June 2024 TikTok Trends

The girls dive right into the content on today’s episode, beginning with what the algorithm has been pushing them lately. For Dena it’s hair transplants in Turkey by way of @hanelaine and for Catalina it’s the drama-filled world of Cake Tok, masterfully explained by @marketinginmiami. Next, they spotlight their content creator of the week, @madrison.humphreyy, who is making comedic gold from what seems to be an empty office park. The Met gala was this week and the girls share their relatively uninformed takes on the event despite the fact that Catalina HAS read all of Notes on Camp and wants the world to know. Dena has an important update on the after-dark side of the Fruit Roll-Up food trend, featuring a video by @kelseydarragh and Catalina’s preferred fruity snack is the cocktail stylings of @danniwalsh123. Also on the topic of food trends, the ladies discuss a wave of videos discussing British Chinese takeout, from content creators like @charlyannec, @laurenkategriffiths, and @__mjmcm. For audio they highlight Biden by Bo Burnham (@dustyfromwisconsin), people who actually get the Wes Anderson trend right (@marta__sierra and @danclemt), their diverging views on the Fish song @hicorook and the @taylorswift April 29th trend. Finally, they close the episode chatting about @yoleendadong’s video of one of Dena’s top dislikes (outside clothes on beds) and @phoebeindc’s parody of American’s luggage in Europe    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

4 Maj 20231h 3min

On today’s pod we open with some important news: NYC has appointed a Rat Czar and Tiktok is here to tell you all about it. Dena and Catalina highlight @nicoleolived’s parody and speculate about how much money a rat mitigator is paid before moving on to a very different side of the algorithm: Coachella. How much does a burrito cost anyway? @jackietanti is here to let us know! Next, they turn to what the algorithm wants them to see this week, including @elvolvewithelvis’ computer tricks and tips, @abbeywwwww discussing the Hermes bathroom, and for some reason, serial killer theories by way of @ken and @markymarx. Catalina explains to Dena the basic plotline of Harry Potter so she can understand skits by @juliettewillis and they highlight, once again, Octopusslover8. Lots of food trends on the platform this week including a veggie tray by @autumnhitthejackpot, a big picture discussion of the recession by @prettyrabid and of course the latest Water Tok innovations and reflections by @keelylindler and @samislaughing. Next up is music: the Wes Anderson aesthetic trend and its responses by  @keithafadi and @valerisssh and family members reacting to the Tokischa song Delincuente in videos by @andyyyduh and @lannahh_. Dena reflects on Tiktok’s pedagogical power, highlighting a video by @that40yearguy and they close the episode with a silly video about books @extramediummedia.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

20 Apr 202354min

Today’s episode opens with Dena and Catalina discussing April Fool’s Day on TikTok and beyond. Next, the girls chat about credit card points, Dena’s reading habits, and the perks of living close to friends. They bid farewell to March Madness content on the app, including Dena’s favorite college shenanigans from creator @kaliyahwozny. Next, the girls shift to a new segment: What is the algorithm serving us? Catalina gives a run down of two very distinct corners of the internet that the algorithm is pushing on her: @yittielunch and @caremeninthegarden, and Dena explains her TikTok rabbit hole of…you guessed it…Australian elderly home videos (@legallybrown008). Their content creator spotlight this episode is @carolinebaniewicz and they also discuss Pitbull’s arrival on the platform in the unexpected form of a motivational speaker. Next up is food, with Fruit Roll-Up’s corporate account finally catching up on the ice cream trend, a chaotic yet delicious looking sandwich by @thatguyfrey and the wild world of flavored water with @thewatergal_. The girls close the episode with song trends, discussing @ericacoffelt’s reaction to the Call Me Maybe/How Will I know mashup and instagram versus reality posts that use a not-so-normal Sam Smith tune as the soundtrack. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

6 Apr 202355min

Another week, another alert! Our OG instagram account @2old4tiktokpod is back! Many thanks and respect to the placeholder account, we’ll hold you in our hearts forever. This week on the pod Dena and Catalina are joined by friend and Tik Tok enthusiast Steph to discuss the latest trends and of course their guest’s extra special job as the social media manager of an unnamed grocery brand. After introductions the ladies dive into the hard hitting questions about all things branding on the platform, highlighting some of the best, like @drinkolipop, and worst corporate accounts (rhymes with nap) selling their wares on Tik Tok. Next they discuss coverage of the Taylor Swift Eras tour, including @tellthebees comments on the “boomerfication of Gen Z.” Other highlighted trends include medical match day videos and the newly resurfaced Dimitri audio. Dena tells everyone the algorithm leading her to anti eye rubbing videos and Catalina shares a cautionary tale about cutting habanero peppers. The show ends with another creator highlight with Steph discussing her love for @octopusslover8 and Catalina trying to explain the amazing art fashion of @myramagdalen.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).

23 Mars 20231h 6min