SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Tom Hiddleston (Avengers: Doomsday, Loki, The Night Manager, Tenzing, and SO MUCH MORE) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on flip flops, happiness vs. meaning, and penalty shootouts in football/soccer!

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Tom also talks about:

- His foot rating on wikiFeet

- There are too many street signs

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Matthew McConaughey (Brothers, Interstellar, The Rivals of Amziah King, The Lost Bus, Dallas Buyers Club, Magic Mike, Mud, and his books Greenlights and Poems & Prayers) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on tipping, taking a dump, and staying young!
Matthew also talks about:
- His first words ever spoken on film
- The need for more embarrassment
- And taking insults as compliments

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1:29 Matthew McConaughey joins the train

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Conan O'Brien (Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Conan, Conan O'Brien Must Go, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on student loans, plastic surgery, and where you should be allowed to talk about your diet!

Conan also talks about:

His decades of experience in late-night TV

Common misconceptions about his height

Kareem's fashion choices

How to do an Irish jig

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Ben Affleck (Netflix's Animals, The Rip, Gone Girl, Good Will Hunting, The Town, Argo, The Accountant 1 & 2, Daredevil, Pearl Harbor, need we go on listing his iconic film career?) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on promoting movies, getting bad photographs taken of you, and sad vs. tragic events!
Ben also talks about:
- Being Kareem's dream guest
- Constantly being called Matt Damon
- Being boring
- And loving Austin Butler

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Javier Bardem (Dune: Part 3, Cape Fear, No Country for Old Men, Skyfall, and a ton more incredible movies) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on hard rock & metal music, climate change, and being a real man!
Javier also talks about:

- Being introduced to AC/DC by his brother at age 10
- The secret to parenting and marriage
- And sucking in your gut

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0:28 Javier Bardem was the dad in The Little Mermaid and is...

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Andrew Garfield (The Uprising, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Social Network, Artificial and SO many great films and shows!) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on DJs, how to be a real man, and treating dogs better than humans!
Andrew also talks about:
- Live theater about to make a comeback
- Mudslinging
- The importance of silence
- And SubwayTakes' negative effect on society!

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Ms. Rachel (Ms. Rachel - Toddler Learning Videos, Wiggle and Learn, & You Are Still the One) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her hottest takes on nursery rhymes, Mr. Rogers, and pigeons!

Ms. Rachel also talks about:

- How caring for children makes a better world

- How we can care for and help the children in Gaza

- NYC needing a coffee shop run by puppets

- And making up songs with your kids

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Benny Blanco (Music producer for hit songs by Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Maroon 5, and more, the Friends Keep Secrets podcast with Lil Dicky, and new book F*ck Failure) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on old people having social media, farting in your close relationships, and responding to birthday texts.

Benny also talks about:

His mom inviting Britney Spears to stay at their house

Looking hot on The Orient Express

John Mayer's...

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Stavros Halkias (Tony, Stavvy's World, Bugonia, Tires) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his hottest takes on ugly people in movies, circumcision, and what Kareem should do with SubwayTakes!

Stavvy also talks about:

His legendary run in movies right now

Regrowing foreskin

Kareem's sky high self esteem

And going to Greek Orthodox church mixers

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Matty Matheson (The Bear, Cookin Somethin, Just a Dash, It's Suppertime!) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his 4 hottest takes on English breakfast, texting, breakfast for dinner, pets, and why all males should get vasectomies from birth. Matty also talks about: -Giving an Emmy speech win for The Bear -His hilarious vasectomy story -How pancakes are not breakfast food -That he isn't allowed to email anymore -And that service animals should not be allowed on planes Enjoy :)

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In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Jennifer Lopez sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her 4 hottest takes on what makes a real New Yorker, why breakups aren't failures, why self-love should be taught in school, why every day deserves red carpet energy, and why life should always feel romantic and sexy. Jennifer also talks about: • why growing up in the Bronx shaped who she is • the real story behind the Versace dress that inspired Google Images • working alongside Jim Carrey on In Living Color • why heartbreak can completely change your life for the better • the biggest lesson she learne...

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Colin Jost (Saturday Night Live, The Breadwinner, Pop Culture Jeopardy!) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his 5 hottest takes on bingo cards, airports, New York City pedestrians, celebrity culture, and why Mr. Bean might actually be hot. From why “I didn’t have that on my bingo card” is the dumbest phrase on earth, to why airports should bring back outdoor airplane stairs, to his prediction that Donald Trump could get a third term. Colin also talks about:

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Charlize Theron (Monster, Mad Max: Fury Road) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her 5 hottest takes on dating, communication, driving etiquette, social norms, and why fancy restaurants might be scamming you. From why saying “I want to make love to you” is an instant turn-off, to why long emails should be illegal, to how people completely misunderstand the fast lane. Charlize also talks about:

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Brittany Broski (Royal Court, The Broski Report) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down her 5 hottest takes on AI, immortality, classical music, internet fame, and why the world needs more whimsy. From why AI art misses what makes creativity human, to why living forever might actually be a curse, to how going viral can shape (or derail) a career. Brittany also talks about: * why she refused to be “just a viral moment” * the strategy behind building a long-term internet career * how early internet culture shaped her perspective * why classical music deserves a come...

In this episode of SubwayTakes Uncut, Julian Casablancas (The Strokes) sits down with Kareem Rahma and breaks down his 4 hottest takes on fame, politics, media, creativity, and the future of society. From why success shouldn’t be the goal, to whether left vs. right politics misses the bigger picture, to what’s broken about modern media and technology. Julian also talks about: * why he doesn’t chase popularity * the real divide in modern politics * how corporate media shapes public thinking * creativity, longevity, and staying authentic * whether society is actually improving * modern technology, culture, and misinformation * and a few takes he adm...

Actor, writer, and comedian Rachel Sennott (I Love LA, Bottoms) boards the New York City subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered ride about making television, staying sane, and surviving your own brain. She talks about crying every day while making her new show “I Love LA,” the chaos of doing everything herself, and why no one warns you how emotional the process really is. She opens up about the shows that shaped her (Girls, Insecure, Sex and the City), why everyone needs one “cute little addiction,” and the spiral of phone addiction and screen time shame. Produced on the New York...

Rosalía boards the New York City subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered ride about music, creativity, faith, and the strange ways the internet is changing all of us. She talks about why she listens to music loud, why quiet music is “bad luck,” how ADHD shapes her artistic process, and why every album she makes sounds completely different. She opens up about mirrors, phones, self-image, childhood, and trying to get closer to God through her work. Produced on the New York City subway. Credits: Host: Kareem Rahma Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler...

Actor and activist Woody Harrelson (True Detective, Now You See Me) boards the New York City subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered 15-minute conversation about anarchy, class systems, and the absurdity of modern life.
From airplane boarding policies and “psychological class warfare” to his belief that government doesn’t work, Woody says exactly what he thinks with the charm and chaos only he can deliver. Along the way, he talks about living off the grid, raising kids, and why fruit might be the answer to everything.
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Director, producer, and cultural icon Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Highest to Lowest) boards the New York City subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered 15-minute conversation about movies, art, legacy, and the city that shaped him. From fatherhood and fashion to why he still believes film matters, Spike keeps it honest, sharp, and full of perspective… the way only he can. Produced on the New York City subway. Host: Kareem Rahma Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler Christie Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Camera: Anthony DiMieri & Thomas Kasem & Tian Sippel Interstitial Footage: Ja...

Radio host, producer, and storytelling legend Ira Glass (This American Life) rides the subway with Kareem Rahma for a conversation about listening, storytelling, and the strange ways we consume media now. From defending listening to podcasts at 2x speed to declaring war on dream sequences, Ira breaks down how we’ve all been doing it wrong.

Produced on the New York City subway.

Host: Kareem Rahma
Creators and Producers: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo
Creative Producer and Editor: Tyler Christie
Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi
Camera: Anthony DiMieri & Tian Sippel & Jake La...

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Can a song save a life? Change a law? Topple a president? Get you killed?

In Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, Jad Abumrad—creator of Radiolab, More Perfect, and Dolly Parton’s America—tells the story of one of the great political awakenings in music: how a classically trained 'colonial boy’ traveled to America, in search of Africa, only to return to Nigeria and transform his sound into a battering ram...

Actor, director, and podcast host Jason Bateman (Arrested Development, Black Rabbit, SmartLess) boards the subway with Kareem Rahma for an unfiltered conversation about germs, fame, and what it means to stay grounded. From public transit anxiety to his lifelong battle with hand sanitizer, Jason opens up about why he stopped drinking, why he doesn’t dance, and how he’s learned to live with life’s mess—literally and figuratively.
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Actor, writer, and director Ethan Hawke (Before Sunrise, Training Day, Dead Poets Society) rides the subway with Kareem Rahma for a raw conversation about art, fame, and what really matters. He breaks down why chasing money ruins creativity, why fame is a trap, and why true artists make work for the love of it, not for applause. Along the way, Ethan reflects on The Beatles, humility, and the idea that the real miracle isn’t walking on water, it’s walking at all.

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Actor, director, and musician Zoe Kravitz (Caught Stealing, The Batman, High Fidelity) rides the subway with Kareem Rahma to share her hottest takes. From wondering if we’re living in a simulation to why Bluetooth never works, Zoe opens up about life, death, art, and the small everyday frustrations that drive her crazy. She also talks about pressure, control, and finding the magic in creativity.SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper.
Host: Kareem Rahma
Guest: Zoe Kravtiz
Creators: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo

Actor, rapper, and activist Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal, Rogue One) rides the subway with Kareem to drop one of the wildest takes yet: abolish elections and pick leaders the way we pick juries. Riz explains why he thinks politics attracts the wrong kind of people, how a randomized lottery system could change who gets power, and what democracy might look like if we stripped away ambition. Along the way, he opens up about identity, belonging, and the role of storytelling in changing culture.

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Actor Austin Butler (Caught Stealing, Elvis) opens up on the subway about his hottest takes, from bachelor parties to embarrassment as a life philosophy. He also laughs about people still asking him about his Elvis voice, tells the story of dancing at a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico with director Darren Aronofsky, and talks about the weirdness of fame, water, and why making a fool of yourself might be the best thing you can do.
SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper.
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Musician, artist, and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne (Stop Making Sense, American Utopia) joins Kareem on the subway for a conversation about how technology has reshaped the way we listen to and experience music. From life before the internet to the impact of streaming on artists and audiences, David shares his thoughts on what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and why the way we consume music might need to change. They also dive into creativity, culture, and what keeps David inspired after decades in the spotlight.
SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more...

Kareem and Andrew catch up in SubwayTakes HQ to discuss the distinction between office and studio, new approaches to email response productivity, a recap of the heroic Tiny Gun performance at the incredible Newport Folk Festival last weekend, a reminiscence of the Tupac hologram and other Festival memories, an impassioned defense of Chicago from Kareem, a business style announcement (SubwayTakes goes to Berlin), the foreign sidequests of SubwayTakes mainstay Anthony DiMieri, an address of the recent discourse surrounding the show, and we take some calls from the SubwayTakes Hotline – call in at 917-336-8340 to leave your take and be...

Kareem, from his home in Brooklyn, and Andrew, from his home in the Hudson Valley, meet up on the Internet to talk trash about podcasting software, Kareem’s misadventures in the sky, a recap of the big guy's birthday saga in Puerto Rico, Kareem’s love for Bad Bunny and his live show, the broad SubwayTakes fan base of Puerto Rico, a reminiscence of Andrew’s freshman college year roommate who watched Remember The Titans literally every night, some very deep Kareem college lore, a sad wikipedia rabbit hole, and we take some calls from the SubwayTakes Hotline–call ‪917-336-8340‬ t...

Kareem and Andrew go live on tape in the SubwayTakes HQ office to talk over why Andrew is the whitest of the friend group, the origin of their names, Zohran’s objectively correct racial profiling of himself (and the Times’ huge fail of an expose on the matter), the debate around appropriate emoji skin tone, explaining to Andrew the complexities of Memeojis, more racial stuff, Morgan Wallen, Kareem making “breaking news” in the tabloids for a 9-month-old interview, more speculation on the Epstein and Diddy affairs, the horrifying visage of Quentin Tarantino, Kareem’s birthday and his celebration habits, Andrew’s s...

Stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director Bill Burr (Paper Tiger, F Is for Family, Glengarry Glen Ross) hits the subway for an unfiltered conversation about everything from Bloomberg ruining New York to billionaires blaming immigrants for low wages. He explains why he’ll never move to Brooklyn, why cable news is tearing people apart, and why America feels more divided than ever.
From parenting advice to politics, Bill has thoughts. And of course, he’s not holding back.
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Kareem is joined by deep-cut friend of the pod, Blake Bensman, to discuss his SubwayTake that men should pee sitting down, including its health benefits, Kareem’s curation of a museum of mayonnaise (July 9th 6-8 pm 155 Suffolk Street NYC), more urination strategies, the handwashing gossip of a major network news anchor, additional approaches to personal hygiene, the “Long Island Compromise,” the stinky situation of corporate life, how and where Kareem and Blake know each other (from Minneapolis to New York City), Blake reshafting his irons, a Puerto Rican hole-in-one, and we take some calls from the SubwayTakes Hotline–call in...

Kareem and Andrew inaugurate the new video version of the podcast by meeting in person at SubwayTakes HQ in Manhattan. Kareem, with a somewhat hoarse voice, recaps the crazy energy of the Zohran Mamdani election victory party, the allegations surfaced as a result, the continued rise of Islamophobia, what’s for lunch today, young Ramy's romantic entanglements in his acting class, the ongoing saga of New York City’s most dangerous asset (window-mount air conditioners), and a brief discussion on the production of the Bill Burr episode of SubwayTakes. No hotline this week: leave your take at 917-336-8340 to b...

Kareem is joined by Annie Hamilton, to reconsider her original take, the absolute avalanche of DMs she’s received since, the reveal of the controversial censored joke she told on the show, how she landed a book deal because of her appearance on the show, if it accomplished the goal of all goals (getting laid), whether or not Annie and Kareem have “the thing,” the ruination of Annie’s life/art, Kareem’s life plans and terms of address, how Annie is an honest liar, why Kareem’s nickname is Mr. Grumpy, Annie's many (many) alternate takes for the show, and we t...

Kareem, from his office in Manhattan, with filmmaker and SubwayTakes “Head of Politics” Anthony Di Mieri, from his place in Bushwick, discuss decluttering, Anthony healing his chronic tardiness, his life plans and location history, his role in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign, the state of Italian-American affairs (including the emerging Little Italy in Williamsburg), the currency of brain rot and mainstream news, an update on Dimes Square vibes, where the perfect level of fame resides, the future of indie filmmaking, the reflective nuance of SubwayTakes, and we get to a handful of takes from the SubwayTakes hotline–tune in to see if y...

Kareem, from his office in Manhattan, and Andrew (SubwayTakes co-creator and producer) from his home in the Hudson Valley, analyze Mike Birbiglia’s illustrious aura, recap Kareem’s wild weekend of schmoozing and commerce, his warning to Andrew Cuomo, an honorific to the recently departed Billy Jones, an update on Annie Hamilton’s take (she can no longer take the subway), and we take some calls from the SubwayTakes hotline. Then, Kareem is joined by Mike to recap his take, Eric Adams’s lust for gold, Kareem’s new fear of being deported, one of Mike’s runner-up takes–a bathroom key...

Kareem, from his office in Manhattan, and Andrew (SubwayTakes Co-creator and producer), from his home in the Hudson Valley, recount Kareem’s Denver bachelor party weekend, how and where to get gonorrhea (aka the saga of Bathhouse), Kareem suffering from success, how many ways there are to die in New York City (specifically the peril of most window air conditioning units), the crooks behind the scaffolding industry, Kareem’s possible political bid as a socialist republican, the funniest and/or most-embarrassing way to perish, friend-of-the-pod Lev’s new drone footage account @globaldronetravel (tell him Kareem sent you), and the first tas...

Kareem, from his office in Manhattan, and Andrew (SubwayTakes Co-creator and producer), from his home in the Hudson Valley, talk over Andrew’s recent nuptials, his Vows feature in The New York Times, the liberal use of the word “creative,” making your own trophies, Kareem’s feud with the paper of record, an update on Andrew’s foray into social media, walking through Kareem setting up a Google Voice number (347-746-5518) where listeners can call in and leave their takes, how Kareem lived his own personal Garden State, an update on Kareem’s BMI, avoiding being washed in old age, more...

From their studio and basement, respectively, Kareem and Ian rehash his original take, why Ian’s display name on the podcast app is Shrimp King, how the ‘90s were the pinnacle of…everything, the taxonomy of gremlins versus goblins, body dysmorphia in men, the etiquette of riding the subway as a public persona, the phenomenon of Ye’s latest track, moving to Thailand to sell carpet or wood paneling, everyone smashing their phones, life on the road, airport habits, the abolition of scrolling, how Kareem got disgusting, addictions, the ingenuity of the Autoblow (use promocode SKA at checkout), and, as alway...

From their offices, Kareem and Willa rehash Willa’s original take, how dating apps are like buying a used car, why SubwayTakes is a dating app, reminiscing on apps like Yik Yak, Grouper, and LiveJournal, Willa being mistaken for Cazzie David, Willa’s experience so far as the youngest-ever Editor-In-Chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, the etiquette of declining a marriage proposal, how therapists are easily manipulated, the “waste of time”-style relationship, Kareem’s recent engagement to his wife, a handful of dating tips and, as always, Takes on Takes©.

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