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On May 13, 2026, Kareem Rahma attended the 2026 YouTube Brandcast at Lincoln Center in New York City<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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During a red carpet conversation with PEOPLE, the content creator revealed who his \u201cdream\u201d guest for his series Subway Takes<\/em> would be<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n\n
The 39-year-old also wasn\u2019t shy about naming his \u201cleast favorite\u201d celebrity interview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Kareem Rahma has built a devoted following by turning everyday subway rides into some of the internet\u2019s most entertaining conversations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As the creator and host of the viral social media series Subway Takes<\/em><\/a>, Rahma invites celebrities, comedians and cultural figures onto the New York City subway for candid, fast-moving discussions that often feel more spontaneous than traditional interviews.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhile attending the 2026 YouTube Brandcast on May 13, Rahma exclusively revealed to PEOPLE one celebrity he still hopes to bring onto the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBen Affleck<\/a>, man. Come on. I’m trying to summon you,\u201d the 39-year-old content creator says while directly addressing the actor. \u201cI think you’re the most underrated and under-respected\u2026 actor, writer, director. The most underrated of our time,\u201d he reveals.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\nKareem Rahma and Rosal\u00eda.
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Rahma made it clear the admiration was completely genuine. Speaking passionately about Affleck, the host doubled down on how badly he wants the Oscar winner to appear on Subway Takes<\/em>, insisting the praise was not meant as an exaggeration or a joke.\u00a0<\/p>\n“I hope you don’t take this as a joke, and I also hope you don\u2019t\u2026take this poorly or the wrong way, but I’m a huge fan of you, and I would love to interview on Subway Takes<\/em>,\u201d he emphasizes.\u00a0<\/p>\nWhile attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When asked about his \u201cleast favorite\u201d guest, he pointed to his October 2025 episode<\/a> with sports analyst and TV personality Stephen A. Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\nNever miss a story \u2014 sign up for\u00a0<\/strong>PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n![\"Stephen](\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/FC0693D54157D24ED0982DD8F337099C0E666404B41B59C6CE8032517E4A62F7\/subgraphmysterio\/resizefit_w960_h640;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Faol_people_articles_471%2Faa3e1ede243f6d94f7bf2cb5d3e86466\"\/)
<\/div>\nStephen A. Smith and Kareem Rahma.
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Since 2023, Rahma\u2019s series has become known for its 15-minute conversations on the NYC subway with strangers and major celebrities via microphones attached to MetroCards.<\/p>\n
Over the years, he has welcomed guests including actors Cate Blanchett<\/a> and Jason Bateman<\/a>, comedian Hasan Minhaj and singer Rosal\u00eda<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\nThe appeal of the show comes from its unpredictability, with guests discussing everything from pop culture and relationships to deeply personal opinions \u2014 all while commuters go about their daily routines.<\/p>\n
Rahma\u2019s new full-length YouTube series, Keep the Meter Running<\/em>, which premiered on May 13, follows the host as he rides through New York City with cab drivers \u2014 inspired by his own father\u2019s experience behind the wheel \u2014 while learning about their lives and favorite places.<\/p>\n
On May 13, 2026, Kareem Rahma attended the 2026 YouTube Brandcast at Lincoln Center in New York City<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
During a red carpet conversation with PEOPLE, the content creator revealed who his \u201cdream\u201d guest for his series Subway Takes<\/em> would be<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The 39-year-old also wasn\u2019t shy about naming his \u201cleast favorite\u201d celebrity interview<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Kareem Rahma has built a devoted following by turning everyday subway rides into some of the internet\u2019s most entertaining conversations.\u00a0<\/p>\n As the creator and host of the viral social media series Subway Takes<\/em><\/a>, Rahma invites celebrities, comedians and cultural figures onto the New York City subway for candid, fast-moving discussions that often feel more spontaneous than traditional interviews.\u00a0<\/p>\n While attending the 2026 YouTube Brandcast on May 13, Rahma exclusively revealed to PEOPLE one celebrity he still hopes to bring onto the series.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBen Affleck<\/a>, man. Come on. I’m trying to summon you,\u201d the 39-year-old content creator says while directly addressing the actor. \u201cI think you’re the most underrated and under-respected\u2026 actor, writer, director. The most underrated of our time,\u201d he reveals.<\/p>\n Kareem Rahma and Rosal\u00eda. Rahma made it clear the admiration was completely genuine. Speaking passionately about Affleck, the host doubled down on how badly he wants the Oscar winner to appear on Subway Takes<\/em>, insisting the praise was not meant as an exaggeration or a joke.\u00a0<\/p>\n “I hope you don’t take this as a joke, and I also hope you don\u2019t\u2026take this poorly or the wrong way, but I’m a huge fan of you, and I would love to interview on Subway Takes<\/em>,\u201d he emphasizes.\u00a0<\/p>\n While attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.\u00a0<\/p>\n When asked about his \u201cleast favorite\u201d guest, he pointed to his October 2025 episode<\/a> with sports analyst and TV personality Stephen A. Smith<\/a>.<\/p>\n Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for\u00a0<\/strong>PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer\u200b\u200b, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n Stephen A. Smith and Kareem Rahma. Since 2023, Rahma\u2019s series has become known for its 15-minute conversations on the NYC subway with strangers and major celebrities via microphones attached to MetroCards.<\/p>\n Over the years, he has welcomed guests including actors Cate Blanchett<\/a> and Jason Bateman<\/a>, comedian Hasan Minhaj and singer Rosal\u00eda<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The appeal of the show comes from its unpredictability, with guests discussing everything from pop culture and relationships to deeply personal opinions \u2014 all while commuters go about their daily routines.<\/p>\n Rahma\u2019s new full-length YouTube series, Keep the Meter Running<\/em>, which premiered on May 13, follows the host as he rides through New York City with cab drivers \u2014 inspired by his own father\u2019s experience behind the wheel \u2014 while learning about their lives and favorite places.<\/p>\n
Credit: @SubwayTakes\/YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>
Credit: @SubwayTakes\/YouTube<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n