Why I review Diary of a CEO (and how I pick episodes)
Show fit for this site: 8.5 / 10 | ★★★★☆
Tonya Curry
Reviewer | Feed Ur Head
Quick take
- DOAC is long-form, high-production, and stacked with guests - perfect for "second brain" notes.
- I pick episodes for practical takeaways + emotional honesty, not celebrity alone.
- Score here is for the show's fit on this site, not one guest.
What I'm listening for
Steven Bartlett's show is built for deep sits: founders, athletes, scientists, culture voices. That length is a feature and a cost. Feed Ur Head exists so the good signal doesn't evaporate after two hours of headphones.
- Practical takeaways - something you could try this week
- Emotional honesty - not only polished brand story
- Advice that survives real life - not only rich-person context
- Replay value - would I send it to a friend who is busy and broke on time?
How I pick which episodes to review
Not every guest gets a full post. Priority goes to:
- Topics that match money, mindset, health-of-life, or founder lessons
- Episodes people are already arguing about in comments
- Guests whose ideas I can pressure-test against "outcomes, not timelines"
Who should use DOAC reviews here
If you love the show but can't re-listen to everything - or you want a skeptical friend to say "this part was gold / this part was thin" - these posts are for you.
What's next
Individual guest reviews will use the same format as the Bayer posts: score, takeaways, who should play, light spoilers. Start at the DOAC show hub or browse all reviews.
Independent commentary. Not affiliated with The Diary Of A CEO, Steven Bartlett, or Spotify.