TikTok Trends of the Week: Jersey Mikes, Margaritaville Reports, Oh Mary, Anthropology Rocks + More!

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,    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

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.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

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)    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

This week the ladies begin the podcast discussing their weekend together in NYC before diving into their FYPs. Dena shares Jersey Mikes Pregnancy TikToks, with videos by @shhhmal and @marilynlester23. She also highlights @mattplaysspiritisland’s prediction for the next Mary in Oh Mary and @twerkintony reporting live from the Margaritaville in Time’s Square. Catalina discusses @maddy.brocato’s permission to behave like your college self, @ebtilley’s shower update, and the Anthropologie rock trend (@destinationswithdulovici). A video by @goojiepooj is the Drama on TikTok segment for the week and they discuss a TJ Maxx tag deciphering video by @rossen.reports for Learning on TikTok. They close with @thesnacksensei’s loaded kettle chips and an update on a cinnamon roll viral establishment in NYC.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

Dena and Catalina start off this week’s episode with the cliffhanger drama from last week: @mommybaetke’s haircut and reactions from creators like @fittedprof. Next up is the FYP segment: Dena features videos by @cbsmornings and @faraibennett on Cardi B, a bakery half marathon (@kaitlyneats, @briancantstopeating), a would you rather by @zikzoc and a hot dog glory hole (@caniseeurmanager, @gloryholedawgs). Catalina’s FYP includes an airport bar crawl by @itspartypat, a Bucc-ee’s bachelorette party (@eeflikebeef0), and a new workout that @eapinder tries in NYC. Next up the girls highlight amazing comment section answers to @cameronbaisden_’s inquiry about a tire, and finish with NYC on TikTok and a video by @nyc_nest.   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

Drama is everywhere on TikTok these days! The girls catch up about Dena’s trip to Maine before diving into their FYPs. Dena shares the controversy surrounding a woman who posted about her boyfriend eating her marathon snacks, highlighting a video by @kellymacj. She also discusses @matcha.mix’s definitive sprinkles hierarchy and @hugeasmammoth.films’s reaction to changes to the AMC intro video starring Nicole Kidman. Catalina brings us up to speed on @jlazebnik’s Slut Tour of Ohio and @bobthedragqueen counting at the Lady Gaga concert. They wrap up with a debate about some juicy Airbnb host and bride drama, including reaction videos by @tha_dawndada and @imlauriee.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

On week’s episode of 2 Old 4 TikTok, Dena’s FYP includes an Owala video (@landonhawkins3), and the passing of the very beloved Mimmy (@goobigubbi, @bmekween). Catalina shares her reflections on home renovations TikTok and NYU greek life (@aephi.nyu). Next the ladies chat about Benson Boone videos, including those by creators @fangirlhaley and @boonersnation. In the drama segment they discuss the Elizabeth Eats Meta glasses drama, highlighting a video by @tallgirl6234, and for NYC Dena shares a little song by @babymcgoo. To wrap up, they cover some recent food content, including @thechechen’s Chechnyian meal and a couple of bagel songs by @mishadoodlee and @jaykeworkman.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

The theme of the episode is holes! Catalina and Dena chat about one hole in particular before diving into the latest trends on their FYPs. For Dena it’s still the US Open (@thetaylortownsend, @naomiosaka) and a guy creating a subway for cats (@mmarkroberts, @xings.world). Catalina discusses National Guard in DC TikToks (@freedc20009, @johnjacobscc, @alexandra_cascio) and creator @ebtilley sparking a big debate about how often people shower. Next they chat about Meow Wolf coming to NYC (@neil_wali) and Reese’s Oreos (@sune.v) and close with several learning on TikTok videos including the history of the Bodega on @subwaytakes, how to scroll through apps efficiently (@sidneyraz), and a sandal trick.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

Dena and Catalina start off chatting about the Lady Gaga concert and Taylor Swift’s engagement before turning to the FYP segment. For Dena it’s all things US Open, including @stephinthecity_ reflecting on influencer culture at the event, @__sportsball/video explaining Mixed Doubles, and @joyfulpopculture sharing her Lululemon haul. Catalina shares @natterdoodle’s video about men’s bodywash from Home Depot and @tatum_hunter discussing the rise of the short form content industry. The audio trend of the week is wind blowing (@naebubbles03) and for drama on TikTok people react to a family of four who went to Disney with norovirus (@yourgirlwiththeglasses). Catalina talks about Werner Herzog who is NOT on TikTok but has been impersonated there before (@sadbeige) and they close with @anna.manocha’s strategy for dealing with tough days in NYC.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). 

Dena and Catalina catch up on their time together in New York before diving into the latest trends. For Dena’s FYP it’s @fooheythejewy addressing “the controversy,” and @chubby_hoochie and @shaiie_foeva reacting to what people brought to potlucks. Catalina covers @jakewcornell on moving and @jackbgreenberg on checking friends’ locations. For audio creators like @mariam.mgaloblishvili2 are chopping onions to Busta Rhymes and @bluey3dbandit and others react to a Brazilian song. @sjlovesoatmilk loves bucatini and the girls wrap up with a little NYC TikTok related to trains (@dashakofman) and @kareemclarkphd sharing the secret to curing hiccups.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast).