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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,"...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...