Host Randy Miller discusses topics of interest to veterans and interviews guests on a wide variety of topics.
We welcome long-time concert promoter Peter Shapiro to share his new book “The Music Never Stops: What Putting on 10,000 Shows Has Taught Me About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Magic.” Randy and Peter talk about some of their favorite acts as well as the list of amazing talent that Peter has booked over the years. A great read for any music fan!
We welcome back former FBI criminal profiler and bestselling author, Candice DeLong, to the show. We’ll discuss some of her case history, including the BTK killer, as well as the upcoming second season of her great podcast series “Killer Psyche.” Make sure to check out Candice’s podcast and books for a fascinating (and disturbing) look into the minds of American serial killers.
We welcome back Kyle Petty, NASCAR driver, and commentator, to the program to talk about his brand-new book “Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing.” Kyle and Randy talk about racing over the years as well as a peek at just a couple of the stories you’ll find in his new book; a must-have for any racing fan in your life.
We welcome the frontman of the rock group Staind now turned one of the most influential and sometimes polarizing forces in country music, Aaron Lewis, to the National Defense! Randy and Aaron talk about his long-running musical career, switching genres, and his motivations as an artist. Aaron also lays out his thoughts on the men and women that wear the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces, his work with the CreatiVets collaborative, and much more in this great interview.
We welcome back another guest from Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to learn more about a drug to treat migraine symptoms in Nurtec ODT. Veterans, particularly FEMALE veterans, are much more likely to suffer from migraines, and while the root cause isn’t immediately clear, Greg discusses how the work of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals is driven in part by a desire to help veterans treat this debilitating condition.
We welcome yet another recipient of Bob Evans Farms “Heroes to CEOs” program to the show. Nancy Preston, the founder of Milk Money Kitchens talks about her background from a military family, how she started up Milk Money Kitchens and how a grant from Bob Evans Farms is expanding her unique company.
Randy sits down for a GREAT chat with award-winning country music artist, Lorrie Morgan, on Celebrity Salute. Lorrie and Randy talk about her long-running career in the music industry, touring on the “Grits & Glamour Tour” with Pam Tillis, her life and loves in the industry, her newest book release, and much more.
We welcome Missouri State Parks’ Kevin Smith to the show to give some background on African-American soldiers who served in the New West of America, generally called the Buffalo Soldiers. These men played a key role in the development of the West and Kevin is highlighting some fascinating stories about the conditions and the men who comprised their ranks.
We welcome Executive Producer from Project Brazen, Bradley Hope, to talk about his new podcast “Kabul Falling” a recounting of Afghanistan in the wake of America’s troop withdrawal from the region, and the resurgence of the Taliban in that area. Bradley and Randy speak about the podcast’s host, a native Afghan journalist, the process of producing this program, and how covering a subject like the Taliban provides unique challenges.
We have a treat for you this week as we welcome the former band leader of Dave Letterman’s “Most Dangerous Band,” Paul Shaffer to the show to discuss his long-running music career, how he got started as a television band leader, his new interview series, his Christmas Eve trips to visit the troops in Afghanistan and much, much more.
