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 ...
Mar 07, 2024•49 min•Ep. 154
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 sti...
Feb 29, 2024•56 min•Ep. 153
This week on the pod the ladies start off by discussing their respective trips to Applebees before moving on to the stories of @reesamteesa taking TikTok by storm. Dena highlights videos by @himollysl , @therealoverlee , @brandyaly , and @champbailie and Catalina, who has no idea what is going on, puts a damper on the fun. In the algorithm segment, both girls have been watching a lot of Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em dances by creators like @smoothjasmine , @matt8mccall , @gardinerbrothers , and even @d...
Feb 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 152
This week on TikTok it’s all about the Superbowl, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Usher, and Beyoncé! Dena and Catalina chat about game day outfits (@chiefs), Usher on roller skates (@joebrim), and the pros and cons of the Nickelodeon Superbowl Live Stream @actuallyautistickatie . @alexonthemic and friends react to the new Beyoncé album and @harrietpotter_ gives a hard hitting review of the half time performance. Dena’s algorithm is Tswift in Tokyo (@ayaya515_), and Catalina is getting content about...
Feb 15, 2024•49 min•Ep. 151
Dena and Catalina start off the podcast this week chatting about the Grammys, with some high points– Tracy Chapman– and some low points–Celine Dion and Taylor Swift quickly making their way to TikTok. For the algorithm segment Catalina discusses the bad words in a bathroom mirror trend ( @sobermama82383 , @pearlinebrown1 ), and @saltandsagenutrition’s reflections on Hibachi. Dena shares how @christifritz and her husband have taken it a step further with their barefoot content (no pun intended) a...
Feb 08, 2024•45 min•Ep. 150
Pookie is looking absolutely fire! The girls start of this week’s pod discussing all things Pookie and her husband, including their Friday night date night video ( @campbellhuntpuckett ) @pamelawurstvetrini ’s breakdown of the difference between a Mr. Rogers type and a “yallsexual,” and even @kayak getting in on the bit. Dena’s algorithm is full of content by @rhcb.firebal and @grace_olivia_08 ’s parody of cake vs. real videos. Catalina keeps getting served Guess our Regina videos, and shares a ...
Feb 01, 2024•48 min•Ep. 149
On this week’s podcast Dena welcomes back cohost Catalina after her hiatus in South America. In the algorithm segment Dena discusses the Ohio State University Dance Team, the 9 Month Cruise, and a video by @christifritz going barefoot while Catalina shares her perspective on the Stanley Water Bottle featuring @meredithzo.e ’s jam jar alternative. The ladies introduce a new segment, IVANtok, discussing content by @tatyanathegreat14 and @nancymariemangano . Catalina explains how the Clean Girl aes...
Jan 25, 2024•48 min•Ep. 148
Special guest co-host Melrose is back in the building covering for Catalina again. Dena and Melissa start off discussing New Years Resolutions. Then, they explain the obsession with Neil the Seal Tok, featuring videos by @couriermail , @teebee2602 , and @nieltheseal . They move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Dena, it’s North Sea Tok, with content from @theocean.0 , and an Epcot drinking series from handshakebets . For Melissa, it’s some funny west coast coverage o...
Jan 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 147
Filling in for Catalina this week while she basks in the glow of marital bliss is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off discussing the best TikToks of 2023 including SwiftTok, the bold glamour filter, the old age filter, and Jay-Z still not being on TikTok. Then, they discuss the Royal Caribbean nine month Cruise Tok fascination. Featuring videos from @livingmy_bethlife , @pamelawurstvetrini , @marcsebastianf , @brittneymaee , @brodielancast3r , @brooklynschwetje , @angielinder...
Dec 28, 2023•46 min•Ep. 146
On this week’s episode of the pod the girls open with some important announcements about episodes to come. Catalina’s algorithm is all things Spotify Wrapped, including a video by Apple music stan @off__wyatt . Next, she recaps some videos of nightlife fashion in Manchester and London by @ruwbabes and @dinamimi59 . Dena’s algorithm includes @alliegh508’s insider take on the Squid Games reality competition and some very controversial Louis Vuitton boots, reviewed by @unbeylievable . After, the gi...
Dec 07, 2023•43 min•Ep. 145
This week Catalina has finally gotten back on the TikTok Horse and has lots of new videos coming across her FYP. For the algorithm segment she shares a video by @nicolepellegrin0 about Gen Z slang that Gen Alpha already says is over. Dena talks about a heartwarming video by @aubreysfloridaadventures about a her parents who are regulars at Wendy’s and @tiffany.elizabeth’s Chinatown Food Tour. In a new section the girls chat about some of the Tik Tok shop videos coming across their pages, includin...
Nov 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 144
Happy Thanksgiving! Catalina and Dena start the pod by discussing Catalina becoming an official married lady in Yolo County. There are more style tips on Catalina’s FYP this week by @prettycritical , and Dena’s FYP is filled with F1 and Les Mis by @actuallyelsa . Next they discuss brands on Tiktok like Little Caesars and Stanley. The trending stitch asks where people who are 35 and 40 hangout these days and @tee_burris has a great response. Susi and her pesto are still around and Gordon Ramsey i...
Nov 23, 2023•44 min•Ep. 143
Happy November haters! Dena and Catalina open the episode with discussion of their first internet cancellation moment and what it’s like to be attacked by people who don’t understand British banter or the sarcasm of a notes app apology. Next up is the algorithm. Catalina discusses @hannahabrown0’s video about fashionable gym attire and Dena mentions a fat squirrel ( @romiebaloney ). Dena also talks about the solo mining and eel pit side of TikTok, featuring videos by @janedoe0018 , @engineer.eve...
Nov 16, 2023•30 min•Ep. 142
Filling in for Catalina this week is podcast co-founder, Melrose. Dena and Melissa start off today’s pod discussing the NYC marathon and New York TikTok featuring a video from @bentonmcclintock . Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Melissa, it’s mostly SwiftTok, but also a bunch of silly “fastest” videos from @theyluvkeyv , @backwoodkenn , and @banishedbrewery . For Dena, it’s a bed making competition in Japan and BravoCon . For FoodTok content this wee...
Nov 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 141
Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod welcoming back founding member and new mom, Melissa, to the show. They discuss Melissa’s iPhone husband regarding last week’s video from @bequietjoe , and NYC bagels with a video from @tayloroffer . Then, they move on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s more millennial fashion icks by way of creators like @indigotshai , and for Dena it’s the fart household debate via @littledeb78 . Stitches this week include Spanish so...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 140
Dena and Catalina start off today’s pod with tales of their bachelorette weekend in Denver before moving on to what the algorithm has in store for them these days. For Catalina it’s Texas Homecoming Mums by way of creators like @clhs_yearbook and @vianeyquirozm , and for Dena it’s all about the drone show in Central Park that never was. This takes them to the topic of NYC TikTok where they feature an unrelatable video about apartments by user @polina.nioly . The content creator of the week is th...
Oct 26, 2023•48 min•Ep. 139
Dena and Catalina start off the pod chatting about their weekend festivities in New York City before moving on to the video blowing up the platform this week: the 48 oysters girl, EquanaB (@equanaaa) including videos by @marymary23_ , @simplywidie and @tien . Next up is the algorithm: for Catalina its @thesam_show discussing being a classroom talker, and for Dena its @noahkaibmusic distinguishing between travel and vacation and @jaclynmitchelll reporting on her experience with data annotation. F...
Oct 19, 2023•56 min•Ep. 138
The girls open the episode with a lively discussion about their trip to Chicago for the marathon (which Dena obviously won). Catalina’s algorithm is @beingjulia telling her how not to dress like such a millennial and Dena is hearing from @andr3wsky about why gummies are not for him. @susi.vidal unintentionally started the call me crazy stitch trend, with contributions by @maegansoliz , @simply.sparky , @emmkaty , and @wherestayo . In a new NYC TikTok segment the ladies chat about @kieranknightle...
Oct 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 137
Dena and Catalina open the episode with a heated discussion of the Paris bed bug epidemic before moving on to their algorithms. For Catalina it’s trivia by @mahanlankarani and a Spanish duet by @aleah_parris . For Dena, NYC wasn’t the only thing that was flooded this week. Her algorithm is all things water emergency: from @femiredwood’s discussion of waterways, to the brief Sea Lion escape from the Central Park Zoo, warnings about puddles ( @underthedesknews ) and parodies set to Destiny’s Child...
Oct 05, 2023•52 min•Ep. 136
Dena and Catalina start off this week chatting about a Yom Kippur song ( @broadwaywiz ) by Ben Platt and Molly Gordon. Then, they take a deep dive into a certain podcast host’s incident in Central Park. Catalina shares a reflection by @celebritymemoirbookclub on her algorithm and Dena discusses Jersey Shore drama via @alexisebawden and of course they have to bring up Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Maggie Rogers ( @maggierogers ) stitched the video about what it’s like to be a freshman at NYU and...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 135
They’re still thinking about the Roman Empire! Dena and Catalina start off the pod this week with a burning question about how well TikTok knows them, and featuring videos by @chargers and @jfam.ily responding to the Roman Empire trend. Next up is what’s on their algorithm, with Catalina being served NYC Fashion week drama masterfully explained by @griffinmaxwellbrooks and @shopsyro . She also discusses @lex.delarosa and encourages everyone to read work on the #tradwife trend by Anne Helen Peter...
Sep 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 134
September is in full swing and TikTok is as busy as ever. Dena and Catalina open discussing the concerts they recently attended, including a recap video by friend of the pod @ashleyrosayy of the Death Cab For Cutie and Postal Service reunion – Catalina’s personal eras tour, and Dena’s experience at the Aerosmith concert. Dena also has an important update. Lots to chat about in terms of algorithms this week. Catalina starts off with a story about a bride overcharging her bridesmaids for dresses f...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 133
This week on TikTok it’s all about Burning Man: from its negative qualities ( @acesculptrix ) and traffic ( @thedestinations ), to burner archetypes ( @stopitparis ) and muddy showers ( @angiepeacockmsw ), and the thousands of festival-goers who got stuck in the mud ( @shoddylynn , @laylamolayem , @user919818233 ). After a long discussion about all things trench foot the girls turn to the other latest videos on their algorithms. For Catalina it’s Spanish creator @elcromass , and for Dena it’s @d...
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 132
Summer is slowly coming to an end, and with Labor Day upon us Dena and Catalina open up with @astoldbyginger’s discussion of ending the summer “FTB.” In the algorithm segment Catalina realizes she is fully on the hair side of the app, discussing videos by @styledbychanning and @chandlertate1109 and the girls chat about creator @leahbarzz’s attempt to get a discussion going via stitches about “Saturday Scaries.” Dena shares a video she was served about taking a helicopter to the airport @kevindro...
Aug 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 131
Big news in the 2 Old 4 TikTok world! At the top of the episode Dena and Catalina discuss how they will now be releasing WEEKLY episodes. That’s right, they’re finally bringing you all the latest trends and commentary at the pace the algorithm demands (or something more like it). For topics first up is Rushtok, which just wrapped up, including videos by @bamarushtok1 and some of this “season’s” most well-known characters; @on_thedaily_with_morgan and @bellagracegates . Catalina’s algorithm knows...
Aug 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 130
On today’s pod Catalina and Dena start off with their weekend in NYC which takes them to the topic of the Europe Test, described by @emmatopp . The algorithm is also serving Catalina ice cream ( @asmrdecomida ) and Dena is learning about the concept of “girl math” from creators like @fvhzm , @samjamessssss , and @channingstatum . After an unfortunate update about the Attenzione pickpocket lady they delve into some newer audio trends, including @madelineargy’s plea to find out what DJs really do ...
Aug 10, 2023•56 min•Ep. 129
Thank you for the rose! This week on 2 Old 4 TikTok Dena and Catalina begin by chatting about the NPC trend started by @pinkydoll and inspiring creators like @thanksvision to go live also. After an update on Attenzione Pickpocket by @saporeditrash they turn to what their algorithms want them to see lately. Dena is getting Wendy Williams clips from @dylangg and Catalina is getting an odd mix of office seating ( @saraovershares ) and Jewish day school comedy ( @michalgspan ). Next up is audio, wit...
Jul 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 128
On today’s special episode of 2 Old 4 TikTok Dena and Catalina interview Courtney Bagby Lupilin, CEO and Founder of Little Red Management, the go-to talent manager for reality TV stars from shows on ABC, CBS, MTV and Netflix including The Bachelor and Bachelorette, Big Brother, and The Circle. They discuss all things social media, branding, and the power of video content, including some predictions for influencer marketing in the year to come. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our ...
Jul 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 127
Dena and Catalina’s rundown of July trends begins with the ladies discussing the McDonald’s Grimace trend, followed by the news cycle surrounding the TikTok Boat Challenge and, on a more positive note, Rat Girl Summer ( @umgabi ). Our algorithms are algorithm-ing this month, with a series of videos inspired by Venice pickpocket spotter @cittadininondistratti2 , from songs ( @tjwells55 , @itsjovynn ) to parodies ( @carbono___14 ). After Catalina shares some of her pickpocketing tales they move on...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 126
Catalina and Dena are back after a short hiatus! They start off the pod chatting about their respective summer travels before getting into the most recent trends on TikTok. This week the algorithm is showing all things submersibles, including videos by creators including @culturework , @jackmartin , and @baileybreving . Next, the girls highlight content creator @ilanawiles whose day in the life videos are an enviable glimpse into the world of Manhattan’s elite. Amy Poehler @amypoehler is a recen...
Jun 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 125
