105 My Car Got Vandalized for a TikTok Trend. What Does That Say About Us?

Personal story of being the victim of the TikTok Kia Challenge, where you break into a car with a screwdriver & USB. What type of animal does this? How sad must your life be? We were lucky, but others are not. Live 5.18.20240:00 – Intro to non-spiritual show on being recent victim of "Kia Challenge" crime where cars are hotwired & stolen for TikTok videos (see wikipedia on history) | understanding President Donald Trump's labelling of criminals as animals after being a victim of a crime reflecting animal instincts5:51 – Story of breaking our car window & destruction of ignition to hot wire & steal our car | inefficient police force & insurance | coordinating repairs | not using the car18:29 – Kia Challenge disrupts & ruins lives for TikTok likes21:28 – What type of person participates in crime just for social media likes? | photos of my car | animalistic instincts & forgivable motivations for crime32:18 – Helping criminals | hurting 1% not working class | living a fulfilling life | closing thoughtsThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for 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 (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM