Kareem Rahma Reveals the “Subway Takes” Guest He Didn't Click with and Who He's Hoping Will Make an Appearance (Exclusive)

On May 13, 2026, Kareem Rahma attended the 2026 YouTube Brandcast at Lincoln Center in New York City

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• During a red carpet conversation with PEOPLE, the content creator revealed who his “dream” guest for his series Subway Takes would be

• The 39-year-old also wasn’t shy about naming his “least favorite” celebrity interview

Kareem Rahma has built a devoted following by turning everyday subway rides into some of the internet’s most entertaining conversations.

As the creator and host of the viral social media seriesSubway Takes, 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.

While attending the 2026 YouTube Brandcast on May 13, Rahma exclusively revealed to PEOPLE one celebrity he still hopes to bring onto the series.

“Ben Affleck, man. Come on. I'm trying to summon you,” the 39-year-old content creator says while directly addressing the actor. “I think you're the most underrated and under-respected… actor, writer, director. The most underrated of our time,” he reveals.

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 onSubway Takes, insisting the praise was not meant as an exaggeration or a joke.

"I hope you don't take this as a joke, and I also hope you don’t…take this poorly or the wrong way, but I'm a huge fan of you, and I would love to interview onSubway Takes,” he emphasizes.

While attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.

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When asked about his “least favorite” guest, he pointed tohis October 2025 episodewith sports analyst and TV personalityStephen A. Smith.

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Since 2023, Rahma’s series has become known for its 15-minute conversations on the NYC subway with strangers and major celebrities via microphones attached to MetroCards.

Over the years, he has welcomed guests including actorsCate BlanchettandJason Bateman, comedian Hasan Minhaj and singerRosalía.

The appeal of the show comes from its unpredictability, with guests discussing everything from pop culture and relationships to deeply personal opinions — all while commuters go about their daily routines.

Rahma’s new full-length YouTube series,Keep the Meter Running, which premiered on May 13, follows the host as he rides through New York City with cab drivers — inspired by his own father’s experience behind the wheel — while learning about their lives and favorite places.

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