National Defense Network Radio Show

Host Randy Miller discusses topics of interest to veterans and interviews guests on a wide variety of topics.

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Author Robert Edsel: Remember Us The Untold Heroes of WWII and a Dutch-American Promise That Lives On

We welcome writer Robert Edsel to the program to talk about his newest epic book, “Remember Us: American Sacrifice, Dutch Freedom, and A Forever Promise Forged in World War II.” Robert has written many great books, including “The Monuments Men,” which was turned into an award-winning film, directed by George Clooney. Randy and Robert talk about his work chronologically, following the heroic efforts of military men and women around the world, and much more.

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From FBI Captain to Best-Selling Author: Greg Heist and His Thrilling New Novel ‘The Silo’

We welcome author and retired FBI Captain in charge of the Criminal Investigation Division, Greg Heist, to the show to talk about his time serving at Quantico and how that background has lent itself to him being one of the most heralded authors writing police procedural novels. Randy and Greg talk about his time serving in law enforcement and then some little breadcrumbs about what you can expect from this incredible book, “The Silo.”

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Beth Russell: Freedom Dogs VSO

The National Defense welcomes Beth Russell, the founder and lead trainer of the great veteran service organization Freedom Dogs, to the show. Randy and Beth talk about dogs and why she felt it necessary to start the organization Freedom Dogs in the first place. They recount some of the work her dogs have done to support the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Battalion-West at Camp Pendleton.

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Actress Julia Schlaepfer

This week, we welcome actress Julia Schlaepfer, who portrays Alexandra Dutton on the Paramount Plus series “1923.” Randy and Julia talk about her parent’s love of “Yellowstone” and how special it is to have her portray one of the scions of the Dutton clan in CBS and Paramount’s rich world of “Yellowstone” storytelling. They discuss working with Helen Mirren, Harrison Ford, and much more.

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Actor Stephen Lang Back on The National Defense

The Irwin Brothers are at it again, and this week we are happy to welcome back actor Stephen Lang to the show to talk about his role in “The House of David” now airing on Amazon Prime Video. Randy and Stephen talk about his military career, his stage and screen performances, as well as his foray into the Biblical work “House of David” in which he plays Samuel. We think you’ll enjoy Stephen’s role in the actual David and Goliath series on Prime Video.

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Actor Steven Weber of “Wings” and “Chicago Med” Fame

Randy welcomes actor Steven Weber, who plays Dr Dean Archer on NBC’s “Chicago Med.” The guys discuss the miltary service of Steven’s father, his PTS as a result of his time serving, and the military initiatives and organizations that Steven has become involved with. The show “Chicago Med” has helped Steven connect to his father and further understand his struggles, informing his character performance on the great NBC show.

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Spencer Payne Co-Founder of Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation

We welcome Spencer “Smoky” Payne, a veteran, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Brotallion Blue Skies Foundation to the show to talk about his organization, his unlikely call-sign adoption while in the Army, all things Knoxville, and much more. Brotallion Blue Skies’ mission is to provide financial assistance, support services, and advocacy for the Army Aviation community and its Gold Star Families.

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Actor David Guilfoyle with Any Day Now

We welcome actor David Guilfoyle to the show to talk about his long-running stint on CSI, as well as his work on the great looking new movie ripped straight form American headlines: “Any Day Now.” The film is based on the infamous art heist incident in Boston of the Gardner Museum in 1990. You’ve seen the documentaries of the caper; now you can get a deeper glimpse into the perpetrators of the brazen act.

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