We are happy to welcome actor Michael Rosenbaum, Lex Luthor of “Smallville” fame, to the show to talk about his turn as a children’s author with his new book: “The Talented Farter.” Randy gets down to how he came to write this book, the bottomless well of humor that comes from bodily functions, and more.
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We welcome back Frank Figliuzzi, an American former law enforcement agent and author who served as assistant director for counterintelligence at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. While the election is complete, Frank and Randy discuss just a handful of the threats that surrounded the first Tuesday in November.
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The National Defense welcomes Erin Izen, Senior Director of Home Depot Community Investments and the Executive Director of the Home Depot Foundation with a very special announcement on Veterans Day. Home Depot Foundation is doing it’s part to combat veteran homelessness, and has committed $10 MILLION to help veterans stay in their homes and off of the streets. We salute our partners at Home Depot and the Home Depot Foundation for their daily and meaningful support of those who have worn the uniform.
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We welcome Rich Hull, director and filmmaker, to discuss his four-year project in creating “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey” which explores the extraordinary heroism and sacrifice of U.S. combat chaplains throughout every American war. The film opens up on Veterans Day, and you owe it to yourself to see this incredible work about some incredible men.
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Nate Herron speaks to one of his football idols this week as The National Defense welcomes Pro Football Hall of Fame member, Dick LeBeau, to the show. Nate and Coach discuss his new memoir “Legendary” which chronicles his time as a star defensive back for the Detroit Lions, the incredible defense of the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers, and a special message for all of our listeners that wear, or have worn, the uniform of the United States military.
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We welcome back acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns, to the show. This week, Ken is giving us a preview of his newest series, one that covers something predating American history, the story of Leonardo DaVinci. Randy and Ken discuss what sparked Ken’s first non-American subject matter, what he learned, and how you can enjoy this great piece.
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The National Defense is proud to welcome National Guard veteran and President of Norwegian Cruise Lines, David Herrera, to our show! Randy and David talk about his time serving in our military, and how that experience has informed his daily duties leading N.C.L.
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We welcome back one of our favorite comedians: Tom Papa! Tom has released a new special entitled “Home Free” on Netflix, and he and Randy talk about how transitioning to an empty-nester has affected them both. Tom describes the challenge of pretending to be sad that his kids have moved out, as well as some fun stories.
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We welcome the vocal coach to the stars, Eric Vetro, to the show to talk about his lifelong career as a vocal coach for some of the highest-profile singers and actors in the entertainment industry. Randy and Eric talk about the long list of people he has worked with and his new venture in conjunction with the BBC to help teach YOU to be a better performer at home.
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Randy welcomes one of his favorite guests, probably the only guest we have on the show he’s genetically responsible for (we think) his daughter, singer and songwriter Charlsey Miller. With Halloween parties still going strong into early November, we feature a couple of Charlsey’s songs, including the entertaining and spooooooooky “Boo Hoo.”
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