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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 Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Dena and Catalina open this week’s pod with some updates from the past week before sharing the latest updates from their algorithms. For Dena it’s @formerteenheartthrob riding the struggle bus at the Boston Marathon and an evite mishap by @twodachshundkings. Catalina chats about @sunnybethinkin’s nostalgia for the 2012 instagram aesthetic and @imthatdawn’s two medicines. Next up is the food segment, where Dena tries to spell cornichon and @haileecatalano provides a recipe for an amazing beach sandwich. Audio trends include @thebaldestbitch’s musings on Mother Ate by @janebellsucks and @vibewithjono giving the background for the viral song by YG Marley, which has become especially famous because of @looooooooch’s ultra viral lip synching video. Finally, to wrap up, they share a funny cousin-themed take on a long running trend by creator @maccapacca669.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Dena and Catalina open the pod with an in depth discussion of their eclipse experiences and EclipseTok including videos by @tuesdayhasnofeel, @thepageofgold, and @alexandradee_. Dena gives a milk punch update before moving on to the algorithm segment. She discusses a throwback photo audio trend featuring @livvy9899’s Shrek themed birthday and @bellewesterfeld’s brother’s Easter Basket and some useful advice about Google from @cameronjerrard. Catalina gives a Donghua Jinlong update, including a video by creator @gnarliehewson, and shares a video by @girl_whoworksthe_pyramid about her new shirt. For the food segment they discuss Drunken Noodles by @rappingchef and to wrap up debrief on @wonderlandallys’s organizational tips.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
At the top of this week’s episode Dena and Catalina talk about the punching in the face scare in New York. Then they turn to more positive news, TikTok’s reaction to Beyoncé’s new album including videos by @paolatravell, @kenziekeymag, and @tieramusic. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses baby animal videos (@sanantoniozoo, @jeaneert8ee) and Catalina shares @operation_niki’s packing tips and @iam_gabeo’s colonic. Next up, both girls are learning about how people are wearing their sweaters in Brooklyn thanks to creator @thebadjujudesign and @_laurenrosee1 has an amazing response to a stitch trend. Dena and Catalina report on using a filter to guess their profession and then turn to their Celebrity on TikTok spotlight, @jwoww. They wrap up with the food and drink segment, covering a Milk Punch by @thirstywhale__ and a martini video by @boxyneat.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
This week’s short but sweet episode starts with some big news about the Queen of Coney Island herself, Dena! The ladies are together for the first time in person to chat about the latest TikTok trends and even a TikToker in the wild (@elirallo) during Catalina’s trip to New York. For the algorithm segment Dena shares a funny video by @ashmayers and Catalina discusses the candied fruit featured in @itslexilarson’s What I Do in a Day. @m00bie is parodying the Djo audio trend and @vickinosecret is bringing the TikTok drama. Lots to chat about on Ivan’s side of TikTok including a clip by @hankyspankyyyy and @donghuajinlong’s industrial grade glycine. To wrap up the girls chat about a couple’s trend of painting each other by creators like @burlynathan and @chelseahaefs.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Dena and Catalina begin the podcast chatting about the latest with Kate Middleton and a trip to the Peloton studio before diving into the latest TikTok trends. Dena starts with a discussion of a fart walk (@bonbond007) and @goodbyetwenties’ Rainbow purse, while Catalina chats about Gen Z reactions to the TikTok ban (@pisoiscoy) and a list of European cities to “skip.” The ladies also chat about a blankie-themed video by @grace_oliviat1d and a fantastic stitch with a nun by @trapmoneymelly. In the food segment the girls cover Chippy Boys by @kaelahe and they finish off the pod with Learning on TikTok including the new imessage sticker trick shared by @thatchriscarley and a flying hack from @durbinmalonster.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
TikTok is still thriving, at least for now! Dena and Catalina have very active algorithms this week. First, Dena shares a reaction to Jojo Siwa by @therealsanaiblue before Catalina shares the Vegan Donut drama ripping through Long Island (@bakeanddestroy) and @mananamariee’s discussion of bathroom etiquette with her boyfriend. The audio trend of the week is a sped up version of Jess Glynne’s “Hold my Hand” including videos by @adison.geer22 and @kayla.gramm. According to @theaugustdiaries short nails are in, and in on the New York side of TikTok @dhtoomey makes a wonderful promo for the Gowanus Canal and surroundings. In another segment on drama, the girls discuss a very troubling story about a girl’s mother and ex husband, featuring videos by @diamondpretzel, @katenacious, and @jolly_good_ginger that reminds them of the recent celebrity news about Noah and Trish Cyrus. Next up is the food segment, and this week it’s all about egg salad, including videos by @violetnuit and @rissy_roo_, and chopped sandwiches/salads (@jenneatsgoood). After briefly discussing where paprika comes from (@goodluckkarly) the ladies close with @mollybmcpherson’s take on the ever evolving Kate Middleton speculation. They’re rooting for the BBL theory!
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok, Dena dives into the Costco side of the TikTok algorithm, featuring videos by @a.j.befumo with "we're Costco guys" and a Costco marathon by @ugh_madison. Also, @idinamenzel celebrates the tenth birthday of Adele Nazeem. Next, Catalina discusses Panama City Beach Spring break with insights from @randigaylord_, delves into a yoga cult covered by @charlotte.medlock, and shares Disney tips from @plussizeparkhoppers. Also, @caribouisawkward provides a great answer for a stitch trend, and @goodbyetwenties sends her son to school with a hibachi lunch.To wrap up, the girls chat about @spencerpratt in the Celebrities on TikTok segment, who reacts to Kristin Cavallari’s appearance in a @montanaboyz video.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Happy Leap Year! This week Dena and Catalina open with some sad news about Flaco, NYC’s favorite owl, and a Reesa Teesa update including videos by @noahglenncarter and @marcsebastianf. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses wedding “robots” via @thebalkanbarbie, @coriefay’s 30th birthday invitations, and a Paris bachelorette gone wrong. Catalina shares an etiquette story by @shaylamherrington, an MLM survival story by @juliasteenland, and corporate lingo by @itsbrittanydavila. For the stitch segment they feature a video by @irenekoutsoutis. Next, they debrief on JLo’s “This is Me…Now” with a video by @nickguillory and finish with Love Is Blind trends and debates blowing up on the platform, including videos by @ceciliaregina275 and Megan Fox herself @chelseadblackwell.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
This week on the pod the ladies start off by discussing their respective trips to Applebees before moving on to the stories of @reesamteesa taking TikTok by storm. Dena highlights videos by @himollysl, @therealoverlee, @brandyaly, and @champbailie and Catalina, who has no idea what is going on, puts a damper on the fun. In the algorithm segment, both girls have been watching a lot of Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em dances by creators like @smoothjasmine, @matt8mccall, @gardinerbrothers, and even @djkhaled. Catalina also shares @glutenbergbible’s Bookshelf Bourbon video. @madihart starts a stitch trend about funny trauma with an excellent response by @youngblur, and Dena discusses a NYC go fund be to find a lost dog covered by @lostwithlucy. Next up is a Golden Girls audio trend including a video by @jade_herman, and the ladies close the episode with an amazing Monopoly Go reflection by @rehanashaus.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
This week on TikTok it’s all about the Superbowl, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Usher, and Beyoncé! Dena and Catalina chat about game day outfits (@chiefs), Usher on roller skates (@joebrim), and the pros and cons of the Nickelodeon Superbowl Live Stream @actuallyautistickatie. @alexonthemic and friends react to the new Beyoncé album and @harrietpotter_ gives a hard hitting review of the half time performance. Dena’s algorithm is Tswift in Tokyo (@ayaya515_), and Catalina is getting content about Girl Scout Cookies (@byemilylynn). In the food trends segment the gals discuss @nushnan and friends’ adventure with the Red Lobster Unlimited Shrimp deal, and they close the episode discussing Universal Music Group’s decision to remove their music from the platform, with attempts by artists like @kristinchenoweth to provide royalty-free alternatives.
Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).