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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).

18 Huhti 202434min

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).

11 Huhti 202435min

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).

4 Huhti 202446min

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).

28 Maalis 202429min

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).

21 Maalis 202441min

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).

14 Maalis 202447min

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).

7 Maalis 202449min

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).

29 Helmi 202455min