National Defense Radio Show Archives
Tim Allen
We are proud to welcome a man who has kept our families entertained for decades to the program, Tim Allen! Nate Herron talks with Tim about his television and film career, as well as his new pilot co-starring Kat Dennings, “Shifting Gears” for ABC. Tim talks about the start of his comedy career in Akron, as well as some entertaining tales of time he has spent visiting our men and women of the Armed Forces.
Ryan Brown: WAWM Sauce
We Are Wonderfully made is a sauce company founded by a Navy submarine veteran, Ryan Brown, and his wife, Iman. Iman’s background from the nation of Trinidad has taken her family’s culinary history and turned it into a line of hot sauces that are sure to tickle your palate. Randy talks hot sauce and entrepreneurship with Ryan in this great segment about a great condiment line. Get yours at www.WAWMSauce.com
Kevin Costner
We welcome back actor and director Kevin Costner to the show to talk about his latest project “Horizon: An American Saga” which chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. It is FOUR total movies, and Randy and Kevin discuss how the movie came to be, and how long Kevin has had this project bouncing around in his head.
Sal Gonzalez
Wounded Warrior Project Spokesperson, Sal Gonzalez, and WWP Director of the Warrior Care Network, Dr Erin Fletcher, join the show to talk about the latest from the Wounded Warrior Project, including Sal making his debut at the Grand Ol Opry! Randy talks with Sal about a few of his songs, as well as Dr. Fletcher about how WWP approaches each individual veteran’s situation in treating their Post Traumatic Stress, including Sal.
Lorne Balfe
We welcome a man who’s work you have heard in some of your favorite action movies, especially those with Tom Cruise at the helm, composer Lorne Balfe. Lorne has composed the new score to the reboot of the film Beverly Hills Cop, and he speaks with Randy about how the creative process flows, how it’s different for each project, and much more.
Disney Parks and Experiences Cappy Surette
We are onsite for the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games from ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, FL. We welcome back one of our good friends to the program, Cappy Surette, Senior Manager, Public Affairs for Disney Parks and Experiences, to talk about why it is important for Disney to support and celebrate the military service of our veterans.
Ken Fisher-Fisher House
We welcome back Ken Fisher to the program to discuss Fisher House’s sponsorship of the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games. Randy and Ken discuss the event, why it is important for Fisher House to support these men and women, and give an update on where Fisher House’s mission is heading today.
David Paschal and Travis Claytor
In this segment, Randy welcomes David Paschal and Travis Claytor from the Department of Defense to talk about their impressions of the Warrior Games’ role each year in the veteran-athlete community and how the 2024 competition compares
Maren Morris and Karina Argow
We welcome Country music superstar Maren Morris and her friend Karina Argow to talk about their new children’s book: “Addie Ant Goes on an Adventure.” Karina and Maren share how the COVID shutdown led to the creation of the book, why children’s literature is important, and much more.
Penny Bolden Blue Star Families
We spoke with Penny Bolden from Blue Star Families to the show live from the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo in Texas last week. In this episode, Randy and Penny talk about the event, some “trauma bonding,” and give us an update on what Blue Star Families has been up to since we last spoke.
Alex Karalexis-Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
We welcome the Executive Director of Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, Alex Karalexis, to the show. We discuss former NFL defensive star Jared Allen and his incredible Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Randy and Alex discuss the organization, its history, and some impressive milestones they’ve hit recently.
Chris Smith from Ford
We welcome Chris Smith, Chief Government Affairs Officer for Ford Motor Company, to talk about the big Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo on location near Austin, TX. Randy and Chris discuss Ford’s support of our military efforts since World War I, why Ford believes it is important to support our veterans, and much more.
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