May 2026 TikTok Trends

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.

Beyoncé Theories, NJ Transit Prices & Ohio Attractions TikTok

On this week’s episode of 2 Old 4 TikTok Dena and Catalina catch up on some notable recent events like a surprise gift from a long-ago Bat Mitzvah before turning to the latest trends and creators gracing their FYPs. Dena’s algorithm is full of Beyoncé content, with creators like @texpatpat [https://www.tiktok.com/@texpatpat/video/7633310519335718145?_r=1&_t=ZT-95twyDKwHvh], @adhdwhileblack [https://www.tiktok.com/@adhdwhileblack/video/7633094398292528414?_r=1&_t=ZT-95txDAZ5u2f], and @lorebreakers [https://www.tiktok.com/@lorebreakers/video/7632089661674016003?_r=1&_t=ZT-95txTxNZcJa] sharing their reactions and theories about her soon-to-drop album. She also shares @hertraline [https://www.tiktok.com/@hertraline/video/7632519659522166029?_r=1&_t=ZT-95txbcjT6Ks]’s discussing peoples’ reactions to the NJ Transit train ticket prices during the upcoming World Cup before giving Catalina the floor to discuss extremely important Ohio tourist attractions (@hertraline [https://www.tiktok.com/@hertraline/video/7632519659522166029?_r=1&_t=ZT-95txbcjT6Ks], @roadsandroams [https://www.tiktok.com/@roadsandroams/video/7567494703856356639]). In the Food and Drink segment Dena spotlights creator @haydens.secondkitchen [https://www.tiktok.com/@haydens.secondkitchen?_r=1&_t=ZT-95txgZzhJ6r], and for learning on TikTok creator @nubia.the.creator [https://www.tiktok.com/@nubia.the.creator/video/7629458553534811405?_r=1&_t=ZP-95tyQNAj4kI] teaches everyone how to pronounce Tanzania correctly. Finally, they wrap up with episode with the Content Creator spotlight, featuring @alexreaux [https://www.tiktok.com/@alexreaux/video/7614051541607025950?_r=1&_t=ZT-95ty5fYc2nO]. 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.