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Kareem Rahma Built an Empire with Subway Takes | Kareem Rahma
Description
Matt Buechele breaks down why tiny indie films with names that sound like shuttered strip clubs are suddenly beating massive studio franchises at the box office, and why audiences seem increasingly desperate for something that doesn't feel focus-grouped to death.
Then he sits down with Kareem Rahma to talk about building Subway Takes into an internet institution, the weird economics of making things online, arguing with commenters, country-house dad life, late night TV's future, and the challenge of making meaningful art while still paying the bills. They also get into New York, burnout, family, and Kareem's political philosophy: if you want to be rich, be rich — we'll take care of the rest.
TOPICS COVERED:
Keep the Meter Running with Kareem Rahma
Shooting on NYC trains
Why creators need security
From digital creator to producer
Viral burnout and fame
Future of late night on YouTube
Will digital creators win Emmys
A one billion dollar wealth cap
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Kareem Rahma on shooting Subway Takes
04:40 Filming with security and getting recognized
09:20 Building the New Hollywood in New York
14:00 Why the digital creator label is frustrating
18:40 Fame and the dream of being a one hit wonder
23:20 Comparing traditional late night to YouTube
28:00 Why digital shows need brand deals and ads
32:40 Dealing with viral comments and internet culture
37:20 Personal life and providing for family
42:00 The Socialist Capitalism political party idea
46:40 Running for mayor and 2028 election predictions
51:20 The future of awards and driverless cars in NYC
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