Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed

The Idiot Philosophers

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Slats is former military and a current airline pilot. Charlie is a national radio host (formerly) and current ne're do-well. They grew up, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends. NOT philosophers, life coaches, scholars, or role models, they're just two dads with microphones, and a long history of learning things in the hardest and often the most painful ways possible. Since nobody else (according to them) is doing a podcast, they thought they'd give it a go. They've been there, done that, and think they might just have wisdom to share that you...

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Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed

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Serenity, Neurodiversity, and GOOD TV 16.05.2026 42:15

Accents, culture, technology, differences between British/American culture, neurodiversity, the serenity prayer, mental health, cultural differences, personal growth, societal norms. The Idiot Philosophers explore deep topics with a guest who happens to have an actual education and a really cool (smart sounding) British accent! They’ll explore the views of both British and American culture, the im...

The Mother Of All Episodes 13.05.2026 21:39

Mother's Day, family, resilience, childhood memories, personal growth, relationships: A heartfelt conversation on motherhood, personal resilience, and family memories, highlighting the influence of mothers and family bonds. Slats Overspeed & Charlie Wilde discuss a mom's influence on resilience and personal growth, memories of family and childhood, and lessons learned from family relationships...

Artificial Intelligence, Human Tantrums 07.05.2026 28:10

Since nobody else (according to them) is doing a podcast, they thought they'd give it a go. They've been there, done that, and think they might just have wisdom to share. You may learn something but probably won't. Slats is former military and a current airline pilot. Charlie is a national radio host (formerly) and currently a ne're do-well with a mic. They grew up as neighbors in grade school, st...

Introduction To The Idiot Philosophers 01.04.2026 19:36

Slats is NOT fond of his daughter's 18-year-old cat, Lilly, but his wife is VERY fond of her leaf blower... one of Charlie's least favorite sounds. They'll discuss their cross-country road trip that includes a stop in Dodge City, Kansas. Obviously, they HAD to stay at The Wyatt Earp Hotel but were amazed, as they checked in, to find that the huge picture of a man, hanging behind the check-in desk,...

Idiots Get The Blues 28.03.2026 44:51

Slats Overspeed and Charlie Wilde talk to former Blue Angels slot pilot, Andy Talbott. (3/4 2015-2016) They talk about his humble beginnings in rural Kansas and catching the "flying bug" at the age of 4 with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center. He attended Kansas State University and Andy was eventually selected as a member of the US Navy's demo flight team. Through his military career, Andy learn...

She Loves Me 28.03.2026 26:59

Slats met his future wife, Katie, when they were both in high school. Over the next 15 years, they did their own thing, but it would become apparent to both of them that they were meant to be together. In this episode, "She Loves Me," he explains why his 28 year marriage is so strong, despite many ways he almost screwed it up. Charlie admires Slats for having such a strong, loving marriage but ca...