Episodes

  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Catalina lost power so this week it’s Dena and Ashley, friend of the pod, discussing the trends you need to know. And firstly, you must know Nobody Wants This on Netflix because it’s all the rage. In absence, Ashley takes a stab at deciphering Catalina’s FYP which features Long Island accents (@thatguycraig_) and of course, Defying Gravity (@really.tall.guy). Dena’s FYP is Chappell Roan in more ways than one (@yourfinestpardon, @livaroonie). Did ya’ll catch Little Dee the turtle as a Pixar bird (@userwithalotof#s)?! Then Dena spotlighted the tuna watermelon dish from @ballehurns and legend has it that Ashley still hasn’t watched. They end the episode by falling into the Gap (@eldonipepperoni).

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  • The ladies start off this week’s podcast chatting about Catalina’s experience at the Charli XCX and Troye Sivan concert and Coke Zero’s Oreo Flavor before diving into their Four You Pages. For Catalina it includes @jessicastahle31’s long term email signature and a credit card song by @spongemike123, and for Dena it’s @boobieklapper getting attacked by a mandoline. After a quick discussion of the Do-Re-Mi filter they move on to the food segment. @mylegalera reports that the Whole Food Berry Chantilly cake has been discontinued in its current–superior–form, and @garron_music says England is stealing one of Ireland’s national dishes. For fashion, @1ohiomodelll has Dena thinking about Stockholm fashion. In the celebrity segment the girls cover the discourse on TikTok surrounding the P Diddy trial, and they close the episode with a much more light hearted discussion about @officialnutterbutter and Elite TikTok, including a video by @undiscoveredhandmodel.

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  • This week’s episode begins with Dena and Catalina discussing the Paw Paw festival, which leads them straight to a video from their food segment by @itsjulianmu. They also dive into the eating pets audio trend, with videos by users including @19krarick, @avarmon_xx, and @antoinedodson34. As for what’s new on their FYPs, Catalina shares @ramina_rated’s reaction to how often people wash their pillowcases, a fantasy football draft she might actually join by @lifeofbecky, and @dharnimusic prompting Polish speakers to beatbox. Dena’s algorithm is serving her impressions of the theater box office (@mitchwood_), and people putting their “random roommates” on blast (@sewer_rats_, @sheaisonesillygoose). Next up they debate the pros and cons of the Fairfield University dorms, featuring a video by @ainsleyczarnecki, and Catalina discusses her attempt to look good in a hat inspired by @laurenmenno. They close the episode with a learning on TikTok tip from @nebusybee.

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  • Dena and Catalina start off this week’s episode chatting about MomTok before diving into their FYPs. Catalina describes the Cleo and Ice Spice drama, including videos by @cleotrapa, @therealbarbtv, @sammyxbeauty, @djclassact, @yonathepooh, and @djhunnybee. She also shares @mikaleshaa’s video about her favorite comment trend on the platform. Next up Dena shares what’s coming across her algorithm. First is @americastia commenting on a recent video of Rachael Ray, then a Fantasy Football reflection by @cobreezzy, and an important tale from @slaygirlqueen6489. In the food and drink segment the girls discuss Balkan breakfasts, including videos by @pazarciklisalman and @thecannedmemes. Catalina shares why she hates the Titanic filter, Dena comments on brand managers coming forward on TikTok, highlighting a video by @brett_neusty, and they wrap up with @bretterflysugarbaby pointing out that we’re all dressing like we’re in the American Revolution.

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  • Catalina and Dena open the episode with Catalina’s foray into Pickleball before diving into what’s on their FYP this week. Catalina discusses the Oasis reunion (@liamgallagher), the Ohio State marching band (@passion.fire), and Boston Moving Day 2024 (@everydaymaggie). Dena’s FYP is all about self aware nepo babies (@jackfallsdown). Next up is the food and drink segment, where the girls highlight the US Open’s famous Honey Deuce Cocktail, featuring videos by @mybabydoggiee and @serena Williams herself. For audio trends people are sharing how their aesthetic doesn’t match their day job, with creators like @oissemu, @lundentea, and @itsmikey23 joining in for the trend. Catalina also explains to Dena the @katseyeworld song and dance that’s all over her algorithm. To wrap up, the ladies chat about @sincerelytahiryy’s declaration that as a New Yorker she can find her way anywhere.

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  • This week’s episode begins with Dena’s question for Catalina. Afterwards the girls move on to the algorithm section; Catalina shares that she’s finally on Columbus, Ohio TikTok and also highlights a Balinese dancing account @adekastiniigeg. Dena discusses Wedding TikTok, couponing content from @couponing4beginners, and @rohitroygre’s four-year anniversary of no fizzy drinks. In the audio segment Catalina explains the viral but not-so-viral “10 drunk cigarettes” by Girly Girl Productions with videos by @grace.unhinged, @redfoxatl, and @maassson. Next up is @siranda_manchez, the content creator of the week, and @reen_machine’s parody of the ACOTAR series, and to close some wise information about dipping sauces by @emmajeancocoa/.

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  • At the top of the episode Catalina and Dena feature a video about fall from @jakewcornell and @beejay_tv’s demure Chipotle moment. Next up is the algorithm segment. Catalina discusses Korean cheerleaders (videos by @idkman2424, @su_chinn, @meloventures, and @my._.chuuu0), college dorm design by @marymargaretdesigns, and @livs_journey7’s proposal for a reality show. Dena chats about @baileyevin’s recap of college in 2007, creators @lisa.04._ and @concerts.tok singing along with Adele in Munich, and @shine_philippines0’s video of a beauty queen explaining the colors of the rainbow. In the food segment the girls highlight a crispy rice salad by @sivanskitchen, @izzicavotta trying MSG for the first time, and the bean salad going strong with a recipe by @daddynadi.

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  • Dena and Catalina kick off this week’s podcast with an important TikTok summary by @terrencefoconnor before diving in to all things demure. They highlight videos by users including @pay8thegr8, @averagesisi, @citiesbydiana and @meyechelgossips, and of course the queen of demure herself @joolieannie. Next they discuss how TikTok has reacted to Raygun the Australian breakdancer with videos by @tiktoksbyalexa, @jeanmitchell_, @5149jamesli, @m.e.m_rob, @tortilla__blanket, and @miria7280. Next up Catalina shares a video from her FYP from creator @dept_of_redundancy_dept and explains the Sinéad O'Connor audio trend (@maddietshiesty). After an update on the Bed-Stuy fish pond in the NYC segment the ladies wrap up with @hiremeimfunny’s series of marketing films in the style of the It Ends With Us press tour.

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  • Catalina is back from her European adventures to chat with Dena about the latest TikTok trends. They begin the episode with some catching up followed by the latest videos gracing their FYP pages. After Catalina shares a freshman orientation video by @leo.0.o.0.o the ladies discuss more Olympics content including videos by @ana_demmer, @kirstenlovinglife, and @jhonhebert31. Next up the girls cover @logagm’s Cucumber Tok and bean salads in the food segment, including a reaction by @megruocco. For NYC Trends they cover @nikpollina’s polemic video about what’s considered “cheugy” in the city and a response by @giulia_ak. Finally, they wrap up with some thoughts on the Bratz filter and its connection (or not) to Charli xcx’s Brat summer.

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  • This week on the pod, Dena and Ashley, friend of the pod (filling in for Catalina) simply can’t talk about anything other than the Olympics! Well, that and the viral pickle sandwiches they finally tried (as captured by @ashleyrosayy). They segue into food in the Olympic Athlete Village with videos by @henrikchristians1 and @thelibero. And of course, the GOAT of Olympic TikTok, @ilonamaher who is no stranger to going viral - this time with a take on Love Island in the Olympic Village (@olympics). Who knew Flavor Flav was the champion of women’s water polo (@newsweek)?! They talk about the beautiful story of how @michaelablyde got to meet her idol, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Brat summer makes its Olympic appearance with a video by @tylerdownss. One of Dena’s favorite TikTok trends, slapstick comedy, makes its way to her FYP with videos for the “Sad to announce I did not make the cut for Paris 2024” trend (@mikaylaa_dutton, @tiptoeininmy). They learn about athlete intros (@leosburg), the obstacles the Nigerian Women’s Basketball team has had to overcome (@jcubedhax), and the fake news of someone falling off the American boat during the Opening Ceremony (@loulouorange). It’s an episode packed with the gold medal content.

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