Kareem Rahma: Subway Fame

Trevor Noah sits down with comedian and creator Kareem Rahma to talk about the strange reality of subway fame and the unexpected success of his hit series Keep the Meter Running and Subway Takes. From New York survival stories to strong opinions about culture, behavior, and city life, the conversation moves easily between the observational and the personal.

Along the way, the two explore modern storytelling in an era of digital deception, and why people still respond to the power of a good story well told.

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00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Walking While Eating in New York
02:07 - Becoming “The Guy” Everyone Recognizes on the Subway
03:18 - Trevor Discovers Kareem Is an E-Bike Guy
04:50 - Why So Much Internet Content Feels Empty Now
06:18 - The Problem With Viral-First Short Form Content
08:23 - The Rise of Fake “Independent” Media Companies
10:58 - Why Original Ideas Still Stand Out Online
15:02 - The Berenstain Bears & The Mandela Effect
17:41 - What the Mandela Effect Actually Is
24:30 - Why Kareem Thinks Hanging Out Is a Skill
31:40 - University, Community & Meeting Different People
42:01 - The Funniest Moments Happen Naturally
42:22 - Why Kareem Chooses Guests Based on Vibes, Not Followers
52:40 - Why People Miss Disagreeing Without Hating Each Other
01:04:29 - Trevor Noah’s Extremely Formal Text Messages
01:06:49 - Feeling Like a Failure at 33
01:07:13 - Turning “Hanging Out” Into a Career
01:12:55 - Bringing Keep The Meter Running Back
01:13:57 - Learning Life Advice From Strangers
01:20:10 - Why Taxi Drivers Always Have an Opinion
01:32:45 - Why Comedians Laugh at Different Moments
02:02:06 - The Comeback of the Bit
02:03:25 - Trevor Explains Why He Likes Recording Conversations Naturally
02:04:10 - Outro