Episodes
TikTok is still thriving, at least for now! Dena and Catalina have very active algorithms this week. First, Dena shares a reaction to Jojo Siwa by @therealsanaiblue before Catalina shares the Vegan Donut drama ripping through Long Island (@bakeanddestroy) and @mananamariee’s discussion of bathroom etiquette with her boyfriend. The audio trend of the week is a sped up version of Jess Glynne’s “Hold my Hand” including videos by @adison.geer22 and @kayla.gramm. According to @theaugustdiaries...
Published 03/14/24
Published 03/14/24
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 a...
Published 03/07/24
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 stitch...
Published 02/29/24
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...
Published 02/22/24
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...
Published 02/15/24
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)...
Published 02/08/24
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...
Published 02/01/24
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...
Published 01/25/24
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 of...
Published 01/04/24
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,...
Published 12/28/23
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...
Published 12/07/23
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,...
Published 11/30/23
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...
Published 11/23/23
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,...
Published 11/16/23
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 week,...
Published 11/09/23
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...
Published 11/02/23
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...
Published 10/26/23
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....
Published 10/19/23
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 @kieranknightley...
Published 10/12/23
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...
Published 10/05/23
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...
Published 09/28/23
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...
Published 09/21/23
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...
Published 09/14/23
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 @dani_lyle...
Published 09/07/23