The Idiot Philosophers

Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed
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Slats Overspeed is former military and current 787 airline pilot. Charlie Wilde was deported from England in 1997, was a national radio host on SiriusXM and is a current ne're do-well. The Idiot Philosophers is a free‑form hangout where decades of friendship fuel unfiltered conversations about everything — childhood disasters, airline‑pilot life, UFOs, travel misadventures, weird mysteries, dogs snoring, cats howling, and the everyday chaos of being human. It’s part comedy, part storytelling, part therapy, and completely real. If you like shows that feel like sitting in a living room with friends who make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality, you’re home. Welcome to The Idiot Philosophers — where curiosity meets comedy, and the idiots are proudly the philosophers.

Episodes

  1. Oct 20

    TIPs About Surviving Colorado | Rattlesnakes, Rapids & Kurt Russell

    Rattlesnakes. Colorado and Utah rivers. Questionable childhood decisions. Kurt Russell. And somehow The Idiot Philosophers ended up in a podcast competition. Charlie and Slats head back to their Colorado roots with stories about growing up around the Roaring Fork Valley, rafting Westwater Canyon and Skull Rapid, Aspen and Snowmass, and doing pretty much everything their parents told them not to do. Plus, they talk about The Idiot Philosophers landing in the Top Host competition, memories involving John Denver, Jimmy Buffett and Cher, and why Kurt Russell is at the top of their dream podcast guest list. Welcome to The Idiot Philosophers, where two lifelong friends apply questionable wisdom to life, the world, and whatever else happens to come up. (00:00) - The Idiot Philosophers (01:28) - Pine View Ranch & the Great Stain Debacle (05:37) - Rattlesnakes at the Ranch (06:20) - A Colorado Rattlesnake Encounter (07:31) - Taking The Idiot Philosophers Live (08:12) - Somehow We Entered the Top Host Competition (10:44) - We Actually Made the Cut (13:53) - Travel, Auckland & Brisbane (16:16) - Growing Up in Colorado (18:02) - Rafting Westwater Canyon (23:53) - Surviving Skull Rapid (25:42) - "Don't Go to the River" (27:12) - Roaring Fork River Adventures (28:50) - Growing Up Before Safety Was Invented (30:33) - Aspen, Snowmass & Colorado Memories (30:50) - John Denver, Jimmy Buffett & More (31:19) - The Cher Encounter at Aspen Airport (32:08) - Why We Want Kurt Russell on the Podcast (33:07) - Kurt Russell & the Top Host Question (34:34) - How Colorado Has Changed (35:36) - Idiot Creek, Washington

    TIPs About Surviving Colorado | Rattlesnakes, Rapids & Kurt Russell

  2. May 16

    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.

    Serenity, Neurodiversity, and GOOD TV

  3. May 13

    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.

    The Mother Of All Episodes

  4. May 7

    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!)

    Artificial Intelligence, Human Tantrums

  5. Apr 1

    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.

    Introduction To The Idiot Philosophers

  6. Mar 28

    TIPs About The Blue Angels: Adversity, Brotherhood & Excellence

    Andy Talbott, former U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot, joins Slats Overspeed and Charlie Wilde for a conversation about aviation, adversity, leadership, brotherhood, family and the pursuit of excellence. Andy Talbott traces the journey from growing up in rural Kansas and catching the “flying bug” at age four during a trip to the Kennedy Space Center, to earning a private pilot's license while still in high school, attending Kansas State University, pursuing Naval Aviation and ultimately flying with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. But this conversation goes well beyond airplanes and air shows. Andy Talbott talks about the culture behind the Blue Angels, the trust required when people's lives depend on one another, and how great leadership can make every member of an organization feel that they matter. The conversation explores humility, mentorship, family, teamwork, resilience and the importance of learning from mistakes. One philosophy sums up much of Andy Talbott's journey: “Adversity is university.” Andy Talbott also takes The Idiot Philosophers inside the Blue Angels demonstration, including the extraordinary precision required to fly formations and maneuvers with aircraft sometimes only inches apart. And because these are still The Idiot Philosophers, Charlie Wilde manages to contribute a story involving a Piper Tomahawk, an unfortunate flying date, some ill-advised wingovers and spaghetti. In this episode: Catching the aviation bug at age fourEarning a pilot's license while still in high schoolPursuing aviation without money or connectionsOvercoming adversity and bad decisionsBecoming a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and Blue AngelLeadership and the Blue Angels' culture of excellenceBrotherhood, trust and teamworkHumility, mentorship and familyInspiring the next generation of aviatorsFlying Blue Angels precision maneuversWhy “adversity is university”One spectacularly unsuccessful airborne dateFollowing the Blue Angels, Andy Talbott continued his Naval Aviation career, including service with VFA-86, the “Sidewinders,” and later commanded Strike Fighter Squadron 143, the “Pukin' Dogs.” Today, he brings lessons from aviation, leadership and high-performance teams to his work with T.O.P.P.S. Leadership Consulting: Talent, Obedience, Persistence, Precision and Success. The Idiot Philosophers: real stories, questionable wisdom. CHAPTERS (00:00) - Opening & Welcome (01:03) - Meet Former Blue Angel Andy Talbott (05:18) - The Flying Bug Starts at Age Four (08:21) - From Rural Kansas to Flight Lessons (10:11) - Flying, Dating & a Piper Tomahawk (11:46) - Mentors Who Helped Make the Dream Possible (12:37) - No Silver Spoon: Working Toward the Dream (15:36) - What Fueled Andy to Keep Going? (17:38) - Blue Angels, Humility & Leaving a Legacy (18:57) - Adversity Is University (20:34) - Brotherhood, Trust & No Sponsors (22:13) - The Brotherhood of Naval Aviation (25:08) - Leadership & the Blue Angels Culture of Excellence (30:35) - Disagreements, Grace & Lifelong Brotherhood (33:09) - Passing the Flying Bug to the Next Generation (35:57) - The Blue Angels Homecoming & Final Salute (37:38) - Flying Left Wing, Slot & Favorite Maneuvers (39:56) - The Mission of The Idiot Philosophers (40:53) - Making an Impact (42:19) - Learning From Mistakes (42:35) - Adversity Is University Revisited (43:06) - Everybody Has Something to Give

    TIPs About The Blue Angels: Adversity, Brotherhood & Excellence

  7. Mar 28

    She Loves Me

    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.

    She Loves Me
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About

Slats Overspeed is former military and current 787 airline pilot. Charlie Wilde was deported from England in 1997, was a national radio host on SiriusXM and is a current ne're do-well. The Idiot Philosophers is a free‑form hangout where decades of friendship fuel unfiltered conversations about everything — childhood disasters, airline‑pilot life, UFOs, travel misadventures, weird mysteries, dogs snoring, cats howling, and the everyday chaos of being human. It’s part comedy, part storytelling, part therapy, and completely real. If you like shows that feel like sitting in a living room with friends who make you laugh, think, and occasionally question reality, you’re home. Welcome to The Idiot Philosophers — where curiosity meets comedy, and the idiots are proudly the philosophers.

Information

  • Creator
    Charlie Wilde & Slats Overspeed
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©CharlieWildeMedia
  • Show Website
    The Idiot Philosophers