11 RIP Tom Verlaine of Television: The Wonder of Self-Expression

Honoring the late rock guitarist & true artist Tom Verlaine of the band Television, with personal history of working with Uncle Bob NYC & members of Television & Hanoi Rocks. Live 2.4.2023.0:00 – Introduction 3:00 – Gayatri Mantra & reading from Swami Vivekananda from Swami Nikhilananda's book "Vivekananda: A Biography"4:44 – On Television (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_(band)), meeting Tom (Correction: I said they did 1 album, but they did 2 & a reunion album.)7:08 – Tom & Television were true originals9:10 – Working with Television drummer Billy Ficca & bassist Sami Yaffa of Hanoi Rocks & Uncle Bob NYC. Their video for "She Don't Know Me" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1I0rzOE8ns13:36 – True original artists with no fear16:44 – Blessings to TomThis 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 and 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