The Idiot Philosophers

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.

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  1. Idiots Get The Blues

    28 MRT

    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.

    45 min.

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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 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.