Aaron Joy
Unfiltered Society With Aaron Joy
REGULAR LIVE SHOW for independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff. Unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective. I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA. I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian, coming from a Hindu and conservative perspective. This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. Show formerly known as Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das Bhagat.
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188 Bad Bunny, Superbowl & Puerto Rico Statehood 10.02.2026 3:45
Following Bad Bunny performing in the 2026 Superbowl, these are my thoughts on his home country Puerto Rico. Why its not an official State but just a territory and a second class citizen where equality is important. It comes down to following the money trail. To be clear, Puerto Rico doesn't pay federal income tax, but they do pay the same federal medicare, social security, self-employment, un...
187 Jelly Roll Makes Liberal Hollywood Jealous At Grammys 04.02.2026 4:40
In the 2026 Grammy's rapper Jelly Roll got on stage with a bible and talked about how Jesus saved his life, in an awards ceremony that was essentially dedicated to criticizing Trump and I.C.E. immigration agents. Liberal Hollywood, expectantly, ripped him apart, but I explain why. Live 2/3/2026. 0:00 – Jelly Roll praised Jesus at Grammys | Jelly Roll ripped apart for MAGA talk, hate speech, et...
186 Protesting I.C.E. immigration agents is dangerous 31.01.2026 18:40
My thoughts on the current protests against I.C.E. and their handling of immigrants, in light of the shooting of Renee Good by an agent. I fear that the protests will make things worse. This was pre-recorded 1/24/2026. An hour after the news went out Dr. Alex Pretti. Does this prove my point? While later an Attorney General declared it might be okay to shoot I.C.E. agents. That absolutely proves m...
185 Woke Liberals Ethically Must Kill Trump. Trump is Hitler! 24.01.2026 2:02
Discussing how due to a mix of brainwashing and ethics, woke progressive liberals are morally obligated to kill president Donald Trump because he is Hitler (or at least put him in jail or take him out of office). This video recorded 9/20/2025 during a trip to Boston, originally broadcast 10/25/2025 as part of live show 173. This excerpt broadcast 1/23/2026. This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice...
184 A.I. can't run a marathon: Why A.I. will NOT kill music & books 18.01.2026 30:50
Discussing my views of the overnight A.I. revolution where computers are making our music and writing our books, and why I think this is just temporary as we discover and explore new technology. It won't kill art as we know it. Music is not dead. Writing is not dead. A.I. has too many limitations. Live 1/16/2026, pre-recorded 0:00 – Bland A.I. music can only duplicate | originality & reinv...
183 Reacting to deceptive Leaving MAGA Q&A by Rich Logis 04.01.2026 34:10
Reacting to a video from the "Leaving MAGA" youtube channel hosted by a MAGA turned Leftist Liberal, Rich Logis. I did not say it in the video, but the questions submitted sound like people who learn about MAGA via Left wing media, not actually getting to know the Right. So, many on the Left have a disconnect between MAGA they know & media propaganda. Live 1/3/2026. 0:00 – Intro to reaction video...
182 Defending Trump The Pedophile 01.01.2026 2:41
Discussing the conservative defense that President Trump is not a pedophile to the Left, which is a party that supports pedophilia ... unless it revolves around Trump. Conclusion: The Left has wobbly morals or ethics, only TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome). Live 1/1/2026, pre-recorded 12/28/2025. 0:00 – Conservatives supporting Trump means they support a pedo & pedophilia | judging someone when...
181 The TRUTH of the MAGA Civil War: Manufactured Conflict To Make Us Fight Ourselves 21.12.2025 31:00
MAGA is in a civil war, according to the news. Nick Fuentes and Candace Owens are popular names right now to take over. The Right is dying. Not true. I believe its a psy-op propaganda game from the Left, as key points feel more like Left-wing behavior. While Right-wing history shows this is not unusual behavior, but routine. To not support this game. Live 12/20/2025, pre-recorded 12/13/2025. 0:00...
180 Nick Fuentes WILL Lead the Incel Mens Movement: The Future Is Male 13.12.2025 56:30
Discussing the influence of Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, Jordan Peterson and Charlie Kirk on the future uprising of oppressed young Christian white men on society, aka the incel revolution. Live 12/12/2025. 0:00 – Discussing how Nick Fuentes is not the future face of MAGA/Trumpsters/Republicans as some say, but actually an influence on the movers and shakers of our future in America 2:31 – 4 influen...
179 Hard Work Alone Won’t Make You Successful (Keys To Success Series) 06.12.2025 6:40
Discussing the advice of some self-help gurus that say you must work hard 24/7 on your ideas, commit to it 100%, never come up for air one might say. I debunk that and give an alternative life hack for success based on my personal experience. This video series shares my personal keys to success mindsets, however one may define success. Live 12/6/2025, pre-recorded 10/17/2025 on a weekend trip to N...
178 Ace Frehley & Kiss one of the most influential rock bands (R.I.P. Space Ace) 29.11.2025 11:15
Sharing my thoughts on the legacy and influence of the iconic heavy metal band KISS the day after "Space Ace" Ace Frehley died, while on holiday in New Hampshire. Live 11/29/2025, pre-recorded 10/17/2025 0:00 – Intro to tribute thoughts on Ace Frehley the former lead guitarist of KISS also of Frehley's Comet 1:16 – KISS influence on guitarists who were inspired to learn guitar | KISS offered somet...
177 How Religion Should Be Taught in Schools (Without Indoctrination) 23.11.2025 21:55
Discussing why we should teach religion in the classroom, and how we can do it to avoid pitfalls. Plus responding to some criticisms of religion in school. Live 2/22/2025. 0:00 – Should we teach religion in school? Responding to news about elementary school kids in Britain visiting Mosques 1:37 – Teaching all religions not just one | religion does not mean Christianity | teaching religion in high...
176 Boston ISKCON: Swami Prabhupada statue honoring his arrival in America 15.11.2025 1:32
On a recent weekend trip to Boston, Massachusetts, I wanted to visit the ISKCON temple. My schedule changed at the last minute and I wasn't able to attend any of their daily arati services or go inside, but I was delighted by the statue they have outside of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada arriving by boat to America. From wiki: "After surviving two heart attacks during his maritime journey, Bh...
175 Swami Prabhupada’s Model for World Peace (Peace via Krishna Consciousness) 15.11.2025 4:30
Reading a hopeful essay on peace and its relationship to spirituality by the founder of ISKCON Swami Prabhupada. Live 11/15/2025, pre-recorded 9/20/2025 in Boston Commons park. 0:00 – Introduction to reading "The Peace Formula" essay 0:38 – Reading essay on chanting & Krishna 3:15 – Closing thoughts This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the...
174 Reverse Role Models - Drug Addicts, Homeless, Bums (Keys to Success Series) 01.11.2025 10:10
Sharing my personal keys to success mindsets, however one may define success. The video inspired by a trip to Boston, where it was pre-recorded 9/20/2025. Live 11/1/2025. 0:00 – Intro to keys to success episode inspired by Boston homeless, drug addicts, bums 1:40 – Look out the window at the ugly things of society to be reminded what life could be like 3:44 – Looking at our own friends who have ru...
173 Why You Can’t Debate the Woke Left Anymore 28.10.2025 27:40
Discussing why it seems impossible for people on the Right to talk to those on the Left, particularly since Charlie Kirk's murder. Yet, the Left says they desire conversation, but the response is to be called names, to have every source question, to be laughed at, to be shut down immediately, and more. I explain the very simple reason why this is so and what we can do about it. Live 10/25/2025, pr...
172 Fear Destroys Lives Faster Than Failure Ever Will (Keys to Success series) 12.10.2025 18:05
Sharing my personal keys to success mindsets, however one may define success. The video title borrows my favorite quote from the original Dune movie. Live 10/11/2025. 0:00 – Intro to new keys to success series of videos sharing proven things I've done and others around me have done that will bring success 2:23 – Do not be afraid | fear convinces you why not to do something 3:28 – Regret is the wor...
171 What rapper Jelly Roll's "Need A Favor" means for us (Having an abusive relationship with God) 02.10.2025 6:45
Discussing the lyrics to a song by country rapper Jelly Roll and how it might reflect our own spiritual lives. Live 10/4/2025, pre-recorded in Boston 9/20/2025 0:00 – Talking about Jelly Roll song "Need A Favor" 1:39 – Only praying when needed 2:29 – Shallow spirituality & personal faith 3:15 – Abusive relationship with god | not listening to god 5:26 – Closing thoughts This podcast was a 2025...
170 Free Speech Ends with Jimmy Kimmel Firing By Dictator Trump 26.09.2025 22:30
Discussing the firing of Jimmy Kimmel in light of the death of Charlie Kirk, and the cry from the left that this the end of free speech at the hands of the dictator president Donald Trump. I have some questions for conservatives. Live 9/25/2025, pre-recorded in Boston 9/20/2025 0:00 – Discussing the firing of Jimmy Kimmel who said something on true in regards to the murder of conservative commenta...
169 R.I.P. Charlie Kirk: Ranting on Jake Tapper & how Leftists see violence 12.09.2025 13:30
Responding to the shocking murder of conservative/MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk hours earlier, with a condemnation of CNN's response in light of their history of political statement and thoughts on political extremists. Note: Within 24 hours of making this video I saw a facebook post saying a MAGA was a shooter, and another saying Trump bought the rifle to start a Civil War. Both garbage ideas. Li...
168 Advaita Vedanta Believers Are Mentally Ill 04.09.2025 30:05
Responding to a fellow youtuber who declared that all believers in the Hindu path of Advaita Vedanta are mentally ill. This is my response. Another case of calling out someone's spiritual b.s. and arrogance. Live 9/1/2025. 0:00 – Intro to calling out ignorant spirituality youtuber who asks if Advaita Vedanta followers are mentally ill due to following weird philosophy 3:20 – My Vishishtadvaita Ved...
167 Fake Gurus Exposed: Chris Butler (Part 3/3) - Tulsi Gabbard's Ex-Guru 24.08.2025 52:45
Reacting to Vaishnava guru Chris Butler (aka Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa). He is a former member of ISKCON (during the lifetime of Swami Prabhupada) who started his own group of Krishna devotees in Hawaii, today called the Science of Identity Foundation, and said to be Krishna or "akin to god" by ex-devotees. He is famous for his negative teachings of Muslims, LGBTQ, and being Tulsi...
166 How I Discovered God & Truth According to Neem Karoli Baba (aka Steve Jobs guru) 13.08.2025 19:15
Sharing a reading on truth from Ram Dass' book "Miracle Of Love" about his guru Neem Karoli Baba. Baba's followers have included Steve Jobs, Julia Roberts, Mark Zuckerberg, Jai Uttal, Virat Kohli. Live 2/12/2025, pre-recorded. 0:00 – Personal story of converting from atheist to god believer via finding this Neem Karoli Baba book 3:57 – Reading chapter "About Truth" This podcast was a 2025 People's...
165 Shaivite Creed, the Essence of Saivism. Loving & Worshipping Shiva 03.08.2025 9:05
Sharing the Shaivite Creed as laid down by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, founder of Hinduism Today magazine and the Shaiva Siddhanta Church of Hawaii. This is not an official creed translated from Vedic scriptures or ancient rishis, but a modern attempt to codify the foundational beliefs of Shaivism. Live 8/2/2025. 0:00 – Learning about Hinduism via Hinduism Today magazine (https://www.hinduism...
164 Wokism is the Enemy of Hinduism in India (Make Caste Great Again) 27.07.2025 50:50
Hinduism, Neo-Hinduism, the Bhakti and Advaita Vedanta movements have looked beyond the caste (varna and jati) social hierarchy systems, but Wokism would take those gains away as it is focused on classism and class warfare. Wokism also takes Hinduism farther from the Vedic tradition. Live 7/26/2025. 0:00 – Intro to discussing woke progressivism's relationship with Hinduism (particularly in India)...
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