TikTalks

By TikTalks Podcast

TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you und... more

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How many episodes does TikTalks have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

TikTalks episodes:

February 27, 2023 20. Roald Dahl, and "woke" updates to literature
In episode 20 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie discuss how they feel about the decision made by Puffin, who publish the work of beloved children’s author Roald Dahl, to release versions of his stories that have been edited to remove terms which may cause offense. Benjy also has a “no nuance” moment about his decision to turn off comments on a recent polarising TikTok video.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
39min
February 20, 2023 19. Dating Age Gaps and the potential issues
In episode 19 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie consider the issues that may arise between partners that have significantly different life experience. They also consider the utility of "playing Devil's advocate", and Ollie has a 'no nuance' moment about the roles being reversed when it comes to inclusivity and safe spaces.

TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
46min
February 13, 2023 18. Harry Styles, the privilege of being unlabelled and homosexuality in the church
In episode 18 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie unpack a comparison made between Harry Styles and Sam Smith to critically discuss the potential privileges afforded to those who don’t label their sexual orientation/gender identity. They also share their thoughts on the acceptance of gay marriage and Queer people by Christian denominations. Benjy also has a ‘no nuance’ moment about people who criticise videos before they watch them.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
53min
February 06, 2023 17. MrBeast: Exploitative Kindness and Ineffective Altruism
In episode 17 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie discuss the controversy surrounding MrBeast's video curing 1000 people's blindness, whether the criticism is justified, and what could be done differently. They clarify a point about white supremacy that was debated in a TikTok comment section, and Ollie has a 'no nuance' moment about the phrase "I'm gay and I don't find that offensive."
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
51min
January 30, 2023 16. Satire, misinformation and the importance of digital media literacy
In episode 16 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie discuss the extent to which satirical content spreads misinformation, why it’s important to consume content on social media critically and whether it’s advisable to get married at a young age. Ollie also has a ‘no nuance’ moment about cishet people in LGBTQIA+ bars.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
39min
January 23, 2023 15. Unconscious bias as an excuse for racism?
In episode 15 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie unpack what unconscious bias is, how it works, and the issue with using it as an excuse for racism. They also cackle over a hilariously petty incident of racism on a plane that has gone viral on TikTok (trust us, it’s absurd) and Benjy has a ‘no nuance’ moment about transphobia.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
54min
January 16, 2023 14. Coming out of the closet: our advice and experiences
In episode 14 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie share their coming out tips for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their own experiences as young Queer men coming to terms with their identity. Ollie also has a ‘no nuance’ moment about the phrase “it’s not that deep”.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
47min
January 09, 2023 13. Andrew Tate and incels: how do we address the misogynistic mess?
In episode 13 of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie discuss Greta Thunberg’s epic takedown of misogynist Andrew Tate, unpack what drives incel culture, and share their thoughts on how we can tackle the radicalisation of young men. Benjy also has a ‘no nuance’ moment about fatphobia.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
52min
December 27, 2022 12. Effective New Year’s Resolutions: the science of making and sticking to your goals
In the New Year special of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie reflect on their 2022 resolutions, before discussing how to effectively make and stick to New Year’s resolutions, using science-backed tips. Ollie also has a “no nuance” moment about thinly veiled homophobia.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
38min
December 19, 2022 11. Problematic Christmas songs & toxic festive consumerism
In the Christmas special of the TikTalks podcast, Benjy and Ollie discuss the commodification of Christmas and the extent to which we can judge those influenced by capitalism. They also unpack why “Do They Know It’s Christmas” and “Fairytale Of New York” are problematic tunes and the importance of charities that support Black people in a new “No Nuance” segment.
TikTalks is a podcast hosted by TikTokers Benjy and Ollie, where they unpack TikTok’s hottest trending topics. From pop culture to social issues, every week they strip back the layers, helping you understand what’s going down on the FYP, and telling you how they feel about it. Whether it's couch guy, berries and cream, or Kate Bush’s latest banger, nothing is off-limits.
Email TikTalks: [email protected]
Follow TikTalks on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktalkspodcast
Follow TikTalks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiktalkspodcast/
Subscribe to TikTalks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLET8juE0GTZLXJpqMcEqw
Follow Benjy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@benjy_lookbook?
https://www.instagram.com/benjy_lookbook/
Follow Ollie:
https://www.tiktok.com/@cropd
https://www.instagram.com/cropd_uk/
...more
59min

FAQs about TikTalks:

How many episodes does TikTalks have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.