July 2023 TikTok Trends Part 2

This week Catalina has finally gotten back on the TikTok Horse and has lots of new videos coming across her FYP. For the algorithm segment she shares a video by @nicolepellegrin0 about Gen Z slang that Gen Alpha already says is over. Dena talks about a heartwarming video by @aubreysfloridaadventures about a her parents who are regulars at Wendy’s and @tiffany.elizabeth’s Chinatown Food Tour. In a new section the girls chat about some of the Tik Tok shop videos coming across their pages, including @kay_caputo’s romper clip and @theleonamafna’s rave review of the Alix Earl ring light. As for new filters, they cover Dan Schenker’s What Chip Flavor Are You? And the return of the bold glamor filter (@nienkebeitske, @drsamanthaellis). In the Food and Drink segment they chat about the Nuts for Nuts recipe (@leels_) and an extremely delicious looking shrimp cocktail by @haileecatalano. Jay-Z is still not on TikTok and Dena is one month closer to owing Catalina a shrimp cocktail. To wrap up the episode Dena shares a video by @mello_yoshi about a red truck hauling a Christmas tree.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

30 Marras 202339min

Happy Thanksgiving! Catalina and Dena start the pod by discussing Catalina becoming an official married lady in Yolo County. There are more style tips on Catalina’s FYP this week by @prettycritical, and Dena’s FYP is filled with F1 and Les Mis by @actuallyelsa. Next they discuss brands on Tiktok like Little Caesars and Stanley. The trending stitch asks where people who are 35 and 40 hangout these days and @tee_burris has a great response. Susi and her pesto are still around and Gordon Ramsey is joining the fun. The content creator this week is @sarawollner who has been doing a hilarious series titled “confessions that have happened since our mom passed.”The celebrity on TikTok spotlight highlights Enrique Iglesias who is currently on tour with Pitbull and Ricky Martin. Lastly, they dive into TikTok drama and Half Baked Harvest.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

23 Marras 202343min

Happy November haters! Dena and Catalina open the episode with discussion of their first internet cancellation moment and what it’s like to be attacked by people who don’t understand British banter or the sarcasm of a notes app apology. Next up is the algorithm. Catalina discusses @hannahabrown0’s video about fashionable gym attire and Dena mentions a fat squirrel (@romiebaloney). Dena also talks about the solo mining and eel pit side of TikTok, featuring videos by @janedoe0018, @engineer.everything, @cowturtle and @veryteenytortellini. The girls chat about the new map filter trends (@alright.hey, @daanroberto) and wrap up the content creator segment, highlighting the always hilarious @storiesofgaycz who has some very important points about buffets. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

16 Marras 202330min

Filling in for Catalina this week is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off today’s pod discussing the NYC marathon and New York TikTok featuring a video from @bentonmcclintock. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Melissa, it’s mostly SwiftTok, but also a bunch of silly “fastest” videos from @theyluvkeyv, @backwoodkenn, and @banishedbrewery. For Dena, it’s a bed making competition in Japan and BravoCon. For FoodTok content this week, we highlight @tinekeyounger as she makes a delicious looking roasted tomato soup. And @mariannas_pantry’s video sparks a conversation about Melissa’s cholesterol once again. For CelebrityTok this week, we discuss reactions to Michelle Williams’ audiobook of Britney Spears’ memoir (video by @popculturethatcherry) and more SwiftieTok (@cadegass). Pranks on TikTok this week include a draft prank (@keepingupwithlozandsab). And we wrap up with some funny inside joke videos about college parties featuring videos from @gibsongibsongibson and @edie.jpg.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

9 Marras 202345min

Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod welcoming back founding member and new mom, Melissa, to the show. They discuss Melissa’s iPhone husband regarding last week’s video from @bequietjoe, and NYC bagels with a video from @tayloroffer. Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s more millennial fashion icks by way of creators like @indigotshai, and for Dena it’s the fart household debate via @littledeb78. Stitches this week include Spanish songs that non-Spanish speakers know all the words to, featuring @tiktokterry23, dogs sleeping the bed with a video from @vixenofvenom, and the famous Susi pesto stitches herself (@susi.vidal). The content creator spotlight shines on @heyitatay this week.They wrap up with a look at an interesting Halloween costume by @stephenbirdman, followed by a discussion of Beyonce’s new perfume.  Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

2 Marras 202359min

Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod with tales of their bachelorette weekend in Denver before moving on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s Texas Homecoming Mums by way of creators like @clhs_yearbook and @vianeyquirozm, and for Dena it’s all about the drone show in Central Park that never was. This takes them to the topic of NYC TikTok where they feature an unrelatable video about apartments by user @polina.nioly. The content creator of the week is the always hilarious @bequietjoe and @kathygriffin is having the dinner party of everyone’s nightmares with @sia. Food and drink trends this week include a “beefcase” covered by @infatuation_miami, and a return to @catetomlinson who is now having her almond mom friend try taco bell. To wrap up, they chat about @annahendy9’s video showcasing the nicotine pouches taking Sweden by storm. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

26 Loka 202348min

Dena and Catalina start off the pod chatting about their weekend festivities in New York City before moving on to the video blowing up the platform this week: the 48 oysters girl, EquanaB (@equanaaa) including videos by @marymary23_ , @simplywidie and @tien. Next up is the algorithm: for Catalina its @thesam_show discussing being a classroom talker, and for Dena its @noahkaibmusic distinguishing between travel and vacation and @jaclynmitchelll reporting on her experience with data annotation. For stitch trends Susi’s pesto is still going strong and a new trend by @bracesbysable is taking off, where people like @aver.deedle share a topic they can discuss for thirty minutes with no preparation. According to @paigedavissss it’s always raining in New York on the weekends and the content creator of the week is @dimeswithdanny. They wrap up the episode covering food and drink including @krystaalexa’s Norwegian Tacos, and @owenreeman trying to make Gabonese chicken.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

19 Loka 202355min

The girls open the episode with a lively discussion about their trip to Chicago for the marathon (which Dena obviously won). Catalina’s algorithm is @beingjulia telling her how not to dress like such a millennial and Dena is hearing from @andr3wsky about why gummies are not for him. @susi.vidal unintentionally started the call me crazy stitch trend, with contributions by @maegansoliz, @simply.sparky, @emmkaty, and @wherestayo. In a new NYC TikTok segment the ladies chat about @kieranknightley who saw a fire that wasn’t actually a fire and debate @5hahem’s sidewalk opinions. The content creator of the week is runner @iamlshauntay and the celebrity-adjacent spotlight is @francescascorsese. For food and drink on the app they discuss @catetomlinson’s video of her friend trying McDonalds for the first time, and they close with @niyaesperanza’s investigative report of the use of the term birdie in Orange County, California.

12 Loka 202352min