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  • Gene Editing, IVF Politics & the Billionaire Plan to Engineer the Next Generation | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 20 2025
    Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom and Producer Drew dive into a dynamic conversation covering everything from unexpected dinner stories with hip-hop legends and comic creators to deep reflections on global politics, commerce, and the future of technology. Tom and Drew break down Trump’s recent deals, cultural realism in foreign policy, the impact of commerce as a global connector, and the blurred lines between healthy capitalism and exploitative systems. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Middle East's Self-Led Transformation 07:39 Cultural Collisions and Misguided Interventions 31:44 Eugenics: Dark Historical Perception 44:36 "Trump's Strategic Move on Drug Pricing" 01:01:45 "Reforming Loan Structures & School Funding" 01:23:07 "Critique of Money Printing Policies" 01:35:17 "Understanding Manipulation in Economics" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today:⁠ https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Israel vs. Iran: Are We Heading for Nuclear War? Trump, Airstrikes & the New Global Order | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 19 2025
    In this urgent and thought-provoking episode of "Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu," Tom and co-host Drew dive headfirst into some of the most consequential geopolitical and domestic events unfolding right now. The conversation kicks off with escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict, speculation about U.S. involvement, and global reactions to the prospect of another major war in the Middle East. With the world watching as superpowers and regional players clash over nuclear ambitions, Tom and Drew provide a nuanced and unflinching analysis of the moral dilemmas, double standards, and historical context driving events on the ground. Together, Tom and Drew untangle the complicated web of alliances, power imbalances, and ideological clashes between democratic West and theocratic regimes. They also examine the rise of anti-Semitism, the evolving narrative around Israel’s actions in Gaza versus Iran, and the hypocrisy surrounding nuclear proliferation. The stakes are high, and the intense back-and-forth ensures listeners come away with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping today’s headlines and tomorrow’s future. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Israel-Iran Conflict Heats Up: US and Global Stakes00:33 The Danger of Nuclear Escalation01:00 Real-Time Reactions on Social Media01:13 Strikes on Population Centers and the Shift to War01:25 Timeline and Origins: How Did We Get Here?01:57 The Global Opinion Turn Against Israel02:22 The Moral High Ground and Western Bias03:22 "Head of the Octopus": Iran’s Influence and Middle Eastern Backdoor Diplomacy04:16 Secret Alliances and Shifting Tone in the Region05:08 Separating Critique from Anti-Semitism06:12 Israel’s Nuclear Program Versus Iran’s: Double Standards and Transparency07:29 Power, Morality, and the Responsibilities of Hegemony08:05 Rebuilding After War and American Exceptionalism10:10 Theocracy, Ideology, and the Coming Collision of Global Value Systems11:25 The Internal Strength (or Weakness) of the Iranian Regime11:58 US Politics: Trump’s Base Divided Over War and Foreign Policy13:41 Principles for Chaos: Should America Join Another War?14:20 The Threat of Religious Extremism and Nuclear Weapons16:18 The Calculus for War: Risks, Opportunities, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets17:35 How Should Americans Process This? Is Panic Warranted? FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today:⁠ https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 17 m
  • New Physics Reveals the Truth Behind Simulation Theory & Life After Death | Rizwan Virk PT 2
    Jun 18 2025
    Picking up where we left off, Part 2 of this fascinating episode with Rizwan Virk and Tom Bilyeu dives even deeper into the boundaries between science fiction and scientific reality. The discussion moves beyond simulation as a hypothesis and into the territories of time travel, alien intelligence, and the recurring patterns that mystics and religious traditions have long wrestled with. Rizwan opens up about the research behind his updated Simulation Hypothesis book, laying out how modern AI, quantum computing, and ancient spiritual wisdom might all be converging to update humanity’s operating system. Tom challenges Rizwan on the reliability of self-reported mystical experiences and probes the intersection where memory, psychological illusion, and technological overlap might reveal a deeper structure to reality. Together, they dissect why we may be “meant” to learn certain lessons, what meaning and purpose look like if we’re avatars with storylines, and how intuition and dreams might be signals from outside the “game.” SHOWNOTES 55:59 Simulation Saves, Replays, and Alternate Histories01:10:56 Can We Access the Rules? Acting on Patterns, Glitches, and Branches01:13:13 Ethical Frameworks: Commandments, Karma, and Replay of Deeds01:14:34 Mystical Practice, Yogic Breathing, and Altered States01:15:48 Enjoying (and Suffering) Through the Rules of the Game01:16:28 How To Play The Game Well: Purpose, Challenges, and Self-Discovery Pre-order Rizwan's Upcoming Book, "The Simulation Hypothesis":https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774523/the-simulation-hypothesis-by-rizwan-virk/ FOLLOW RIZWAN VIRK:Website: https://zenentrepreneur.comTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/RizStanfordInstagram: https://instagram.com/RizCambridge CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today:⁠ https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl⁠ #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at ⁠https://irestore.com⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 m
  • Science Points to the Simulation: New Physics Reveals the Truth Behind Simulation Theory & Life After Death | Rizwan Virk PT 1
    Jun 17 2025
    What if reality is not what it seems? In this mind-expanding episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down with entrepreneur, MIT grad, investor, and bestselling author Rizwan Virk, known for his work on simulation theory and the intersection of technology, consciousness, and spirituality. Together, they explore profound questions about the nature of existence, consciousness, and whether our universe might be a sophisticated simulation. Virk shares insights from his personal experiences and research, referencing everything from quantum mechanics and near-death experiences to religious metaphors and the immersive power of video games. Tom and Rizwan navigate the philosophical and scientific landscape—debating the nature of the soul, the mysterious coherence of near-death accounts, and the possibility that ancient wisdom might have been trying to communicate truths later echoed by modern technology. SHOWNOTES 04:56 The Nature of the Soul: Debate or Dialogue?13:49 Religious Metaphors: Book of Deeds, Karma, & the Golden Rule22:58 Why Do We Forget Past Lessons? Immersion and the “River of Forgetfulness”37:04 Psychedelics, Altered States, and Perception—Without the Trip49:46 The Three-Body Problem, Sci-Fi as Philosophy, and the Concept of “Sophon”55:19 Multiple Histories, Quantum Physics, and Branching Paths https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774523/the-simulation-hypothesis-by-rizwan-virk/ FOLLOW RIZWAN VIRK: Website: https://zenentrepreneur.comTwitter (X): https://twitter.com/RizStanfordInstagram: https://instagram.com/RizCambridge CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at https://butcherbox.com/impact Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at https://irestore.com iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 19 m
  • You Have 2 Years Left Before Everything Gets Rewritten | Tom Bilyeu Deep Dive
    Jun 16 2025
    Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this episode, Tom takes us on a gripping, fast-paced deep dive into the AI revolution—a force that’s speeding toward us faster and more radically than any technological shift in history. From jobs and relationships to economics and warfare, Tom breaks down how artificial intelligence is set to transform every aspect of our lives in the next two years—and why the changes will be more intense than anything we’ve seen before. Drawing parallels to game-changing moments like the invention of the printing press, the dawn of electricity, and the birth of the Internet, Tom explores why this moment is different: the world's superpowers are locked in an AI-driven arms race, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. He uncovers the potential chaos and opportunities of this new era, explains how history’s lessons on disruptive technology can guide us, and shares five essential steps you can take to not only survive but thrive—no matter how wild the ride gets. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Navigating AI's Rising Dominance 03:51 AI-Reprogrammed Life and Love 07:28 Printing Press: Catalyst for Conflict 11:41 AI Cold War Emergence 15:04 AI Race: US-China Strategic Competition 17:09 AI: The Future of Warfare 21:03 Approaching the Technological Singularity 24:17 "Navigating the AI Revolution" 27:50 Opportunity in Crisis: The Fringe Edge 31:37 "AI Revolution: Adaptation or Rejection?" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at https://butcherbox.com/impact Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at https://monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year! CashApp: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/v6nymgjl #CashAppPod iRestore:Give yourself the gift of hair confidence this year. For a limited time only, our community is getting a HUGE discount on the iRestore Elite when you use code IMPACT at https://irestore.com iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to https://jerry.ai/impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 m
  • Chasing Money is a Trap—The Hidden Lie About Wealth Everyone Believes | Tom Bilyeu (Fan Fav)
    Jun 14 2025
    Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on January 11, 2022. If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the years I spent chasing money - and how it left me emotionally bankrupt. Don’t get me wrong - money is a powerful force. It gives you the ability to close your eyes, imagine something that you want to create, and then open your eyes and actually be able to go out there and do it. However, I’ve also found that people have wildly different opinions on money, how we should relate to it, and how it affects our levels of happiness and fulfillment. But what do people who have really mastered the game of money have to say about it? What constitutes a wealthy life? How should we define success? How do we create and monetize long-term value for those we serve? Todays’ episode of Impact Theory answers those questions, and many more. I’ve assembled some of my favorite moments from past guest interviews, all revolving around our relationships with money and financial success. SHOW NOTES: 00:00 | Ken Honda on shifting your focus around wealth 09:01 | David Rubenstein on children of wealthy families 17:54 | Ramit Sethi on rewriting your invisible scripts around money 28:10 | Tilman Fertitta on forging your own path in business 37:05 | Yancey Strickler on new ways of measuring value ********************************************************************** Do you need my help? STARTING a business: Join me inside ZERO TO FOUNDER here SCALING a business: Click here to see if you qualify Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here. ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 m
  • America on the Brink: Are We Headed Toward Civil War? Breaking Down the Debt, Division & Disorder | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 13 2025
    Join Tom Bilyeu and his co-host Drew as they tackle hot-button issues—from national protests and government response to the growing concerns of political polarization and economic instability. As the headlines scream about cities on fire and rumors of civil war swirl, Tom and Drew challenge each other's perspectives, debating how much of our current climate is real versus media-fueled overdramatization. They'll share their unique “inside the car vs. drone’s-eye view” approach to understanding how local experiences and national trends collide. In this episode, they break down the waves of protest in LA, the government’s response, and the political strategies at play—especially in the context of Trump’s and Newsom’s public standoff. Plus, they don’t shy away from the hard questions: Are we witnessing the early signs of a larger societal unraveling? How do personal freedoms, law and order, and economic distress fit into the bigger picture? And what can history—and thinkers like Ray Dalio—teach us about what might come next? SHOWNOTES 00:00 Stuck in a Recurring Cycle 06:36 National Guard's Role in Riots 11:45 Managing Conflict in Tense Situations 16:02 Overreaction and De-escalation Challenges 21:50 "Addressing Riots and Armed Response" 28:42 Debate on Borders and Civil Order 35:08 Marxism Critique and Popularity Debate 40:36 "Avoidance: Theory vs. Practice" 46:20 State Moves Highlight Political Dynamics 51:48 "China's Economic Gamble at Risk" 55:22 "Disproportionate Rewards Drive Innovation" 01:02:44 Government Seizure of Bitcoin 01:04:31 "AI-Driven Reality Verification" CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 14 m
  • LA Riots, Trump vs Newsom, & Ray Dalio Predicts Civil War | The Tom Bilyeu Show
    Jun 12 2025
    Tom and co-host Drew taking listeners deep into the volatile landscape of American current events, zeroing in on the LA immigration riots that have dominated headlines. With tensions flaring between national and local leadership—Trump pushing for a hardline federal response, Newsom resisting—the conversation explores the patterns of civil unrest and political division that have marked recent American history. Tom and Drew set the stage by wrestling with the disconnect between lived experience on the ground and the dramatized narrative pushed by media and politicians, and they unpack the psychology and historical context that frame our national sense of crisis. Join Tom and Drew as they analyze pattern recognition in societal upheavals, the rise and repetition of riots, and the role that both media and political actors play in stoking societal fear and division. They candidly debate law and order, the line between peaceful protest and violence, and how responses from leadership can either escalate or temper unrest. It's a raw, unfiltered look at American fault lines through the eyes of two thoughtful centrists with sharply different perspectives on what’s at stake and where we go from here. SHOWNOTES00:00 Random kickoff, LA immigration riots, Trump vs. Newsom00:52 Media narratives vs. lived experience; historical cycles of riots02:30 Deep dives: Creature from Jekyll Island and AI, preview of upcoming Ray Dalio civil war content03:10 Tom’s “inside the car” vs. “drone's eye view” analogy on threat perception05:12 Debt, wealth inequality, and existential threats to American stability06:10 Examining news, protest origins in Paramount, media weaponization06:36 Role of Trump, National Guard, and police statements08:09 Agitation, escalation, law-and-order arguments09:11 Tom on zero tolerance for violence, personal property, and police response12:28 Drew on distinctions between protest and violence, the need for context13:19 Discussion of left-wing agitators and policing dynamics14:40 Blocking streets, crowd management, protest policing strategies15:21 Debate on in-the-moment criminal crackdown vs. escalation risks18:24 Societal order, community safety, and escalating force19:30 Defining peaceful protest; competing moral frameworks for resistance22:33 Tom lays out the slippery slope to civil war when national values diverge24:49 The debate over armed vs. unarmed resistance, the nature of violence25:05 Political theater in raids and the true nature of immigration enforcement27:27 Discussion on California as a political flashpoint, media tactics29:50 Political capital, incentives, and why the reactions might matter more30:59 Are “let it burn” tactics viable? Drew and Tom’s fundamental disagreement FOLLOW TOMInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ and entering promo code IMPACT at check out ButcherBox: New users that sign up for ButcherBox will receive their choice between steak tips, salmon, or chicken breast in every box for a year + $20 off their first box at ⁠https://butcherbox.com/impact⁠ Monarch Money: Use code THEORY at ⁠https://monarchmoney.com⁠ for 50% off your first year! Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at ⁠https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu⁠ Jerry: Stop needlessly overpaying for car insurance - download the Jerry app or head to ⁠https://jerry.ai/impact⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 35 m
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