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...
Comedy
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 1:53 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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 1:47 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 1:43 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 1:54 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...
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 1:57 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...
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 0:57 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...
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 1:00 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 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 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...
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 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...
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...
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 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 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 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 1:00 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 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 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 1:00 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 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 0:59 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 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...
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 0:29 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 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 0:50 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...
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 0:42 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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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 0:22 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 0:51 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...
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...
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 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...
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,...