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Toronto Star
· collected 2026-09-17 · by Kaitlyn McGrath The Canadian Press
YouTube Canada is introducing a new show called "Subway Takes Toronto," where comedian Kareem Rahma interviews notable Canadians while riding the TTC. Set to debut next month with about 15 episodes, Rahma aims to capture diverse and engaging conversations in one of the world's most multicultural cities. The series builds on the success of Rahma’s original New York City-based show that has over 1.1 million subscribers and more than 800 million views globally.
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YouTube Canada is launching a new slate of creator-driven shows including "Subway Takes Toronto," where comedian Kareem Rahma will interview notable Canadians on the TTC. The original series gained popularity in New York City with over 1.1 million subscribers and more than 800 million views globally. Rahma, who has hosted spinoffs in Chicago, London, and Berlin, plans about 15 episodes for Toronto. He chose Toronto due to its diversity and rich storytelling potential, emphasizing that the content will be universally relatable rather than specific to any one city or country.
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YouTube Canada says it is unveiling a new slate of creator-driven shows, including a Canadian version of the popular internet series “Subway Takes.”
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In the show, comedian Kareem Rahma asks celebrities or notable people for their opinions while they ride the New York City subway together.
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they → ask → subway
It has popularized the phrase “100 per cent agree/disagree” online, and the banter often goes viral.
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banter → popularize → phrase
In “Subway Takes Toronto” Rahma will talk to Canadians while travelling on the TTC.
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Rahma → take → TTC
Rahma says the series is expected to include about 15 episodes and is scheduled to debut next month.
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series → say → episodes
He says he wanted to bring the show to Toronto because it’s one of the most diverse, enjoyable cities with good stories.
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it → say → stories
“All of the takes are just, they’re really good,” Rahma said.
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Rahma → ’re → takes
“And I don’t think any of them that I’ve shot have been Canada-specific or Toronto-specific.
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They’re just good old subway takes.”
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A YouTube Canada news release says the series has more than 1.1 million subscribers and has amassed more than 800 million views on the video platform alone.
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Rahma has hosted spinoffs in Chicago, London and Berlin.
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Rahma said the Toronto episodes will feature local creatives.
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“And then, you know, every once in a while, we have a celebrity guest, so there will be a celebrity guest,” he said.
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Nicole Bell, head of YouTube Canada, said bringing the viral series north is “very exciting” and fans can expect the same subway takes that they’re used to.
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The new YouTube Canada programming, which includes reality and scripted series, also includes content from recognizable Canadian personalities such as celebrity chef and actor Matty Matheson, former Olympic figure skater Tessa Virtue and Professional Women’s Hockey League player Sarah Nurse.
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Virtue is launching a video podcast series titled “Virtuoso” that delves into the pursuit of excellence.
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The three-time Olympic gold-medallist interviews athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, leaders and creators about the experiences, habits and practical tools that shaped them.
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“I really wanted to bring together a group of humans that I admire and learn more about their tools, strategies, coping mechanisms, things that allow them to flourish in the hopes that we can all take something away from these conversations,” Virtue said.
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Nurse’s series “Sarah’s Side Quests” will see the Vancouver Goldeneyes forward learn new skills from experts in other fields.
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forward → see → fields
Meanwhile, Matheson’s reality series “Matty’s Farm” will follow “The Bear” actor as he builds a rural Ontario farm.
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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 17, 2026.
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