Melissa, co-founder of the podcast, joins Dena this week. They discuss their love of Ginny and Georgia, hatred of Sirens, mixed feelings about The Valley, and how TikTok is reacting to the shows. Dena’s For You page contains a horrifying recap of what’s going on on “white TikTok” from @theotherjamila , a funny Karen read take from @kyle_mccutcheon , and the trend of people bullying you to be nice, featuring @remedyandrestore . Melissa FYP includes the trending audio that uses an ad for a vacatio...
Jun 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 214
Dena is joined again by Ashley, friend of the pod, for an exciting episode. Dena’s return from London (where she saw Beyonce, Les Mis, etc.) had them comparing London’s weather to the current NYC weather ( @jrue17 ). And of course, there was more Beyonce content - this time surrounding the Grammy’s news ( @beysus.christ ). And the newest Blue vs. Gold dress argument is Blue vs. Gray couch ( @im.krispy ). Spoiler: it’s gray. Dena shared her Amanda Bynes jump scare video ( @amandabynesupdates ) wh...
Jun 19, 2025•31 min•Ep. 213
This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok we are joined by Ashley friend of the pod to talk about the latest June trends. Dena and Ashley explain the spiritual experience that was Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter concert ( @13tywilson , @terrytorro ). And how could they not mention Jaz’s influencer wedding ( @justjazzzyidk )? Dena’s FYP gave us “Petty Patti” by Honey Boo Boo ( @pagesix ) and the latest on Moana girl ( @mollybmcpherson ). Ashley is all over the holy air ball trend ( @shayfl ) and of course more music t...
Jun 04, 2025•37 min•Ep. 212
Melissa, co-founder of the podcast, joins Dena this week. They discuss the trend that gingers are Black people with a video by @siraddisonwitt . Season 2 of the Group Chat series is out and both of their for you pages are full of information about the Diddy trial. Dena’s FYP consists of a funny video by @theaveragejoe55 about the controversy about a fitness instructor saying people over 200 pounds could not do pilates, as well as Amanda Bynes content ( @amanda.bynes1986 ) and Tina Turner content...
May 22, 2025•33 min•Ep. 211
Catalina joins the podcast from Spain and the girls dive right in to their for you pages. Dena has a video about pineapples by @cassafrass0482 and the New York City McDonald’s Popup event by @hannahemerson27 . Catalina gives an incredible update on her journey with the short films that she always sees ads for on TikTok. There’s a new Pope! So she’s still getting lots of Pope content feature videos by @dumbbutpretty13 and @saggiesplinters . In the food trend section they discuss the idea of Nerds...
May 15, 2025•33 min•Ep. 210
The girls begin the episode with some Met Gala talk ( @johnmvilla2 ) before moving on to their FYPs. Dena has Cash Cab pranks ( @dannyhig ) and Death Becomes her on Broadway ( @whattristabeaded , @majasparkledust ) as well as Blue Ivy content ( @..blueivycarter , @thestevensteven ). Catalina has @chloe.ggray bringing a rotisserie chicken through TSA and short film sponsored ads that creators like @lucyyy_s can’t escape either. Next Dena highlights a Tuna Pasta Sand Castle in the food segment. Th...
May 08, 2025•35 min•Ep. 209
This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok Dena and Catalina break down the I’m so hungry trend ( @gracie.ham , @faith.wam , @shelovebenjis ) and give it a try themselves. Dena shares the caveman skincare videos gracing her FYP ( @kjadeg and @bla3kmagi3 ) and Catalina talks about all things Pope and Pope adjacent, featuring videos by @heartthrobert , @thestujoph , @nickybinthehouse , and @lkylady25 . They wrap up with a content creator spotlight of @luisalangeisajoke . Check out all the videos we mention and m...
May 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 208
Dena and Catalina dive into this week’s episode with a discussion of Chinese manufacturers Tik Tok, with videos by @sierrakatherinee , @iambuddhawangwang and @jesicaelise . Coachella videos are also making the rounds this week, including clips of Lady Gaga ( @parkeralyse0 ), Bernie Sanders introducing Cairo ( @latimes ) and Lola Young ( @michaeldrisko ). Dena’s FYP includes Passover content ( @murrayhillboy , @sammynaynay89 ) and people regaling us with tales of trying to give their bed frame aw...
Apr 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 207
Dena and Catalina start off this week’s episode discussing the Group Chat by @thatgirlsydjo , featuring videos by @hashtagjrupp , @stassischroeder , @thecindynoir , @thebaddestmitch , and @problematichousewifenew . Dena’s FYP this week includes @wildchildandreaa discussing Girl math and tariffs and @padmalakshmi ’s response to the VIP list girls. Catalina somehow ended up on the food fetish side of the platform ( @thedonutdaddy ) via a parody by @fornosantacaterina . @ty.funnyfunny dances to the...
Apr 10, 2025•44 min•Ep. 206
Dena and Catalina start off the episode with a discussion of friend of the pod Ashley’s recent TikTok hacking. In her honor they discuss Blue dress girl and the other “dress girls” that came after ( @kr1staboi , @chronicallystayingstrong , @islandentertainment , @haydeczo7mp ). In the FYP segment Dena shares @stinkyasher ’s video of popular girls giving a presentation and @shannanferrytv pushing the product jail button at CVS. Catalina shares a video of male bobs ( @giorgia.bandini ) and chats a...
Apr 03, 2025•45 min•Ep. 205
The girls begin the episode with some chat about Catalina’s time in Brazil, including her foray into Brazil TikTok featuring a video by @pedrinho.e.mamae.rose . Next, Dena discusses entering the Skinny Tok side of the platform and a dear friend’s Harry Potter AI video rabbit hole ( @potterstudioso ). For audio trends they cover Beyonce’s End of Time ( @gbrotherso ) and the uncomfortable life clip from White Lotus ( @marianarinc_ , @marcgreene1 ). After they turn to their FYP’s. Dena has some Mar...
Mar 27, 2025•41 min•Ep. 204
On this week’s episode of 2Old4TikTok, Dena is joined by Melissa, Co-Founder of the pod, while Catalina settles down from her travels in Brazil. We start off with Nikki Blonsky Tiktok Cameos, featuring content from @theanwarali and @kylegfil_ . And easily transition into Broadway TikTok with a video from @andrewpatino . The best part of TikTok is the comments, as displayed by trending content that asks viewers for responses like this one from @missfrizzyhead . Melissa’s FYP really said “For You”...
Mar 20, 2025•27 min•Ep. 203
On this week’s episode of 2Old4TikTok, Dena is joined by Ashley, friend of the pod, while Catalina wears adult diapers on her flight to Brazil. We start off with Traitors content ( @morganevelyncook ) because if you didn’t watch then what were you even doing? They talk about other themes from the week including Hozier’s yell ( @rachelspicer_ , @_coleslaw128 ) and always Chili’s ( @calebsaysthings ). We learn from Doechii, herself, about her song “Anxiety” as a follow-up to last week ( @iamdoechi...
Mar 13, 2025•39 min•Ep. 202
We’re back! Dena returns from Japan on this week’s episode of 2 Old 4 Tiktok and there is a lot for the ladies to catch up on. They open with discussion of how the Oscars played out on their timelines, including a video by @ elirallo , @terrencefoconnor’s new take on Emilia Perez and @civicsdea ’s critique of the Adrian Brody acceptance speech. The audio trend of the moment is Doechii’s Anxiety , and Dena’s FYP is @mynamebeval reflecting on the days of millennial clubbing. Catalina discusses the...
Mar 06, 2025•49 min•Ep. 201
Catalina and Dena are joined by special guest and OG co-host Melissa for a very special 200th episode. First up they play a game to celebrate, followed by two quick updates on the woman in Pakistan and the Welsh Five. After they discuss TikTok Superbowl content, including a woman who was trying to have her baby out of spite ( @naniamour_ , @hollmanfam ), Kendrick’s performance, Serena’s Crip walk ( @kierabreaugh ) and of course the lackluster commercials ( @mad_mitch ). Next is the audio trends ...
Feb 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 200
The ladies start off the podcast with a Grammys and TikTok recap, including some key reflections from long-time favorite creator @elirallo . Next up they cover the “You’re so funny” audio trend, highlighting videos by @miso.soup.official , @adamlambert , and @gdensmore . Dena’s FYP is popping off this week with the Welsh five returning to the USA ( @ieuanjoness , @charlyannec ), an Axolotl song ( @doctor_waffle ), classical renditions of Get Low ( @tonni.red ), Beyoncé’s tour ( @stylexcharlito )...
Feb 06, 2025•36 min•Ep. 199
Sike! TikTok is back! Catalina and Dena dive in with creators like @supacarson , @high5ifyourestillalive , @ashley..farrell , @kesha , and @joolieannie reacting to the extremely short lived ban, the “since we’re all going to die” secrets trend, and uneasy return by many to the platform. Dena shares what’s up on her FYP, including the Ohio State Dance team ( @superiiorcheer ), @badgurlmimi shouting out her most loyal follower, and @momlifestlouis53 eating peaches. Catalina highlights @brettneyspe...
Jan 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 198
Is TikTok over? The girls kick off this week’s episode with discussion of the looming TikTok ban and Dena’s denial that the platform is going away in the USA. In one of the most hilarious (and potentially last) eras of TikTok trends, people are making their way to Chinese App Red Note, with creators like @cameronjerrard , @kathleenlinpan , and @jessiejbro_ joining in on the conversation. Spencer Pratt @spencerpratt is also working overtime in the app’s ninth hour to bring Heidi’s song I'll Do It...
Jan 16, 2025•40 min•Ep. 197
This week’s episode of the pod features Dena and special guest, Ashley, as they run through some January trends. Ashley goes through her top TikTok moments of 2024 including Catalina’s love for the Brian Jordan Alvarez dance videos. Then they talk about the newest trend: big back ( @meggyirl ). Dena shares other videos on her FYP including the Beyonce Jan 14 announcement predictions ( @iam_kjmiller , @thesoftestbunny_ ) as well as @jesswells58 talking about how we should have chosen reality TV &...
Jan 09, 2025•34 min•Ep. 196
Happy New Year! To bring 2024 to a close and kick off 2025, the ladies begin the episode recounting some of their favorite TikTok trends from the past year. They also discuss what is “in” and “out” this year featuring a video by @lukasbattle . For the FYP segment Dena shares the 2024 accomplishments trend ( @baileydrinon ) and Catalina discusses the wave of caviar content ( @rihanna , @christysasso , @missmccartyny ). The girls discuss the Walmart Birkin ( @yourfinestpardon ) and Jimmy Carter ( ...
Jan 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 195
Happy Holidays! Dena and Catalina recount their roses and thorns from Dena’s wedding before getting into the British friend group visiting New York City that took TikTok by storm! They go to Raising Cains ( @ieuanjoness ), Katz’s Deli ( @charlyannec ), take the subway ( @ieuanjoness ) and try Wing Stop ( @ieuanjoness ). @mare_kell does a great parody of them, and @ericgoldie agrees that they are on everyone’s FYP. Dena’s FYP is full of fake college acceptance videos with examples from: @gianaacq...
Dec 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 194
On this week’s episode the ladies start off with the Like a Prayer audio trend, including stories by creators @meganchacalos , @kjadeg , @clairee1998 , @taylorkerrr24 , and @tessyhill . Dena shares some of the latest videos on her algorithm including the Wirral Reader prank ( @ifitwerentfunny , @oofieee , @jodipicoult ) and Catalina discusses some TikTok reactions to the shooting of the United Healthcare CEO ( @amycreyer ), and the 2025 buy less trend. They also cover the Boq look alike contest ...
Dec 12, 2024•41 min•Ep. 193
Catalina and Dena simply cannot stop talking about Wicked, and start this week’s episode with @hanrosnowland ’s video comparing a scene to the Jersey Shore. Dena shares some roller coaster facts by @noni_solfeggio and a not-so-PC video by @kayleethetoothfairy , and Catalina discusses her success in @hellotefi ’s comment section. In a new segment, because the ladies are most sport, the chat about the drama surrounding the OSU/Michigan football game ( @jackmacbarstool , @lucy_rohden ) and @philipa...
Dec 05, 2024•42 min•Ep. 192
Dena and Catalina just got back from a trip to Curacao and Catalina found a new passion in snorkeling. They are still holding space for Wicked on TikTok with this viral interview and they have loved seeing the spoofs of it from @sackettc and @anagasteyer . @siennahubertross has a hilarious take on the Wicked press tour, @deadeyebrakeman has a theory that we are entering into our second Glee era, and @griffecks can’t study in the NYU library. Dena and Catalina break down their own experience seei...
Nov 28, 2024•33 min•Ep. 191
Dena and Catalina begin this week’s episode with another Margaritaville video by @mtstorrs . In the algorithm segment, Dena shares the Lizzie McGuire/Prisontok videos gracing her page ( @oyat.otto ), people running marathons in Antarctica ( @ashkickn1 , @lrnsscndlife ) and Wicked content ( @lay_nie ). Catalina discusses a clip from @trixieandkatya4lif e, @garron_music ’s reflections on AI videos, and her doubts about video and posts circulating about Microsoft Word ( @parentingandbooks ). In the...
Nov 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 190
Welp, the election happened, and Dena and Catalina start off the episode with some reflections on the TikTok of it all. While some users are unfollowing people they are surprised to find out are Trump supporters, others like @deactivatedave wonder how they thought otherwise in the first place. @hannahkosh also covers Olivia Rodrigo’s decision to remove her song entirely from the platform after it was used in a celebratory Republican video. The ladies also discuss the backlash over Nicole Scherzi...
Nov 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 189
While Catalina is hosting a conference, Ashley, friend of the pod, joins Dena for this week’s episode. This week, you’ll find Dena & Ashley talking about the most important event of the week… the New York City Marathon (which Dena ran)! One runner ( @justinehuang_ ) is spotted spiking mimosas on the course ( @dianabideamusic ), Pilot Pete talks about listening to one song on repeat ( @sarah.hearon ), and Dena talks about her experience with the Hasidim on the race course ( @friedavizel ). As...
Nov 07, 2024•32 min•Ep. 188
It’s Halloween on TikTok! Dena and Catalina begin the episode with @mtstorrs ’ trip to the Times Square Margaritaville Costume Contest and an amazing Lorax outfit ( @kelseyalexandraan ) before diving into the latest trends on their FYPs. @karenfrommeangirls remembers what Sophia from youth group did with her coins, and @matthewcpittman is providing teaching inspiration for Catalina. Dena’s algorithm includes @petunia_rocks , which brings the ladies to the topic of Melissa’s Purple Baby, and a du...
Oct 31, 2024•34 min•Ep. 187
This week’s episode of 2 Old 4 TikTok begins with Dena regaling Catalina with tales of the NY Liberty game and potentially contracting West Nile Virus before they delve into the topics at hand. First up they discuss the @snl TikTok segment. Next, in the FYP segment Catalina shares @feyanhoffman ’s video of signing Vroom Vroom at a series of Charli XCX concerts, and Dena discusses a cheerleading incident ( @camreactzz ) and @averymcclure0 ’s reflections on the joy of TikTok. After a quick NYC upd...
Oct 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 186
Dena and Catalina begin the podcast catching up on their weekends and reminiscing on a year having passed since Dena ran the Chicago Marathon and had a Malort fueled night in Boystown. Next, they dive into the latest TikTok trends and videos. Catalina features a video of a little girl at the Eiffel Tower by @victoriaxmargaretrose . Dena’s FYP includes the subtle foreshadowing trend ( @maddie.i.guess , @michael_winner21 , @thisaintholly ), @elirallo ’s review of the Wicked movie, and a show choir...
Oct 17, 2024•33 min•Ep. 185
