The Idiot Philosophers Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-idiot-philosophers 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 may learn from. (But don't get your hopes up.) However, they CAN tell stories! Warning: Following THEIR advice may come with feelings of regret, confusion, or an overactive bladder. Trusting them may be unfortunate and predictable, but in the end, is totally on YOU. © 2026 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 88f27a7e-8a4e-58fc-a52d-a070dfb9c115 yes https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-idiot-philosophers/id1888780136 en Sat, 16 May 2026 21:34:55 -0400 Sat, 16 May 2026 21:36:27 -0400 https://theidiotphilosophers.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/FJaBLjvcrI_1eUf1jChqUqPJru_S1NmBBi2o3DXAUdY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YmQ1/MDhjNzcxZmFjYjJm/NjgxZmFkNTQ0MjJj/ZmIwOS5wbmc.jpg The Idiot Philosophers https://theidiotphilosophers.com episodic Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 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 may learn from. (But don't get your hopes up.) However, they CAN tell stories! Warning: Following THEIR advice may come with feelings of regret, confusion, or an overactive bladder. Trusting them may be unfortunate and predictable, but in the end, is totally on YOU. Slats is former military and a current airline pilot. Dad Jokes, Raising Kids, Flying, Pilots, Radio, Life Lessons, Good Stories, Charlie Wilde charlie@charliewildemedia.com No No Serenity, Neurodiversity, and GOOD TV 12 12 Serenity, Neurodiversity, and GOOD TV full 65cc20aa-30f2-4e02-bf19-5710815eae5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/67bbb651 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 importance of neurodiversity, timeless wisdom of the serenity prayer, and how British Telly kicks ass. We’ll dive into cultural insights of each side, reflect on living a balanced life, and how to get through the seemingly global chaos.

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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 importance of neurodiversity, timeless wisdom of the serenity prayer, and how British Telly kicks ass. We’ll dive into cultural insights of each side, reflect on living a balanced life, and how to get through the seemingly global chaos.

]]> Sat, 16 May 2026 16:35:58 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 2535 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 importance of neurodiversity, timeless wisdom of the serenity prayer, and how British Telly kicks ass. We’ll dive into cultural insights of each side, reflect on living a balanced life, and how to get through the seemingly global chaos.

]]> Dad Jokes, Raising Kids, Flying, Pilots, Radio, Life Lessons, Good Stories, No The Mother Of All Episodes 101 101 The Mother Of All Episodes full 46fdeb7d-c28e-44ab-ac27-415e1188584e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1306248 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 11:47:05 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 1299 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.

]]> Mother's Day, family, resilience, childhood memories, personal growth, relationships, heartfelt, personal resilience, family, mom's influence, resilience, personal growth, family loss. No Artificial Intelligence, Human Tantrums 100 100 Artificial Intelligence, Human Tantrums full 565f5181-452d-4f15-9935-1ee9eeea857a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d75935b9 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

The Idiot Philosophers, AI, technology, humor, artificial intelligence rage, tech frustrations, AI interactions, podcast, funny tech stories. Slats & Charlie discuss artificial intelligence, revealing how AI can be subjected to the wrath of human emotions. This episode features candid conversations about arguing with AI, tech frustrations, the quirks of modern gadgets. And hear how the less tech savvy of the pair (Slats) is able to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced airline jets in the sky, to destinations worldwide with confidence and skill. You'll also discover how a new medication helps a condition that's becoming more prevalent these days, "AIRD," Artificial Intelligence Rage Disorder. (This is fake. The guys made it up. But don't be surprised if this DOES become a condition big pharma creates a TV ad for soon!)

]]> 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

The Idiot Philosophers, AI, technology, humor, artificial intelligence rage, tech frustrations, AI interactions, podcast, funny tech stories. Slats & Charlie discuss artificial intelligence, revealing how AI can be subjected to the wrath of human emotions. This episode features candid conversations about arguing with AI, tech frustrations, the quirks of modern gadgets. And hear how the less tech savvy of the pair (Slats) is able to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced airline jets in the sky, to destinations worldwide with confidence and skill. You'll also discover how a new medication helps a condition that's becoming more prevalent these days, "AIRD," Artificial Intelligence Rage Disorder. (This is fake. The guys made it up. But don't be surprised if this DOES become a condition big pharma creates a TV ad for soon!)

]]> Thu, 07 May 2026 17:11:35 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 1690 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

The Idiot Philosophers, AI, technology, humor, artificial intelligence rage, tech frustrations, AI interactions, podcast, funny tech stories. Slats & Charlie discuss artificial intelligence, revealing how AI can be subjected to the wrath of human emotions. This episode features candid conversations about arguing with AI, tech frustrations, the quirks of modern gadgets. And hear how the less tech savvy of the pair (Slats) is able to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the most advanced airline jets in the sky, to destinations worldwide with confidence and skill. You'll also discover how a new medication helps a condition that's becoming more prevalent these days, "AIRD," Artificial Intelligence Rage Disorder. (This is fake. The guys made it up. But don't be surprised if this DOES become a condition big pharma creates a TV ad for soon!)

]]> The Idiot Philosophers, AI, technology, humor, artificial intelligence rage, tech frustrations, AI interactions, podcast, funny tech stories, Airplanes, Radio, Comedy, Old Friends, Dad Jokes No Introduction To The Idiot Philosophers 99 99 Introduction To The Idiot Philosophers full dc5dd153-9d21-4ebc-8b21-38c8d823bf2c https://share.transistor.fm/s/748dedb7 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, was NOT Wyatt Earp! 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 may learn from. (This is their first episode.) 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

]]> 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, was NOT Wyatt Earp! 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 may learn from. (This is their first episode.) 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:04:46 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 1176 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, was NOT Wyatt Earp! 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 may learn from. (This is their first episode.) 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, started families, and followed separate paths... but always remained the best of friends.

]]> Dad Jokes, Raising Kids, Flying, Pilots, Radio, Life Lessons, Good Stories, No Idiots Get The Blues 2 2 Idiots Get The Blues full fc09ae73-265d-4313-9e9d-947a418a97dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/912bced0 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 learned the importance (and secrets) of leadership, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork. He also applies those lessons to family and business and shares those insights in his public speaking engagements. His organization, T.O.P.P.S. Leadership Consulting ( (Talent, Obedience, Persistence, Precision, Success) offers practical lessons on building high-performing teams, embracing calculated risks, and turning adversity into legacy-building opportunities. His talks are tailored to empower audiences to enhance safety cultures, boost employee engagement, and achieve sustainable results – all with the goal of 
making a meaningful difference in people's lives through positive change and personal growth.

After completing his Blue Angel tour, Andy reported to VFA-86 the “Sidewinders,” at NAS Lemoore, California for his Department Head tour in January of 2017.  Among other things, Andy was also the Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 143, the world-famous “Pukin’ Dogs,” consisting of 242 members and twelve F/A-18E Super Hornets.  In 2023 his Squadron was recognized as the #1 Fighter Squadron in the U.S. Navy.

]]> 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 learned the importance (and secrets) of leadership, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork. He also applies those lessons to family and business and shares those insights in his public speaking engagements. His organization, T.O.P.P.S. Leadership Consulting ( (Talent, Obedience, Persistence, Precision, Success) offers practical lessons on building high-performing teams, embracing calculated risks, and turning adversity into legacy-building opportunities. His talks are tailored to empower audiences to enhance safety cultures, boost employee engagement, and achieve sustainable results – all with the goal of 
making a meaningful difference in people's lives through positive change and personal growth.

After completing his Blue Angel tour, Andy reported to VFA-86 the “Sidewinders,” at NAS Lemoore, California for his Department Head tour in January of 2017.  Among other things, Andy was also the Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 143, the world-famous “Pukin’ Dogs,” consisting of 242 members and twelve F/A-18E Super Hornets.  In 2023 his Squadron was recognized as the #1 Fighter Squadron in the U.S. Navy.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:40:10 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 2691 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 learned the importance (and secrets) of leadership, organization, attention to detail, and teamwork. He also applies those lessons to family and business and shares those insights in his public speaking engagements. His organization, T.O.P.P.S. Leadership Consulting ( (Talent, Obedience, Persistence, Precision, Success) offers practical lessons on building high-performing teams, embracing calculated risks, and turning adversity into legacy-building opportunities. His talks are tailored to empower audiences to enhance safety cultures, boost employee engagement, and achieve sustainable results – all with the goal of 
making a meaningful difference in people's lives through positive change and personal growth.

After completing his Blue Angel tour, Andy reported to VFA-86 the “Sidewinders,” at NAS Lemoore, California for his Department Head tour in January of 2017.  Among other things, Andy was also the Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 143, the world-famous “Pukin’ Dogs,” consisting of 242 members and twelve F/A-18E Super Hornets.  In 2023 his Squadron was recognized as the #1 Fighter Squadron in the U.S. Navy.

]]> Dad Jokes, Raising Kids, Flying, Pilots, Radio, Life Lessons, Good Stories, No She Loves Me 1 1 She Loves Me full 92cc28bb-e2b6-4401-87e9-bab03484fc47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59cc4b31 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 can't help if a little "snarcasm" comes through due to his own failed marriage. (But they'll about THAT on another episode of The Idiot Philosophers entitled, "She Loves Me Not.")

While nobody has the "secret" of a long, loving, solid marriage, Slats and his wife have weathered the challenges of staying together while being apart. Thanks to Slats' military service, then his chosen career as pilot for a major airline, that separation often brought them closer as a couple; a challenge while raising 3 children, but they did it and are as in love now as they've ever been.

]]> 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 can't help if a little "snarcasm" comes through due to his own failed marriage. (But they'll about THAT on another episode of The Idiot Philosophers entitled, "She Loves Me Not.")

While nobody has the "secret" of a long, loving, solid marriage, Slats and his wife have weathered the challenges of staying together while being apart. Thanks to Slats' military service, then his chosen career as pilot for a major airline, that separation often brought them closer as a couple; a challenge while raising 3 children, but they did it and are as in love now as they've ever been.

]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:34:44 -0400 Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed 1619 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 can't help if a little "snarcasm" comes through due to his own failed marriage. (But they'll about THAT on another episode of The Idiot Philosophers entitled, "She Loves Me Not.")

While nobody has the "secret" of a long, loving, solid marriage, Slats and his wife have weathered the challenges of staying together while being apart. Thanks to Slats' military service, then his chosen career as pilot for a major airline, that separation often brought them closer as a couple; a challenge while raising 3 children, but they did it and are as in love now as they've ever been.

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