Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

Tom Bilyeu co-founded Quest Nutrition and grew it into a billion-dollar company, and Impact Theory is the media platform he built after that success. The podcast updates daily with over 834 episodes and features interviews, reaction segments, and debates that break down complex subjects into their fundamental components. Tom covers a wide range of territory — geopolitics, economics, artificial intelligence, science, technology, and culture — but always through the lens of helping listeners develop stronger thinking skills and a more accurate understanding of the world. Recent guests include geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan, AI expert Emad Mostaque, economics commentator Morgan Housel, and Replit CEO Amjad Massad. What connects Impact Theory to Jay Shetty's audience is Tom's fundamental belief that mindset determines outcomes. Even when discussing global economics or AI, he consistently brings the conversation back to how individuals can adapt, grow, and position themselves for success. His interviewing style is intense and well-prepared — he reads extensively before each conversation and is not afraid to push back on ideas he disagrees with. The show has evolved over the years from pure personal development into a broader current affairs and ideas show, but the personal growth foundation remains. It carries a 4.7-star rating from about 4,600 reviews. Listeners appreciate the intellectual rigor and the range of topics covered.