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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
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
On this week’s episode Dena catches up with Catalina about her European travels before they dive into the latest trends on TikTok. Catalina’s algorithm is all Charli XCX all the time, including @kelleyheyer’s dance to apple. She also talks about the content she’s getting abroad, featuring creators like @maddyinmadrid. Dena’s chats about Shaq on her FYP, including videos by @wealth.ventures and @kendrickperkins. She also highlights the Mall of America spinning lady (@lamayrita1, @queenshellspinner) and the girls discuss their mutual lack of familiarity with John Summit (@bestdropss). For the food and drink segment they cover @mommamck123’s version of an Aperol Spritz and @bethennyfrankel’s turtle chips review. They wrap up the episode with the Breathe Me by Sia audio trend, including videos by @etheralbelieve, @heyitssavanna, and @synneflem.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
While Catalina jaunts around Europe, original host Melissa joins the pod. She catches us up on mom life then describes a controversial beauty brand making waves on her FYP (featuring a video from @awuoimatiop0). Dena’s seeing lots of Olympic content, including coverage of cleaning up the Seine from @zozomccormack. Obviously we talk Taylor Tok with the Eras tour still heating up, featuring videos from @jakedeyton1 and @wanderingguru. The latest TikTok rabbit hole includes coverage of the Karen Read trial, thanks to @imnotalawyerbut for the recap. For Food Tok, we discuss the pickle sandwich from @sevenbrothersoceansideny. NYC Tok is all about the heat as summer arrives, featuring a video from @therealscottiebeam. The Tyla trend is taking over TikTok, as @evenmorebrandonspam explains. Catalina (@heyitsyagirlcata) even tried it. The newest viral audio is of a girl saying “hoktua,” remix by @djtalonofficial. The Justin Timberlake DUI drama has made its way to TikTok, we like a parody by comedian @mackenziebarmen.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
This week the girls begin the episode with life updates before moving on to the latest videos and trends on their algorithms. Catalina shares a parody of a Stanley video by @emilymoran1 and @lifewithbeccak of friends hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dena chats about the TikTok coverage of the Olympics including an update on Parisian preparations by @lemonde_en and @jamesssryan’s reaction to the Spanish rugby team. Next up is NYC TikTok where they highlight a video by @news2tunes about The Ride, and a brands on TikTok video by @shinestythreads. A song by @altonkiing is the audio trend of the week, featuring Nigerian Wedding videos by creators including @reel_emma_ and @limeandheat. After the girls move on to the Celebrities on TikTok segment with a video of Whitney Port’s (@whitneyport’s) child’s preschool graduation, they wrap up the episode with what @b.dawg.swag learned in her anthropology of alcohol class.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Dena and Catalina start off the podcast with an Old Navy Update and Dena’s experience watching Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult before they dive into the latest TikTok videos and trends. Dena shares reactions like that of @zo.dal to Equinox changing their soaps from Kiehl's and @iam_kjmiller’s idea for a Beyoncé music festival and Catalina spotlights a video about inconveniences by @brett_neusty. In the food segment they discuss @littlefatboyfrankie’s scallion pancake pizza and in NYC TikTok @taryndelaniesmith’s thoughts on cardinal directions. This week’s audio trend is an Irish song “The Spark” (@hospitalrecords) and to wrap up they discuss a parody of a Chipotle PR video by @mackenziebarmen.
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok Catalina and Dena share their consumer woes and discuss the latest cottage cheese wrap attempt before delving into the latest trends and takeaways from the algorithm. Catalina shares @nountowndotorg’s parody of “luxury” apartments and Dena discusses @americanfille’s video on parisian reactions to the 2024 Olympics. Next up is content creator of the week: JFK’s grandson @jack.schlossberg. In the audio trend segment the ladies cover the Asoka makeup trend (@doublestarafrichaiti, @valentinolazaroh_, @camilapudim, @ubed_sk007) and the revival of the I remember when I lost my mind trend with videos by @theuponjr and @yzzyd0812. For learning on TikTok Dena comments on @smallex4ft11’s big win for guessing balls in a jar, and they close with @fourseasons getting in on the Me! Baby viral clip.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Dena and Catalina start off the episode by chatting about their weekend in Ohio and trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park before diving into the latest TikTok trends. Catalina shares home decor icks from her side of the algorithm (@ethancgaskil, @robertgigs) and her newfound interest in basketball thanks to Nikola Jokić (@hsmarken). Dena features a video by @horseblood6 parodying Chief’s fans and explains the “Me” Baby with videos by creators @lifecentral_ and @ritalinprc. In the food segment @dzaslavsky makes the trending cottage cheese flatbread and on the fashion side of TikTok creators like @isabellesarchive and @poptartsinhiding are trying to keep GenZ from getting HR called on them at the office. Next up is the “Who you think you’re emailing” audio trend, with Dena and Catalina highlighting videos by @ohmymarky, @alexdyork, and @rexilexi_2. For the learning on TikTok segment the ladies share a helpful video about grocery lists by @techgirljen and they wrap up the episode with @heyseantaylor’s theory about Shrimp Summer.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
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
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
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).