We welcome, Rob Yang, star of the new Paramount+ Kiefer Sutherland vehicle “Rabbit Hole” to the program. We talk about his role as Edward Homm in this smart and tightly written drama. Randy and Rob talk about his own role as well as what it is like to work with Kiefer Sutherland as well as the very different character he portrayed on the HBO series “Succession.” Check out the great series, “Rabbit Hole” on Paramount+.
We welcome actor John Hoogenakker, star of the Showtime Limited Series “Waco: The Aftermath” as we mark the 30-year anniversary of the Mt. Carmel raid and resultant loss of life at the Branch Davidian compound in the 1990s. Randy and John discuss their own memories of the events unfolding, and how the documentary captures a flashpoint in homegrown radicalism and terrorism.
We welcome the creative force behind the A&E reality series “Neighborhood Wars,” Pat Twist, to the program to talk about one of Randy’s favorite reality series of all time. Randy and Pat talk about how the prevalence of Ring video cameras, cell phone cameras, and closed circuit security have cast a light on the scary activities of some of the nutty members of your H.O.A. Tune into the 4th season of “Neighborhood Wars” on A&E!
We welcome one of our favorite comedic actresses, Vicki Lawrence, to the show. We talk about her legendary acting career, her multiple trips to support our troops in Vietnam, and her one-woman show where she has been able to reconnect with veterans. Randy and Vicki also talk about “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and her upcoming special “90 Years of Laughter + Love” and much more in this segment.
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We welcome back the Deputy Director of Media Relations for the American Legion, John Raughter, to the show. In this segment, Randy and John discuss the scourge of veteran suicide, and the American Legion’s new “Be the One” campaign. This is a great opportunity for people to commit to saving just one veteran who is suffering from depression and suicidal ideation.
We welcome Dr. Michelle Oakley, the star of the hit TV series, “Yukon Vet” on National Geographic Wild, available for its 11th season via Disney+. Randy and Michelle talk about her upbringing, and how she found herself leaving the Midwest for the untamed Yukon, as well as how her family’s growth has been documented by this great series.
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We welcome back legendary recording artist Shiela E. to the program to talk about her foundation supporting music education in our public schools. Randy and Sheila talk about the importance of education for our country and the critical thinking skills that are afforded by having a robust music education in their curriculum. Shiela has a new album out as well as a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well!
Star of “I Dream of Jeannie,” actress Barbara Eden, joins The National Defense. We talk about her legendary acting career, her belly button, and her many proposals of marriage via the US Postal Service (most coming from Randy). Barbara is 91 years old and is traveling around the country with the Christmas Con, featuring 26 celebrity guests celebrating Holiday films.
We welcome one of our favorite comedic actresses, Vicki Lawrence, to the show. We talk about her legendary acting career, her multiple trips to support our troops in Vietnam, and her one-woman show where she has been able to reconnect with veterans. Randy and Vicki also talk about “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and her upcoming special “90 Years of Laughter + Love” and much more in this segment.
We welcome the legendary singer/songwriter Pat Boone to the program to discuss his nearly seven decades of making music around the world. Pat has performed music from nearly every imaginable genre, and performed for people from nearly every stripe of life. Pat and Randy get down to the important topics in this episode, including an in-depth look in what exactly a “grit” is.
