2 Old 4 TikTok

March TikTok Trends

We’re back! Dena returns from Japan on this week’s episode of 2 Old 4 Tiktok and there is a lot for the ladies to catch up on. They open with discussion of how the Oscars played out on their timelines, including a video by @elirallo, @terrencefoconnor’s new take on Emilia Perez and @civicsdea’s critique of the Adrian Brody acceptance speech. The audio trend of the moment is Doechii’s Anxiety, and Dena’s FYP is @mynamebeval reflecting on the days of millennial clubbing. Catalina discusses the Alabama Barker and Bhad Bhabie saga (@r0mymars, @jessjaybee,@chrisklemens) as well as @oliviamlynn ordering steak from the meat counter and corporate humor by @ro.hanrex. In the food segment they chat about @babyhandsbakes’s Diet Coke cake and in Learning on TikTok cover @mathandcobb talking about new math and @doctor.bing giving some insight on memory and brain health.

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Celebrating 200 Episodes of TikTok Trends

Catalina and Dena are joined by special guest and OG co-host Melissa for a very special 200th episode. First up they play a game to celebrate, followed by two quick updates on the woman in Pakistan and the Welsh Five. After they discuss TikTok Superbowl content, including a woman who was trying to have her baby out of spite (@naniamour_, @hollmanfam), Kendrick’s performance, Serena’s Crip walk (@kierabreaugh) and of course the lackluster commercials (@mad_mitch). Next is the audio trends segment, where they cover the Emergency Contact trend from creators including @thenameisgrace, @sydneycrawfordd, and @maryyyywilliams. Dena highlights a fart video from her FYP by @badgyaldemm2 and Catalina shares @dspacestv’s discussion of the early 2000s fever dream that was the Mars 2112 restaurant. To close they discuss @babytamago’s Paloma Jell-O shots and Dino walkie talkies on the TikTok shop.

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February 2025 on TikTik: Grammys, The Welsh 5, and the Woman in Pakistan

The ladies start off the podcast with a Grammys and TikTok recap, including some key reflections from long-time favorite creator @elirallo. Next up they cover the “You’re so funny” audio trend, highlighting videos by @miso.soup.official, @adamlambert, and @gdensmore. Dena’s FYP is popping off this week with the Welsh five returning to the USA (@ieuanjoness, @charlyannec), an Axolotl song (@doctor_waffle), classical renditions of Get Low (@tonni.red), Beyoncé’s tour (@stylexcharlito), and reactions to a New Yorker who won’t leave Pakistan (@grabbagoddess, @ryancrouse). Catalina recaps some Australian Influencer drama revolving around OF creator Anna Paul, an Italian cheating scandal involving influencer Chiara Ferragni and her ex husband Fedez, and @dannied01’s news updates. The gals also discuss the rabbit art robber trend, @bananabonani’s toilet, and close with a video about medieval mac and cheese by @eatshistory.

 

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January 2025 on TikTok: Secrets Trend, TikTok goes dark, and a sour return

Sike! TikTok is back! Catalina and Dena dive in with creators like @supacarson, @high5ifyourestillalive, @ashley..farrell, @kesha, and @joolieannie reacting to the extremely short lived ban, the “since we’re all going to die” secrets trend, and uneasy return by many to the platform. Dena shares what’s up on her FYP, including the Ohio State Dance team (@superiiorcheer), @badgurlmimi shouting out her most loyal follower, and @momlifestlouis53 eating peaches. Catalina highlights @brettneyspears’s commentary on what’s amiss on the platform, bizarre ads she’s getting, and a video by @jegskaltapadeg about Olivia Rodrigo. Wrapping up, Dena shares an NYC video by @annie.bao about a day spent trying viral food places in the city.

Goodbye TikTok?: Red Note, Heidi Montag, and bidding farewell to our Chinese spies

Is TikTok over? The girls kick off this week’s episode with discussion of the looming TikTok ban and Dena’s denial that the platform is going away in the USA. In one of the most hilarious (and potentially last) eras of TikTok trends, people are making their way to Chinese App Red Note, with creators like @cameronjerrard, @kathleenlinpan, and @jessiejbro_ joining in on the conversation. Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt is also working overtime in the app’s ninth hour to bring Heidi’s song I'll Do It to number one on streaming platforms in the wake of the California fires, with celebrities like Flava Flav, Diplo, and former cast members from The Hills Joining in. Dena shares the comedy gold coming out of the season finale of TikTok from her FYP including commentary on people’s “Chinese Spy” (@yanxiao1003) and what people are and aren’t willing to do if the app goes away (@gabriella.rose.music, @adrierising). Catalina lost her voice but tries as hard as possible to discuss Bad Bunny’s new album, including videos by @chrisbechillin0 and @_eunicejimenez. They wrap up with a parody learning on TikTok (@mrburgies), an update on the frozen popcorn trend, and Catalina’s big back anecdotes.

 

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January 2025 TikTok Trends: Beyonce’s announcement, NYC Fear Factor, and Frozen Popcorn - add ‘em all to Favorites

This week’s episode of the pod features Dena and special guest, Ashley, as they run through some January trends. Ashley goes through her top TikTok moments of 2024 including Catalina’s love for the Brian Jordan Alvarez dance videos. Then they talk about the newest trend: big back (@meggyirl). Dena shares other videos on her FYP including the Beyonce Jan 14 announcement predictions (@iam_kjmiller, @thesoftestbunny_) as well as @jesswells58 talking about how we should have chosen reality TV > college. Ashley got a hilarious Nuuly haul video by @marygrace.burton on her FYP. Then they took a turn for the dark into NYC-Tok with videos about the subway (@jamesssryan), congestion pricing (@hereinnyc), and the carpet guys (@perezbrenna). On Food-Tok, they talk about Bradley Cooper’s new cheesesteak spot and frozen popcorn (@allrecipes). The newest audio trend Dena has seen is a lovely rendition of Rich Girl and they end talking about the Golden Globes.  

 

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2024 TikTok Favorites and January 2025 TikTok

Happy New Year! To bring 2024 to a close and kick off 2025, the ladies begin the episode recounting some of their favorite TikTok trends from the past year. They also discuss what is “in” and “out” this year featuring a video by @lukasbattle. For the FYP segment Dena shares the 2024 accomplishments trend (@baileydrinon) and Catalina discusses the wave of caviar content (@rihanna, @christysasso, @missmccartyny). The girls discuss the Walmart Birkin (@yourfinestpardon) and Jimmy Carter (@tswiftfan420) before wrapping up with some TikTok drama related to the Darnell family and The Real Real, featuring a video by @celebritymemoirbookclub.

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

December TikTok Trends: British Friends In NYC + More!

Happy Holidays! Dena and Catalina recount their roses and thorns from Dena’s wedding before getting into the British friend group visiting New York City that took TikTok by storm! They go to Raising Cains (@ieuanjoness), Katz’s Deli (@charlyannec), take the subway (@ieuanjoness) and try Wing Stop (@ieuanjoness). @mare_kell does a great parody of them, and @ericgoldie agrees that they are on everyone’s FYP. Dena’s FYP is full of fake college acceptance videos with examples from: @gianaacquafresca, @khimburlie, and @aubreygavelloo. Catalina’s FYP is filled with an audio trend with examples from: @yourloveiswicked, @delusional1611, and @aka..krw. On the New York City side of TikTok @char_inthecity shares the same love for an MTA bus as Dena, and @grimting explains her father’s Brooklyn accent. Lastly, for learning on Tiktok they feature a video by @julesjacobson about how to take better photos on your iPhone. 

 

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December TikTok Trends: Boq, The Nuuly Pants, and TikTok Shop

On this week’s episode the ladies start off with the Like a Prayer audio trend, including stories by creators @meganchacalos, @kjadeg, @clairee1998, @taylorkerrr24, and @tessyhill. Dena shares some of the latest videos on her algorithm including the Wirral Reader prank (@ifitwerentfunny, @oofieee, @jodipicoult) and Catalina discusses some TikTok reactions to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO (@amycreyer), and the 2025 buy less trend. They also cover the Boq look alike contest (@the.marchie, @tswiftfan420) gracing both of their FYPs. Next up Dena discusses the cotton candy cake on TikTok shop, and they close with their New York segment featuring a video by @lowkeyyri.

December on TikTok: Football drama, Chipotle hacks, and even more Wicked

Catalina and Dena simply cannot stop talking about Wicked, and start this week’s episode with @hanrosnowland’s video comparing a scene to the Jersey Shore. Dena shares some roller coaster facts by @noni_solfeggio and a not-so-PC video by @kayleethetoothfairy, and Catalina discusses her success in @hellotefi’s comment section. In a new segment, because the ladies are most sport, the chat about the drama surrounding the OSU/Michigan football game (@jackmacbarstool, @lucy_rohden) and @philipanyengo’s video about “Disco Foot.” Finally, they wrap up with the food segment, chatting about @rachelinarealway’s Chipotle hack and @violetnuit’s reaction to a pineapple/mayo concoction. 

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