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 (@the.marchie, @tswiftfan420) gracing both of their FYPs. Next up Dena discusses the cotton candy cake on TikTok shop, and they close with their New York segment featuring a video by @lowkeyyri.

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 @philipanyengo’s video about “Disco Foot.” Finally, they wrap up with the food segment, chatting about @rachelinarealway’s Chipotle hack and @violetnuit’s reaction to a pineapple/mayo concoction. 

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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 seeing Wicked and Catalina is caught off guard that the movie is two parts. Dena’s FYP includes a video about Ozempic reversing beauty standards & the 17th century spice trade by @bitch_farm, and Catalina has a video that reminds her of her time in Curacao by @jgeranio. Dena explains the Kraft Mac and Cheese controversy @aceengel brought to TikTok as well as the Harry and David advent calendar peargate by @mad_mitch. Lastly, Catalina explains the viral Sootcase sound and Dena reviews an item bought off the TikTok shop. 

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 @trixieandkatya4life, @garron_music’s reflections on AI videos, and her doubts about video and posts circulating about Microsoft Word (@parentingandbooks). In the Food and Drink segment the ladies chat about the @keith_lee125 sushi worm incident, including an explainer by @conscious_christina, a series of next generation Jewish food products by @nate.rosen, and a Rita’s Chicken Cutlet update, featuring a video by @jenniferfrick_. Dena shares the @feedyourniche series in the NYC segment, and they wrap up the episode with @willowcarone’s video about Wicked and Taco Bell.

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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 Scherzinger, highlighting videos by creators @crawlita,@ryinskott, @itsjustlyle_ and @theatreislife. Dena shares a marathon follow up from @dianabideamusic, trombone player @allym00re, and sorority chef @oldscoolkevmo. Catalina discusses the BookTok election fallout and an amazing video by @alifeonbooks. In the NYC segment @bentonmcclintock discusses the fire in Prospect Park and @erikaveurink is annoyed people are trying to make Gowanus the hot new spot. To close, the girls discuss Rita’s chicken cutlets, including videos by @cucinapalermo, @nicolettejj2, @nmsfin.

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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). Ashley’s FYP has her crying over Cynthia Erivo (@culturemachineco) and while Dena is also getting a lot of Broadway content, she’s also getting content to roast Catalina’s voice notes (@jac_stern). They talk about what 7th graders consider “old people food” (@7thgradechronicles), Jennifer Hudson’s show’s TikTok account (@jenniferhudsonshow), and Girlwithnojob vs. Garrett from Goldie’s (@justanother_millennial). Stay tuned til the end to see what Dena purchased from the TikTok shop (@yourfriendxan). 

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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 duos trend (@daveandjanie). Next up the girls turn to the Timothee Chalamet lookalike contest in NYC, covered by creators including @iamnotmehak, @thecut, and @jadiecakes_. In more NYC content, Dena and Catalina discuss @norbertobriceno’s video about subway globes and @thats_daniel_walton’s sage comments about bagel spots. In the food segment they discuss the onion boil trend (@maggieeatsss), and then give a quick update about Nutter Butter (@livmaddix54) before wrapping up with a learning on TikTok tip courtesy of @chelseaexplainsitall.

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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 updates about a Pigeon sculpture, they move on to audio trends, including an update on Brian Jordan Alvarez’s commitment to the “I love your daughter” sound clip, and a song/image trend by creators like @pearl.akdnzz. The girls wrap up episode highlighting two content creators: @tswiftfan420 and @playrikki. 

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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 performing Wicked (@neverbenfiner). In the NYC segment the girls cover @mollolllllly’s parody of someone with a list of spots and @taiilormade’s suggestion to take a double decker bus instead of an Uber. The audio trends of the week are a clip from Broad City (@pacoreckless, @dbrodz, @nylibert) and the “I Love Your Daughter” dance trend set to Breathe by @ollyalexander (@clozvr, @brianjordanalvarez, @cheyennerose1997). Dena also reports that she is finally getting Symphony Dolphin Trend videos. After a quick chat about the “What if we got married in the 1980s” filter trend (@megan.penny), and a discussion of an espresso and Coke drink from @thenitrobar, the gals close the pod with a return to @parishilton and ADHD.

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Dena and Catalina start off the episode discussing @terrencefoconnor’s declaration of an “off week” in culture and the Rolled Carpet Saga, with videos by @katiesantry, @annavgantt, and @cathypedrayes. Next up is the algorithm segment. For Catalina it’s @franchesca_leigh making fun of online discourse in 2024 and @imisaacmizrahi arriving to an Ohio Airport. Dena shares reactions to music by Lawrence from creators @bfosterj and @cholemilla, the interpretive dance trend (@janiferlawrence), and Rosh Hashana videos by @themattfriend and @itsbayardee. In a NYC/Learning on TikTok crossover moment the ladies cover @kianaranica’s tips for saving money in the city, before moving on to some dating advice (@laurie_cooper_realty). They also touch base on their favorite bagel spot popping up on the app recently. After a brief aside where Catalina says her piece about the hot watermelon video from last week, the girls wrap up with a very important message from @parishilton.

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