2 Old 4 TikTok

Dena and Catalina are two 30-somethings who are obsessed with TikTok. They’re on a mission to show everyone there’s more to the platform than dancing teenagers. Join them as they discuss the latest trends, creators, and stories on their For You pages. Like TikTok itself, the content will range from the absurd to the educational. Check out their blog at 2old4tiktok.com and instagram @2old4tiktokpod for a recap of each episode and to view all the videos they discuss.

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June 2023 TikTok Trends

This week’s pod begins with Dena sharing her experience attending the Eras tour before the girls dive into trends and where the algorithm is leading them lately. First up, Catalina discusses the algorithm’s assumptions about her religion and her love of @briannaapple’s content. Dena shares what is being pushed to her on the finance and financially-minded side of TikTok including some very useful tips from @zacharyburrabel and of course Succession finale predictions ( @nameberry.com ) and recaps....

Jun 01, 2023•57 min•Ep. 124

May 2023 TikTok Trends Part 2

Dena and Catalina open the episode with a necessary debriefing on the Eurovision song contest and strategies for taking on Metlife stadium during the Eras tour from content creator @roseybeeme . Next segment is what the algorithm thinks they want to see. For Catalina it’s the Boys with Birkin Bags, @angelllboys , summarized perfectly by @herrerashow , and for Dena it’s…people falling down, with videos by @sarahkubiritova , @edouardbas , and @sweetestsins_ . Vogue is all over our For You page thi...

May 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 123

May 2023 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 ...

May 04, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 122

April TikTok Trends Part 2

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,...

Apr 20, 2023•55 min•Ep. 121

April 2023 TikTok Trends

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...

Apr 06, 2023•55 min•Ep. 120

Brands on TikTok and March Trends

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,...

Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 119

March 2023 TikTok Trends

Alert! Alert! We have a new instagram account, @2old4tiktokpodcast, and there’s a bird on the loose in New York City! Dena and Catalina start off this week’s discussion of the latest TikTok trends with Flaco the owl’s escape from the Central Park Zoo. They share @graciewiener’s excellent rundown of the fugitive fowl’s walkabout in the park before turning to a trend that the girls have already had more than enough of: the bold glamor filter. As a very necessary palate cleanser Dena and Catalina d...

Mar 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 118

February 2023 TikTok Trends Part 2: Meredith Makeup, Teenager Filter, Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny + More!

Dena and Catalina are joined by special guest and dear friend Ashley Yalof (@ashleyrosayy) this week to discuss the latest trends and Ashley’s side of the Tik Tok algorithm! After a little chat about their weeks (Happy Birthday Dena!) they dive into their guest’s area of expertise: makeup and beauty content. Ashley walks them through the Meredith trend by Meredith Duxbury with the help of @Kaylajaye_ , they debate the results of the teenager filter , and she educates them on the parameters of a ...

Feb 23, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 117

February 2023 TikTok Trends: BORGS, De-Influencing + More!

Dena and Catalina discuss February’s TikTok trends! They dive in by talking about Dena securing Beyonce tickets, Catalina’s Lord Farquaad haircut (sadly not part of the TikTok hair prank), and Catalina finally making the famous feta pasta a year too late. Next, they turn to some food and drink trends: French Onion Pasta is taking off thanks to @carolbeecooks , and BORGS, or black out rage gallons, are all the rage on the platform. We hear from @bellaaalonzo , who explains how to make a BORG, and...

Feb 09, 2023•48 min•Ep. 116

January 2023 TikTok Trends

Dena and Catalina discuss January’s TikTok trends! They dive in by talking about their beginning of the year highlights which includes cutty bangs for Catalina and a trip to Austria for Dena. Tom Hanks joined TikTok this month to promote his new movie, A Man Called Otto. It seems like Alix Earle and Erewhon took over TikTok recently. They discuss their love for creator Keith Lee @keith_lee125 and the emotional story of Frankensons pizza in Las Vegas. Lucky Girl Syndrome is another trend that was...

Jan 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 115

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