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Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

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Mondays: Tom Deep Dives. Tuesday and Wednesdays: In Depth Interviews. Thursdays: The Tom Bilyeu show. Fridays: Tom Bilyeu Live! Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real.  From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world. Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geopolitics and economics to AI, science, future tech, and beyond, Tom breaks down complex topics into their fundamental elements. Learn how to see the world clearly so you can navigate even the most disruptive era.

Episodes

Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive: Why the U.S. Economy Needs Waste and Fraud to Survive

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s thought-provoking deep dive, Tom tackles a provocative question: What if the very things we’ve been told are destroying our system – waste, fraud, and abuse – are actually the glue holding it all together? Using compelling analogies and referencing both modern monetary theory and historical perspectives from Machiavelli, Tom reveals the foundational flaws in America’s economic and political system. He explores why deficit spending isn’t j...

Jun 02, 202526 min

Stem Cells vs. Death: The Real Breakthrough No One Is Talking About | Peter Diamandis (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on June 6, 2017. Named one of Fortune’s “50 greatest leaders of all time,” Peter Diamandis is disrupting education and business through his 19 startups and his role as founder and Executive Chairman of the XPRIZE. Guided by the stories handed down from his father, he used medical school to launch his space exploration program and is now a multiple New York Times bestselling author. Dive in with Peter and Tom as they discuss the importance of cultivatin...

May 31, 20251 hr 7 minEp. 1687

Fiat Is Failing, DOGE Is Dead, and Stablecoins Might Be the Answer | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today’s episode, Tom and his co-host Drew dive into a whirlwind of current events and big ideas shaping our world. From Elon Musk waving goodbye to the “Doge cuts” and reflections on America’s wild economic ride, to the drama of world leaders like Macron and the ongoing tension between global powers, this conversation pulls no punches. Tom breaks down the real state of our financial system—likening it to the Titanic heading for an iceberg—and exp...

May 30, 20251 hr 17 min

Elon Quits, Bitcoin Booms, AI Turns Rogue, and Macron Gets Slapped | The Tom Bilyeu Show

In this no-holds-barred episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu and his co-host Drew tackle a whirlwind of current events reshaping economics, politics, and culture. Kicking off with headlines like Elon Musk stepping down from Doge and the shocking viral spat between French President Macron and his wife, the duo wastes no time diving deep. Tom and Drew connect these disparate stories, skillfully tracing the throughline back to the undercurrents of the global financial system and the often unseen ha...

May 29, 202555 min

Is the U.S. Is Losing Its Edge? — Here’s How We Win It Back | Joe Lonsdale PT 2

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Tom sits down with entrepreneur and venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale for a thought-provoking conversation about American resilience, defense innovation, and the values shaping our future. Joe shares his journey from grappling with the ethics of building defense technology at Palantir to championing a new wave of patriot-driven innovation at Anduril. Together, Tom and Joe tackle tough questions—like the morality of maximum lethality, ...

May 28, 202548 min

Is the U.S. Losing Its Edge ?— Here’s How We Win It Back | Joe Lonsdale PT 1

On today’s episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with Joe Lonsdale—the prolific tech founder and investor known for co-founding Palantir and for building solutions at the intersection of technology and national defense. As concerns mount about America’s readiness in the face of a rising China, Joe shares firsthand insights from decades at the forefront of defense innovation, higher education reform, and the struggle to revive meritocracy in our institutions. You’ll hear how Joe went fro...

May 27, 202540 min

The Problem With Experts — Why You Can’t Trust Authority Without Proof | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive

In this cutting-edge episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu takes center stage to confront one of the biggest questions of our era: can we actually trust the so-called "experts"? Drawing on riveting examples from history and his own journey as an entrepreneur, Tom dissects how expertise has been weaponized by elites, resulting in societal conformity—even when the experts turn out to be wrong. From the smoking doctors of the past to today's battles over pandemics, politics, and public policy, Tom l...

May 26, 202536 min

The Big Pharma Lie Exposed: SSRIs, Diet & The Truth They Don’t Want You to Know | Mikhaila Peterson (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on July 8, 2021. It’s easy to quietly go through life never really facing yourself, your struggles and your fears. There is a solution to numb the pain of reality and move towards comfort where it’s easier to accept things as they are no matter where you are. Mikhaila Peterson gracefully embodies the struggle of what it means to face yourself and all of your inadequacies and continue to push and explore through discomfort in pursuit of finding meaning ...

May 24, 20251 hr 44 minEp. 1687

Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Stupidity, & Other Threats To Democracy w/ Lisa! | The Tom Bilyeu Show LIVE

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this special live episode, I’m joined by my incredible co-host (and wife), Lisa Bilyeu, for a deep-dive on the intersection of politics, world affairs, and what’s really threatening democracy today. We tackle some heavy news—like Biden’s shock cancer announcement and the implications of Bernie Sanders admitting Democrats can be a threat to democracy. Of course, with Lisa in the studio, we also bring an unfiltered relationship lens to these societ...

May 23, 20251 hr 31 min

Biden’s Diagnosis, Wuhan Fallout, and the Dangerous Future of Biotech | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Drew and I take you through a whirlwind week where politics, world affairs, and tech innovation collide. We dissect Biden’s shocking cancer diagnosis and what it means for the country, dig into Bernie Sanders’ eyebrow-raising admission about the Democratic Party, and go deep on just how broken the government really is—and how (or if) it can ever be fixed. We tackle the big questions: What does it take to create a thriving middle cla...

May 22, 20251 hr 30 min

This Is Why You Can’t Afford a House — The Truth About Inflation, AI, and Why Everything Feels Unfair | Daniel Priestley PT 2

In this installment, Daniel and Tom push deeper into the roots of economic anxiety, the morality of money printing, the logic (and danger) of debt, and why the “Monopoly game” always ends in revolution, collapse, or war. They ask what it will really take to avoid history’s bloodiest outcomes — and whether the solutions are personal, systemic, or already out of reach. SHOWNOTES43:12 Why money printing is immoral — and also unavoidable52:09 Why the end of the “Monopoly game” means collapse, war, o...

May 21, 20251 hr 1 min

This Is Why You Can’t Afford a House — The Truth About Inflation, AI, and Why Everything Feels Unfair | Daniel Priestley PT 1

Tom Bilyeu welcomes Daniel Priestley, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and expert on the intersection of technology, economics, and social change. In Part 1, Tom and Daniel embark on a raw and intellectually charged exploration of what’s gone wrong with the modern economy, why younger generations are angry, and how technology is accelerating economic inequality. Daniel draws on his personal journey from Pizza Hut delivery driver in a small town to global software entrepreneur, sharing firsthan...

May 20, 20251 hr 13 min

Tom Bilyeu: How I Make Every Major Decision — My Framework for How to Think Clearly in a World That Lies to You

ALL NEW!! Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this solo deep dive, I break down the single mental model that changed everything for me—not just in business, but in every aspect of life, from marriage and health to navigating the chaos of global events. I take you behind the scenes of my own transformation, sharing how I went from obsessing over personal success to tackling the most complex, high-stakes challenges facing us all—like finance, politics, AI, and global conflict. This e...

May 19, 202523 min

The Biggest Lie Your Brain Ever Told You (And How to Finally See Reality) | Jonas Kaplan (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on November 25, 2021. It was reported that roughly 1 in 20 people report having at least one hallucination in a lifetime. Maybe it was drug induced or simply a dream. Either way, how is it that you can have vivid imagery about what feels like reality in the moment? Dr. Jonas Kaplan joins Tom in this conversation to discuss all the ways your brain is filling in the gaps of its own break in knowledge. The brain is truly fascinating to study and so import...

May 17, 20251 hr 39 minEp. 1681

Would You Upgrade Your Baby? Designer Babies, Gold Jets, and Gene Editing | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, get ready as I pull back the curtain on some of the most important moves happening on the global stage—and give you my unfiltered, no-nonsense take on what they really mean for you and the future. My co-host Drew and I tackle everything from Trump’s headline-grabbing Middle East negotiations, to the true impact of $600 billion+ in U.S.-Saudi tech and infrastructure deals, to the double-edged sword of “commerce as a bridge” between c...

May 16, 20251 hr 44 min

China Just Paused Tariffs for 90 Days — Strategic Move or Dangerous Stalling Tactic? | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, I sit down with my co-host Drew to rip into one of the most turbulent weeks in global politics and economics we’ve seen in a long time. We break down not just the moves, but the motives and the possible massive consequences behind Trump’s high-octane foreign policy—from slashing tariffs with China and locking in a colossal Saudi investment deal, to taking the unprecedented step of targeting Big Pharma with an executive order to lowe...

May 15, 20251 hr 18 min

Playing God or Saving Nature? Gene Editing, Artificial Wombs & the Return of Extinct Species | Ben Lamm PT 2

Welcome back to the second half of this eye-opening discussion with Ben Lamm, CEO of Colossal Biosciences. In Part 2, Tom and Ben dig even deeper, tackling the massive ethical questions and transformative possibilities that arise when humans hold the keys to edit and design life itself. Whether it’s confronting the future of embryo screening, germline editing, the potential for designer babies, or the international arms race in biotechnology—no topic is off limits. Ben shares insider stories on ...

May 14, 20251 hr 6 min

Playing God or Saving Nature? Gene Editing, Artificial Wombs & the Return of Extinct Species | Ben Lamm PT 1

In this thrilling installment of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with Ben Lamm, visionary founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, a company on a mission to reverse extinction and rewrite the future of conservation and synthetic biology. Ben and Tom dive deep into the mind-bending world of de-extinction, synthetic gene editing, and how the CRISPR revolution is not only unlocking the secrets of life—but also actively engineering it. In Part 1, get ready for a rollercoaster of concepts as Ben ...

May 13, 20251 hr 1 min

The Biggest Lie Society Sells You About Happiness--Here’s How to Actually Find Success | Tom Bilyeu (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on January 28, 2018. Hear Tom's #keynote where he shared the beliefs, values, and identity to help you live life on your terms. This keynote was filmed at the Powerful U conference in Salt Lake City, UT on November 2nd, 2018. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS ButcherBox: Ready to level up your meals? Go to https://ButcherBox.com/impact to get $20 off your first box and FREE bacon for life with the Bilyeu Box! Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vi...

May 12, 202553 minEp. 1681

Why 90% of People Accept Mediocrity: The Hidden Reason You’re Not Successful Yet | Steven Kotler (Fan Fav)

Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on: December 27, 2022. Being a high achiever comes with many challenges and there are so many insights into how to optimize for success with your time, your performance, and even your neurochemistry. When you can get into a state of flow, the tasks that require your focus to achieve higher levels of success become almost effortless. Do you know how to tap into flow at will and truly achieve peak performance? When it comes to studying flow, peak perform...

May 10, 20251 hr 39 min

World in Tension: The Pope, Pakistan, Kanye, and Rising Antisemitism | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Tom and co-host Producer Drew take listeners deep into the high-stakes world of global economics, trade wars, and political theater with none other than special guest Donald Trump. As President Trump celebrates the announcement of a new, potentially game-changing trade deal with the UK, Tom and Drew rigorously break down what it really means for American exports, tariffs, and the unfolding chess match with China. The conversation doesn’t pull punches, exploring not only the economic realities fa...

May 09, 20251 hr 18 min

How We Really Get to Mars: Space Travel, Human Survival, and the Next 100 Years of Society | Andy Weir PT 2

In Part 2 of Tom’s wide-ranging conversation with Andy Weir, Andy explores how AI will transform material science, medicine, biotechnology, and possibly even human evolution itself. From AI-designed drugs and custom gene editing to the ethical dilemmas of “designer babies” and the future of cosmetic self-alteration, Andy contemplates what these advances could mean for human identity, equality, and society’s deepest values. The episode then hurtles into the far future, weighing the prospects of a...

May 08, 202556 min

Is America Still One Nation? What No One’s Saying About Iran, AI, and the Fight to Stay United | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Tom Bilyeu and Producer Drew cut straight to the heart of today’s most complex and controversial headlines. The episode opens with a whirlwind tour of international conflict, as Israel retaliates against Houthi forces in Yemen, and Donald Trump takes to social media with bold statements targeting Iran. Tom and Drew break down the escalating Middle East tensions, unraveling the interconnected alliances of Iran, Israel, China, Russia, and North Korea, and what it all means for the world’s future. ...

May 07, 20251 hr 29 min

How We Really Get to Mars: Space Travel, Human Survival, and the Next 100 Years of Society | Andy Weir PT 1

Tom Bilyeu is joined by Andy Weir, celebrated science fiction author best known for his bestsellers “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary.” Andy brings his trademark grounded, analytical perspective as he and Tom grapple with one of the most pressing and fascinating subjects of our time: the future of artificial intelligence. In Part 1, Andy breaks down the near- and mid-term landscape of AI’s impact—from industry disruptions and the transformation of art to the coming upheaval in entertainment a...

May 06, 202558 min

Success Won’t Save You: How to Rebuild When Identity, Culture & Confidence Collapse | Tom Bilyeu AMA (Fan Fav)

Tom answers questions from the community. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 2-6-19 SHOWNOTES: How to love the process of getting better at whatever you want while overcoming self doubt and lack of confidence [2:11] The new secret to success [5:09] Where to draw the line with “everything is my fault” [9:02] How to reward yourself when you stick with your goals and defeat negative habits [13:48] How to outperform people’s perceptions of you and bury people with results [20:51] How to avoid burnout at work [27:27...

May 05, 202549 min

The System Wants You Weak: How Culture Kills Identity, Urgency & Truth | Patrick Bet-David (Fan Fav)

It makes sense Entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David admires Arnold Schwarzenegger the way he does. Both embody the story of immigrants with the odds stacked against them that used adversity, self-evaluation, and a body-builder mentality to re-write their own narrative. The author of 25 Laws to Doing the Impossible shares how he shaped his mindset to achieve the impossible on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-4-19 SHOW NOTES: Patrick details what attracted him to bodyb...

May 03, 202546 min

WTF Is Going on in America? The U.S. Economy Is Shrinking, Altman’s Eyeball Scans, and RFK’s War on Soda | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Tom Bilyeu and Producer Drew jump straight into the breaking news of the US signing a critical minerals deal with Ukraine, dissecting the motivations behind this strategic move and its potential to reshape the global power dynamic amidst ongoing war with Russia. The episode then shifts focus to the volatile US economy, exploring the reality behind the recent economic contraction, the intricacies of trade deficits, and the initial ripple effects caused by new tariffs. Drawing from real-time data ...

May 02, 202543 min

The #1 Threat to America Right Now (And It’s Not What You Think) | Mike Baker PT 2

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this thought-provoking episode, Tom sits down with Mike Baker—former CIA officer, security expert, and host of the President’s Daily Brief podcast—to dissect some of the most pressing issues facing America and the world today. Together, they dive deep into the real threats posed by China, from cyber warfare and TikTok’s influence, to intellectual property theft and military ambitions in the South China Sea. Mike shares his insider perspective on ...

May 01, 20251 hr 12 min

Trump’s First 100 Days: Master Strategist or Global Wrecking Ball? | The Tom Bilyeu Show

Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew tackle the first 100 days of the Trump presidency—an era marked by volatility and shifting world dynamics. With signature candor and sharp analysis, Tom unpacks the ripple effects of global power plays: the destabilization of the post-WWII order, the mounting US-China economic standoff, and Ray Dalio’s stark warning that massive change is inevitable. Alongside Drew, Tom interrogates the headlines, from the unpredictability of Trump’s style to China’s unwavering claims...

Apr 30, 20251 hr 4 min

The #1 Threat to America Right Now (And It’s Not What You Think) | Mike Baker PT 1

Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this thought-provoking episode, Tom sits down with Mike Baker—former CIA officer, security expert, and host of the President’s Daily Brief podcast—to dissect some of the most pressing issues facing America and the world today. Together, they dive deep into the real threats posed by China, from cyber warfare and TikTok’s influence, to intellectual property theft and military ambitions in the South China Sea. Mike shares his insider perspective on ...

Apr 29, 20251 hr 21 min
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