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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 Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Dena and Catalina start off this week’s episode chatting about MomTok before diving into their FYPs. Catalina describes the Cleo and Ice Spice drama, including videos by @cleotrapa, @therealbarbtv, @sammyxbeauty, @djclassact, @yonathepooh, and @djhunnybee. She also shares @mikaleshaa’s video about her favorite comment trend on the platform. Next up Dena shares what’s coming across her algorithm. First is @americastia commenting on a recent video of Rachael Ray, then a Fantasy Football reflection by @cobreezzy, and an important tale from @slaygirlqueen6489. In the food and drink segment the girls discuss Balkan breakfasts, including videos by @pazarciklisalman and @thecannedmemes. Catalina shares why she hates the Titanic filter, Dena comments on brand managers coming forward on TikTok, highlighting a video by @brett_neusty, and they wrap up with @bretterflysugarbaby pointing out that we’re all dressing like we’re in the American Revolution.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Catalina and Dena open the episode with Catalina’s foray into Pickleball before diving into what’s on their FYP this week. Catalina discusses the Oasis reunion (@liamgallagher), the Ohio State marching band (@passion.fire), and Boston Moving Day 2024 (@everydaymaggie). Dena’s FYP is all about self aware nepo babies (@jackfallsdown). Next up is the food and drink segment, where the girls highlight the US Open’s famous Honey Deuce Cocktail, featuring videos by @mybabydoggiee and @serena Williams herself. For audio trends people are sharing how their aesthetic doesn’t match their day job, with creators like @oissemu, @lundentea, and @itsmikey23 joining in for the trend. Catalina also explains to Dena the @katseyeworld song and dance that’s all over her algorithm. To wrap up, the ladies chat about @sincerelytahiryy’s declaration that as a New Yorker she can find her way anywhere.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
This week’s episode begins with Dena’s question for Catalina. Afterwards the girls move on to the algorithm section; Catalina shares that she’s finally on Columbus, Ohio TikTok and also highlights a Balinese dancing account @adekastiniigeg. Dena discusses Wedding TikTok, couponing content from @couponing4beginners, and @rohitroygre’s four-year anniversary of no fizzy drinks. In the audio segment Catalina explains the viral but not-so-viral “10 drunk cigarettes” by Girly Girl Productions with videos by @grace.unhinged, @redfoxatl, and @maassson. Next up is @siranda_manchez, the content creator of the week, and @reen_machine’s parody of the ACOTAR series, and to close some wise information about dipping sauces by @emmajeancocoa/.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
At the top of the episode Catalina and Dena feature a video about fall from @jakewcornell and @beejay_tv’s demure Chipotle moment. Next up is the algorithm segment. Catalina discusses Korean cheerleaders (videos by @idkman2424, @su_chinn, @meloventures, and @my._.chuuu0), college dorm design by @marymargaretdesigns, and @livs_journey7’s proposal for a reality show. Dena chats about @baileyevin’s recap of college in 2007, creators @lisa.04._ and @concerts.tok singing along with Adele in Munich, and @shine_philippines0’s video of a beauty queen explaining the colors of the rainbow. In the food segment the girls highlight a crispy rice salad by @sivanskitchen, @izzicavotta trying MSG for the first time, and the bean salad going strong with a recipe by @daddynadi.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Dena and Catalina kick off this week’s podcast with an important TikTok summary by @terrencefoconnor before diving in to all things demure. They highlight videos by users including @pay8thegr8, @averagesisi, @citiesbydiana and @meyechelgossips, and of course the queen of demure herself @joolieannie. Next they discuss how TikTok has reacted to Raygun the Australian breakdancer with videos by @tiktoksbyalexa, @jeanmitchell_, @5149jamesli, @m.e.m_rob, @tortilla__blanket, and @miria7280. Next up Catalina shares a video from her FYP from creator @dept_of_redundancy_dept and explains the Sinéad O'Connor audio trend (@maddietshiesty). After an update on the Bed-Stuy fish pond in the NYC segment the ladies wrap up with @hiremeimfunny’s series of marketing films in the style of the It Ends With Us press tour.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Catalina is back from her European adventures to chat with Dena about the latest TikTok trends. They begin the episode with some catching up followed by the latest videos gracing their FYP pages. After Catalina shares a freshman orientation video by @leo.0.o.0.o the ladies discuss more Olympics content including videos by @ana_demmer, @kirstenlovinglife, and @jhonhebert31. Next up the girls cover @logagm’s Cucumber Tok and bean salads in the food segment, including a reaction by @megruocco. For NYC Trends they cover @nikpollina’s polemic video about what’s considered “cheugy” in the city and a response by @giulia_ak. Finally, they wrap up with some thoughts on the Bratz filter and its connection (or not) to Charli xcx’s Brat summer.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
This week on the pod, Dena and Ashley, friend of the pod (filling in for Catalina) simply can’t talk about anything other than the Olympics! Well, that and the viral pickle sandwiches they finally tried (as captured by @ashleyrosayy). They segue into food in the Olympic Athlete Village with videos by @henrikchristians1 and @thelibero. And of course, the GOAT of Olympic TikTok, @ilonamaher who is no stranger to going viral - this time with a take on Love Island in the Olympic Village (@olympics). Who knew Flavor Flav was the champion of women’s water polo (@newsweek)?! They talk about the beautiful story of how @michaelablyde got to meet her idol, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Brat summer makes its Olympic appearance with a video by @tylerdownss. One of Dena’s favorite TikTok trends, slapstick comedy, makes its way to her FYP with videos for the “Sad to announce I did not make the cut for Paris 2024” trend (@mikaylaa_dutton, @tiptoeininmy). They learn about athlete intros (@leosburg), the obstacles the Nigerian Women’s Basketball team has had to overcome (@jcubedhax), and the fake news of someone falling off the American boat during the Opening Ceremony (@loulouorange). It’s an episode packed with the gold medal content.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
With Catalina still traipsing around Europe, Ashley (friend of the pod) joins us again this week! First up: it’s Kamala’s time. Impressions (@aileenreese), VP nomination guesses (@blackgirlswhobrunch), and the viral coconut tree audio used in many ways (@jakedeyton1, @kesha, @merjudd) have been flooding both of their FYPs. Ashley takes a hard right turn into a video by @_djlopes_ about his colonoscopy journey (A+ for editing). Is Dena moonlighting as @fegglestonnn and talking about her love for Lincoln Square AMC? She thinks it “walks on water” (shoutout to @emmaneedsgrace for her Christian Slang). You’ll have to listen to find out. Dena shares the latest update from @raechristine___ on her viral green dress video. A sucker for slapstick, Dena also shares the hilarious trip of @carlaphall and @nothingbutkap’s reaction video. Would you try a shot that tastes like a cigarette like @unemployedwineguy? We fall in love with @fishseddynyc and their hilarious new video. And finally - it wouldn’t be summer in the Hamptons without a Bethenny Frankel parody video done wonderfully by @nicholas_flannery.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
On this week’s episode, we are joined by friend-of-the-pod, Ashley (in for Catalina)! Ashley tells us how her FYP thinks she should go to Oktoberfest to try her skills at tobogganing as seen in the videos from @danluchsbacher or perhaps she should do everything her Co-Star app tells her to do like @hannapmedia. Dena is finally learning about (@fjdn382f) and laughing about comparisons to (@_zorah.mae) white tube top girl. Dena’s FYP is also showing her content from this week’s co-host, @ashleyrosayy (please help her go viral). In case you missed it, you need to start following the Paralympics account ASAP (@theycallmediffy, @amyo44). Coming off the success of the pickle sandwich, we are introduced to the red bell pepper sandwich (@60somethinglife) with a review to hopefully come soon. @imjermee takes us on a wild Italian food bowl dump that might be featured at Dena’s next Super Bowl party. The audio trend (likely) started by @gemmsauce is making waves and even getting @amypoehler in on the action (along with @bearcreekseniorliving and @everybodyhasasecret). And finally, they wrap up with a healthy debate on whether or not Whole Foods actually has the lowest grocery prices in NYC (@grace.steinhauser).
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Subbing in for Catalina this week is the pod’s original co-host, Melissa. Dena talks about two TV shows TikTok made her watch: Owning Manhattan and America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Melissa’s FYP is all about eyebrow blindness, featuring videos from @kellicali25, @stylebystacefizzy, @celebritymemoirbookclub, and @misscaramaria. Dena’s FYP is focusing on the Olivia Culpo Wedding dress drama, with videos from @leggsssesquire and @fluentlyforward. We love a video from @durr.nick asking to read his birth chart. Apparently we are not the only ones who have no idea who John Summit is, thanks to @clairethescare. Jared Mccain Tok (@jaredmccain24) is a fun place to be. For Food Tok, we learn about Surfside Vodka from @mobibojoe and get a turtle chip and pickle sandwich update. Trending audio includes the song “Return to Innocence” by Enigma with a filter called “if I could fly” via CapCut. We like content from @mr.maxabillion, @unclepipes87, and @bethanderson1989. NYC Tok includes a funny video from @casstherockwillson about Con Ed.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).