SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma

SubwayTakes / Talkhouse
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SubwayTakes but longer. Also, it's podcasts. A co-creation of Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo. In partnership with Talkhouse Network.

  1. Zoe Kravitz on Life, Death, and the Matrix | Uncut

    SEP 10

    Zoe Kravitz on Life, Death, and the Matrix | Uncut

    Actor, director, and musician Zoe Kravitz (Caught Stealing, The Batman, High Fidelity) rides the subway with Kareem Rahma to share her hottest takes. From wondering if we’re living in a simulation to why Bluetooth never works, Zoe opens up about life, death, art, and the small everyday frustrations that drive her crazy. She also talks about pressure, control, and finding the magic in creativity.SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper.Host: Kareem Rahma Guest: Zoe Kravtiz Creators: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Camera: Thomas Kasem Lim & Tian Sippel Editor: Tyler Christie Mixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  2. Riz Ahmed Wants To Abolish Elections | Uncut

    SEP 3

    Riz Ahmed Wants To Abolish Elections | Uncut

    Actor, rapper, and activist Riz Ahmed (Sound of Metal, Rogue One) rides the subway with Kareem to drop one of the wildest takes yet: abolish elections and pick leaders the way we pick juries. Riz explains why he thinks politics attracts the wrong kind of people, how a randomized lottery system could change who gets power, and what democracy might look like if we stripped away ambition. Along the way, he opens up about identity, belonging, and the role of storytelling in changing culture. SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper. Host: Kareem Rahma Guest: Riz Ahmed Creators: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Camera: Anthony DiMieri & Tian Sippel & Ramy Shafi Editor: Tyler ChristieMixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  3. This is Austin Butler's Hottest Take | Uncut

    AUG 27

    This is Austin Butler's Hottest Take | Uncut

    Actor Austin Butler (Caught Stealing, Elvis) opens up on the subway about his hottest takes, from bachelor parties to embarrassment as a life philosophy. He also laughs about people still asking him about his Elvis voice, tells the story of dancing at a Bad Bunny concert in Puerto Rico with director Darren Aronofsky, and talks about the weirdness of fame, water, and why making a fool of yourself might be the best thing you can do. SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper. Host: Kareem Rahma Guest: Austin Butler Creators: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Camera: Thomas Kasem Lim & Tian Sippel Editor: Tyler Christie Mixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  4. David Byrne on How Culture Changed After the Internet | Uncut

    AUG 19

    David Byrne on How Culture Changed After the Internet | Uncut

    Musician, artist, and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne (Stop Making Sense, American Utopia) joins Kareem on the subway for a conversation about how technology has reshaped the way we listen to and experience music. From life before the internet to the impact of streaming on artists and audiences, David shares his thoughts on what’s been lost, what’s been gained, and why the way we consume music might need to change. They also dive into creativity, culture, and what keeps David inspired after decades in the spotlight.SubwayTakes Uncut is like SubwayTakes, but longer, looser, and with more stops, more takes, and more room to go deeper.Host: Kareem Rahma Guest: David Byrne Creators: Kareem Rahma & Andrew Kuo Camera: Anthony DiMieri & Maksim Axelrod & Hudson Price Editor: Tyler Christie Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min
  5. Bill Burr Says Stop Blaming Immigrants, Blame Billionaires | Uncut

    JUL 15

    Bill Burr Says Stop Blaming Immigrants, Blame Billionaires | Uncut

    Stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and director Bill Burr (Paper Tiger, F Is for Family, Glengarry Glen Ross) hits the subway for an unfiltered conversation about everything from Bloomberg ruining New York to billionaires blaming immigrants for low wages. He explains why he’ll never move to Brooklyn, why cable news is tearing people apart, and why America feels more divided than ever.From parenting advice to politics, Bill has thoughts. And of course, he’s not holding back.Host: Kareem RahmaGuest: Bill Burr Creators: Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo Camera: Anthony DiMieri and Tian Sippel Editor: Tyler Christie Mixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  6. Michael Shannon Says Friendship is Serious Business | Uncut

    MAY 14

    Michael Shannon Says Friendship is Serious Business | Uncut

    "People are real down on the subway lately but I still like taking it!!" Kareem and Michael continue on the train and talk about Michael's directorial debut, Eric Larue, directing as a way of developing every character in a movie, Kareem and Michael's future buddy comedy where they open an indie Target (and also their buddy drama where they're roommates), male best friend breakup stories as a new genre, Michael's love of R.E.M., doing a cover band, being a loafer, having a fake Chicago accent, Windsor Terrace, how being from the midwest makes you endearing, GoFundMe to pay for a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, not being invited to the Oscars, there are too many screens on the subway, Michael's colonoscopy and other stuff. Host: Kareem Rahma Creators: Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo Camera: Maksim Axelrod and Tian Sippel Editor: Tyler Christie Mixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  7. How Ramy Youssef Became Kebob Dylan | Uncut

    APR 22

    How Ramy Youssef Became Kebob Dylan | Uncut

    "Fundamentally, everyone is a good person!" Kareem and Ramy continue on the train, grab a meal at IBN Hamido in Astoria, Queens and and talk about finally peeing after you've been holding it for too long, probiotic yogurt causing sharts, Ramy's new animated show #1 Happy Family USA on Prime Video, turning into a dad with manic energy, babies eating sea bass and wagyu, maximizing the Chinese buffet, getting your beans confiscated at customs, Kebab Dylan, Ramy looking like Bad Bunny, how everyone can use a thousand bucks, going to Egypt every year, Ramy Salami, non-muslim people saying inshallah, mom-aganda, calling international with phone cards, Kareem getting the black lung by being underground so much, having a hot wife is haram and other stuff. Host: Kareem Rahma Creators: Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo Cameras: Ari Cagan and Tian Sippel Video Editor: Tyler Christie Editor and Sound Producer: Dale Eisinger Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min
  8. How Nigel Sylvester Became the Mr. Worldwide of BMX | Uncut

    MAR 27

    How Nigel Sylvester Became the Mr. Worldwide of BMX | Uncut

    "Queens is the KING of all Boroughs!" Kareem and Nigel continue on the train and talk about drifting his bike at 4yrs old in his grandmother's driveway, signing with the legend Dave Mirra, going viral on YouTube, how "selling out" isn't a thing, the Brooklyn Banks, riding his bike 40hrs a week, sending emails and doing zooms, Nigel's iconic subway platform jump photo, time lengths on therapy, Paris, his new Air Jordan collab, custom Rimowa cases for his bike, immigrant parents and other stuff. Host: Kareem Rahma Creators: Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo Camera: Anthony DiMieri and Thomas Kasem Lim Editor: Tyler Christie Mixer: Dale Eisinger Associate Producer: Ramy Shafi Artwork: Andrew Lawandus Theme Music: Tyler McCauley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
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SubwayTakes but longer. Also, it's podcasts. A co-creation of Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo. In partnership with Talkhouse Network.

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    SubwayTakes / Talkhouse
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  • Episodes
    14
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