729 SHORT 1:59 Normalize eating on the subway
A straphanger makes her case for normalizing eating on the subway while literally holding a Papa John's sandwich. She argues the train is basically a restaur...
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728 SHORT 1:49 Society massively undervalues ugliness. (📍London)
A rider in London argues that society's obsession with beauty has created a bland monoculture where nothing truly stands out. Ugliness matters. It's where ex...
727 SHORT 2:06 Utensils are blocking your blessings
Utensils are blocking your blessings, according to a rider who insists food tastes better when eaten with your hands. His logic? There are nerve endings in y...
726 SHORT 2:05 There's too much art and there are too many artists
There's too much art and there are too many artists," a passenger tells Kareem, kicking off a debate about the internet's impact on creative culture. The rid...
725 SHORT 1:55 You should use ChatGPT instead of your doctor
A rider makes the provocative claim that ChatGPT beats doctors, arguing that physicians are "legal drug dealers" in Big Pharma's pocket. Kareem pushes back h...
724 SHORT 1:46 Old ethnic women need to understand the words on the shirts they buy before they buy them
A straphanger wants old ethnic women to understand what their shirts say before they buy them. Kareem's not having it. The conversation spirals into a hilari...
723 SHORT 1:48 We need to introduce height zones at concerts. (London)
A woman on the Tube argues that concerts need height zones, with anyone 5'5" and under claiming the front rows while taller fans get relegated to the back. S...
722 SHORT 1:57 We need to filter people who are able to move to NYC via a test
A straphanger proposes filtering NYC newcomers through an MTA navigation test: three fares, no GPS, figure out your route. Kareem pushes back. The conversati...
721 SHORT 1:58 Cat owners are weird . (London)
Cat owners are "buie," according to a Tube rider who sparks a heated debate with Kareem about the weirdness of feline enthusiasts. Kareem fires back with his...
720 SHORT 2:02 There's two kinds of people, cool & uncool, & uncool people are evil
There's just two kinds of people: cool and uncool," a straphanger tells Kareem, arguing that contrary to popular belief, the uncool ones are actually evil. K...
719 SHORT 1:50 Your landlord should be legally required to say "thank you" when you pay rent
A straphanger in London drops an audacious proposal: landlords should be legally required to visit their tenants every month and say thank you when rent is p...
718 SHORT 1:46 We should get rid of the reclining button on airplane seats
A straphanger brings the heat on airplane seat etiquette, arguing that reclining buttons should be abolished entirely. Kareem agrees. The problem is clear: a...
717 SHORT 1:51 Not enough people know how to do magic tricks . (📍London)
A stranger in London makes a passionate case that not enough people know how to do magic tricks. He's got a point. Kareem agrees completely. The two bond ove...
716 SHORT 2:57 I should be the next James Bond . (London)
A London rider in a sharp suit declares he should be the next James Bond, kicking off a spirited debate with Kareem about who's better suited for 007. The st...
715 SHORT 2:20 New York City breakfast scene is mid
A straphanger mourns the death of NYC's classic breakfast scene, arguing that diners are "getting extinct by the day" and New Yorkers are stuck choosing betw...
714 SHORT 1:58 The algorithm knows your kids better than you . Feat @ProtonPrivacy
The algorithm knows your kids better than you, according to a rider who worries about facial recognition in photo apps collecting data on his two young child...
713 SHORT 1:49 Men who want to be DJs should have to go to trade school first
A woman on the subway argues that aspiring DJs should be required to attend trade school before touching the decks. Her logic? The city needs more plumbers a...
712 SHORT 2:13 You should constantly be reinventing yourself.
A stranger on the train tells Kareem you should constantly be reinventing yourself to find the best version, but don't land on evil. Kareem confesses he's be...
711 SHORT 1:40 I'm kind of cool with Gulf of America as a name
A stranger surprises Kareem by agreeing that "Gulf of America" works as a name. What follows is a spirited riff on geographic naming rights, colonial history...
710 SHORT 1:58 Don’t peel my boiled eggs for me. Feat: Barry Keoghan
Barry Keoghan has strong opinions about hard-boiled eggs. The actor refuses to let anyone peel them for him after once tasting someone's fingers on his break...
709 SHORT 1:51 There should be a kids section on flights
A straphanger thinks there should be a kids section on flights, and Kareem immediately agrees. The conversation spirals from soundproofed airplane daycares t...
708 SHORT 2:01 If you have Botox or filler, I don't wanna see you in a period piece
A straphanger has strong opinions about cosmetic procedures in historical dramas. If you've got Botox or filler, stay out of period pieces. The argument? Act...
707 SHORT 2:01 Posting your kids publicly online is the same as leaving them at a gas station
Posting your kids publicly online is the same as leaving them at a gas station on a highway, according to one parent Kareem meets on the subway. She's got tw...
706 SHORT 2:00 I feel like the Make-A-Wish kids are getting finessed a little bit
A stranger on the subway delivers a controversial take: Make-A-Wish kids are getting "finessed" because they're meeting John Cena instead of getting better m...
705 SHORT 1:57 Ghosts don't exist
A straphanger declares that ghosts don't exist, and Kareem fires back with immediate disagreement. The debate quickly spirals into bizarre territory when the...
704 SHORT 1:36 Iron Maiden is the best band in the world
The host meets a passionate metalhead who boldly declares Iron Maiden the greatest band on the planet. They're not holding back on this one. The interviewee...
703 SHORT 1:44 Being chill is cool, being nonchalant is lame. Be chill guy this summer with @SharkHome ChillPill™
A stranger on the subway draws a sharp line between being chill and being nonchalant, and Kareem's all in. The difference? Chill people are curious and ask a...
702 SHORT 2:02 Live football games are better enjoyed from your sofa than the stadium. Ft. Sagar Radia
Sagar Radia thinks live football games are better watched from your sofa than the stadium, sparking immediate pushback from Kareem. Radia wants his tea, his...
701 SHORT 1:51 If you blast your phone audio on the train, you should be fined
A rider with strong opinions thinks people who blast phone audio on the train should be fined, and that money should go directly to paying tickets for turnst...
700 SHORT 1:41 Clean up our toxic sites before building houses and schools on them
A straphanger sounds the alarm on Gowanus, one of NYC's most contaminated neighborhoods. Kareem learns that the toxic waste near his recording studio goes do...
699 SHORT 2:02 Tupac is the greatest rapper of all time. @larussellGC
A straphanger declares Tupac the greatest rapper of all time, and Kareem initially pushes back before admitting he's "probably the goat." The conversation sp...
698 SHORT 1:48 Subway dancers should be employed by the MTA. Ft. Olivia Carter
Olivia Carter thinks subway dancers should be on the MTA payroll. She's watched hardened men smile at their performances and believes they're the most talent...
697 SHORT 1:57 We should teach self-defense in schools instead of math
A black belt karate instructor argues math should be replaced with self-defense classes in schools. Calculators and AI have made math obsolete, she tells Kar...
696 SHORT 1:38 Red delicious apples are actually disgusting. Ft. Sterling K. Brown
Red Delicious apples are disgusting, mealy, and false advertising according to a rider who grew up in the '80s when school lunches offered little else. Karee...
695 SHORT 1:39 Put Madam C.J. Walker on the $20 bill not Harriet Tubman
A straphanger has a controversial take on the push to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. She argues Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made Black millionaire...
694 SHORT 2:07 For every $1,000 that you spend, you should be slapped in the face
A wild take about slapping people in the face for every $1,000 they spend turns into a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about wealth inequality. Kareem a...
693 SHORT 2:01 We can't try and get rid of the royal family. Ft. Sophie Ducker
A stranger on the train argues Britain should keep the royal family, but not out of respect. She calls them "embarrassing" nepo babies associated with scanda...
692 3:01 Don't be best friends with your neighbor
A straphanger offers some real estate wisdom: don't be best friends with your neighbors. Kareem agrees immediately. The logic is sound: you want to be nice,...
691 SHORT 1:57 Every single job is a creative job. @AaronCh3n
A rider insists that every single job is a creative job, and Kareem pushes back. Doctor? The guy argues they creatively turn dead people into "live style" pe...
690 SHORT 1:41 Adults should support teens in the arts. Ft. @AFHBoston
Miss Q taught a high school student to play cello in four years, getting them to professional all-city orchestra level. That's the kind of mentorship that ma...
689 SHORT 1:50 If you’re a white guy that likes dating Asian women, you don't gotta do that anymore
A half-Asian straphanger delivers a spicy take: white guys have dated enough Asian women, and it's time to stop. He compares these couples to lantern flies "...
688 SHORT 1:52 if Jesus came back right now, they would try to make him debate 25 Nazis on Jubilee
A rider brings the take that if Jesus returned today, "they would try to make him debate 25 Nazis on Jubilee." Kareem agrees. The conversation spirals into m...
687 SHORT 2:01 You should only be allowed to have a dog in New York City if you're gay
A subway rider drops a spicy opinion: only gay people should be allowed to have dogs in New York City. Kareem's intrigued but confused. The logic gets messie...
686 SHORT 1:57 Ramy Youssef — I don't think you can get out of the friendzone. Ft. Ramy Shafi
Ramy Youssef doesn't think you can escape the friendzone, and Kareem's ready to back him up. Well, mostly. The comedian spins a yarn about "this one guy I kn...
685 SHORT 1:50 More men should wear lip gloss. Ft. Amelia Grey
Amelia Grey thinks more men should wear lip gloss, and Kareem's about to get juiced up whether he likes it or not. The conversation starts with a mutual agre...
684 SHORT 1:54 We think that concerts are just a little too loud. @Raybullband
A stranger on the subway has a bone to pick with the concert industry: the volume's cranked way too high. Kareem initially agrees, then wavers, but the rider...
683 SHORT 2:11 More men should listen to romance titles. @audible @KierraLewis
A woman on the subway has a blazing hot take: more men should listen to romance audiobooks to cure the male loneliness epidemic. Instead of turning to bro po...
682 SHORT 2:04 If you know you come from a crazy family, normalize not having to introduce your partners to them
A rider admits his family is "on the spectrum" and sparks a debate about whether you're obligated to introduce romantic partners to truly unhinged relatives....
681 SHORT 2:12 I'm having a panic attack. Ft. Veronika Slowikowska
Veronika Slowikowska arrives visibly anxious, struggling to deliver her take on camera. She cycles through attempts: bonus features on DVDs were never proper...
680 SHORT 1:54 Myhala Herrold — I think we need to bring back booing. Ft. Myhala
Myhala Herrold wants everyone to start booing again. Not random booing, she clarifies to Kareem, but as a critical response to art that deserves it. Film fes...
679 SHORT 1:58 Old dudes who date younger women should have to act their girlfriend's age. @s@salmazaky
A straphanger has a provocative proposal: old dudes dating significantly younger women should have to live like their girlfriend's age. That means no more ma...
678 SHORT 1:33 People should not be allowed to comment on videos unless they've watched the entire thing
A straphanger has a bold proposal: platforms shouldn't let you comment on videos unless you've watched the whole thing. She tells Kareem that people keep ask...
677 SHORT 2:09 All entertainment tickets should be on a sliding scale. Ft. Coryn Rose
Coryn Rose comes in hot with a sliding scale proposal for all entertainment tickets, and Kareem's immediately on board. The conversation spirals from the "br...
676 SHORT 2:07 They should have a tourism lane on the sidewalk like the street has a bike lane. ft. Derek Gaines
Derek Gaines has a solution for New York's sidewalk chaos: a tourism lane, just like the bike lane in the street. He's tired of people staring at their phone...
675 SHORT 1:56 Cherian Dabis — If the U.S. is bombing your homeland, you shouldn't have to pay taxes. Ft Cherien Dabis
Cherian Dabis drops a provocative tax policy proposal: if the U.S. is bombing or funding the bombing of your homeland, you shouldn't have to pay taxes. She c...
674 SHORT 1:58 You gotta curse out anyone that wrongs you
A straphanger has a bold philosophy: "You gotta curse out anyone that wrongs you." She explains it's about accountability, not random aggression. When someon...
673 SHORT 2:11 We need to change the attitudes that we have about parking spots. Ft. Adam Pally
Adam Pally wants to change how people react when you ask if they're leaving a parking spot. Instead of a friendly "no, sorry," New Yorkers always respond lik...
672 SHORT 2:32 Cats are better than dogs. @I@IanFidanceComedynyc
A passionate cat lover launches into an unhinged defense of felines over canines, arguing that cats teach "patience, love, respect, consent" while dogs are b...
671 SHORT 2:01 If you're a born and raised New Yorker, you should get special perks
A born and raised New Yorker argues she deserves special perks: no waiting in line at TikTokified cafes, restaurant fees waived, and treatment "like a prince...
670 SHORT 1:57 We need to normalize adults taking more naps every day. @w@watchingnewyork
A passenger makes the case for daily naps, and Kareem's all in. The straphanger reveals he's been napping continuously since childhood, never taking a break...
669 SHORT 1:31 Companies Should allocate two days a month for women to have period leave
A straphanger makes her pitch for mandatory period leave: two days a month, codified by law, to deal with cramps, nausea, and what she calls "a Charlie horse...
668 SHORT 1:57 The best advice is don't listen to advice, just figure it out for yourself. @a@americanbaron
A straphanger drops a paradox on Kareem: "The best advice is don't listen to advice, just figure it out for yourself." They riff on advice inflation, snake o...
667 SHORT 1:55 Summer is the worst season. @AlexandraRobinson
A straphanger makes the contrarian case that summer is actually the worst season, and her secret weapon is soup. The entire food group goes out of commission...
666 SHORT 1:59 All sauce should come on the side. @M@Marcello
A passionate stranger takes a firm stand: all sauce should come on the side at restaurants. His reasoning? The chef doesn't know how much sauce you want or d...
665 SHORT 2:17 We need a birth control for men and people who produce sperm
A straphanger makes the case that male birth control already exists and has been successfully trialled for years, it's just not on shelves because society ha...
664 SHORT 1:50 As a society, we need to put an end to the use of balloons
A traumatic childhood balloon accident has left one passenger with a lifelong vendetta against latex and foil. "I was 5 years old," he tells Kareem, recounti...
663 SHORT 2:11 Ronnie Chieng — No one is in control of their own thoughts. Ft. Ronnie & Sophie
Ronnie Chieng and Sophie debate whether anyone controls their own thoughts, with Sophie insisting that intrusive thoughts run the show. She admits to thinkin...
662 SHORT 1:58 Scarr Pimentel — The restaurant industry in New York is mid and super overrated. Ft. Scarr Pimental
Scarr Pimentel, owner of Scarr's Pizza, thinks New York's restaurant scene is mid and overrated. His reason? The industry's been taken over by VC and private...
661 SHORT 2:01 I like that our phones are listening to us. Ft Caroline Montesquieu
Caroline Montesquieu has made peace with the surveillance state, and she's getting coupons out of it. She tells Kareem she genuinely likes that phones are li...
660 SHORT 2:11 If you're stagnant in your life, you have two choices, you can either change or die
A straphanger delivers a confrontational pep talk about stagnation: you can either change or die. Kareem pushes back hard, twisting the take into a pro-chang...
659 SHORT 1:51 If you have a cough, just call in sick
A straphanger shares a simple public health take: if you have a cough, just call in sick. Kareem agrees wholeheartedly, arguing that nobody wants you at work...
658 SHORT 1:56 We need a reality TV show that follows deadbeat dads. @T@TalibBabb
A straphanger pitches Kareem on a reality show concept that's equal parts absurd and weirdly compelling: follow deadbeat dads around New York City to see wha...
657 SHORT 1:53 Mario Lopez — Stop asking people"How are you?" because nobody gives a f***. Ft. Marito Lopez
Mario Lopez brings a spicy take about ditching "How are you?" as a greeting because nobody actually cares about the answer. Kareem pushes back, arguing he ge...
656 SHORT 1:35 When people who have destination weddings get divorced they should reimburse
A straphanger drops a spicy take: if you throw a destination wedding and later divorce, you should reimburse your guests for their travel costs. She's talkin...
655 SHORT 1:55 New York fitness culture is a scam. @onikacomedy
A straphanger tears into New York's fitness scene, arguing nobody actually works out anymore. She tells Kareem that gym-goers are just there for content crea...
654 SHORT 1:45 Kids and dogs should not be allowed at the pub
A straphanger who stepped on a dog's tail at a pub thinks kids and dogs shouldn't be allowed in bars. The concern? If you accidentally hurt someone's child o...
653 SHORT 2:20 If I was an athlete, I would wanna be able to opt out of being bet on. Ft. Neko White
A straphanger delivers a scorching take on sports betting apps: if he were an athlete, he'd want to opt out of being bet on entirely. The logic is dark but s...
652 SHORT 1:40 No more celebrities. @J@JenBristerComedy
Comedian Jen Brister brings her hot take: we need to stop obsessing over celebrities. She argues that celebrity culture has gotten out of hand and society wo...
651 SHORT 2:04 Our phones should never, ever make this sound
A straphanger thinks emergency alerts should only make that terrifying sound for one thing: incoming ballistic missiles. She's fed up with Amber Alerts and S...
650 SHORT 1:28 The discourse in the USA concerning landlords, I would certainly describe as rather Neolithic
A rider with a posh British accent unleashes a wildly unpopular take: America's discourse on landlords is "rather Neolithic," and renters should be more grat...
649 SHORT 1:55 People should say "I love you" more
A rider shares her take that people should say "I love you" more, then takes it to the extreme: why not tell your one night stand you love them? Kareem pushe...
648 SHORT 2:23 Reading is overrated
The host talks to a passenger who thinks reading is totally overrated, which is definitely a spicy take. They apparently get into why books aren't as importa...
647 SHORT 1:43 If you are in a relationship, stay out of restaurants
A restaurant server has a wild demand: couples need to stay out of restaurants and leave the tables for single diners. Why? Because servers are "dying to jus...
646 SHORT 1:56 People who say that London is a no go zone either don't live there or are just straight up racist
A Londoner on the train defends his city against claims it's a "no-go zone," arguing that critics are either disconnected or racist. He tells Kareem that Lon...
645 SHORT 1:29 Bring back video rental stores
A straphanger makes the case for bringing back video rental stores, and it's not about nostalgia. Well, not entirely. They're tired of scrolling endlessly th...
644 SHORT 1:45 We should pave over cobblestone globally
A straphanger launches into an unexpectedly passionate case against cobblestone streets, arguing they're "hostile architecture" and "anti-woman infrastructur...
643 SHORT 2:03 Hot takes are ruining civilization
Hot takes are ruining civilization," a straphanger declares to Kareem, kicking off a spiraling conversation about social media discourse and why nobody can h...
642 SHORT 1:53 America has become a monotone hellscape
A self-described jolly, jovial fat bastard tells Kareem that America has become a monotone hellscape, and he's got the evidence to prove it. Nine or ten of h...
641 SHORT 1:35 I think biracial people need to lock in
A biracial rider has a mission: get biracial people to set up their friends in interracial relationships to "bolster the numbers." He's tired of being the mi...
640 SHORT 2:08 All Dating Advice Should Be Taken as an Ibuprofen. Grab Your Heattech @uniqlousa
All dating advice should be taken as an ibuprofen," a stranger tells Kareem, advocating for limiting your consumption to one or two doses max. The passenger...
639 SHORT 1:30 London is the best city in the world. Ft Sadiq Khan Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, boldly declares his city the best in the world, sparking a heated but friendly debate with Kareem about whether New York or...
638 SHORT 2:42 Niger needs to change its name, you can't be one G away from the N word. Ft. Eric Andre
Eric Andre shows up with scorching hot takes about country names that sound uncomfortably close to slurs. Niger needs rebranding. Guinea too. "It's literally...
637 SHORT 1:51 We need to stop beautiful people from dominating the entertainment industry
A stranger on the subway argues that beautiful people have taken over entertainment, and he's not here for hobbits with "fake tits and perfect teeth" in Ring...
636 SHORT 2:13 Celebrities need to stop doing commercials. Ft. Alia Shawkat
Alia Shawkat thinks celebrities need to stop doing commercials, and Kareem isn't having it. She's fed up with seeing Pete Davidson's face everywhere, selling...
635 SHORT 2:12 I think they should close down all gyms where people work out. @LouisTheroux
A stranger with a bold take argues that gyms should be shut down entirely because "people spend energy doing nothing" when they could be doing useful work in...
634 SHORT 1:58 Straight people have terrible taste in gay people
Straight people have terrible taste in gay people, a straphanger tells Kareem, and the rant that follows is scorching. The rider tears into the Queer Eye guy...
633 SHORT 2:04 Either invite me for dinner or don't, but p*** your potluck. Ft. Robby Hoffman
Robby Hoffman refuses to participate in potlucks, and she's got opinions about dinner party etiquette that'll make you rethink your hosting strategy. She tel...
632 SHORT 1:47 The music coming out of the UK right now is the best in the world
A UK music fan makes a bold claim: the music coming out of the UK right now is the best in the world. Kareem agrees, though he points out the Beatles as a hi...
631 SHORT 1:33 Forget celebrities, sports stars, politicians, you should hype your friends
A stranger on the subway thinks we should hype our friends like celebrities. Kareem agrees. The rider points to marathon spectators waving giant face signs a...
630 SHORT 1:28 We're in the worst era of wealthy people
We're in the worst era of wealthy people," a rider tells Kareem, kicking off a spirited debate about modern philanthropy. The Medicis gave us the Renaissance...
629 SHORT 1:30 We should ban no show socks
No-show socks are ruining Britain. That's the passionate position of a British woman who locks in on one of fashion's most divisive accessories with Kareem....
628 SHORT 2:06 We should have one trailer before a film
A straphanger makes the bold argument that movie theaters should only show one trailer before films, sparking an instant debate with Kareem about popcorn con...
627 SHORT 0:53 Any food that's served hot should never be served cold. Ft. Todd Barry
Todd Barry comes in swinging with a controversial take: any food that's served hot should never be served cold. Kareem immediately disagrees. Cold pizza? Gre...
626 SHORT 1:43 I don't think we really take in or deep how insane animals are
A straphanger armed with a list of rapid-fire observations takes Kareem on a whirlwind tour of linguistic oddities and underappreciated truths. Animals are i...
625 SHORT 0:51 [………………………….]
The host catches someone in London, breaking from the usual NYC subway setting. When asked for their take, the person gives a hilariously minimal response ab...
624 SHORT 1:36 I don't think Hollywood should make any black movies
A rider with bold opinions tells Kareem that Hollywood shouldn't make any Black movies, Indian movies, or minority films at all. His reasoning? White studios...
623 SHORT 2:19 Boomers should not be told when content is Al. Ft. Ola Labib
Ola Labib has a spicy take: boomers shouldn't be told when content is AI-generated. Why ruin the magic? If her dad wants to believe Morgan Freeman converted...
622 SHORT 2:42 We need to be talking about dinosaurs way more. @J@JackCoyne
A straphanger drops an absolute mind-bender: we need to be talking about dinosaurs way more. Kareem agrees. The conversation spirals gloriously as they debat...
621 SHORT 1:55 Bath mats are disgusting
Bath mats are disgusting, according to one anonymous rider who believes toweling off in the shower is the adult way to go. Kareem defends the bath mat. This...
620 SHORT 1:45 London is objectively a better city than New York
A London fan throws down the gauntlet, insisting her city beats New York on every front. Kareem pushes back hard. The rider rattles off her case: better food...
619 SHORT 2:08 The key to getting women is how you smell! Chabuddy G.📍London
A stranger in London delivers one of the show's most outrageous dating philosophies: "The first hole you penetrate is her nostril." He insists that smell, no...
618 12:12 Rachel Sennott on How Girls, Insecure, and Sex and the City Shaped Her
Rachel Sennott, the actor and comedian behind Bottoms and the new series I Love LA, tells Kareem she's been crying every day for a month after finishing her...
617 SHORT 1:47 Gambling's okay as long as you keep winning
A straphanger with 58 years of gambling experience delivers his philosophy: just keep doubling up until you win. Kareem pushes back on the sports betting adv...
616 SHORT 1:35 Batman's a d*ckhead. @I@IDLESBANDbatman
Batman's a billionaire cop who goes around beating up drug addicts instead of investing in Gotham's infrastructure. That's the take from a rider who tears in...
615 SHORT 1:45 American food is the best food.@J@JoeyHamburgerfood
A straphanger arrives with a pie chart that's literally a pie to argue that American food reigns supreme. His reasoning? We do pizza better than Italy across...
614 SHORT 2:16 It's our duty to tell our annoying friends they're annoying. Ft. Sydnee Washington
Sydnee Washington arrives with a mission: friends need to call out their annoying friends. She rattles off a comprehensive list that includes people who slap...
613 SHORT 1:45 The greatest privilege is to have emotionally supportive parents
The greatest privilege is to have emotionally supportive parents," a rider tells Kareem, kicking off a surprisingly wholesome conversation about what really...
612 SHORT 1:58 We need a salary cap in Hollywood to make the film industry sustainable for crew members
A film industry PA and filmmaker makes a bold pitch: Hollywood needs a salary cap on A-list talent to protect crew members. He's spent ten years watching all...
611 SHORT 1:55 Nature is boring. @J@JeffOSealnature
A picture of Half Dome is good enough. That's the stance of one city-loving rider who tells Kareem that nature is fundamentally boring and there's no reason...
610 SHORT 2:19 If you plug your ears when a siren passes, you're a big baby. Ft. Milo
A straphanger opens with an unexpected gesture: giving Kareem his flowers for the show, noting that even the crew didn't do it earlier. Then comes the actual...
609 SHORT 2:02 Rosalía — Listening to music low gives you bad luck. @rosalia
Rosalía Vila Tobella brings two bold takes to Kareem's subway car. First, she insists that listening to music at low volume gives you bad luck. It's not scie...
608 14:54 Rosalía Says ADHD Makes Her More Creative
Rosalía tells Kareem that listening to music quietly gives you bad luck. She blasts everything to hear the details. The Spanish singer opens up about ADHD sh...
607 SHORT 1:56 Eggs do not need seasoning. @A@AminahImani
A straphanger drops an absolute bombshell: eggs don't need seasoning. She discovered this by accident, forgetting to season her eggs one morning and realizin...
606 SHORT 1:41 Nobody actually wants to take a "silly" photo. @C@ColinandSamir
A straphanger delivers a hot take on group photos: nobody actually wants to do the "silly one." Kareem pushes back hard, insisting he's "down to clown" when...
605 SHORT 1:44 I think men should touch each other more. @T@TilekAllBetternyc
A straphanger offers a bold solution to the male loneliness epidemic: physical touch. Instead of burdening someone with your "situationship" on Hinge, he sug...
604 SHORT 1:52 Everyone should get addicted to something at least once
Everyone needs to get addicted to one thing at least once in their life to prove to themselves that they can break an addiction." That's the hot take from a...
603 SHORT 2:11 Drake — As a half black, half white person, I think we all need a break from biracials
Drake makes the list of "evil" biracials alongside "Drone Papa Obama" in this provocative take from a half-black, half-white passenger who thinks we all need...
602 SHORT 2:03 No coffee shop should have only one bathroom
A stranger on the subway starts with a take about restroom access, but Kareem shuts him down: Matthew Donovan already did that one. So the rider pivots. Coff...
601 SHORT 2:08 There are too many handshake options. @ColinandSamir
There are far too many options when two men approach each other for a handshake, and an anonymous rider thinks it's ruining potential friendships. He tells K...
600 SHORT 1:31 There are not enough DJs in the world
There are not enough DJs in the world," a rider declares to Kareem, igniting a fiery debate about what separates real DJs from button-pushers. The distinctio...
599 SHORT 2:02 Women should stop wearing bras
A straphanger shares her passionate take on why women should ditch bras for good, launching into an uproarious rant about comfort, male gaze, and bodily auto...
598 SHORT 1:47 In person shopping is better than online shopping. Ft Ellie Keller and @kohls
Ellie Keller makes the case for hitting actual stores instead of scrolling through tabs. Her reasoning? In-person shopping means buying less stuff, not just...
597 SHORT 2:11 They're loading planes improperly, they should load it from back to front. Ft Woody Harrelson
Woody Harrelson has strong opinions about airplane boarding. They should load from back to front, he tells Kareem, because the current system is "purely a ps...
596 14:49 Woody Harrelson Told Me He’s an Anarchist
Woody Harrelson climbs aboard the subway with Kareem and immediately starts riffing about airplane boarding policies, calling them "psychological class warfa...
595 SHORT 1:50 I don't think we should build any new casinos in New York City
A stranger on the subway has a fiery take about New York's casino expansion plans. He's furious that developers want to build casinos in Flushing, a working-...
594 SHORT 2:03 Gay people make better parents than straight people
A subway rider with three lesbian moms and two gay dads delivers a provocative take: gay people make better parents than straight people. Her reasoning? "Gay...
593 SHORT 1:58 We need to start talking about how we're gonna get off Instagram and Meta. Ft. Maddy Kelly
Maddy Kelly thinks it's time to get off Instagram and Meta, and Kareem's right there with her. The problem? "There has to be a way for you to find out who go...
592 SHORT 2:08 No emojis covering kids faces on social media
A stranger on the subway has strong opinions about emoji-censored kid photos on social media. The take? Either post a photo or don't. Covering your child's f...
591 SHORT 2:04 Close your window shade on midday flights. Feat Mo Amer
Mo Amer has a bone to pick with inconsiderate flyers who leave their window shades open on midday flights. The comedian and Kareem bond over this shared pet...
590 SHORT 2:15 Men should have to take government mandated yearly dance classes
There's no such thing as a bad dancer," declares a woman on the subway who believes men should take government-mandated yearly dance classes to earn basic ri...
589 SHORT 1:48 Spike Lee Says Stop Doing This
Spike Lee has strong opinions about fashion crimes plaguing New York streets. Riding the G train into Brooklyn, the legendary director tells Kareem his bigge...
588 SHORT 2:07 Not hurting people's feelings should not be the basis for morality
A straphanger on the subway argues that not hurting people's feelings shouldn't be the basis for morality, insisting that withholding truth is "infantilizing...
587 13:15 Spike Lee Told Me I Watch Movies Wrong
Spike Lee schools Kareem Rahma on everything from New York City rats the size of cats to the cardinal sin of leaving stickers on baseball caps. The director...
586 SHORT 1:58 Kids don’t give your life meaning, but to other people they give your life meaning
A rider argues that kids don't give your life meaning, but they sure make you look good to other people. Kareem, who has a kid, pushes back hard at first but...
585 SHORT 2:31 We need to destroy the data centers and start over from a pre internet era. @MarcRebillet
A rider makes the case for electromagnetic weapons targeting every data center in America to force a hard reset back to the pre-internet era. He's dead serio...
584 SHORT 2:19 Marathons are overrated. @brooksrunning
A marathon runner who's won Boston and completed around 30 races total thinks marathons get too much hype. The stranger argues that 5Ks deserve equal respect...
583 SHORT 2:13 Just because you're broken up doesn't mean it's over
Just because you're broken up doesn't mean it's over. A subway rider shares their take on second-chance romance with Kareem, who reveals he lived out this ex...
582 SHORT 2:11 Parents have a favorite kid
Parents absolutely have a favorite kid, and this straphanger thinks we should stop pretending otherwise. He's convinced he's his mom's favorite while his old...
581 SHORT 1:55 We know too many people. @alisoneroman
A straphanger drops a modern truth bomb: we know too many people. She follows 2,400 accounts on Instagram, mostly furniture brands and vintage shops, but adm...
580 SHORT 1:48 Take the sticker off your hat. Advice of an Icon feat. Spike Lee and @timberland
A stranger on the G train has strong opinions about hat etiquette. He's baffled that people still leave the stickers on their caps, calling it "straight up g...
579 14:43 Ira Glass Explains Why I’m Listening to Podcasts Wrong
Ira Glass, the legendary host of This American Life, defends listening to podcasts at 2x speed while Kareem argues it's like fast-forwarding through a meal....
578 SHORT 1:49 Say yes 90% of the time
A straphanger with a wildly optimistic worldview shares his philosophy: say yes 90% of the time. It's led him to sing in a National Opera Company (he demonst...
577 SHORT 1:54 I don't think men should be gynecologists
A woman on the subway argues that men shouldn't be gynecologists, calling it "a bit performative" that male doctors choose to specialize in the one body part...
576 SHORT 2:03 I think we should bring back MySpace top eight
A straphanger makes the case for resurrecting MySpace's top eight feature, arguing it would actually reduce social drama rather than create it. His logic? We...
575 SHORT 1:39 Music beefs, they're wonderful things and they should be encouraged
A straphanger has a controversial opinion: music beefs are wonderful things and should be encouraged. He argues that feuds like Beatles versus Stones and Oas...
574 SHORT 2:01 Everyone on earth has to be poor for 5 years
A subway rider proposes that everyone on Earth should experience poverty for five mandatory years to build empathy. Not consecutively, but spread across a li...
573 SHORT 2:07 It's not weird to like people's old photos. @xfinity
A visiting tourist who looks like he "lives in Bushwick" debates the etiquette of liking old Instagram photos with Kareem. The stranger thinks scrolling back...
572 SHORT 1:57 All straight men, not only do they love drag, but they do their own versions of it
A straphanger in full costume delivers a fiery argument that all straight men already love drag, they just call it something else. Pro wrestling? Drag with e...
571 14:23 The 8 Hottest Takes on New York City
Bring it back to the old New York, man. Fuck these bike lanes." A compilation episode features eight spicy takes about living in NYC, ranging from the unhing...
570 SHORT 2:01 We should blow up our lives more
A millennial guest makes the case that people should completely blow up their lives way more often instead of just staying comfortable. They're talking about...
569 SHORT 2:09 The United States should bring back the conscription, but for restaurant jobs
A straphanger pitches mandatory restaurant conscription for all Americans aged 16 to 20, arguing that service industry work builds empathy, work ethic, and p...
568 SHORT 2:01 Trader Joe's is a horrible grocery store, and we should stop hyping it
Who the fuck is Ming?" A straphanger launches into a passionate takedown of Trader Joe's, arguing that grocery stores shouldn't require a learning curve when...
567 SHORT 1:34 Sox should only be a nighttime activity. Feat Lukas Gage
Lukas Gage has a firm stance: sex should only be a nighttime activity. Maybe midday is acceptable, but mornings? Absolutely not. Kareem pushes back hard, arg...
566 SHORT 2:03 We should gossip more
Gossip builds trust, according to a straphanger who challenges Kareem's skepticism with an unexpected defense of what's usually considered trashy talk. She t...
565 SHORT 2:00 Every podcast is better at 2.0 speed! Feat Ira Glass and Apple Podcasts
Ira Glass thinks speeding up podcasts is the equivalent of saying "I'm going to fast forward through this." Kareem disagrees. He argues that Michael Barbaro...
564 SHORT 2:13 Jason Bateman — Dogs should have to wear shoes. Feat Jason Batemen (Full Video below!)
Jason Bateman thinks dogs should wear shoes, and he's got a whole germaphobe manifesto to back it up. The actor explains his disgust at dogs tracking sidewal...
563 14:51 Jason Bateman Explains Why I’m Doing Life Wrong
Jason Bateman thinks dogs should wear shoes. The actor and SmartLess podcast host sits down with Kareem Rahma to discuss his germaphobia, which runs deep eno...
562 SHORT 1:53 Baking is easy
Baking is easy, a straphanger declares, setting off a passionate debate about culinary technique and American measurement systems. Kareem's rider insists bak...
561 SHORT 2:07 There's too much pizza in New York City
A straphanger with strong opinions drops a controversial claim: there's too much pizza in New York City. Kareem pushes back immediately. The stranger, who ea...
560 SHORT 2:01 The future is disabled
A rider in Prada shoes delivers a bold proclamation: "the future is disabled." Their logic? As technology like AI, self-driving cars, and Neuralink advance,...
559 SHORT 1:32 Cilantro tastes like soap, and that's why it's good
Cilantro tastes like soap and that's why it's good." That's the hot take from a subway rider who defends the controversial herb by listing soap's supposedly...
558 SHORT 1:58 To truly love New York, you must hate New York
To truly love New York, you must hate New York." A lifelong New Yorker drops this paradox on Kareem, who's been in the city for 14 years but still gets calle...
557 SHORT 1:54 You should only read reviews after you have experienced the thing
A straphanger argues that reviews should only be read after you've experienced something yourself. Her reasoning? Pre-reading other people's takes taints you...
556 SHORT 2:05 There is no such thing as your favorite Beatle. Feat Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke has a bold take: there's no such thing as a favorite Beatle. When Kareem pushes back, insisting Lennon's the best, Hawke argues the Beatles' magi...
555 15:34 15 Minutes of Ethan Hawke Dropping Gems on a Subway
Ethan Hawke once got arrested for jumping a subway turnstile and shoved into a closet with strangers. Now he's back underground with Kareem, this time droppi...
554 SHORT 2:16 Women need to use men more
A woman on the subway drops a provocative take: women need to use men more. She's not just talking about opening jars. She argues that in Islam, husbands mus...
553 SHORT 1:42 You shouldn't be turning on subtitles when you're watching movies
A straphanger rails against subtitles with the passion of a film purist: they disrespect the cinematographer's craft, forcing viewers to stare at "the lower...
552 SHORT 2:07 We should bring back arranged marriages
We should bring back arranged marriages," a straphanger tells Kareem, and the conversation quickly spirals into a surprisingly data-driven defense of ditchin...
551 SHORT 1:50 If you need a stylist, then you're not stylish
A stylish stranger wearing python boots drops a bold declaration: if you need a stylist, you're not stylish. His own fashion awakening? Trying on Versace jea...
550 SHORT 1:35 Stop being mad at people who cut the line and do it yourself
A subway rider thinks you should stop complaining about line cutters and just cut the line yourself. At least after dark. Kareem pushes back hard on this tak...
549 5:19 Stephen A. Smith’s Worst Take
Stephen A. Smith defends brunch. The sports broadcaster tells Kareem he likes his waffles, his eggs, and his cheeseburgers, depending on the mood, though he...
548 SHORT 1:52 Everyone should have to put their s_x tape in their dating profile
A rider with extremely provocative dating takes declares that everyone should put their sex tape on their dating profile "so we know what everyone's real val...
547 SHORT 1:56 Bathroom stalls should not swing inward. Feat @annamlaughs
A straphanger delivers a passionate argument about bathroom stall doors: they should swing outward, not inward. The problem? When doors open into already cra...
546 SHORT 2:12 We need $500,000 for 2% of our egg eatery
Two strangers pitch Kareem on "New York City's only eggery" in a pitch that spirals into absurdist chaos. They claim "1 million eggs is eaten every 1 minute"...
545 SHORT 1:46 "Life is short" is a completely unhelpful piece of advice
Life is short" is completely unhelpful advice, according to one anonymous rider who's fed up with vague motivational content. The problem? It's not actionabl...
544 3:25 Girls Who Look Like Their Dads Are Hot
Ryan Roman has a spicy take: if a girl looks just like her dad, that's perfectly fine. He tells Kareem that guys who can't handle it are "weak in natural sel...
543 SHORT 2:12 Go swimming naked or not at all
A European straphanger declares that swimming should be done naked or not at all, kicking off a surprisingly persuasive argument about nude recreation. She s...
542 5:17 Religious People Are Lying to Themselves
Comedian Jordan Jensen brings a scorching hot take to Kareem: nobody is actually religious. If people really believed in hell, she argues, they'd never shut...
541 SHORT 1:57 The New York Knicks should never win a championship
A stranger who claims he was "found in a shed in March" delivers one of the show's most bizarre arguments: the New York Knicks should never win a championshi...
540 SHORT 2:17 I don't think that shoes are designed to fit your feet
A woman with strong opinions about footwear tells Kareem that shoes aren't actually designed to fit human feet. She's spiraling after her doctor told her to...
539 SHORT 1:58 Love and hating someone is pretty much the same thing
Love and hating someone is pretty much the same thing," a rider tells Kareem, kicking off a surprisingly philosophical debate about whether ex-lovers and ene...
538 SHORT 2:00 Stop using Al to fix your relationship
A straphanger's ex-girlfriend used ChatGPT to communicate with him during their relationship, sending messages that reeked of AI with words like "acknowledge...
537 SHORT 1:25 If you go to a rock show, you gotta rock out
If you go to a rock show, you got to rock out." An anonymous rider makes the case for actually engaging with live music instead of standing at the bar like y...
536 SHORT 2:19 Social media should have business hours
A straphanger pitches a radical solution to our collective internet addiction: social media should operate on business hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Kar...
535 6:12 All Aliens Are Muslim
Comedian Malik Elassal has a take that'll ruffle some feathers: space is none of our business. He argues that humanity's obsession with the cosmos is tone-de...
534 SHORT 1:54 Politicians should have to retire when they turn 70
A 55-year-old straphanger thinks politicians should retire at 70, and he's willing to practice what he preaches. "If you were running, I probably wouldn't vo...
533 5:11 Introverts Are Morally Weak
Comedian Jo Sunday brings a spicy take to the subway: introverts are morally weak. She argues that extroverts carry the emotional labor in relationships and...
532 SHORT 1:46 Bring back eye f***ing. Feat Danielle Perez
Danielle Perez has a mission: bring back eye contact and flirtation in public. She argues that younger generations have lost the art of communicating attract...
531 SHORT 1:57 There should be a Money back guarantee on watermelons
A straphanger has had enough of disappointing watermelons this summer. She proposes a money back guarantee on the notoriously unpredictable fruit, and Kareem...
530 SHORT 1:40 Before you decide to get married, break up at least once. @Middlebrowpod
A straphanger shares an unconventional relationship test: break up at least once before getting married. The logic? You need to see someone at their worst, n...
529 SHORT 2:06 You don't need school after eighth grade
A rider claims you don't need school after eighth grade, arguing that everything after is just memorization. Kareem pushes back at first, testing the theory...
528 SHORT 1:44 Madame Tussaud's should be niche, local celebrities
Madame Tussauds is the problem, according to a rider who thinks wax museums should feature "niche" local celebrities instead of A-listers. The donor kebab gu...
527 SHORT 2:09 People need to have less cake at their birthday party. Feat Amanda Maryanna Gordon
Amanda Maryanna Gordon brings a birthday party economics lesson to Kareem: people need less cake. Way less. Her argument? It's supply and demand. Too much ca...
526 SHORT 1:53 Peeing on any phone call should be socially acceptable
Peeing while on a phone call should be totally acceptable, according to a stranger who shares his bathroom etiquette manifesto with Kareem. The conversation...
525 SHORT 2:32 I don't think people are actually religious. @jordanjensenlolstop
A straphanger argues that most religious people don't actually believe what they claim to believe. Her logic is simple: if someone truly thought their friend...
524 SHORT 1:12 Do you have motion?
Do you have motion?" Kareem asks an older rider, who admits they're unfamiliar with the latest Gen Z slang making the rounds. The host explains that having m...
523 SHORT 2:08 We have over therapized ourselves as a society
A straphanger whose mom is a therapist argues that society has become obsessed with pathologizing every negative emotion instead of just living with discomfo...
522 SHORT 1:20 There is no they without a we
A rider with a questionable German accent claims to be from the Black Forest and insists "there is no 'they' without a 'we.'" Kareem tries multiple times to...
521 15:17 Zoe Kravitz — Zoë Kravitz on Life, Death, and the Matrix
Zoë Kravitz has strong opinions about Bluetooth. "It doesn't work," she tells Kareem, insisting that technology only truly works if it functions 100% of the...
520 SHORT 1:41 We should let horses go
A straphanger's hot take: we should let horses go. Free them. The rider argues that humans have given horses way too many jobs, from physical labor to racing...
519 SHORT 1:58 Emojis are the best invention of the 21st century
A subway rider defends emojis as the 21st century's greatest invention, and Kareem's fully on board. The conversation quickly spirals from wholesome intergen...
518 SHORT 2:20 The only thing people are truly loyal to are sports teams. Feat @OmarESPN
A straphanger argues that sports teams command the only true loyalty left in modern life. People bail on jobs and friends, but he's been suffering through Mi...
517 SHORT 1:47 Episode 482: People are training way too hard
A stranger in Berlin thinks people are training way too hard at the gym, and Kareem couldn't agree more. Why are 40-year-old men running marathons when they...
516 SHORT 2:44 Episode 481: Every menushould be one page
A passionate stranger on the subway has strong opinions about restaurant menus: they should never exceed one page. The rider explains that multi-page menus r...
515 SHORT 1:40 I still think it's good for you to party for 72 hours
A stranger fresh off a 72-hour Berlin party bender stumbles through a conversation with Kareem that's equal parts incoherent and hilarious. The rider insists...
514 SHORT 1:38 Bluetooth does not work. Feat Zoe Kravitz
Zoe Kravitz has strong opinions about Bluetooth, and they're not positive. She argues the technology fundamentally fails because working means it functions "...
513 SHORT 1:49 It's actually good for you to party for 72 hours
A masked stranger in Berlin claims he's been partying for 72 straight hours and won't stop until Monday. He left his house Wednesday. When Kareem asks why th...
512 SHORT 1:54 Episode 477: No dogs on the subway
A straphanger makes a firm declaration: no dogs on the subway. The rider isn't worried about someone eating Chinese food or doing their nails during their da...
511 15:02 We Should Abolish Elections
Riz Ahmed tells Kareem we should abolish all elections and pick politicians through a randomized lottery system, like jury duty. The Oscar-winning actor argu...
510 SHORT 1:49 Episode 476: It's only a bodega if it's owned and operated by a Puerto Rican or Dominican
A straphanger raised in his dad's bodega drops some serious knowledge on Kareem: it's only a bodega if it's owned and operated by a Puerto Rican or Dominican...
509 SHORT 1:49 Sometimes a baddie will look just like her dad, and that's okay
A stranger on the subway defends dating women who look like their fathers, arguing that "if you're a guy and you stop talking to a girl because she looks lik...
508 SHORT 2:00 There should be one day a week where only women are allowed in Guitar Centers
A woman on the subway has a proposal: Guitar Center needs one day a week reserved exclusively for women. The reason? Every visit turns into a gauntlet of swe...
507 SHORT 2:24 Brunch is kind cool. Feat ESPN's @stephenasmithspeaks
Stephen A. Smith defends brunch with unexpected passion on the E Train, telling Kareem he's "not a full-fledged breakfast" and "not a full-fledged lunch" kin...
506 SHORT 1:51 Any dinner reservation or plan after 8pm is way too late
A straphanger makes the case that any dinner reservation after 8:00 p.m. is way too late, and Kareem is right there with her. They bond over preferring dinne...
505 SHORT 0:40 Full episode now on YouTube
A stranger with "funky white boy energy" catches Kareem's attention on the subway. It's the kind of vibe, the rider explains, that comes from guys in Challen...
504 15:24 Austin Butler’s Most Embarrassing Take
Austin Butler reveals he's never been invited to a bachelor party, kicking off a surprisingly goofy conversation with Kareem about wedding dreams, embarrassm...
503 SHORT 1:59 I think we shouldnormalize adult diapers. Feat Eddie Huang
Eddie Huang thinks we should normalize adult diapers, and he's serious. His argument? The food system has destroyed our digestion to the point where nobody c...
502 5:13 Sex Is the Point of Everything
Comedian Annie Hamilton steps onto the train with a bold thesis: the point of everything is to get laid. She and Kareem riff on how sex drives ambition, fash...
501 SHORT 1:48 If you're my employer, just be mean to me
If you're my employer, just be mean to me," a straphanger tells Kareem, arguing that workplace relationships should drop all pretense of friendliness. This g...
500 SHORT 2:17 We need to stop having all election and elect leaders through a random lottery. Feat Riz Ahmed
Riz Ahmed defends democracy against Kareem's wild proposal to replace all elections with a completely randomized lottery system. No more voting, no more camp...
499 SHORT 1:44 Every American should have to spend about a year in an active war zone
A straphanger pitches mandatory gap years in active war zones instead of backpacking through Europe. The initial pitch gets pushback, but Kareem's convinced...
498 SHORT 2:46 The Healthcare System Is Scamming You
Michelle Buteau, comedian and actress, boards the subway with Kareem to talk about America's broken healthcare system. She points out the absurd reality that...
497 SHORT 1:43 I don't think it's fair that I've never been invited to a bachelor party. Feat Austin Butler
Austin Butler has never been invited to a bachelor party, and he's not happy about it. Kareem agrees it's unfair. The guest seems fun enough, sporting sungla...
496 SHORT 1:45 #sponsored Episode 466: We should not be bringing back wired headphones. @googlepixel
Wired headphones are embarrassing, and a straphanger isn't having it. Kareem meets someone with strong opinions about the supposed "return" of tangled cords,...
495 SHORT 2:19 The recliner seat has ruined the movie going experience. QuadCinema.com to buy tix to Kareem’s film
A recliner seat takes up the square footage of four normal movie theater seats, according to one rider who argues that luxury seating has killed the moviegoi...
494 SHORT 2:22 Everybody should follow the bike lane arrows. Feat David Byrne
David Byrne has a take about New York bike lanes: follow the arrows. Simple, right? Not in practice. Kareem and the Talking Heads frontman bond over the chao...
493 18:51 David Byrne on How Culture Changed After the Internet
David Byrne shows up in bright orange, testing colors for his upcoming tour. The Talking Heads frontman explains to Kareem that orange "holds up" under diffe...
492 SHORT 1:58 Doing a blaccent should be as taboo as saying the n word
A straphanger thinks doing a blaccent should be as taboo as saying the n-word, and Kareem's here for it. She recounts the mortifying moment her white college...
491 SHORT 1:45 Each NYC neighborhood should have a sports club that competes in a yearly
A straphanger pitches a brilliantly chaotic idea: every NYC neighborhood gets its own sports club that competes in a yearly tournament. The concept snowballs...
490 SHORT 2:53 Every Country Should Have One Nuclear Bomb
Comedian and juggler Marcus Monroe steps onto the train with a provocative proposition: every country should have exactly one nuclear bomb. He argues it woul...
489 SHORT 1:55 Smoking is actually okay for you. Feat Bob
Bob has been smoking for over 60 years and completed six marathons, pulling over to light up once every two hours during races. He smokes 10 cigarettes a day...
488 SHORT 1:35 Stop Holding Our Money Hostage
Photographer and stylist Todd S. Johnson is fed up with chasing invoices. He and Kareem tear into the broken payment culture plaguing freelancers, calling ou...
487 SHORT 1:35 Movie theaters need live commentary
Movie theaters need live commentary, according to a straphanger who wants the option of special screenings with running narration. Not just Mystery Science T...
486 SHORT 2:00 The internet rocks. Feat
A straphanger delivers a spirited defense of being extremely online. Kareem agrees. The conversation celebrates weird internet finds like "top 10 Jamaicans t...
485 SHORT 1:41 Company parties áre a setup
Company parties are surveillance operations disguised as appreciation, according to a straphanger who's convinced HR is lurking in the bathroom with pink sli...
484 SHORT 2:01 Every transplant should have to volunteer somewhere
A transplant who volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters drops what Kareem calls "maybe the only good Subway take": every transplant should have to volunteer...
483 SHORT 2:54 Restaurants Are Scamming You
SNL's Ego Nwodim has had it with restaurants where "the vibe is better than the food." She tells Kareem that these places need a warning sign in the window:...
482 SHORT 1:58 The camera's much stronger than the sword feat Motaz Azaiza
Motaz Azaiza tells Kareem that the camera is much stronger than a sword. It opened the world's eyes to what's happening to his people, though the achievement...
481 SHORT 1:57 I believe in an afterlife. We're currently in it. This is hell. @MikeCannonComedy
A stranger on the subway opens with a bleak thesis: we're already in the afterlife, and this is hell. Kareem pushes back hard, arguing that anyone doing well...
480 SHORT 2:34 Normalize Strangers Holding Babies
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi has a proposal: let him hold your baby. Not in a creepy way, but as a public service. If you're juggling a stroller, luggage, and f...
479 SHORT 2:02 Fun socks aren't fun anymore
Fun socks have lost their edge. A straphanger declares they're over, and Kareem couldn't agree more. The turning point? When bookstores started hawking socks...
478 SHORT 2:08 Episode 453: We're drinking too much water
A subway passenger argues that everyone's overdoing the whole hydration thing and we're actually drinking way too much water. They claim the eight glasses a...
477 SHORT 1:34 Episode 452: I think that people should be allowed to share underwear
The host meets someone with a wildly controversial hygiene take: sharing underwear should be totally acceptable. The guest argues it's no different from shar...
476 SHORT 1:48 Episode 451: I think it's okay to cut a donut in half and leave the other half in the box
A guest defends cutting a donut in half and leaving the remainder in the communal box, sparking debate about office food etiquette. The host pushes back on w...
475 SHORT 1:42 The Customs and Border Patrol interrogation room atJFK needs a makeover
A Syrian, Arab, Muslim, American architect has spent two decades getting pulled into the interrogation room at JFK, and he's got a proposal: give it a makeov...
474 SHORT 2:12 Pigeons are the ultimate New Yorkers
Pigeons are the ultimate New Yorkers," a well-dressed woman tells Kareem on the subway. They're smart, they're survivors, and the only difference between pig...
473 SHORT 2:22 Fancy Ketchup Should Be Illegal
Paul Scheer has had enough of your artisanal ketchup. The actor and comedian sits down with Kareem to rant about restaurants that think they can improve on H...
472 SHORT 2:05 Episode 448: Conservatives should get credit for not gentrifying neighborhoods
A straphanger drops a politically incorrect hot take: conservatives should get credit for not gentrifying neighborhoods. Kareem reluctantly agrees. The logic...
471 SHORT 2:56 Being Loud Should Be a Crime
Writer Brenda Cullerton is teetering between total dementia and murder, and she's blaming the noise. She wants jackhammers banned before 9:00 a.m., sirens cu...
470 SHORT 1:41 We gotta stop using the word "uncircumcised" and call them "hatty dicks"
A stranger makes his case for rebranding uncircumcised penises as "natty dicks," arguing that society celebrates natural everything except when it comes to m...
469 SHORT 1:58 First time hook ups: No music
A rider with a strong opinion defends playing music during first-time hookups, but Kareem isn't convinced. The conversation spirals into comedic territory wh...
468 SHORT 2:11 Episode 445: When we go to war, there should be a draft and it should be based on your Uber rating
A straphanger proposes that the next military draft should rank soldiers by their Uber rating, sending low-rated passengers like "Becky who throws up in the...
467 SHORT 2:04 Everyone should get a full month off in the summer
The host meets a passenger who thinks everyone deserves a mandatory month off during summer, no exceptions. They argue it'd boost mental health and productiv...
466 4:19 Stop Making Guests Take Their Shoes Off
Beauty editor Tish Weinstock goes off on the ultimate hosting faux pas: making guests take their shoes off. She tells host Kareem Rahma that shoes complete t...
465 SHORT 2:16 If you're sick and you tell me it's just allergies and then I find out you're sick
The guest has strong feelings about friends who claim they're just dealing with allergies when they're actually sick. It's a total betrayal of trust. If you'...
464 SHORT 2:09 Stop discriminating against hot nannies
A self-described hot nanny confronts Kareem about discrimination in childcare hiring, insisting she's got 20 years of experience (she picked up her first poo...
463 5:56 Jesus Wouldn’t Vote for Trump
Steve Coogan has some thoughts about American Christianity. The British actor and comedian tells Kareem that Jesus wasn't white, wasn't American, and definit...
462 SHORT 2:00 F Your Job Doesn't Offer Health Care…sneeze at Work
A straphanger shares his aggressive strategy for workplace healthcare advocacy: if your job doesn't offer health insurance, don't cover your mouth when you s...
461 SHORT 2:00 There's no such thing as being a bad texter
A straphanger drops a spicy take: there's no such thing as being a bad texter. They just don't want to respond. Kareem immediately disagrees, calling out the...
460 SHORT 1:55 It's okay to eat food on the train, as long as it's not hot
A straphanger argues it's fine to eat on the subway as long as it's not hot food. Cold cereal? Sure. A bowl of Rice Krispies? Someone's done it. But lamb ove...
459 SHORT 1:48 Episode 438: No more potlucks
A straphanger declares war on potlucks, and Kareem couldn't disagree more. The rider, who reveals she's Persian, argues there's "an art to a dinner party" an...
458 3:56 Southern Racists Are Nicer Than NYC Racists
W. Kamau Bell thinks every American should spend two weeks a year in the South, and he's not talking about Atlanta or Nashville. He means Shreveport, Tallaha...
457 SHORT 2:03 Episode 437: Southern culture and Arab culture are cut from the same cloth
A rider from South Carolina argues that Southern culture and Arab culture are cut from the same cloth, rattling off similarities that catch Kareem off guard....
456 SHORT 1:46 Don't give me a hot dog without the sauerkraut
A straphanger declares that you can't have a hot dog without sauerkraut, and Kareem's initially skeptical. The rider isn't messing around. He makes his own s...
455 SHORT 1:44 Introverts are morally weak
A guest drops the provocative claim that introverts are morally weak, sparking a heated debate about personality types and character. They argue that avoidin...
454 13:17 Bill Burr Says Stop Blaming Immigrants, Blame Billionaires
Bill Burr hits the subway with Kareem Rahma for a characteristically unfiltered conversation that ricochets from Bloomberg's "Illuminati meeting" in Europe t...
453 SHORT 2:08 Ghosting is not okay
Ghosting is not okay, declares a straphanger who's ready to throw down with Alexa Chung's take on the matter. She tells Kareem that anyone comfortable with g...
452 4:07 Humans Should Sleep In Dog Beds
Comedian Claire Sundbye spent years sleeping in a hammock and then an extra-large dog bed before society pressured her into buying a real mattress. Her crime...
451 SHORT 2:03 It's okay to applaud or cheer when your plane land. @AtsukoComedy
A straphanger makes the case that we should absolutely cheer when planes land, and Kareem's fully on board. Flight is a miracle, they argue, so why treat it...
450 SHORT 1:56 Cheese is overrated
A straphanger unleashes a scorching hot take: cheese is overrated. Kareem can't believe it. The anonymous rider doubles down hard, calling parmesan "foot pow...
449 SHORT 2:08 Episode 432: We should turn off the internet for 5 years for everyone
A straphanger proposes shutting down the internet for five years because "we lost our privileges" and everyone's brains are too rotted. Kareem pushes back ha...
448 SHORT 2:14 All nudes should be deleted once a relationship ends. Feat Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski brings a spicy take about relationship nudes that gets an immediate pushback from a married straphanger who declares himself "anti-nude" ac...
447 4:05 Therapists Shouldn't Be Hot
Comedian Dan Carney has a radical theory: therapists shouldn't be hot. At all. When you're attracted to your therapist, he tells Kareem, you're suddenly doin...
446 SHORT 1:48 If a movie theater doesn't have an ICEE machine, I think it's a front
A straphanger's hot take about ICEE machines quickly spirals into a confession about eating things from "every orifice" in his body. It starts innocently eno...
445 SHORT 1:49 Today it's impossible to keep a secret
It's impossible to keep a secret," a straphanger tells Kareem, and the conversation spirals into the art of confidential information in the internet age. The...
444 SHORT 1:54 Being a best man is NOT not an honor
Being a best man is indentured servitude, according to a rider who's been a groomsman six times but only best man once. He explains the role's origins: in th...
443 3:29 Men Are More Hysterical Than Women
Abdullah Saeed, creator of Deli Boys, makes a provocative claim: men are the truly hysterical gender. He points to road rage, wall punching, and explosive an...
442 SHORT 2:03 The sexiest thing somebody can do is say “I’m sorry, I was wrong.” Feat Aymann Ismail
Aymann Ismail claims the sexiest thing someone can do is say "I'm sorry, I was wrong." Kareem pushes back. What about being naked in bed? The two debate whet...
441 SHORT 2:15 There’s no such thing as the best coffee or bagel or pizza slice in New York City
A straphanger delivers a fiery anti-list manifesto: there's no single best bagel, pizza, or coffee in New York, just good spots everywhere, and waiting in li...
440 SHORT 1:34 Hugs are way more intimate than la bise
A French rider schools Kareem on la bise, the casual cheek-kiss greeting that replaces handshakes across France. She argues hugs are way more intimate than t...
439 SHORT 1:55 You are not better than other people if you're efficient in a TSA line
A straphanger has a bold take: people who act superior in TSA lines are "actually upholding the legacy of Osama bin Laden." Her argument? 9/11 created airpor...
438 SHORT 1:54 The seagull should replace the bald eagle as our national bird
A straphanger makes the case that seagulls should replace bald eagles as America's national bird. The argument? Seagulls are scrappy, resilient, and honest a...
437 SHORT 1:44 Memes are art
A self-proclaimed meme lord with eight years of experience argues that memes deserve their own wing at the Louvre. Not just sprinkled around. The anonymous r...
436 SHORT 1:40 Episode 420: We need to de-legalize pot
A rider thinks we need to "de-legalize pot," and Kareem immediately agrees. The complaint? Weed got too corporate. "I don't want to walk into the Apple store...
435 4:46 Yung Lean Says Diddy Ruined Parties Forever
Yung Lean tells Kareem the party is officially over. The Swedish rapper, 366 days sober, wants to make it cool again to settle down, carve wood, and find God...
434 SHORT 2:03 Polyamory don't count if it's in a big city
A straphanger with Zimbabwean polygamist roots delivers a scorching take: polyamory doesn't count in big cities. His logic? Having a polycule in Brooklyn is...
433 SHORT 1:57 Cool people from weird, small towns are cooler than cool people from, like, big, cool towns
A stranger from Mobile, Alabama makes the case that cool people from weird small towns are inherently cooler than cool people from big cities. Her logic? The...
432 4:47 Rise & Grind Is Oppression
Comedian and writer Zainne Saleh has a provocative take: morning supremacy is misogynist. Kareem, a natural 6 a.m. riser who hasn't used an alarm in a decade...
431 SHORT 2:13 Sides at restaurant should not only be free, they should be mandatory
A subway rider insists that sides at restaurants should be free and mandatory, launching into an impassioned defense that's equal parts nutritional concern a...
430 SHORT 1:46 Album covers matter more than the music. 📍Paris
A rider who makes jungle music argues that album covers matter more than the music itself, insisting that the art gets you into the world of a record and kee...
429 SHORT 1:39 Instead of bachelor and bachelorette parties before people get married, we should have funerals
A straphanger proposes replacing bachelor and bachelorette parties with funerals for your dating life, complete with speeches and all your exes in attendance...
428 SHORT 1:53 Episode 414: You should never take personally a follow back on Instagram
A straphanger drops a controversial opinion: Instagram follows aren't personal, and she won't follow back friends if she doesn't like their aesthetic. Kareem...
427 SHORT 1:44 Nepo babies get a bad rap
Nepo babies get a bad rap, according to a rider Kareem meets in Chicago who's ready to defend Hollywood's most privileged. The conversation kicks off with ex...
426 SHORT 2:03 We need to stop villainizing overhead lighting
We need to stop villainizing overhead lighting!" is the battle cry of a straphanger who refuses to apologize for loving the big light. She's had enough of la...
425 SHORT 1:57 Episode 411: Pasta with garlic and oil is a thousand times better than pasta with tomato sauce
A self-described half-Italian, half-Arab rider makes his controversial declaration: pasta with garlic and oil beats red sauce every time. His reasoning? "You...
424 5:46 America Needs To Cut 10 States
Comedian Hari Kondabolu has a radical proposal: America needs to cut ten states. He and Kareem rip through the map, combining the Dakotas into one, absorbing...
423 SHORT 2:09 Not every hobby needs to be monetized. Feat Edison Chen and Adidas Originals
Edison Chen tends a garden at home with lettuce and Roma tomatoes, and he's determined to keep it that way. No monetization. When Kareem pushes back, suggest...
422 SHORT 2:03 When they get rid of the illegals, billionaires will start paying ppl a living wage. Feat Bill Burr
Bill Burr kicks things off with a biting satirical take: when they deport all the illegals, "white billionaires will then magically become generous and start...
421 3:50 Stop Using Old Photos on Dating Apps
Lili Hayes has been alone for 15 years and she's done playing games. She wants dating apps to force users to update their photos every 30 days with a timesta...
420 SHORT 1:49 Abolish improv
Abolish improv!" a rider declares, though he's busy improvising the entire conversation. Kareem points out the contradiction immediately. The guy insists thi...
419 SHORT 2:35 Episode 407: I should be the mayor. Feat @ZohranforNYC
A mayoral candidate confronts attack mailers paid for by Michael Bloomberg, DoorDash, and "Trump-supporting billionaire" Bill Ackman. The rider insists he's...
418 SHORT 2:04 Rich New Yorkers love art — but hate artists
A stranger on the subway running for city council district 2 has a sharp observation: rich New Yorkers will drop millions on a Basquiat but won't care when t...
417 SHORT 2:02 Ishmael Loutfi — Millennials and Gen Z are gonna be really good old people. Feat Ismael Loutfi
Ismael Loutfi thinks millennials and Gen Z are going to be exceptional old people, but not for heartwarming reasons. His argument? Boomers didn't earn their...
416 3:35 Gay Fashion Is Out of Control
Jordan Firstman, writer and actor, agrees with Kareem's spicy take that gay men dress worse than straight men. The conversation spirals from there. Firstman...
415 4:39 Vegan Nuggets Are a Scam
Writer and comedian Lea'h Sampson has beef with vegan food lying to her face. She tells Kareem about her ex-vegan trauma, including the $18 cauliflower "wing...
414 SHORT 2:09 I think it should be illegal to make fun of people. Feat @Daxflame
A subway rider believes making fun of people should be straight-up illegal, though when Kareem presses on enforcement, the conversation quickly pivots. The r...
413 SHORT 2:02 I think all social media platforms should be reserved for the girls and the gays only
A stranger proposes that all social media platforms should be reserved for the girls and the gays only, with straight men completely banned. Kareem protests....
412 SHORT 2:03 I'm sick of hotels guilt shaming me
A straphanger unleashes fury on hotels that guilt trip guests about towel changes and water conservation. She's not buying the eco-friendly messaging. Her th...
411 SHORT 1:31 Get a flip phone
A straphanger champions flip phones as the cure for smartphone-induced depression, though there's a catch: his doesn't actually work. He insists that ditchin...
410 SHORT 1:55 Bring back the guitar solo
A straphanger wants to resurrect the guitar solo, and Kareem's all in. The conversation zeroes in on what made guitar solos work: the "sexy OTT" vibe of Prin...
409 SHORT 2:05 We need to make it harder to get married than it is to get divorced
A recently divorced straphanger has a radical proposal: make marriage harder than divorce. Currently, getting married in Brooklyn costs $15, while divorce ru...
408 3:30 Penn Badgley Thinks There’s No Such Thing as Nothing
Penn Badgley drops a cosmic bomb on Kareem: there's no such thing as nothing. Everything is something. The You star and Podcrushed host gets philosophical fa...
407 SHORT 2:07 It should be socially acceptable to tell someone"we can be friends, but only online." Feat James Tom
A straphanger pitches a radical idea: "We can be friends, but only online." Kareem's guest argues that some people you vibe with digitally simply don't need...
406 SHORT 1:57 People are using the Find My Friends app wrong
A straphanger on the subway has a radical proposal: repurpose Find My Friends as "Find My Enemies." Instead of tracking loved ones, use the app to monitor pe...
405 4:25 Microwaving Is Cooking
World-famous chef José Andrés pulls a can of beans from his pocket on the subway and argues that literally everything is cooking. Opening a can? Cooking. Mic...
404 SHORT 1:58 Episode 345: Bathroom and toilet should be separate. Feat Fadily Camara 📍Paris
Fadily Camara has strong feelings about bathroom design. Her Airbnb in Paris features six toilets, two showers, and three bathrooms, all in separate rooms. W...
403 SHORT 2:25 Freestyle rapping is just as good as talk therapy
A rider on the N train claims freestyle rapping is just as good as talk therapy, then puts his theory to the test with Kareem right there on the subway. What...
402 SHORT 2:26 The point of everything is to get laid. Feat Annie Hamilton
Annie Hamilton walks onto the train with a take that surprises no one: "The point of everything is to get laid." She's wearing a peasant top, which she insis...
401 SHORT 2:05 Talk to strangers
A writer with a dog named Variety Magazine has a take: talk to strangers. She's had New Yorkers approach her and share intense stories, from casual dog compl...
400 SHORT 2:12 We need MORE cat dads. @SmallsForCats
Cat dads are the solution to masculinity, misogyny, and maybe world peace. That's the thesis from a pregnant straphanger who tells Kareem that men who choose...
399 SHORT 2:00 White people have to stop calling out autism in public
A rider challenges Kareem on white people's tendency to publicly call out autism, sparking a hilarious cultural comparison about how different communities ha...
398 SHORT 2:01 Just be normal
Just be normal" sounds simple until a rider tries to explain what that actually means to Kareem, and the conversation spirals into a philosophical tangle abo...
397 SHORT 1:59 Feet are not all that
A straphanger opens with a controversial statement: feet are getting entirely too much attention right now. But the conversation takes a sharp turn when he a...
396 SHORT 1:48 The movie theaters be doing too much now
Movie theaters have gone overboard with their premium amenities, and this rider has strong opinions about where to draw the line. He's fine with reclined sea...
395 SHORT 1:23 Calling an Arab a terrorist is a racist slur
An anonymous rider wants "terrorist" classified as a racial slur when it's directed at Arabs. Not just offensive, but an actual slur. He tells Kareem that a...
394 SHORT 1:40 I hate hidden fees
Hidden fees are ruining everything, according to a straphanger who's ready to fight over surprise charges. The frustration peaks at dispensaries, where a $12...
393 SHORT 1:55 Rome is guilty of the original case of cultural appropriation. Feat Mike Birbiglia
Mike Birbiglia thinks Rome pulled off the original case of cultural appropriation. The comedian tells Kareem that Italy's obsession with Jesus is bizarre con...
392 SHORT 1:56 If you take a bottle of alcohol to a party & u take it back, you're a bad guest
A rider takes a hard stance: if you bring a bottle to a party and take it back, you're a terrible guest. Kareem pushes back, comparing it to bringing a half-...
391 SHORT 2:09 Space is none of our business
Space is none of our business," one straphanger declares, kicking off a wild debate about whether humanity should fix Earth before chasing aliens. Kareem pus...
390 SHORT 1:39 Normalize NOT being obsessed with dogs
A straphanger wants to normalize not being obsessed with dogs, and Kareem couldn't agree more. The rider explains the awkward ritual of watching friends stop...
389 SHORT 1:40 It's okay if your parents have money
A straphanger delivers a straightforward take: it's okay if your parents have money. Stop pretending you're broke. Kareem agrees, calling out people who post...
388 SHORT 2:01 Muslims experience more racisin than black people
A Somali-Norwegian rider tells Kareem about living with what he calls "dual racism," experiencing discrimination as both a Black person and a Muslim. Before...
387 SHORT 1:56 Every country should have one nuclear bomb
A straphanger pitches a bold proposition: every country should have exactly one nuclear bomb. Kareem's not buying it. The rider argues that limiting the glob...
386 SHORT 2:35 Cheech Marin — Cheech and Chong should be in the Rock and RollHall of Fame. Feat Cheech and Chong
Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong make their case for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, arguing that "rock and roll is humor" and that famous rockers have lea...
385 SHORT 1:36 We really don't need so many emojis ‼️😬🙂😈
A stranger on the train thinks we have way too many emojis, citing the absurd fact that there are nearly 4,000 of them when most people only use about 40. Ka...
384 SHORT 1:59 Stop cosplaying vegan food as non vegan food
A fired-up straphanger tears into the world of vegan food naming conventions, declaring war on "buffalo cauliflower wings" and other menu imposters. She's si...
383 SHORT 2:05 Coffee shops and restaurants that don't serve half and half should be shuttered
A straphanger with strong opinions about dairy thinks coffee shops without half and half should be "shuttered," which kicks off one of the weirdest conversat...
382 SHORT 2:08 Every business has the wrong music at the wrong volume. @JoeListComedy
Every business has the wrong music at the wrong volume. That's the adamant take from a straphanger who thinks the French get it right, but American establish...
381 SHORT 1:24 I think Republicans should have their own bathrooms
A straphanger offers a solution to America's bathroom wars: Republicans should get their own facilities. She doesn't mind sharing with all genders, but think...
380 SHORT 1:30 A cold shower is better than one that never getsfully hot. Ft @method-products @ultabeauty
A cold shower versus one that never gets fully hot sparks an unexpectedly intense debate between Kareem and a subway rider who refuses to compromise on showe...
379 30:27 Michael Shannon Thinks the Midwest Makes You Better
Michael Shannon defends the subway. "People are real down on the subway lately," he says, but he still takes it regularly and thinks public transportation be...
378 SHORT 1:43 The best Chinese restaurants are the ones that scare away white people
The best Chinese restaurants are the ones that scare away white people" is the opening salvo from a straphanger who quickly finds himself in a spirited debat...
377 SHORT 2:08 Reporters should be able to play the sport they are reporting on. Feat A’ja Wilson and @nike
A straphanger sparks debate with a hot take: reporters should be able to play the sport they cover. She argues it's "egregious" for someone to report on some...
376 SHORT 2:14 Everybody can cook. Feat Chef José Andrés @chefjoseandres
Chef José Andrés pulls a can of beans and a fork from his pocket to prove his point: everybody can cook. His argument? Opening a can counts. Boiling water co...
375 SHORT 1:57 People need to get rid of the aux cord and just listen to the radio
A stranger makes the case for surrendering control and letting the radio take the wheel. Kareem pushes back at first, but the rider insists there's something...
374 SHORT 1:55 The men who tell women that they should smile more "because they're prettier are correct
A straphanger delivers a brazenly specific take: the men who tell women to smile more are "correct" about the words themselves, even if their sentiment is "t...
373 SHORT 2:01 People are real down on the subway lately but I still like taking it. Feat Michael Shannon
Michael Shannon thinks the subway's getting a bad rap. While others see danger, he sees people going through something and wonders how they could be helped....
372 SHORT 2:36 If you get in suspended for something you didn't do…
A high schooler pitches a wildly specific revenge fantasy: if a teacher falsely accuses you of something, you should get two minutes in their house to "do wh...
371 SHORT 2:51 We should normalize comfortable silences and eye contact. Feat Tunde Adebimpe
Tunde Adebimpe from TV On The Radio thinks we should normalize comfortable silences and eye contact with strangers. Kareem's not convinced. The conversation...
370 SHORT 1:54 We need better media literacy in this country
A straphanger calls for better media literacy in America, and Kareem's more than ready to agree. The rider shares a simple rule: if an account has more than...
369 SHORT 1:45 The first place you wash in the shower says everything abt u! @method-products @ultabeauty
A straphanger insists the first place you wash in the shower reveals your personality, and Kareem isn't buying it. The man, a self-proclaimed "chest man," st...
368 SHORT 1:47 If someone wants to become a DJ, they have to earn a degree
A straphanger has a bold proposal: DJs should be required to earn degrees before they can spin records. Not just any degree, but a specialized DJ diploma inv...
367 SHORT 1:57 If the food from your country of origin isn't delicious, you shouldn't be allowed into NYC
If the food from your country of origin isn't delicious, you shouldn't be allowed into New York City." That's the provocative take from a rider who admits he...
366 SHORT 1:27 Billionaires shouldn't exist
A rider with strong opinions on wealth inequality tells Kareem that billionaires shouldn't exist and need to be "shamed from society and alienated from socie...
365 SHORT 1:56 The best things are cash only
Cash rules everything. A rider and Kareem bond over the superiority of cash-only establishments, from Kingston Tropical Bakery's beef patties on White Plains...
364 SHORT 1:21 Episode 355: As a midwesterner, I think ranch can kind of go with everything
A Midwesterner makes the bold declaration that "ranch can kind of go with everything," and Kareem couldn't agree more. The conversation quickly turns to Chic...
363 SHORT 1:57 If you're tall and you can't dunk we're the same height
A tall stranger presents a controversial theory: if you're tall and can't dunk, you're the same height as short people. His logic? Since the invention of the...
362 SHORT 2:01 I’d rather talk to AI than go to another meeting. Ft Alexia Cambon
Alexia Cambon would rather talk to AI than attend another meeting, and Kareem gets it. She's stuck in about 10 meetings a day on average, which sounds like c...
361 SHORT 2:43 Why does health insurance have to be a luxury in America? Feat Michelle Buteau
Michelle Buteau tells Kareem why health insurance shouldn't be a luxury in America, pointing out the absurdity that "it's easier to get insurance for your do...
360 SHORT 1:48 You're not living your best life until you're boarding GROUP 1 on an airplane. @Chime
A rider declares that boarding group one on an airplane matters more than buying a house. He's dead serious. His adult checklist had three things: find a wif...
359 SHORT 2:05 Bring back the dollar slice. @seamless
Bring back the dollar slice!" A straphanger shares the rallying cry for New York's endangered cheap pizza. The rider gets nostalgic, remembering how dollar s...
358 SHORT 1:34 Elevators are one of the weirdest intimate experience strangers have on a daily basis
Elevators are one of the weirdest intimate experiences strangers have on a daily basis, and this rider has thoughts. Kareem meets someone who's clearly spent...
357 SHORT 2:00 We need to stop asking kids what they want to be when they grow up
A straphanger argues we should stop asking kids what they want to be when they grow up, sparking a conversation with Kareem about the rapidly changing workfo...
356 SHORT 1:59 Fundamentally everyone is a good person. Feat Ramy Youssef
Ramy Youssef argues that fundamentally, everyone is a good person. They're just infected. Infected with greed, hatred, lust, whatever takes them away from be...
355 32:14 Ramy Youssef Says All People Are Good
Ramy Youssef kicks off with a bold take: "Fundamentally, everyone is a good person." Even George Bush and Netanyahu. Really? Kareem pushes back, and Ramy dou...
354 SHORT 2:22 There is no such thing as nothing. Feat Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley has a bold take: there is no such thing as nothing. Everything is something. When Kareem pushes back with the example of closing your eyes and s...
353 SHORT 1:52 Anything is a dating app
Anyone that has their Venmo public is a hoe," a straphanger tells Kareem, launching into a spirited debate about whether every platform with a messaging feat...
352 SHORT 1:43 The Best way to get a woman: be gay
A rider shares his unconventional relationship advice: be gay. His logic? He was in a "gay marriage" with a gay man, had an affair with a woman, and now they...
351 SHORT 2:17 End morning supremacy
A night owl takes aim at society's obsession with early risers, arguing that "morning supremacy is capitalist culture." She wakes up between 10 a.m. and noon...
350 SHORT 1:52 You got money when you can order market price at a restaurant and not care about what it is
The host chats with a stranger about what it really means to have money. Their hot take? You've truly made it when you can order market price at a restaurant...
349 SHORT 1:55 I think the MOST attractive thing someone can be is offline. @Chime
The host chats with someone who thinks being offline is the hottest quality a person can have. They discuss how constantly being on your phone or social medi...
348 SHORT 1:43 Hamilton Leigh Hauser & The Walkman — Motorcycles should have mufflers
A guest argues that motorcycles should be required to have mufflers because they're way too loud in the city. The noise complaint gets real when they talk ab...
347 SHORT 1:20 Good memory is overrated
The host meets a passenger who argues that having a good memory is actually overrated in modern life. They make the case that constantly remembering everythi...
346 SHORT 2:05 Gay men dress worse than straight men
A gay man in a self-described "David Beckham 2003" look declares that gay men dress worse than straight men, sparking a heated but playful debate with Kareem...
345 SHORT 1:51 There's 2 types of ppl in this 🌎, those with cases and those without. @Chime
A rider declares there are two types of people in this world: those with phone cases and those who go caseless. Kareem agrees enthusiastically. Going caseles...
344 SHORT 1:59 Men are by farthe more emotional and hysterical gender
Men are by far the more emotional and hysterical gender, a male rider tells Kareem, and both men quickly agree. The conversation turns into a surprisingly ea...
343 SHORT 1:26 You shouldn't sleep in sexy clothes. (📍PARIS)
A Parisian rider reveals her elaborate nighttime routine that starts with a firm rule: no sexy sleepwear allowed. She's got to look good all day, so comfort...
342 SHORT 1:55 Therapists should not be hot
Therapists should be ugly. That's the blunt take from a rider who's had one too many attractive therapists, and he's got receipts. He admits to doing push-up...
341 SHORT 1:40 People that are on work Zoom calls at coffee shops: killing the vibe. @rufat_agayev
People with dual monitors and headsets at coffee shops need to stop. A straphanger delivers this scorching take to Kareem, arguing that coffee shops exist fo...
340 SHORT 2:08 Episode 331: Jesus was not a Republican. Feat Steve Coogan
Steve Coogan has strong opinions about Jesus and American politics. The actor argues that right-wing Republicans have co-opted Christianity, insisting Jesus...
339 SHORT 1:28 If somebody's not willing to travel to your borough, they're just not that into you! @bumble
If somebody's not willing to take a train, cab, bus to your borough, they're just not that into you." That's the opening salvo from a Manhattan rider who's g...
338 SHORT 2:12 Imitation is absolutely NOT the highest form of flattery
Imitation is absolutely not the highest form of flattery," a rider declares, kicking off a spirited rant about copycats and content thieves. She and Kareem s...
337 SHORT 1:50 Becoming hot has become too accessible.(📍Chicago)
The host chats with someone in Chicago who argues that plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures have made being attractive way too easy nowadays. They discuss...
336 SHORT 1:41 You have to decide now who's gonna get the aux on the way back home from a funeral!Mustafa The Poet
A straphanger drops a devastating hypothetical: you have to decide right now who gets the aux cord on the way back from a funeral. He's learned this lesson t...
335 SHORT 1:53 Partying is more restful than rest itself
A straphanger in Paris offers a counterintuitive hot take: partying is more restful than rest itself. His logic? Going to bed early every night becomes menta...
334 SHORT 1:56 Every American should have to live for at least two weeks a year in the South
A subway rider challenges New Yorkers to spend two mandatory weeks each year in the real South, not Atlanta or Miami, but places like Shreveport, Mobile, and...
333 SHORT 1:44 People who make you take your shoes off should not be allowed to entertain
A rider with a self-described foot phobia clashes with Kareem over the no-shoes-in-the-house rule. The straphanger insists she'd "rather risk feces on the ca...
332 SHORT 1:55 I think that it should be more socially acceptable to sit next to somebody
Why do we insist on sitting across from each other at restaurants like we're conducting interrogations? A stranger on the subway argues that dining side by s...
331 SHORT 1:41 I miss theremote control
A straphanger declares she misses the remote control, sparking Kareem's impassioned defense of channel surfing as the lost art of taste-making. He argues tha...
330 SHORT 1:45 If you want to date in New York, you need to be in THERAPY! @bumble
A straphanger drops a scorching take: if you want to date in New York, you need to be in therapy. Plot twist? She's a therapist herself who's not currently i...
329 29:04 How Nigel Sylvester Became the Mr. Worldwide of BMX
BMX legend Nigel Sylvester and Kareem take the subway through Queens, which Nigel declares is "the king of all boroughs." Born in Jamaica, Queens, Nigel trac...
328 SHORT 2:00 You should only use a spoon with a bowl and a fork with a plate
A man's utensil philosophy gets put to the test when he declares spoons belong with bowls and forks belong with plates. His wife sparked this whole crusade b...
327 SHORT 1:20 Sharing Memes Simultaneously to Other People Counts as Emotional Cheating! @bumble
Sharing a meme with someone you kind of like means game over, according to a straphanger who takes meme curation very seriously. He tells Kareem that sending...
326 SHORT 1:30 The Earth became flat…
A rider drops a provocative claim: the Earth became flat in the year 2000. But she's not talking about conspiracy theories. She means culture itself has flat...
325 SHORT 1:53 Ellen DeGeneresshould have never been canceled
A stranger with a scorching take argues that Ellen DeGeneres "should have never been cancelled" for the simple crime of being mean. Her reasoning? "If you ha...
324 SHORT 1:58 We need to abolish Wi-Fi on airplanes
A stranger on the subway argues that Wi-Fi on airplanes has "ruined everything that we know and love" since its 2008 debut. Kareem initially dismisses the ta...
323 24:12 This Is Cate Blanchett's Sexiest Word To Say
Cate Blanchett wants leaf blowers "eradicated from the face of the earth." Seriously. She tells Kareem that 30 minutes on a leaf blower creates more pollutio...
322 SHORT 1:55 Gossip is good for the individual, but bad for society
A straphanger who just spent three years writing a novel about gossip drops a provocative take: gossiping feels good but it's terrible for you and society. S...
321 SHORT 1:51 If a barber f*** up your haircut, I should be allowed to SUE you
A straphanger argues that barbers who botch a haircut should face lawsuits, not just refunds. The logic? A bad cut can ruin your life for a month, especially...
320 SHORT 1:55 Bring back segregation
A straphanger delivers one of the show's wildest takes: bring back segregation so everyone knows where they're not welcome. His reasoning? "Colors only" rest...
319 SHORT 1:40 NOBODY talks about New York as much as a New Yorker who doesn't live there anymore
A straphanger declares that nobody talks about New York as much as a New Yorker who doesn't live there anymore, kicking off a rapid-fire riff with Kareem abo...
318 SHORT 1:54 Leaf blowers need to be eradicated from the face of the earth. Feat Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett has a vendetta against leaf blowers, and she's got the stats to back it up. The Oscar-winning actress tells Kareem that 30 minutes on a leaf b...
317 1:03:45 Jane Goodall's First Time on the Subway
Jane Goodall, at 90 years old, takes her first ever subway ride with Kareem. They talk about everything from the "good legs" comments she faced as a young sc...
316 SHORT 1:44 People with Androids Are Better Lovers
A returning Android evangelist doubles down on his most provocative claim yet: people with Androids are better lovers. Kareem isn't buying it. The straphange...
315 SHORT 1:55 I don't think everyone should have the right to drive
Driver's licenses aren't enough. A stranger on the subway tells Kareem that aspiring drivers should also face a "road rage test" designed to piss them off: t...
314 SHORT 1:51 Disney World is for Adults, Too.
A self-proclaimed Disney adult who actually worked at the parks defends going to Disney World solo, sparking a heated debate with Kareem about whether the Mo...
313 SHORT 1:32 Rock stars without tattoos always make better music
A stranger without tattoos delivers a bold theory: rock stars who skip the ink make better music. He rattles off proof. Joy Division, no tattoos. Radiohead's...
312 SHORT 1:55 We Dont Need Anymore Podcasts
We don't need any more podcasts," a rider declares to Kareem, calling the medium oversaturated. The irony? She's currently being interviewed on one. Kareem f...
311 SHORT 1:57 Men should have to menstruate once a year, every year
A woman riding the subway proposes that men should menstruate once a year, every year. But as Kareem questions the logistics, she clarifies the full picture:...
310 10:39 John C. Reilly Doesn't Like Food Videos
John C. Reilly has strong opinions about restaurant servers asking "How's everything tasting?" He tells Kareem it's a disgusting corporate phrase that's repl...
309 SHORT 1:54 Just drink more water
A subway rider declares himself a "wet boy" and diagnoses Kareem as a "dry guy" in this brief but passionate defense of hydration over skincare. The stranger...
308 SHORT 1:50 If you pay rent, you should own a little bit of that property
A rider pitches an audacious housing reform: tenants should earn equity in the properties they rent. After paying $80,000 over two years, he argues he deserv...
307 SHORT 1:55 Certain compliments mean more from certain races
A stranger on the subway argues that certain compliments carry different weight depending on who's giving them. His theory? If a Black person tells you you'r...
306 SHORT 1:14 We should throw-all chiropractors in prison
A straphanger delivers a fiery indictment of chiropractic medicine, insisting every chiropractor belongs behind bars. His reasoning? They're "fake doctors" p...
305 SHORT 1:56 People who wear White sneakers do not f***
White sneakers are the mark of someone who doesn't fuck, according to a rider who's got strong opinions about footwear and fornication. He tells Kareem he sw...
304 11:17 A$AP Ferg Wants to Make a Movie
A$AP Ferg's got cowboy boots airbrushed like old-school Timberlands, and he's here to talk Black cinema. "We need more Black people movies," Ferg tells Karee...
303 SHORT 1:32 Dining out alone is extremely underrated
Dining alone isn't just acceptable, it's underrated, according to a straphanger who's become a true believer in solo restaurant meals. The rider tells Kareem...
302 SHORT 1:42 Parents should watch their sons make love at least the first ten times 🤣🤣
A straphanger drops one of the wildest parenting takes ever recorded on the New York subway: fathers should watch their sons have sex for the first ten times...
301 SHORT 1:44 3D movies are trash and we don't need any more of them. 🙅🏾♀️
A passionate moviegoer has had it with 3D films, and she's not holding back. The glasses are ugly, overpriced, and if you already wear glasses, you're stuck...
300 SHORT 2:00 Griffin Dunne — STOP serving entire meals during movies. Feat Griffin Dune
Griffin Dune joins the show to rant about people eating full meals in movie theaters. He's fired up about the noise, the smells, and how distracting it is wh...
299 SHORT 1:47 Stop Calling Your Parents So Much Ya Big Babies
The host talks to someone who thinks millennials need to stop constantly calling their parents for every little thing and grow up already. It's a generationa...
298 SHORT 1:46 If You Receive a Copy of a Test in Advance with the Answers Its Not Cheating
A subway rider argues that getting a test with answers beforehand isn't actually cheating. It's just resourcefulness. Their logic? If someone gives you the m...
297 30:45 Hasan Minhaj Wants to Cancel Birthdays
Hasan Minhaj has a controversial stance: restaurants need to stop singing happy birthday to adults. "You're making grown adults sing to you because you're 43...
296 SHORT 1:37 No more Partiful invites, we need to bring back Facebook Events
A guest argues that Partiful has ruined event planning and we need to go back to Facebook Events. They rant about how Partiful invites are annoying and imper...
295 SHORT 1:48 Yung Lean: the Party is Officially Over
Yung Lean declares the party is officially over. The Swedish rapper tells Kareem he's been sober for 366 days, done with "lying and puking all the time." His...
294 SHORT 1:31 Cazzie David — Naps Are Disgusting
Cazzie David has a passionate hatred for naps, and Kareem is right there with her. Naps are disgusting, she declares, launching into a tirade about waking up...
293 SHORT 1:52 Gyms should supply UNIFORMS
A straphanger thinks gyms should provide uniforms to cut down on laundry, but she's got a wild twist: disposable paper gym clothes, like the gowns at the doc...
292 SHORT 1:42 Its out of control that they want to get rid of Columbus Day
An anonymous rider launches into a passionate defense of Columbus Day, insisting Italian Americans aren't advocating for the explorer himself but simply want...
291 SHORT 1:43 Conspiracy theories are made by the CIA to take attention away from the real conspiracies
Conspiracy theories are made from random guys like me," a straphanger insists, right before Kareem accuses him of working for the CIA. The conversation spira...
290 SHORT 1:49 Dating photos should have expiration dates. Feat Lili Hayes
Lili Hayes wants dating app photos to expire every 30 days, and Kareem couldn't agree more. She's on Rya looking for a sugar daddy. Her type? Show me your ch...
289 SHORT 1:42 Chicago is Not the Midwest
A straphanger delivers a fiery case that Chicago shouldn't be considered part of the Midwest at all. His proposal? Carve out a whole new region for Great Lak...
288 SHORT 1:37 Every Man Should Have to Wear a Speedo to the Beach at Least Once
A stranger on the subway insists that every man should have to wear a Speedo to the beach at least once, framing it as a path to personal freedom and, let's...
287 SHORT 1:18 The Super Bowl is a Strange Name! (dianna Agron)
Dianna Agron thinks the Super Bowl has a weird name. It's been called that since the '60s, when the Kansas City Chiefs owner borrowed it from his kids' Super...
286 SHORT 1:46 Asian food should be MORE expensive
A Vietnamese-American straphanger makes a bold argument: Southeast Asian food should cost way more than it does. While Japanese and Korean restaurants have f...
285 SHORT 1:57 Emily DiDonato — Fashion Shows Should Be Longer
Emily DiDonato thinks fashion shows should be longer. Much longer. The model makes her case to Kareem: after spending hours in hair, makeup, and styling, the...
284 SHORT 1:47 Cathy Cohen — You Can’t Text Someone Just "hey" and Say Nothing Else
Cathy Cohen has strong opinions about text message etiquette, and she's not holding back. You can't just text someone "hey" with nothing else. Period. That's...
283 SHORT 1:56 There should be no cold water knob on the shower
A straphanger believes showers should only have hot water, arguing that cold showers are for military types or self-punishing Christians. Kareem pushes back...
282 SHORT 1:34 We Should Ban Cemeteries
We should ban all cemeteries" is the opening salvo from a woman with strong opinions about prime real estate. She wants to dig up the dead and shoot them int...
281 SHORT 1:44 People Should Stop Saying French People Look Gay 🤣🤣
A passionate stranger in Paris launches into a fiery defense of French style against accusations that it looks gay. His argument? Straight men have been "cul...
280 SHORT 1:51 Everyone is Disabled 🤣
A rider declares that 100% of people are disabled, kicking off a wildly provocative conversation with Kareem about what counts as a disability. Stupidity top...
279 SHORT 1:52 We’ve Got to Shut Off the Internet for One Day Each Week
A rider with a bold proposal thinks society needs to shut off the internet one day a week, and he's dead serious about it. Sunday's the day, just like Chick-...
278 SHORT 1:43 Dogs Should Be Allowed Everywhere Babies Are Allowed
A straphanger with a small dog makes the case that "dogs should be allowed everywhere that babies are allowed," arguing that canines can clean up the messes...
277 SHORT 1:43 Italians Became White After 9/11 🤣🤣🤣
Italians became white after 9/11" is the scorching take an anonymous rider delivers to Kareem, and the two run wild with it. The rider argues that Italians w...
276 SHORT 1:45 People Should Take Saying “bless You” More Seriously
A stranger in a stylish jacket argues that people need to take "bless you" more seriously because studies show your heart stops for a few seconds when you sn...
275 SHORT 1:31 There Are No Takes
A straphanger opens with a paradox: there are no takes. Kareem pushes back immediately, pointing out that this entire show is built on takes, but the rider i...
274 SHORT 1:53 Men Should Never Be Allowed to Sit on the Subway
A woman aboard the train declares that men should never be allowed to sit on the subway. Kareem pushes back immediately since he's literally sitting down to...
273 SHORT 1:27 Nobody Should Be Able to Record Music Ever Again
A rider on the train drops a scorching hot take: nobody should be allowed to record music ever again. Kareem pushes back, but the guy clarifies. There's alre...
272 SHORT 1:09 Celebrities Should Not Make Political Endorsements
A straphanger has strong opinions about celebrity political endorsements: if you're too famous to go to the grocery store or pay your own taxes, you shouldn'...
271 SHORT 1:54 Beds Are Overrated and a Scam 🤣🤣🤣
A straphanger who spent years sleeping on an extra large dog bed argues that beds are an overrated scam. His reasoning? The investment adds up fast. You need...
270 SHORT 1:43 It should be ILLEGAL for men to congregate in groups of 4 or more
A rider drops a scorching hot take: it should be illegal for more than four men to intentionally gather. Her reasoning? "Five men together to me is not hangi...
269 SHORT 1:47 They Need to Bring Fighting Back to the NBA
A straphanger wants fighting back in the NBA, specifically the 1990s-era brawls where teams hired guys like Rick Mahorn just to throw hands. Kareem warns him...
268 SHORT 1:57 There are too many states in America! We need to get rid of ten
A straphanger has a radical plan: America needs to lose ten states. Kareem hears him out as he methodically restructures the union, starting with the Dakotas...
267 SHORT 1:39 Poppers are for EVERYONE
A straphanger makes a bold proclamation: poppers are for everyone, not just gay men. Kareem pushes back on the expanding democratic vision of inhalant use, j...
266 SHORT 1:50 Going to heaven would SUCK
The host talks with a subway rider who argues that heaven would actually be terrible. Their reasoning? Eternal existence sounds boring and pointless when the...
265 SHORT 1:54 People Should Have Less Takes
The host meets someone arguing that people need to chill out with constantly sharing their opinions about everything. The irony is beautiful. Here they are o...
264 SHORT 0:59 FKA twigs — People who walk through TSA barefoot should be banned from travel and sent home
FKA twigs has a strong opinion about airport etiquette, and it's rooted in something deeper than mere preference. She tells Kareem that people who walk throu...
263 SHORT 1:57 If You Weren’t Born in New York You Can Never Call Yourself a New Yorker
A straphanger drops an absolute nuke: if you weren't born in New York, you can never call yourself a New Yorker. Period. Kareem pushes back hard. He was born...
262 SHORT 1:45 Democracy Was a Mistake
Democracy was a mistake, according to one rider who thinks voting should require passing a CAPTCHA test. The kind that asks if you've eaten caffeinated beef...
261 SHORT 1:44 Just Because You Like Something on Instagram Doesn’t Mean You Actually Like It
A straphanger drops a scorching take: just because you like something on Instagram doesn't mean you actually like it. He likes murder posts to show awareness...
260 SHORT 1:00 CEOs are people too and they deserve more respect feat Enron CEO
A straphanger who claims to be the CEO of Enron sparks a debate about whether corporations deserve respect. The rider argues that CEOs' good deeds outweigh t...
259 SHORT 1:01 The Best Photographers in the World Do Not Call Themselves Photographers‼️
A rider debates whether the best living photographers even call themselves photographers anymore. He argues that countless people are shooting constantly on...
258 SHORT 1:00 Chicago Pizza is Superior! 🍕 @drinkbodyarmor @nhl 🚋 #
A Chicago native defends her city's pizza supremacy against Kareem's skepticism, insisting deep dish isn't the only option. She name-drops Beggars ("thick bu...
257 SHORT 1:00 We should legalize smoking cigs inside🚬🚭
A straphanger pitches bringing back smoking indoors, though with a twist: let individual establishments choose to be "pro-cig" venues. Kareem isn't sold on t...
256 SHORT 0:58 If you're in a long term relationship and you get a dog together and you break up — kill the dog 😱
A straphanger delivers one of the show's most controversial takes yet: if you and your partner split up, you should put down your shared dog rather than subj...
255 SHORT 1:00 If Someone Asks You to Take a Pic of Them, and You’re Bad at It, the Least You Could Do is Say No
A straphanger shares her frustration with people who take terrible photos when asked. The conversation strikes a nerve with Kareem, who vents about amateur p...
254 SHORT 0:55 Bring Back Cash Tips
A restaurant worker has strong opinions about digital tipping culture. He wants to "bring back cash tips" and ditch the Toast point-of-sale system entirely....
253 SHORT 0:57 Bob Dylan — No More Musician Biopics
A straphanger rants against musician biopics, calling them "trauma porny Oscar-baity" depictions of tortured geniuses. Then he contradicts himself. He's defi...
252 SHORT 0:58 NYC is Too Damn Loud
New York City's noise pollution has one subway rider ready to legislate. Kareem meets a straphanger who's fed up with the city's relentless cacophony and has...
251 SHORT 1:00 Dogs Should Have Human Names
A straphanger insists pets deserve human names, and she's got the proof: her dog Marcus is turning six soon, which is 42 in dog years. Kareem's skeptical at...
250 SHORT 0:59 Pay FREELANCERS immediately💰
A frustrated freelancer tears into the Net 30 payment system that keeps creative workers waiting a month for their money. Their argument is simple and brutal...
249 SHORT 1:00 Servers Need to Stop Saying “hows Everything Tasting?” Feat John .c Reilly
How's everything tasting?" This corporate-scripted phrase has one rider fired up about the state of modern restaurant service. He tells Kareem that waiters n...
248 SHORT 0:58 Pride Month is Too Long
A straphanger argues that Pride should be a week, not a month, comparing it to Mardi Gras as "straight Pride." Kareem fires back that January 6th was straigh...
247 SHORT 1:00 New York City Smoke Shops Are Too Bright
A straphanger who doesn't even smoke weed has strong opinions about NYC's explosion of overly bright smoke shops. The lighting is all wrong. Instead of lava...
246 SHORT 1:00 Going to film school will not make you a good director
Film school? Not necessary, argues a straphanger who sold her eggs to fund her first movie. Like Robert Rodriguez with his plasma donations, she used her bod...
245 SHORT 1:00 Make LIFE like Spotify 🤣🤣
What if the subway worked like Spotify? A rider pitches Kareem on making public transit completely free by plastering ads everywhere, turning trains into "th...
244 SHORT 1:01 Montero Lamar Hill — Couples should sleep in SEPARATE beds. Feat Lil Nas X
Montero Lamar Hill, better known as Lil Nas X, thinks couples should sleep in separate beds. Actually, separate bedrooms. Maybe separate houses. He and Karee...
243 SHORT 0:56 Bay Leaves Are a Scam
Bay leaves are a scam, according to a rider who has strong opinions about what belongs in soup. The anonymous straphanger argues that no one actually knows w...
242 SHORT 1:00 Its Not That Hard to Tell Twins Apart
A woman riding the subway insists it's not that hard to tell twins apart, sparking a hilariously specific debate about the etiquette of asking which twin you...
241 SHORT 0:56 50-year-old white guys are always right 😂
A 52-year-old rider tells Kareem that turning 50 gave him infinite wisdom. He's always right now. At least it feels that way. He jokes that all his friends e...
240 SHORT 1:00 Sal is Meant to Be Eaten with Your Hands 🥗
A stranger on the subway drops a genuinely wild take: salad is meant to be eaten with your hands. Kareem is baffled. The rider insists it's about being "more...
239 SHORT 0:57 The Blue Man Group is the best thing white people ever invented 💙🧢🔵
A straphanger has a bold theory: the Blue Man Group exists to solve world happiness and racism through bald, oiled-up performers banging PVC pipes. Kareem pu...
238 SHORT 1:00 Let This Man Hold Your Baby
A man with a simple proposition stops Kareem on the subway: let him hold your baby. At first it sounds like a recipe for disaster, but he's offering somethin...
237 SHORT 1:00 NOT going viral is the new going viral 🤔
A rider pitches an unconventional social media philosophy: not going viral is the new going viral. Kareem's 100% not on board. But the guy makes his case wit...
236 SHORT 1:00 Restaurants Where the Vibe is Better Than the Food Need to Be Fined‼️
Restaurants where the vibe outshines the food deserve fines, or at least a disclaimer in the window. That's the hot take from a rider who tells Kareem she's...
235 SHORT 1:00 Believe in Yourself
A stranger offers unconventional career advice: publicly claim you're something before you actually are. Fake it till you make it, manifestation style. The r...
234 SHORT 1:01 Gwen Stefani — Country Livin’ is Better Than City Livin
The host meets someone on the NYC subway who argues country living beats city life, which is pretty ironic given they're literally underground in Manhattan....
233 SHORT 1:00 It’s Okay to Be the Personality Hire 😂
The host chats with someone defending personality hires, arguing that bringing good vibes and energy to the workplace is actually valuable. Not everyone need...
232 SHORT 1:00 The appetizers are almost always better than the entree 🧑🍳 @iaaaaaaannnnn
Ian shares his bold restaurant opinion that appetizers consistently outshine the main course. He argues that apps are where chefs really show off their creat...
231 SHORT 1:01 If teachers have to start bulletproofing their classrooms they should be paid 2 salaries
A straphanger floats a stark proposal: if teachers need to bulletproof their classrooms, pay them two salaries. Kareem agrees, though the conversation quickl...
230 SHORT 1:00 People should stop buying electric cars
A climate activist with an electric car delivers a scorching takedown of the vehicles she thinks distract from real environmental solutions. She's sick of "o...
229 SHORT 0:59 It should be ILLEGAL to bring kids to weddings
A straphanger has a bold solution for parents who bring unruly children to weddings: jail. Straight to jail. Kareem immediately agrees that weddings are adul...
228 SHORT 0:46 This Londoner Has a Lot of Opinions
A Londoner with strong opinions rattles off a rapid-fire list of takes that span continents and controversies. "America should have never been independent,"...
227 SHORT 1:00 Everything Is Political
Everything is political" is the take from a straphanger who insists that silence itself carries a political message. No stance is a stance, they tell Kareem....
226 SHORT 1:00 Stop Waiting for Permission
The cavalry isn't coming." A straphanger shares advice about taking initiative in creative fields, urging artists to stop waiting for permission and create t...
225 SHORT 1:00 No More Artisanal Ketchups
A straphanger launches into a passionate defense of Heinz ketchup, declaring that restaurants need to stop with the artisanal ketchup nonsense. Kareem's righ...
224 SHORT 1:00 A Lot of Queer People Are Leading Hetero Lives
A straphanger brings a provocative take: a lot of queer people are leading hetero lives. She calls them "quiet queers" who refuse to decolonize their brains...
223 SHORT 1:00 No More Reserved Seats Anywhere 🚫👎⛔️
No more reserved seats anywhere" is the bold take Kareem throws at a rider who initially pushes back hard. The stranger insists they won't go to movies, conc...
222 SHORT 0:59 it’s okay to talk your way out of jury duty
A straphanger defends talking your way out of jury duty, even though it's technically illegal. Kareem's counterargument? He only wants people who actually wa...
221 SHORT 1:00 Cops on the Subway Make Us Less Safe
A straphanger has strong opinions about police presence underground, and they're pointing to a recent L train shooting where cops shot four people over $2.90...
220 SHORT 1:01 If you’re gunna bring your kid to the skate park teach them some dang manners first
A skater has strong opinions about parents who treat skate parks like regular playgrounds. The problem? Kids wandering onto obstacles with zero awareness whi...
219 SHORT 1:00 Restaurants Gotta Stop Singing Happy Birthday to Adults🎂 Feat Hasan Minhaj
Hasan Minhaj has a controversial take: restaurants need to stop singing "Happy Birthday" to adults. He argues it's embarrassing for everyone involved, the st...
218 SHORT 0:57 Wellness is a Scam
A straphanger delivers a blistering critique of the wellness industry, which rakes in $1.8 trillion annually compared to pharma's $700 billion. The math does...
217 SHORT 1:00 We Are Getting Way Too Much Dopamine
A 22-year-old rider thinks we're all getting way too much dopamine, warning that a child from the 17th century would have their head explode after five minut...
216 SHORT 1:00 Stop Sending Audio Messages
A straphanger has a controversial take: stop sending audio messages. Kareem immediately disagrees, arguing it's much easier to send a voice note than type ev...
215 SHORT 1:01 This man hates mashed potatoes
An Irishman who hates mashed potatoes boards the subway with a controversial opinion. This passenger despises the dish, arguing that potatoes reach their ful...
214 SHORT 0:58 Beating your kids isn’t THAT bad
A straphanger shares a controversial parenting philosophy: beating your kids makes them disciplined and successful. Kareem's skeptical at first, but then the...
213 SHORT 1:00 Don’t talk to me about pumpkin spice until October
Don't talk to me about pumpkin spice until October" is the rallying cry from an anonymous rider who's had enough of seasonal creep. Actually, scratch that. T...
212 SHORT 0:59 Vegan Food, If Delivered, is No Longer Vegan
A former Postmates delivery worker drops a controversial opinion: vegan food stops being vegan once it's delivered. His reasoning? "An animal is suffering br...
211 SHORT 1:01 You’ve 👏 gotta 👏 sit 👏 with 👏 your 👏 feelings 👏
A woman shares her philosophy on emotional restraint, but admits she hasn't always followed her own advice. When asked about her worst impulse reaction, she...
210 SHORT 0:57 America Loves Dogs Too Much
A straphanger declares that "America loves dogs too much," pointing to people who buy health insurance for their pets but not their kids. Dogs don't belong i...
209 SHORT 0:52 Americans needs to stop calling it “Soccer”
A guest with apparent London connections argues that Americans should ditch "soccer" and adopt the rest of the world's terminology: football. The debate touc...
208 SHORT 1:01 Long live physical media
The host chats with someone who's passionate about keeping DVDs and physical media alive in our streaming age. They make the case that owning your movies bea...
207 SHORT 1:01 Jane Goodall — Young People Must Vote
A passionate guest makes the case that young people need to show up at the polls, especially when it comes to climate and environmental issues that'll shape...
206 SHORT 1:00 Hair Transplants Are Gender Affirming Care for Men
Hair transplants are "life-saving, gender-affirming care for men." That's the unexpected take from a rider who argues that everyone pursues treatments to mat...
205 SHORT 1:01 No More Groupchats
Group chats have gotten out of control, according to a young rider who tells Kareem she's drowning in 125 texts a day from a group that started as a simple f...
204 SHORT 1:00 A$AP Ferg — We Need More Black People Movies
A$AP Ferg's got a problem with Hollywood. There aren't enough Black movies anymore. He and Kareem run through the classics that defined their childhoods: New...
203 SHORT 0:59 It’s time to LOVE again
People choose to hurt people cuz it's too difficult to heal." That's the raw diagnosis from a straphanger who gets real with Kareem about why so many of us s...
202 SHORT 1:00 Is She Right or is She Wrong?
A straphanger claims she's got perfect chopstick form, but she's not here to judge anyone who reaches for a fork at Chinese restaurants. Well, sort of. She t...
201 SHORT 1:00 Humiliation is GOOD
A writer on the train tells Kareem that humiliation is the most important human emotion. It keeps you grounded. Prevents you from taking yourself too serious...
200 SHORT 0:57 The iPad is the problem. Do we abolish iPads at checkouts in America?
The iPad is the enemy. A stranger on the subway zeroes in on what's really driving America's tipping crisis: that ubiquitous tablet at checkout, flipping aro...
199 SHORT 0:59 You should NOT lower your window shade during takeoff and landing during a flight
A straphanger has a militant opinion: passengers who lower their window shades on flights should be removed and possibly fined. Kareem pushes back hard, aski...
198 SHORT 1:00 British food is DISGUSTING. 🤢
A stranger tears into British cuisine with zero mercy, declaring "the beans are white, the bacon is white, the toast is white" and calling it all "pale and d...
197 SHORT 1:01 All Ride-share Apps Should Have a Smell Rating Lmfao
A straphanger pitches a radical fix for New York's "stinky summer": ride-share apps should have a smell rating for drivers. Kareem's fully on board with the...
196 SHORT 1:00 Venmo Me Now! Not Later! Now
A straphanger delivers a fiery take about dinner etiquette: if you're at a group meal and someone covers the bill, Venmo them immediately. Don't leave the ta...
195 SHORT 1:00 Air travel should be treated like SURGERY
A rider pitches a wild solution to the misery of air travel: just anesthetize passengers before their flight, load their unconscious bodies onto planes, and...
194 SHORT 1:01 Tipping Has Ruined America.
Tipping culture has created a system where "the poor support the poor," according to a fired-up straphanger who argues America's service workers are stuck su...
193 26:19 Has tipping become an epidemic in America?
Comedian Robby Hoffman declares war on tipping culture, arguing that restaurants have turned customers into unpaid workers while guilt-tripping them with iPa...
192 SHORT 0:59 The world HATES hijabI women 🧕
A woman in hijab shares a stark reality with Kareem: the world hates hijabi women, and when you combine women with hijab, "they really hate." She argues that...
191 SHORT 0:57 Outside clothes in the bed are OKAY
A straphanger defends outside clothes on the bed with zero shame, telling Kareem that not everyone can afford "inside clothes" or has multiple rooms to chang...
190 SHORT 1:01 Stop Wearing Flip Flops
A straphanger declares war on flip-flops in the city, insisting that anyone who wears them in a metropolitan area like New York is "a disgusting person who w...
189 SHORT 1:00 Youve Got Something in Your Teeth
A stranger on the train sparks a debate about friendship etiquette: should you tell someone they've got something in their teeth? The answer is yes, 100%. Bu...
188 SHORT 0:59 Romanticize Moving to a Small Town
A stranger argues we've glorified city life when we should be romanticizing small towns, where everyone knows your name and anonymity doesn't exist. The conv...
187 SHORT 1:00 Algorithms are RUINING everyone’s music tastes
Algorithms aren't ruining music taste, they're homogenizing it. That's the take from a straphanger who argues Spotify and major labels are creating a narrowe...
186 SHORT 1:00 Therapy Enables Bad Behavior
A drag queen on the subway shares her spicy take: therapy enables bad behavior because therapists just agree with everything to keep clients paying. She expl...
185 SHORT 0:59 People Are Doing Karaoke Wrong
Karaoke is broken, and this rider knows exactly why. People aren't reading the room. They're singing seven-minute Celine Dion ballads while everyone escapes...
184 6:38 Halsey's Favorite Halsey Song
Halsey reveals the origin of her stage name: she rearranged the letters in "Ashley" while drunk on the subway and realized it's an anagram for the Brooklyn L...
183 SHORT 1:01 Alexa Chung — Ghosting is FINE
Alexa Chung defends ghosting with zero apologies. The model and TV personality tells Kareem it's "so fine" and actually empowering, especially for people ple...
182 SHORT 1:00 Spirit Airlines Does Not Deserve the Hate
A straphanger comes armed with a controversial opinion: Spirit Airlines doesn't deserve its bad reputation. His logic? Spirit is honest about what you're get...
181 SHORT 1:01 Rock N Roll Forevaa
A musician riding the subway declares that rock and roll lives in New York City right now, not in some nostalgic past. Kareem finds someone who's living it....
180 SHORT 0:58 Does He Make a Good Point?
A straphanger drops a relationship theory that actually stumps Kareem: "Men will get into relationships to have sex, and women will continue to have sex in r...
179 SHORT 1:00 Having a DOG doesn’t make you interesting
Just having a dog doesn't make you interesting," declares a straphanger, kicking off a surprisingly heated debate about canine hierarchy with Kareem. Doodles...
178 SHORT 0:57 New Yorkers Who Hate LA Are Embarrassing Themselves
A stranger on the subway delivers a take that'll sting some New Yorkers: people who constantly trash LA are "punching down" and embarrassing themselves. New...
177 SHORT 1:01 He’s COOKIN’ tho
Going to someone's birthday party is the nicest thing you can do for someone, according to an anonymous rider who's got the whole philosophy figured out. He...
176 SHORT 1:01 Tim Walz Cares Abour Americas Gutters
Tim Walz has strong opinions about home maintenance. His take? Gutters are the most neglected part of home ownership, and it's personal for him. Kareem agree...
175 SHORT 1:01 Tim Walz — We Need to Talk About Gutters
Tim Walz has strong opinions about home maintenance. The Minnesota governor tells Kareem that gutters are "the most neglected part of home ownership," and he...
174 SHORT 1:01 Apple vs Android: the Great Debate
A passionate Android user invokes Karl Marx's theory of conspicuous consumption to explain why people really buy iPhones. It's not about superior technology....
173 SHORT 0:45 Post Malone — Jack Harlow Would Never Abandon Rap Music
Jack Harlow gets praised for staying loyal to rap while Post Malone shifted to country rock. Kareem's guest insists Harlow never misses: no bad songs, no bad...
172 SHORT 1:01 Punctuation is Good
Punctuation in text messages sparks a surprisingly heated debate between Kareem and a stranger who insists that proper grammar is essential, even when textin...
171 SHORT 0:58 Hook up with Your Friends!?!?
A rider throws out a spicy take about hooking up with friends, but Kareem catches the contradiction fast. The stranger claims to disagree with friends-with-b...
170 SHORT 1:00 Only People from Other Countries Should Be Allowed to Move to NYC
A straphanger pitches a bold immigration policy: only people from other countries should be allowed to move to New York City. No other states. Period. Kareem...
169 SHORT 1:01 Vertical Video Has Ruined Civilization?
A rider with strong opinions launches into a passionate defense of vertical video, calling horizontal filming "one of the worst things that's happened in a h...
168 SHORT 1:01 Skinny Jeans Are Haram
Skinny jeans aren't just uncomfortable. They're haram, according to Kareem and a subway rider who's lived through the fashion nightmare firsthand. The strang...
167 SHORT 1:01 She Hates Picnics
A woman on the train absolutely despises picnics, and she's got receipts. There's seventeen bugs. Seven dips melting in the sun. You can't find your friends....
166 SHORT 1:00 Your Kids Arent That Smart
A rider declares that "your kids are not that smart," recounting how everyone fawned over their three-day-old niece's ability to look around and move. Kareem...
165 SHORT 1:01 Wbna is Better Than NBA
A WNBA superfan makes her case to Kareem with an unconventional pitch: the league's superior drama comes from players "getting married and breaking up" on th...
164 SHORT 0:45 Jack Harlow
A rider delivers an impassioned defense of Jack Harlow's character, praising everything from his fashion sense to his moral compass. The stranger argues that...
163 SHORT 1:01 Abolish Texting Bring Back Phone Calls
A straphanger on the subway delivers a bold proclamation: abolish texting and bring back phone calls. Kareem's all in. The rider confesses to making calls fr...
162 SHORT 1:01 Americans Have Ruined the English Language
A British rider isn't holding back about Americans butchering the English language. He goes after "pacifier" (which sounds like a Jason Statham film, apparen...
161 SHORT 0:10 Jack Harlow — Full Video on Our Channel
The host talks to someone who thinks Jack Harlow should be allowed to say the n-word. That's the hot take. It's clearly controversial and gets right to quest...
160 SHORT 1:01 Jack Harlow — Mf is Crazy for This One
Jack Harlow gets an unexpected endorsement from a stranger who insists the rapper should be allowed to say the N-word. The reasoning? Harlow's donations to t...
159 32:54 Should Jack Harlow be able to say the n-word?
Jack Harlow. The N-word. Should they go together? Kareem brings writer Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., comedians Asad Benbow, Lukas Arnold, and Daddy to debate the v...
158 SHORT 1:00 Easy Crimes Should Be Legal
A stranger on the subway pitches a wild theory: crimes should be legal if they take "one step or less" to commit. He's already testing this philosophy. After...
157 SHORT 0:08 🫢 Had to Cut Him Off
A guest drops the hot take that Woody Allen is innocent, which immediately sets off alarm bells. The host has to cut him off before things go too far. That's...
156 SHORT 1:00 Stop Going to Bars and Restaurants Unless….
A rider who works in the restaurant industry thinks everyone should stop going to bars and restaurants unless they treat workers right. His proposal? Start a...
155 SHORT 0:59 Flirting is GOOD for your mental health
A straphanger makes a bold pitch: flirting is essential for mental health. Kareem pushes back, arguing that flirting is stressful and anxiety-inducing. The r...
154 SHORT 1:01 Stop Making Podcasts
A rider with strong opinions declares that starting a new podcast should be illegal, railing against everyone who "went on Amazon, got a microphone, got the...
153 SHORT 1:01 Kamala Harris — Donald Trump
A straphanger argues that Donald Trump getting voted out was "the worst thing that could have happened to America" because now white supremacy has gone "lowk...
152 SHORT 1:01 Bring It Back to the Old New York! F*** These Bike Lanes
Bring it back to the old New York. That's the battle cry from an anonymous rider who wants to tear out the bike lanes, ignore pedestrian signals, and restore...
151 SHORT 1:01 Taylor Swift is Not One of the Greatest of All Time. Sorry
A stranger passionately defends Taylor Swift as "the Bob Dylan of young women," sparking a heated debate with Kareem about whether she belongs among the grea...
150 SHORT 0:58 Eric Adams is a Terrible NYC Mayor
A straphanger comes in hot with a detailed indictment of Mayor Eric Adams's record on cost of living. The anonymous rider rattles off specifics: a 9% rent in...
149 SHORT 1:00 Abolish Dating Apps
Dating apps need to be "void and null and just abolished," according to a rider who's convinced modern romance has hit rock bottom. She tells Kareem that whi...
148 SHORT 0:45 Why is Taylor Swift the Chose One?
Why is Taylor Swift the chosen one? Kareem poses this pointed question to a Swiftie on the subway, comparing her elevated status to Kacey Musgraves and Olivi...
147 SHORT 0:58 This Guy Thinks We Need More Entertainment on the Subway
A passionate New Yorker wants to transform the subway into a full-blown carnival, complete with comedians, vendors, popcorn, and cotton candy. He tells Karee...
146 SHORT 1:01 Taylor Swift is Jeff Bezos for girls
A Swiftie makes the bold claim that "Taylor Swift is Jeff Bezos for girls," arguing the pop star shares the same relentless work ethic and drive for constant...
145 SHORT 1:00 Halsey — Tragedy makes people funny
Halsey drops two memorable takes on Kareem's subway set: tragedy breeds comedy, and "the asshole is the window to the soul." The pop star opens up about gett...
144 SHORT 0:28 Halsey on people hittin’ it from the back
Halsey and Kareem have a surprisingly philosophical conversation about sexual positions on the subway. The pop star argues that hitting it from the back isn'...
143 SHORT 0:38 Taylor Swift — Dear Swifties
A stranger on the subway needs to address the Swifties directly. Looking straight at the camera, they issue a preemptive plea: "Don't come after us. We're ju...
142 SHORT 1:01 Taylor Swift is mid
A straphanger makes a plea directly to camera before discussing Taylor Swift's fanbase: "We are human beings. We love other people." The conversation turns t...
141 26:09 Is Taylor Swift a lyrical genius or is she just mid?
Mary Neely starts with a warning to the Swifties: "We're just people." Her viral SubwayTakes claim that Taylor Swift is one of the greatest lyricists of all...
140 SHORT 1:01 “I wish guys could be bisexual the same way women are”
A stranger brings a wild proposition to Kareem: he wishes guys could claim they're bisexual without needing proof the way women can. The logic? Tell your bud...
139 SHORT 0:51 They Wanna Keep Us Hot and Poor
Designer clothes want to keep us "hot and poor," according to a straphanger who recently quit her fashion habit. Just last month, actually. Kareem hears her...
138 SHORT 0:59 People Who Spell “crazy” with a “k” Ain’t Really That “krazy” at
A straphanger delivers a hot take about performative edginess: people who spell "crazy" with a K aren't actually that krazy. Kareem agrees, but suggests spel...
137 SHORT 1:01 There’s no such thing as being “too busy”…
I don't believe being too busy is a thing," declares a stranger who stops to debate Kareem about productivity and excuses. The rider insists that claiming yo...
136 SHORT 0:57 Girl Its 90 Degrees Outside Take the F***ing Cowboy Boots Off
A straphanger has strong opinions about summer fashion choices in 90-degree heat, specifically targeting cowboy boots. He insists women should store them dur...
135 SHORT 0:59 Eli Brown — There is Only One Way to Hang Your Toilet Paper…i Strongly Disagree
Eli Brown has strong opinions about toilet paper orientation, and he's willing to act on them. He insists there's only "one and one way only" to hang it: ove...
134 SHORT 0:57 Mexican People and Poc Should Dress Like White People on St. Pattys Day ☘️
A straphanger proposes that Mexican people and people of color should dress like white people on St. Patrick's Day, complete with "full white face" and red b...
133 SHORT 0:58 This Guy Supports Crime On The Subway LMAO
A yellow cab driver shocks Kareem with an outrageous economic theory: he supports subway crime because it's "very good for Yellow Cab drivers." The logic is...
132 SHORT 0:59 Ivy Wolk Spittin Facts Tho
Just take it" is the mantra from an anonymous rider who's got zero patience for overthinking. She lays out a philosophy in two parts: literally pocket what's...
131 SHORT 0:46 Transgenerational Millenial Identifies As Boomer
A millennial born on the last day of 1984 declares himself transgenerational, identifying as a Boomer despite his age. Kareem tries to reason with the straph...
130 SHORT 0:29 Boomers Think It’s OUR Fault That We’re Broke
An anonymous rider flips the script on generational wealth complaints, arguing that young people need to actively push out older workers instead of waiting f...
129 SHORT 0:59 Divorce is NOT that big of a deal
A stranger on the subway believes everyone should be divorced at least once before 40. Otherwise, she says, you aren't living. The 37-year-old rider compares...
128 SHORT 0:47 Ok Boomer! 😂😂 Full Episode in Related Videos Below.
A boomer on the train admits maybe it's time to step aside. "I, of course, should no longer be an art critic for New York Magazine," they tell Kareem, half-j...
127 SHORT 0:04 Omara Pollo — Let The Pope Say It
A guest shares their hot take that we should "let the Pope say it," though the full context of what exactly the Pope should be saying isn't clear from this b...
126 SHORT 1:00 Having a dating roster isn’t being a ho…it’s community building‼️
A straphanger offers up a spicy reframe: having a dating roster isn't being a hoe, it's community building. She's tried polyamory with up to five people at o...
125 SHORT 1:01 We have a new talk show on our channel
Brenda and Jerry can't agree on whether the good old days were actually good. When Kareem asks if they miss simpler times, Jerry's all in, but Brenda pushes...
124 24:43 Baby Boomers have ruined the world.it's time for REVENGE
Revenge is in the air, and it's aimed squarely at Baby Boomers. Kareem sits down with comedian Neil, who's got a radical proposal: strip Boomers of their rig...
123 SHORT 1:00 Please, for the Love of God, Stop Having Bachelorette Parties
A woman on the subway has had enough of bachelorette parties, and she's not holding back. Four days, five days, costume changes "like it's the Met Gala," the...
122 SHORT 0:55 Sean Combs — Americans Need to Understand the Djinn Because They Explain a Lot
A straphanger explains to Kareem why Americans need to understand the Jinn, supernatural beings made from smokeless fire who possess free will. "Like vapes,"...
121 SHORT 0:20 It’s Okay To Have Bad Taste
A straphanger declares herself a "doctor of taste" after insisting it's perfectly fine to have bad taste. Kareem pushes back. What about bad taste in men? Th...
120 SHORT 1:00 The Government Should Pay for Everyone’s Parents to Go to Therapy
A straphanger pitches a bold policy idea: the government should pay for everyone's parents to go to therapy. Her reasoning? If her dad had just one session,...
119 SHORT 1:00 Giving A House Tour Online Is A GREAT Way To Get Robbed
House tour content is a robbery invitation, according to a straphanger who's clearly thought this through. She cites The Bling Ring as proof nobody learned t...
118 SHORT 1:00 All women are more attractive WITH armpit hair! Agree or disagree?
A straphanger faces Kareem's provocative question about whether all women are more attractive with armpit hair. His answer? A contradictory mess. He starts w...
117 SHORT 1:01 This Woman Thinks That Instagram is the Best Dating App in the World
A woman on the train declares Instagram is "the only dating app" and lays out her vision for making it official. She wants everyone to list their height in t...
116 SHORT 0:52 He Thinks We Need To Bring Back Catcalling‼️
A straphanger makes his pitch for reimagining catcalling as wholesome street affirmations. Out with the crude stuff. In with uplifting phrases like "May your...
115 SHORT 1:00 Omara Pollo — It Turns Out Some People Actually Like Small Talk @omarapollo
Omar Apollo makes an unexpected case for bringing back small talk, arguing that we don't need to "offer so much of yourself all the time." He's tired of deep...
114 SHORT 1:00 All Pizza Places Must Be Required to Serve Pizza by the Slice! Do You Agree?
A pizza purist has strong words for establishments that only serve whole pies: get out of New York. This rider's frustration stems from checking out the city...
113 SHORT 1:00 This Guy Thinks That All Men Should Pee Sitting Down! Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger defends his controversial position that all men should pee sitting down, sparking immediate pushback from Kareem. The stranger insists bathroom...
112 SHORT 1:01 Everybody in New York has rich parents or is selling drugs 😂😂😂 Agree or disagree?
Everybody does have rich parents. It is a proven fact," a rider tells Kareem, breaking down the economics of surviving in New York City. His take? You're eit...
111 SHORT 0:58 Incels Are Not Real. Does She Have a Point?
A stranger on the subway has a bold declaration: incels aren't real. She argues that men who identify as involuntarily celibate aren't actually held back by...
110 SHORT 0:38 The Only Way to Move Ahead in Life Today? Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger lays out a blunt theory about social mobility in the modern age: if you're hot, you can leapfrog from dirt poor to the upper classes through pl...
109 SHORT 0:39 The Best Food is the Cheapest Food
Ethnic food tastes better the cheaper it gets." That's the bold opener from a rider who schools Kareem on what makes authentic food actually authentic. In Eg...
108 SHORT 0:35 No More DJ'S! We Need Plumbers
A straphanger has had enough of DJs. All of them. Even the vinyl ones. "You're just putting a piece of plastic on a thing," they tell Kareem, dismissing the...
107 SHORT 0:40 Keep It to Yourself! Gatekeep More
A straphanger makes a passionate plea for collective secrecy. Stop sharing your favorite spots online. Keep discoveries to "two friends max, maybe one immedi...
106 SHORT 0:58 There should be an entrance exam required to use social media
A rider thinks social media should require an entrance exam, complete with spelling tests and reading comprehension. Kareem pushes back. What would the test...
105 SHORT 0:41 Make Milk Great Again! 🥛
A straphanger has bold ideas about reviving whole milk's reputation, and they're not all legal. Kareem listens as the rider proposes everything from celebrit...
104 SHORT 0:57 Actors need to gain more weight for roles
A straphanger has strong opinions about method acting and body transformation. Kareem hears her case: actors playing larger characters need to actually gain...
103 SHORT 0:57 This is the Most Beautiful Place in the World
A subway rider shares an unexpectedly passionate love for Marriott Hotel basement pools, calling them "the most peaceful and beautiful place in the world." H...
102 SHORT 0:52 You should wash your hands BEFORE you pee…not after
A straphanger makes a bold hygiene argument: you should wash your hands before you pee, not after. The logic? Your hands touch subway poles and germy surface...
101 SHORT 0:51 Hillary Clinton is an American hero. Agree or disagree?
A straphanger drops a surprising Hillary Clinton take that goes off the rails fast. He calls her an American hero, then immediately backtracks to "100% disag...
100 SHORT 0:40 Every Guy Wants "the Candid Girlfriend". is She Right Though?
A straphanger delivers a sharp diagnosis of what men *actually* want in New York dating. Forget the cool artsy baddy with baby bangs and daddy issues. The re...
99 SHORT 0:59 This is why Strip clubs are gay
A straphanger has a bold theory: strip clubs are gay regardless of who's performing. His reasoning? Straight strip clubs are "a diva performance" where men g...
98 SHORT 0:42 We Should All Just Eat Bugs?
A subway rider wants you to eat bugs. Crickets, specifically. His pitch? They're good for the environment because they're cold-blooded, so unlike cows that b...
97 SHORT 0:49 It’s okay to be a little racist? Agree or disagree?
A straphanger drops a controversial take: it's okay to be "a little bit racist." Kareem immediately pushes back with "100% disagree, bro," but the rider insi...
96 SHORT 0:35 All Pasta is Tasteless? 🍝
Angel hair pasta sparks an immediate visceral reaction from a rider who wants it "banned" from menus everywhere. She calls it "food for people that don't lik...
95 SHORT 0:43 Bring Back Whole Milk 🥛
A straphanger on the subway has a bone to pick with Big Nut. His theory? America's gone soft ever since whole milk fell out of favor, and nut milk companies...
94 SHORT 0:32 Get Your Size Right
A woman on the subway delivers urgent advice: every woman should go for a bra fitting. Kareem's confused. What's a bra fitting? She explains that stores like...
93 SHORT 0:44 There is No Bigger Red Flag 🚩than a Bad Tipper
A straphanger has strong opinions about tipping and what it reveals about someone's character. Bad tippers? Total red flags. She argues there's no way someon...
92 SHORT 0:54 Bring It Back to the Old New York
A stranger on the subway wants to "bring it back to the old New York" and has strong opinions about what that means. Bike lanes? Get rid of them. Pedestrian...
91 SHORT 0:48 If I’m going up to order, I’m not tipping
A straphanger goes off on tipping culture, and they're not holding back. If they're walking up to order at a counter, they're hitting zero percent on that iP...
90 SHORT 0:39 Charli Xcx Says Music is Not Important⭐️
Music is not important," a rider tells Kareem, immediately disagreeing with herself 100%. She clarifies that artistry matters more than music alone. What she...
89 SHORT 0:36 Stop Correcting People ✋🏻
A straphanger shares a passionate plea: stop correcting people's pronunciation. She offers "Antigua" versus "Antigua" as a prime example of the kind of nitpi...
88 SHORT 0:33 Men should wear heels 👠
A woman on the subway has a bold proposal: men should reclaim heels as their own. She argues that since men wore them first in the 18th century, they should...
87 SHORT 0:32 Taylor Swift…is the Goat? 😶
A straphanger makes a bold claim: Taylor Swift is "basically the Bob Dylan of young women" and one of the greatest lyricists of all time, arguing no artist h...
86 SHORT 0:28 Is This How Long Distance Relationships Work? 😶
Living in different boroughs? That's long distance. A rider on the subway lays out a hot take that'll resonate with anyone who's ever dated across the 5 trai...
85 SHORT 0:28 Should We All Just Fart in Public?💨 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger thinks we should all just let it rip whenever nature calls. He's dead serious about normalizing loud public farts, claiming they actually get l...
84 SHORT 0:37 All Bathrooms Should Be Public 🚽
A straphanger advocates for mandatory public bathrooms in all New York businesses, telling Kareem she faces a monthly crisis of "Am I going to find a bathroo...
83 SHORT 0:25 DON'T Listen to Haters
You can't listen to the last person that whispered in your ear." A rider on the train shares a philosophy of radical self-reliance with Kareem, explaining wh...
82 SHORT 0:26 No More Podcasts
A straphanger has had enough of the podcast epidemic. No more microphones, no more Amazon starter kits, no more self-important commentary on "food, sports, c...
81 SHORT 0:40 Hating the Kardashians is Sexist? 🤔
A straphanger offers a spicy take: hating the Kardashians might just be sexist. She argues that if the family were all guys just hanging out and working out,...
80 SHORT 0:27 Dating is Easy Agree or Disagree
We're in the best period of dating that we've ever been in as a society," Kareem offers. A rider on the subway isn't buying it. 100% disagree. Dating now is...
79 SHORT 0:41 Seasonal Decorations Should Be Year Round? 🎄🎗️ 👻🎃💖💌 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger makes the case that seasonal decorations should stick around all year, pointing out the double standard: skeletons everywhere in October are to...
78 SHORT 0:25 Aging is SEXY. Agree or disagree?
Aging is sexy, period. That's the confident take from a straphanger who celebrates wrinkles as signs of wisdom and life fully lived. Older women and men? Hot...
77 SHORT 0:36 No More Weddings? 💒 Agree or Disagree?
A woman on the subway has strong opinions about white people weddings, and she's not holding back. She tells Kareem they're meaningless spectacles propped up...
76 SHORT 0:50 Boomers Ruined Everything. is It Time for Revenge?
A straphanger has some radical ideas about how to deal with the Boomer generation, and they're not holding back. Strip voting rights at 65. Ban reading glass...
75 SHORT 0:38 Does He Have a Point Though? 🤨
A stranger on the subway has strong opinions about vertical video, calling it "one of the worst things that's happened in a hundred years of filmmaking and c...
74 SHORT 0:35 Is This What Ruined Movies🍿 Agree or Disagree
Reserve ticketing killed the movie theater, according to a straphanger with a nostalgic view of cinema's past. The rider argues that back in the day, you'd j...
73 SHORT 0:31 Rock paper scissors solves EVERYTHING?
Rock, paper, scissors settles everything for this subway rider and his friends. Arguments, bets, who pays for lunch. It's the universal decider. Kareem meets...
72 SHORT 0:38 Should Photos Have a Limit? 🤳
A straphanger pitches a radical policy: every person gets exactly 36 photos per year. That's it. No exceptions for vacations, birthdays, or even professional...
71 SHORT 0:32 Does Your Screen Time Affect Your Love Life? 🫤
A straphanger with 9 hours and 12 minutes of daily screen time admits he's not having sex. Zero. But there's hope: he's down 12% from last week because he fl...
70 SHORT 0:37 The Skincare Conspiracy is Real?
A straphanger drops an unexpected theory: skincare is capitalism's conspiracy to hide our collective exhaustion. She partakes in the routines but doesn't bel...
69 SHORT 0:36 Sh%t Talking Your Friends is Good for You?
A rider on the subway reveals he's $100,000 in credit card debt but insists he's headed to St. Barts on Tuesday and the Gucci store today. Money will always...
68 SHORT 0:31 Best Breakfast Out There? 🥐
A straphanger makes a bold claim: the ham and cheese croissant beats the iconic bacon egg and cheese as New York's best breakfast value. His reasoning? Price...
67 SHORT 0:28 NYC Rats Are Cute? 🐀
An Australian straphanger brings a wild perspective to New York's rat problem: they're actually cute. Coming from a country where "literally every animal can...
66 SHORT 0:29 Punctuation is Good, but Do We Need It?
A straphanger has strong feelings about punctuation in text messages, and they're not about proper grammar. For them, a simple "thanks period" or "hello peri...
65 SHORT 0:40 Hire a Bad Lawyer, Really ⚖️
A rider on the subway pitches a counterintuitive legal strategy: if you're accused of something, hire the worst lawyer you can find. The logic? Showing up wi...
64 SHORT 0:43 Don’t Panic 🫨
A straphanger shares an unusual philosophy about mortality: the dumbest thing you can do is freak out when you're dying. Stay calm, let it happen. Kareem tes...
63 SHORT 0:44 Popcorn is Overrated 🍿
Popcorn is overrated, according to a straphanger who'd rather snack on bread and butter at the movies. The problem? It's dry, bland, and gets stuck in your t...
62 SHORT 0:35 The Best Phone? 📱
A straphanger argues that Androids are objectively superior to iPhones, claiming people only buy Apple products "to shame Android users." The rider invokes K...
61 SHORT 0:26 No More Podcasts? Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger has had enough of the podcast explosion and wants to ban new shows entirely. While existing podcasts can survive, they argue it should be illeg...
60 SHORT 0:39 Does He Have a Point?
A straphanger has a controversial theory: great artists earn the right to be assholes. The better your work, the worse you can behave. It's a sliding scale....
59 SHORT 0:36 This is Why You Feel Bad When You Are Not Working 😟
A straphanger drops some Marx on Kareem, explaining how "capitalism has colonized chill mode." The rider argues that capitalism conditions us to feel guilty...
58 SHORT 0:43 Is This the Most Disgusting Drink? 🍸
The host confronts a subway rider about what might be the most revolting drink they've ever encountered or actually enjoy consuming. The conversation gets in...
57 SHORT 0:37 Is This a Great Idea or What?
The host questions whether their entire show concept is actually brilliant or completely ridiculous, turning the camera on themselves for once. Without a tra...
56 SHORT 0:28 This is the Only Way to Go Offline 🛜
A subway passenger shares their hot take on the only real way to disconnect from the internet and social media. Spoiler: it's probably more extreme than just...
55 SHORT 0:38 This is How You Fix Public Transport 🚇
A straphanger pitches a radical solution to subway crowding: worker-only hours from 8 to 9 AM and 5 to 6 PM. No tourists allowed. The logic is simple. There'...
54 SHORT 0:40 Is Life Too Long? Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger took a life expectancy test, got 95, and immediately started smoking cigarettes. That's his response to realizing he might live nearly a centur...
53 SHORT 0:35 Dogs or Cats? 🦮🐈 Which One is Better?
A subway rider declares that dogs are better than cats, sparking a spirited debate with Kareem, who's firmly Team Feline. The dog lover owns a lab-golden mix...
52 SHORT 0:39 Bring Back Duels ⚔️
A straphanger has a modest proposal: bring back duels to the death. Not just with guns, but with any weapon of your choosing, like golden era dueling rules....
51 SHORT 0:40 Jack Harlow Gets the Pass?
A straphanger makes the bold claim that Jack Harlow should get the N-word pass because he's "donated so much to the Black community." Kareem pushes back, ask...
50 SHORT 0:31 Social Media Content Should Expire?
All content on social media should expire," a straphanger tells Kareem, launching into a vision of the internet that's fundamentally impermanent. Nothing sho...
49 SHORT 0:38 Commercials Should Not Be Funny 🤷
Funny commercials represent the downfall of civilization, according to one straphanger who shares a scorching take about advertising with Kareem. The rider a...
48 SHORT 0:17 Nobody Knows Anything 🤷 Agree or Disagree?
Everybody's got a take these days. Nobody knows anything." That's the worldview of one weary straphanger who's had it with hot takes from people who have no...
47 SHORT 0:42 The Truth About Babies in Planes ✈️
A straphanger proposes what might be the most reasonable airline solution yet: a soundproof baby section on every plane. The seating order? First class, busi...
46 SHORT 0:36 Never Say This in the Hood🤫
A rider from Harlem breaks down the unspoken rules of street culture with Kareem, warning that certain vocabulary just doesn't fly in the hood. His advice? I...
45 SHORT 0:39 Get Your Hair Done ✂️agree or Disagree?
A straphanger delivers a firm opinion on male grooming: ball sacks should be trimmed at minimum. "I don't want to take a piece of you home with me," they exp...
44 SHORT 0:43 Which Food is Better? 🇵🇷🇩🇴
Kareem ambushes a straphanger with a bold claim: Puerto Rican food beats Dominican food, hands down. The debate zeroes in on potato salad. Purple potato sala...
43 SHORT 0:33 Wait, What?😮
A straphanger offers one of the wildest parenting takes ever captured on the subway: if someone hits their kid in public, everyone else should get a turn too...
42 SHORT 0:44 The Reason Why Astrology is a Scam ♋️ Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger goes scorched earth on astrology, declaring it a complete scam. People need to stop blaming toxic behavior on their zodiac signs. "You're going...
41 SHORT 0:38 The Worst Pizza? 🍕agree or Disagree?
Pineapple on pizza is "disgusting" and "disrespectful to real pizza fans," according to a rider who isn't holding back. Slimy texture? Check. Total dealbreak...
40 SHORT 0:55 The DMV is Hell on Earth 🔥 Who Can Relate?
A woman recounts her nightmare day dealing with bureaucracy, starting with a DMV employee who nearly denied her license renewal over a debit card statement v...
39 SHORT 0:51 Music Concerts Are Overrated? 🏟️agree or Disagree?
A straphanger makes the case that concerts have become exhausting ordeals nobody actually wants to attend. The whole experience is broken, they argue: you bo...
38 SHORT 0:35 Is This What Ruined Movies?🍿 Agree or Disagree?
Reserve ticketing killed the movie theater, according to a rider who thinks audiences lost their spontaneity the moment they could choose their seats online....
37 SHORT 0:32 Make Movies Hot Again 🔥agree or Disagree?
Movies need to be horny again. That's the thesis from a straphanger who's had enough of vanilla streaming content and wants Hollywood to return to the shamel...
36 SHORT 0:39 The Internet Should Not Exist? 🛜 Agree or Disagree?
The internet shouldn't exist," a subway rider declares to Kareem, arguing that society was doing just fine before we all got online. Sure, medical technology...
35 SHORT 0:31 Books Are Pretentious? 📚 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger has a scorching hot take: books are just "TikTok without sound or video." Statistically speaking, the worst content there is. Kareem pushes bac...
34 SHORT 1:00 The Beach is Overrated🏖️agree or Disagree?
A straphanger delivers a full-throated anti-beach manifesto that's equal parts observational comedy and genuine grievance. The complaints pile up fast: SPF 8...
33 SHORT 0:33 There is a Plant Conspiracy 🌿 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger has a theory about why your houseplants keep dying: they're sold sick. The conspiracy, according to this rider, is that potted plants come pre-...
32 SHORT 0:25 Water or Paper? 💩agree or Disagree?
A straphanger makes an impassioned case for bidets, arguing that "big toilet paper has gotten us addicted" to an inferior product. The rider rattles off bene...
31 SHORT 0:34 Fancy Food is a Scam 🧆 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger drops a bomb: fancy food is "pretentious," "overpriced," and frankly ugly. Total scam. Kareem agrees, then breaks out some Michelin star histor...
30 SHORT 0:37 Which One Are You? 🗽
A straphanger declares herself a Samantha before proposing something wild: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree should be topped with "a life-size ceramic S...
29 SHORT 0:27 Everything’s Gonna Be Ok 👌🏻
Everything's going to be okay." That's the take from a straphanger offering what might be the simplest, most universal reassurance possible. Everything? Real...
28 SHORT 0:33 The Weather is a Lie ☔️ Agree or Disagree?
An 89% chance of rain that never materializes has this rider ready to sue Google. He's lugging around his entire rain kit, backpack, raincoat, umbrella, on a...
27 SHORT 0:33 Wait, What? 🚬 Agree or Disagree?
A stranger on the subway drops a contrarian bomb: cigarettes are actually good for you. Well, in moderation. One to two a day can be beneficial, he argues, p...
26 SHORT 0:34 The Best Tip to Hook up? 🤔 Agree or Disagree?
The kinder you are, the more beautiful you are." That's the philosophy from a subway rider who's convinced kindness is the ultimate hotness factor. They tell...
25 SHORT 0:29 Should We All Get Pregnant? 👶🏼agree or Disagree?
A straphanger delivers a hot take on demographics: people should have more babies instead of getting more pets. The reasoning? Gen Z is cool and smart, and w...
24 SHORT 0:33 Top Gun Deserves an Oscar? 🥇agree or Disagree?
Top Gun: Maverick deserves Best Picture. That's the fiery take from a subway rider who remembers walking out of the theater ready to fight someone because "m...
23 SHORT 0:35 Disney Adults 🐭agree or Disagree?
A straphanger has some strong opinions about Disney adults, ranking them as "the worst types of human beings, behind racist." She questions how unemployed so...
22 SHORT 0:25 How to Get Out of the Friend Zone 🤔
A meme is sex," declares an anonymous rider who's developed a whole theory about friendship zones. According to this straphanger, there's a friend iceberg wh...
21 SHORT 0:53 Diet is Unhealthy? 💀 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger drops one of the wildest health takes Kareem's ever heard: diet and exercise is a myth, pushing the body is unhealthy, and the fitness craze wi...
20 SHORT 0:57 Farts in Public?💨 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger drops a provocative hot take: we should normalize farting really loud in public whenever you need to. His reasoning? Everyone farts, burps are...
19 SHORT 0:22 How to Make Better Movies 🎬 Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger has a spicy opinion about runtime: movies should be capped at 90 minutes, and if you can't tell your story in that window, don't bother making...
18 SHORT 0:32 Taylor Swift is the Goat? 🐐 Agree or Disagree?
A rider declares Taylor Swift "the Bob Dylan of young women" and praises her as someone who's portrayed growing up from girlhood to womanhood like no other a...
17 SHORT 0:34 Ivanka Trump & Kanye West — The Reason Why Donald Trump Should Be Potus 🤔 Agree or Disagree?
A stranger shares the provocative take that Donald Trump getting voted out was "the worst thing that could have happened to America," but not for the reasons...
16 SHORT 0:51 On the First Date? 🍑 Agree or Disagree?
A subway rider makes a provocative argument: more people should have sex on the first date. Her math is simple. If you wait four dates at four hours each, th...
15 SHORT 1:01 Olivia Wilde Thinks That Good Singers Ruin Karaoke 🎤 We 100% Agree
Olivia Wilde has a strong opinion about karaoke: good singers shouldn't do it. At all. She tells Kareem that karaoke is exclusively for "the non-good singing...
14 SHORT 0:06 Bring Back Vine 🍇 Agree or disagree?
Great video should only be six seconds long," declares an anonymous rider with a passionate plea to bring back Vine. They're adamant. Anything longer? A wast...
13 SHORT 1:00 This New Yorker Thinks America Has A Bread Problem🥖 Do You Agree?
A straphanger champions bread consumption in America, claiming people are too worried about feeling bloated. Kareem pushes back on the premise when his inter...
12 SHORT 1:01 New Yorker Thinks We Gotta Stop Blaming Astrology For Our Toxic Traits 🫡
A fed-up New Yorker goes off on people who blame their worst behavior on astrology. She's a Cancer, which Kareem immediately tries to use against her, provin...
11 SHORT 1:01 New Yorker Thinks Wearing Flip Flops Is Disgusting 🫡Agree or Disagree?
A straphanger declares that wearing flip-flops in a metropolitan area makes you "a disgusting person who wants to get a toe infection." The logic? New York C...
10 SHORT 0:54 For the Love of God Stop Making Podcasts
A frustrated New Yorker unleashes a scorching rant about the post-pandemic explosion of wannabe podcasters. He's tired of everyone who "went on Amazon, got a...
9 SHORT 0:08 Had to End the Interview Early 🤣🤣
The interview gets cut short real quick when a passenger declares Woody Allen is innocent. That's the entire take. The host clearly wasn't trying to get into...
8 SHORT 1:00 Do You Agree or Disagree? Punctuation is Good.
A straphanger defends punctuation with surprising passion, insisting it's "necessary and good, even in text messages." Especially in text messages. Kareem pu...
7 SHORT 1:01 Do You Agree or Disagree? Android vs. Iphone
The host hits the subway to settle the eternal debate: Android or iPhone. Random New Yorkers weigh in on which phone's actually better, bringing their strong...
6 SHORT 0:12 Do You Agree or Disagree? We Agree
The host catches a rare moment of total agreement with a subway rider about their hot take. No debate here. Instead of the usual back and forth you'd expect,...
5 SHORT 1:00 Donald Trump — Do You Agree or Disagree?
The host stops subway riders to ask if they agree or disagree with various hot takes, likely touching on Trump and other divisive topics. It's a quick fire f...
4 SHORT 0:53 Guys and girls cannot “just friends” | Agree or disagree?
A straphanger declares that guys and girls can't be just friends, and she's got the receipts. Biology guarantees someone wants more. She's witnessed it first...
3 SHORT 1:01 If you hire a powerful lawyer you’re guilty! Agree or disagree?
A straphanger presents a provocative legal theory: hiring a powerful lawyer should be considered proof of guilt. The logic? You only need someone who can "me...
2 SHORT 0:56 Do you agree or disagree?
A stranger on the subway absolutely hates vertical video, calling it "one of the worst things that's happened in 100 years of filmmaking in cinema." His reas...
1 SHORT 0:39 @SubwayTakes TRAILER
The trailer for SubwayTakes throws viewers straight into the chaos: mandatory mushrooms, memes as sex, and the controversial claim that "people reading books...