The Idiot Philosophers

Serenity, Neurodiversity, and GOOD TV

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.

The Mother Of All Episodes

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

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!)

Introduction To The Idiot Philosophers

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.

Idiots Get The Blues

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.