We both relate to @megadeles talking about the “I will always love you” sound from “Godspeed” by James Blake.

We move on to some of our favorite Stitch Questions, including “What’s something you’ve learned about yourself after joining TikTok?” Our favorite answer comes from @proptologist. We also mention the Kennedy Curse series by @brishannas. Also “What’s a random historical domino effect you absolutely love?” The answer from @thejahni is phenomenal. This week, we shout out @janeaugust who visits every museum in NY on her TikTok. Check out all these videos and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

TikTok Trends, Songs, Tarot TikTok, Stitch Questions, and More!

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing Melissa’s newfound spirituality, which leads them to Manifest and Tarot TikTok. They discuss videos from @pheydrus and @annababycares. Then, they explain the latest song trends including “Be humble”

created by @jordanaudiozz. People use the lyrics “So sick and tired of the photoshop” to show themselves with edited photos or makeup then reveal their natural image. Chloe George (@clobuggwannahug) covers Kanye West’s “Ghost Town” and people create videos transitioning from dull scenes to vibrant ones. We also talk about Lil Nas X (@lilnasx) and Lil Yachty (@lilyachty) responding to videos of themselves on TikTok. We discuss some new stitch questions, citing a videos from @juwonlo_. Melissa talks about an account from a North Korean defector (@evelynjeong614) that she’s following. We end highlighting a few of our favorite accounts: Sam Schedler (@Samsched) and Sylvaniandrama (@sylvaniandrama).

Bee Tok, Food Trends, and Pandemic Song Trends Year in Review

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing their first negative review! We’re both very happy about it. Remember to leave your own review if you haven’t yet.

Bee Tok ~ 6:50

We explain Bee Tok, the side of TikTok where people save bees. Featuring accounts like: @texasbeeworks, @sk_beekeeping, @mr.mrs.beerescue. 

Food Trends ~ 14:45

The latest food trends on TikTok include: Nature’s cereal started by @natures_food and made popular by Lizzo (@lizzo), and making seitan that looks like chicken. 

Pandemic Song Trends Year in Review ~ 19:40

It’s officially been a year since the pandemic shut down the world and TikTok usage skyrocketed. We look back on some of the popular song trends over the year and how they reflected the culture at the time. Covering songs and audio snippets like: Bored in the House by Curtis Roach, Iko Iko by Justin Wellington, pew pew pew it's a chopper, Doja Cat’s Say So, it’s corona time, the pandemic isn’t over just because you're over it by Heather Chelan, Blinding Lights by The Weeknd, Something New by Wiz Khalifa, Boss Bitch by Doja Cat, girl don’t do it it's not worth it, hey….hey...how y'all doing, don't be suspicious from Parks & Recreation, and Savage by Megan Thee Stallion.

We also reminisce on whipped coffee, a world where Charli D'amelio only had 44 million followers, and the #distancedance sponsored by P&G. We talk about the shift to more prevalent ads on the platform within the year. 

TikTok Song Trends, Celebrity Chefs on TikTok + More!

Dena and Melissa start the show discussing the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah, along with Dena’s new TikTok about Tyler Perry’s involvement.  

TikTok Song Trends ~ 2:23

We discuss seven song trends this week including: singing Drivers License (by Olivia Rodrigo) badly, What Did She Say/Jason Derulo song by @mattrandone, original audio by @johnnysibilly01, BGC Drama Effects, Gia Giudice’s song from the Real Housewives of New Jersey, The Greatest Showman song trends, and “what are the reasons that you hate yourself.” We end with the egg cracking video trend where people crack eggs on different body parts. 

Celebrity Chefs on TikTok ~ 24:30

First we shout out @tinykitchentm for their peaceful and intricate miniatures. Then we discuss celebrity chef accounts from: Gordon Ramsay (@gordonramsayofficial), José Andrés (@chefjoseandres), Alex Guarnaschelli (@guarnaschelli), Ree Drummond the Pioneer Woman (@thepioneerwoman), and Jake Cohen (@jakecohen) author of the new Jew-ish cookbook.