May TikTok Trends with Friend of the Pod

Pride, Playoffs & Popsicles: June on TikTok

Let’s go Knicks! This week, Dena is joined by Melissa, and they kick things off with the only thing more dramatic than TikTok: Knicks playoff basketball and the Tony Awards. From Broadway superfans to basketball fans suddenly discovering musical theater, they break down the crossover content taking over their FYPs. Featuring a video from @jbjams [https://www.tiktok.com/@jbjams/video/7647958178449083661?_r=1&_t=ZT-972uAlkx5x8]. Then it’s time for Pride Month TikTok, including a hilariously catchy “gay song” by Meg Stalter that’s been impossible to escape (content from @lisarinnaofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@lisarinnaofficial/video/7648422319320206606?_r=1&_t=ZT-9727KV6IjKH] and @carson_shofner [https://www.tiktok.com/@carson_shofner/video/7648777883225197855?_r=1&_t=ZT-9726tdU4rq2]). Dena shares a trio of bizarre stories making the rounds (@digtheplot [https://www.tiktok.com/@digtheplot/video/7647688187011271967?_r=1&_t=ZT-972u11DMckI]), a horseback-riding video that sparked debate (@tiffanybutts1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanybutts1/video/7648142819374271758?_r=1&_t=ZT-972uCuU9vEk]), and a McDonald’s discovery that has people talking (@alex_hummer [https://www.tiktok.com/@alex_hummer/video/7645523801001692429?_r=1&_t=ZT-972uLKUSXqn]). Meanwhile, Melissa’s FYP is serving Noah Kahan content (@periodicallymommy [https://www.tiktok.com/@periodicallymommy/video/7634675843419082015?q=noah%20kahan%20orbiter&t=1780938495485]). They also dive into New York City observations (@liv.talmage [https://www.tiktok.com/@liv.talmage/video/7646475822240435486?_r=1&_t=ZT-972uDJhuB4P]), and a surprisingly passionate discussion about Dairy Queen in NYC. Lastly, they discuss food trends, including Keith Lee’s (@keith_lee125 [https://www.tiktok.com/@keith_lee125/video/7648477134234651934?_r=1&_t=ZT-972tpuXxZT4]) viral blueberry matcha review and the Outshine fruit bar and Fruit Roll-Up snack hack (@chelsearlarson [https://www.tiktok.com/@chelsearlarson/video/7646096053866908959?_r=1&_t=ZT-972u0CkAaYn]). Discover what’s trending on TikTok this week with Dena and Melissa. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com [http://2old4tiktok.com]), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friend of the Pod is back for June TikTok Trends

This week’s episode, we are joined by Ashley, friend of the pod, to discuss all the trends. With the Knicks in the playoffs, NYC is alive (@ciaravlucas [https://www.tiktok.com/@ciaravlucas/video/7643973265362324766?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pU9dkl0og]). Also alive in NYC are dot cakes (@hotandhumblejake [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotandhumblejake/video/7643872337812638990?_r=1&_t=ZT-96j0ltY7E4L], @naraazizasmith [https://www.tiktok.com/@naraazizasmith/video/7645419334256430349?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pvpqTI0nm]). Dena talks about the Cedar Point chicken nugget situation (@klotheshow [https://www.tiktok.com/@klotheshow/video/7645793976167025950?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pubcIvYmE], @itsallenferrell [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsallenferrell/video/7645448352506645791?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pugEzmj9R]). Meanwhile Ashley is in the Summer House trenches (@stoolpresidente [https://www.tiktok.com/@stoolpresidente/video/7644624244919241997?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pU1EQjnR8]). Dena and Ashley partake in a new audio trend (@keagan_xxx [https://www.tiktok.com/@keagan_xxx/video/7643999019139747086?_r=1&_t=ZT-96iScud4oA9], @regretfullylena [https://www.tiktok.com/@regretfullylena/video/7644683406252559629?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pU5pd5nH3], @serenee.quick [https://www.tiktok.com/@serenee.quick/video/7644959368613530893?_r=1&_t=ZT-96mCfuq8Ut4]). They discuss a new user with a brilliant idea, @spotnextdoor [https://www.tiktok.com/@spotnextdoor/video/7641304514204536095?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pguCMRjYL]. The Tertulia field report was a Tonys explanation using basketball by @morepestoplease [https://www.tiktok.com/@morepestoplease/video/7642414921778613535?_r=1&_t=ZT-96hzZ1u9NUL]. And finally they committed to trying tomato lemonade later this summer (@goodhousekeepingofficial [https://www.tiktok.com/@goodhousekeepingofficial/video/7645317552612117774?_r=1&_t=ZT-96pgHVDeJ3O]).   Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com [https://2old4tiktok.com/]), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod [https://www.instagram.com/2old4tiktokpod/?hl=en]), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@2old4tiktok_podcast]).  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TikTok Audio Trends, NYC Froyo Revival, and Exercise Tok

Podcast founder Melissa joins Dena this week since Catalina is still away. Similar to last week, this week’s guest host also airs her grievances with the pod as of late. Starting with audio trends, “Melissaaaa I’m drunk and outsiiiideeee” has been trending (examples from @stevenandluke [https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenandluke/video/7638674052776922370?_r=1&_t=ZT-96TO2wVx6Ao] and @sarahu192 [https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahu192/video/7637438909344926998?_r=1&_t=ZT-96TO3cOeGha]). Dena’s FYP includes a surprising lack of Eurovision content, Hyatt devaluation points breakdown (thanks to @carielizabethh [https://www.tiktok.com/@carielizabethh/video/7638728959047339295?_r=1&_t=ZT-96TOeT0ZD6U]), and a Trader Joe’s money opportunity from @erica_tara [https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_tara/video/7632084173674532109?_r=1&_t=ZT-96TOlSAjv2s]. Melissa’s FYP is full of “quick and easy” exercise transformation videos (i.e. @juliiaannne [https://www.tiktok.com/@juliiaannne/video/7606202154008857886]), Qigong tutorials, and jaw release videos (featuring a stitch with LeAnn Rimes from @lazor.lanson [https://www.tiktok.com/@lazor.lanson/video/7635008139632364831]). NYC TikTok is all about who’s lining up for what, and this week it’s Mimi’s yogurt (video from @imjuhm [https://www.tiktok.com/@imjuhm/video/7640226760029768991?_r=1&_t=ZT-96S1juidG6H]). Dena and Melissa contemplate hacking their spouse’s algorithm like @lmcanty [https://www.tiktok.com/@lmcanty/video/7639856243481300237?_r=1&_t=ZP-96T6ZzykyVy]. And @valinthebay [https://www.tiktok.com/@valinthebay/video/7640613421188123934?_r=1&_t=ZT-96TObimfKgQ]’s take on slow walkers ignites Melissa’s latest hot take.    Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com [https://2old4tiktok.com/]), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod [https://www.instagram.com/2old4tiktokpod/?hl=en]), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@2old4tiktok_podcast]).  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May TikTok Trends with Friend of the Pod

This episode, we are joined by Ashley (friend of the pod) in Catalina’s absence. She begins the episode with an airing of grievances along with an update on the Danish Deception. And then it’s onto Met Gala with the belle of the ball: red flats girl (@thatssosavannah [https://www.tiktok.com/@thatssosavannah/video/7636437124572663054?_r=1&_t=ZT-96GEEwlw2NJ], @redflatsqueen [https://www.tiktok.com/@redflatsqueen/video/7637615997922381070?_r=1&_t=ZT-96GFJtMsAv7], @holdensmith962 [https://www.tiktok.com/@holdensmith962/video/7637168425470643487?_r=1&_t=ZT-96GECZcJv7G]). As we move to Dena’s FYP, she has content about how difficult it is to do the worm (@carlyhalitzer [https://www.tiktok.com/@carlyhalitzer?_r=1&_t=ZT-96GG5GETLxu]) as well as a feel-good PSA story time on why we should all take our AirPods out (@mollyyyyyyyyyyy4 [https://www.tiktok.com/@mollyyyyyyyyyyy4/video/7635278653869313294?_r=1&_t=ZT-96GERWOwif0]). Ashley’s FYP looks a little different with gourmet potato spreads by @kacy_ja [https://www.tiktok.com/@kacy_ja/video/7636926789268344077?_r=1&_t=ZT-96FIEmaTYuT], ancient Chinese art techniques/a reminder for bedtime (@joycelacquer [https://www.tiktok.com/@joycelacquer/video/7616005856110316813?_r=1&_t=ZT-96FIOH5TeCz]), and finally an update on the Darien Solidcore drama by the man of the hour himself, @anthonyrfesta [https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyrfesta/video/7638252219753680158?_r=1&_t=ZT-96FgNjlRmwA]. They then discuss the latest audio trend, the top 5 horror movies (@malllycat [https://www.tiktok.com/@malllycat/photo/7635711002352373022?_r=1&_t=ZT-96FID7kXdLZ]) along with the Tertulia field report on how Everton drew off after a shower (@taylorbrown5353 [https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorbrown5353/video/7636961592072097055?_r=1&_t=ZT-96FIKGqhc6P]). Finally they end with a new trend where we just throw drinks in our friends faces (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkK2KcRb/ [https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkK2KcRb/]). Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com [https://2old4tiktok.com/]), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod [https://www.instagram.com/2old4tiktokpod/?hl=en]), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@2old4tiktok_podcast]). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 2026 TikTok Trends

Dena and Catalina start off this week’s episode with @salmazaky_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@salmazaky_/video/7634573214143892750?_r=1&_t=ZT-961mFmsn55i] and friends’ Republican takes, before moving on to the FYP segment. For Dena it’s AI Gospel Choir videos (@tiffanythorsen [https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanythorsen/video/7633691897940249886?_r=1&_t=ZT-965NfWMI069], @jackie__z [https://www.tiktok.com/@jackie__z/video/7633750346338225439?_r=1&_t=ZT-965Nm3B8IXt], @a3r1n [https://www.tiktok.com/@a3r1n/video/7632843348365085983?_r=1&_t=ZT-965Np4GVmIf]), and for Catalina it’s @hotandmiddleeastern [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotandmiddleeastern/video/7634724634943835406?_r=1&_t=ZP-960CtpDspFn]’s report from the influencer trenches, @harrisongallaugher [https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisongallaugher/video/7627209654275198222?_r=1&_t=ZP-962q0YdXhgV]’s rap about Columbus, Ohio, and @gracebeverley [https://www.tiktok.com/@gracebeverley/video/7634227485747596566?_r=1&_t=ZP-965PhvxrShT] on mercury poisoning. For fashion, @itsmotorola [https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmotorola/video/7629390193295985933?_r=1&_t=ZP-9655cldp2PH] gives us some color palette hints finally, in learning on Tik Tok, @awkward_ecology [https://www.tiktok.com/@awkward_ecology/video/7628748070888410381?_r=1&_t=ZP-9618gkRi8f0] schools us on botanical categories. Check out all the videos we mention and more on our blog (2old4tiktok.com [https://2old4tiktok.com/]), Instagram (@2old4tiktokpod [https://www.instagram.com/2old4tiktokpod/?hl=en]), and TikTok (@2old4tiktok_podcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@2old4tiktok_podcast]). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.