April 2023 TikTok Trends

Subbing in for Catalina this week is the pod’s original co-host, Melissa. Dena talks about two TV shows TikTok made her watch: Owning Manhattan and America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Melissa’s FYP is all about eyebrow blindness, featuring videos from @kellicali25, @stylebystacefizzy, @celebritymemoirbookclub, and @misscaramaria. Dena’s FYP is focusing on the Olivia Culpo Wedding dress drama, with videos from @leggsssesquire and @fluentlyforward. We love a video from @durr.nick asking to read his birth chart. Apparently we are not the only ones who have no idea who John Summit is, thanks to @clairethescare. Jared Mccain Tok (@jaredmccain24) is a fun place to be. For Food Tok, we learn about Surfside Vodka from @mobibojoe and get a turtle chip and pickle sandwich update. Trending audio includes the song “Return to Innocence” by Enigma with a filter called “if I could fly” via CapCut. We like content from @mr.maxabillion, @unclepipes87, and @bethanderson1989. NYC Tok includes a funny video from @casstherockwillson about Con Ed.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

11 Juli 202438min

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).

3 Juli 202441min

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).

27 Juni 202436min

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).

13 Juni 202442min

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.

6 Juni 202435min

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).

30 Maj 202435min

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).

23 Maj 202450min

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).

16 Maj 202441min