Things are getting HEATED on TikTok this week. Dena and Catalina open with an in depth chat about Heated Rivalry, the show taking the TikTok by storm since its premier on HBO. They feature videos by @sackettc and @tmurray06 and discuss all things butts, smoothies, and hockey smut. In the FYP segment Dena comments on PHNX fest, aka Fyre Fest 2, spotlighting commentary and clips from creators @maddisoubry, @thegmansour, @phnxfestupdatez. She also shares a recap from @becoming_jhay of the woman who drove three hours to confront a troll in the comment section. Catalina spotlights @lucy.holz’s quest to find her personal style and @elirallo quest to elevate her wardrobe by parting ways with most of her sweatpant collection. In the drama on TikTok segment they highlight @anthonyrfesta’s ongoing beef with his local solid core, including a reaction by @eddysarchivess. They wrap up with some food content, including cookie batter lava brownies by @genies_life and @traveleen_gurl sampling push pop sushi.

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Dena and Catalina catch up about their Thanksgiving highlights including the Julia Fox autobiography and a video by @nikkikhrphl. They also celebrate Friend of the Pod @therealashleyrosayy’s viral moment. Dena’s FYP includes Madame Morrible content (@nerdycc,@mackenziebarmen, @aaronheyaaron) and other Wicked movie reactions. Catalina shares a Dry January rant by @meredith_hayden and @benchipman5’s list of telltale signs you’re falling prey to overconsumption. In the Food and Drink segment they discuss @raenahmarie trying the butter ice cream at Stew Leonard’s and @newyorknibbles sampling cookie milk. @victoria.biro sings at the Edge in NYC, and they close with @keni_noelle teaching us how to use parchment paper properly in the Learning of TikTok segment.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Dena and Catalina open the episode with some updates on Boythrob Tiktok (@jamestoe3423, @lacroix_goth, @g4r4gegurlz) and a Drama Tok update on the Danish Deception (@onyekaehie). They also chat about the latest Hair by Chrissy drama before turning to their FYP updates. Dena is getting videos about Beyonce (@oddzeke), @addisonnking’s story about a bat, and all-time favorite creator @lukasbattle’s reflections on the people you meet when you’re a freshman in college. Catalina thinks her FYP knows she joined Costco because she’s getting videos by creators like @elise_taleen on their purchases. In the Food segment the ladies discuss Dena’s trip to viral pizza place Ceres, reactions to Meadow Lane, and a delicious dense bean salad by @violetwitchel. To close, they spotlight the most water-stocked Duane Reade in NYC with a video by @cheeto_ego.

This week we are joined by Ashley, friend of the pod, to discuss the TikTok trends you need to know. First up they unpack The Danish Deception (a 20-part story) by @onyekaehie. Then they discuss the internet’s recent obsession with Bode bags (@jessilynnsta, @caitlinarigreen). And of course Dena’s FYP knows she’s pregnant so sweet Starbucks drinks (@locoludwicks) and tasty carvel concoctions (@rantwithrobert) are discussed. And for Ashley, it’s bravo bravo f*cking bravoCON (@katericcio, @bravotv). And is Kevin James pretending to be an art teacher (@thisismatttaylor)? @moviemanmanman gives his take. It wouldn’t be a November episode without mentioning Wicked and it wouldn’t be an Ashley episode without Chili’s and so we bring you @gagebriney. The two end with a reminder that BeanTok is still alive & well (@marlenecocoabean, @reareagurl, @guthealthguru).

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Dena and Catalina catch up on some very important updates before diving into this week’s latest TikToks. First, Dena covers @nikalie.monroe calling churches and mosques for baby formula. Then, for the FYP segment, hers includes a Youtube tip from @crazycactuslady98, @mattbellassai asking people to get out of his way, and @chrisaileocomedy discussing toilet handles. Catalina highlights @imkylethorn’s videos about the Wicked cocktails at Chili’s before the food segment, a video by @doctorrahbunhinged about a new Trader Joe’s product. The latest TikTok drama is about a marathon bib (@justjulesit, @justjulesit) and they wrap up with @surya_garg commenting on scaffolding.

The girls open the episode with some belated Halloween commentary, including a costume by @veganham, before highlighting the latest on their FYPs. Dena shares boy band content from @holdensmith962, a Margaritaville reflection from @mtstorrs, commentary on the Boston slide (/@austin.lord4), NYC Marathon recaps (@bonniewyrick), and a big butter push present for @madi_snacks. Catalina discusses a video about Brazil from @ryaanlouis, a @cnn clip about a furloughed lawyer running a hot dog stand, and NYU pros and cons from @aaron_rios13. Next up is the polemic surrounding @dailybez’s outfit to a black tie wedding, including a response from bride @dearestworldhanna. To wrap up the ladies chat about Kazu Nori via a video from creator @mvsser.

On this week’s episode Dena and Catalina catch up quickly before turning to the latest trends gracing their FYPs. Dena continues to get Group 7 and Group 7 inspired content from @simply_krys86 and @evarosemusic as well as soup season videos (@sweatsmcapeman), a bean soup theory from @mckennaraygilmer, and Halloween content from @stoopandthecity. Catalina shares a video about bird theory (@totalmomfriend), @hayleepagemusic’s monster mash, and an excellent summation of the new Lily Allen album from @james_jelin. @patrickrenna, @almayduh, and @countessluann participate in the Beez in the trap audio trend and the content creator of the week is @alexwhoisalex. They close with @mattplaysspiritisland’s perfect idea for a season of Traitors featuring NYC mayoral candidates.

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Dena and Catalina open with a short catch-up before delving into the latest trends this week on TikTok. Dena’s FYP includes @sophiajamesmusic’s Group 7 content, with responses from @notjcappiello and @gen.exo.lev. She is also watching Granny AI Chiropractor videos (@keatun) and shots-themed videos (@jilliangerhardt, @cactusbarboise). Catalina and others are watching ads for romantasy short form content (@becomingsj_). She’s also learning about the  @missgrandinternational pagent and Ralph Lauren Christmas (@_mollymoorkamp). The content creator of the week is @anisa_nandaula and the girls close with NYC Mayoral debate videos by @dianabideamusic and @ethanforyou,

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This week the girls begin with a short recap of their weekend trip to Detroit before sharing what’s on their FYPs. Dena covers @harvardlowkeys Acapella, people getting stuck on Mt. Everest (@vfgd021, @michelle.haslam) and a Mimi update from @goobigubbi. Catalina’s FYP is lots of mental health comedy like @abbyc.torres’s intrusive thoughts and @monnnnnnnnns’s video about Lexapro. She also shares @zero_woolfe on the difference between applying to undergrad and grad school. Next up, they turn to the Food Trends segment, including an update on gummy nerds clusters, @musingsbyj01 testing how long it actually takes to make TikTok recipes, and close with more Tyra Banks’ Smize and Dream drinkable ice cream content from @foodsfortwo and @mitchchurichatshow.

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Dena and Catalina start off the podcast with a Jersey Mike’s updates before talking about the latest trends on their FYPs. Dena discusses reactions to the new Taylor Swift album (@littlechefstef), Hot Dog Harv (@hotdogharv) and @davis_big_dawg’s school lunch reviews, including adoring commentary by @raisedonrice. Catalina shares @champtheunicorn’s video about algebra notes, @bossladyy_g’s crazy COVID purchase, and @garretthoover218 discussing foods particular to Wheeling, West Virginia. They close with Food on TikTok, covering @pop_fiend’s overview of the new gummy nerd cluster and Tyra Banks’ Hot Ice Cream (@smizeanddream, @hannahoopope)

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