National Defense Radio Show Archives
Singer and Songwriter Gino Vannelli
We welcome prolific singer and songwriter, Gino Vannelli, to the program to talk about his discography, his Grammy award-winning hit “I Just Wanna Stop,” as well as his new music releases that tell the tale of his late wife Patricia, who passed away in 2024.
Shane St. John From Warrior’s Heart
We welcome Shane St. John, a former Green Beret and Warrior’s Heart alumni and now the Director of the Warrior’s Heart Alumni Program, to the National Defense. In this great interview, Randy and Shane discuss how the falling of the Twin Towers led him to a career of military service, his successes and struggles both in uniform and as a civilian, and much more.
FOX News Outnumbered Host Emily Campagno
We welcome the host of FOX News’ “Outnumbered” Emily Compagno, to the show to talk about her time as a Raiders Cheerleader visiting our troops on USO Tours, her time on FOX News, and the writing of her new book “Under His Wings – How Faith on the Front Lines Has Protected American Troops.”
Grammy Awards Producer Ben Winston
We welcome back Ben Winston, the producer of the annual Grammy Awards, to the show. Randy and Ben talk about the devastation from the fires in Los Angeles and how the Grammys are working to bring back a sense of normalcy to California.
“Animal House” Actor Tim Matheson on The National Defense
We welcome actor Tim Matheson to the show to talk about his career and his new memoir: “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.” The guys talk about his various roles throughout his lengthy career, including Otter, Johnny Quest, and many others.
Team Rubicon CEO Art de la Cruz
We welcome back Team Rubicon CEO Art de la Cruz to talk about his fantastic veteran organization, and how their services are now needed in Art’s own backyard with the continuing wildfire and drought conditions that are ravaging the Los Angeles Metroplex. Art and Randy talk about the immediate needs, as well as a long-term prognosis of the recovery efforts.
Actress Elena Sanchez: Star of Bone Face
We welcome actress and stuntwoman Elena Sanchez to the program to talk about her career on television and on film, including the new release of a movie that is “Friday the 13th” meets “Clue”: “Bone Face.” She talks about how her background in stuntwork has made her that much more valuable on set, as well as how she decided to use her gymnastics background to break into Hollywood.
John Vaillant: Journalist and Disaster Writer
We welcome John Vaillant, a writer and journalist who has written extensively on the subject of fire, including his book “Fire Weather.” Randy and John discuss the wildfires in California, what is driving the increased frequency in these incredibly damaging and deadly occurrences, and much more.
Bill Pentland Ex-Husband of Roseanne Barr
We welcome a former husband of Roseanne Barr to the program, with Bill Pentland. Bill has released his own memoir “One Degree Of Separation: 50 Riotous Years as Mr. Roseanne Barr.” Randy and Bill discuss how his family with Roseanne was based on their own real-life dynamics in suburban Denver, CO.
Comedian Ari Shaffir on The National Defense
Randy Miller welcomes Ari Shaffir to talk about the inauguration, and more importantly his 2nd special now out on Netflix: “America’s Sweetheart.” Randy and Ari talk about his comedy career, how he approaches sensitive subjects, and much more. Check out his new special on Netflix!
Dr Ian K Smith: “Eat Your Age”
We welcome Dr Ian K Smith, author of the new book, “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer.” In “Eat Your Age,” the acclaimed doctor and bestselling author shows readers the steps they need to take in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments.
Actor Josh Gad’s New Book, “In Gad We Trust”
The National Defense welcomes star of Broadway and Hollywood, actor Josh Gad, to the program. Josh has a new “tell-some” book, “In Gad We Trust.” Randy and Josh talk about the book, and more importantly, about the wind-fueled wildfires that have ravaged areas of Los Angeles. Josh and Randy talk about the fires, our first responders, and about how anyone can help lend their fellow American a hand in the wake of this disaster.
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