National Defense Radio Show Archives
Kyle Maclachlan and Joshua Davis with “Varnumtown”
We welcome actor Kyle Maclachlan and NY Times award-winning author Joshua Davis to the show to talk about their new podcast: “Varnumtown.” Two years ago, Kyle MacLachlan, the star of “Twin Peaks,” called investigative journalist Joshua Davis with a strange story. Kyle had heard a rumor that Pablo Escobar did a deal in the early 1980s with a remote, coastal Southern town of 300 people. Kyle, Josh, and Randy talk about a few tidbits from this wild story that we can’t wait to hear more about.
Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas and A&E’s “James Brown ‘Say it Loud
We welcome the daughter of the legend, James Brown, Dr. Deanna Brown Thomas, to the show to talk about the two-night release and subsequent streaming of A&E’s “James Brown ‘Say it Loud’” to the show. Deanna and Randy talk about James Brown and share many great stories about his life on and off the stage.
Savannah Guthrie Back on The National Defense
We are so happy to welcome back Savannah Guthrie to the show to talk about her new book: “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.” Randy and Savannah talk about the book, Valentine’s Day, working on TV, and more.
Actor Eric Roberts on The National Defense
We welcome a Hollywood legend, Eric Roberts, to the show to talk about his decades lived on screen, all of his great projects among his 600 acting credits, as well as his brand-new film “The Private Eye.”
Former NFL All-Pro Marquette King
We welcome former All-Pro NFL Punter Marquette King from Las Vegas to talk some football, talk some music, about his support of our military, his golf game, and his new projects.
Jeff Margolis and “We’re Live in Five: My Extraordinary Life in Television”
We welcome Jeff Margolis to the show to talk about his life directing some of America’s most iconic television programs and awards shows. Randy and Jeff talk about his new book “We’re Live in Five: My Extraordinary Life in Television” and much more.
Actor Jake Johnson Returns to The National Defense
We welcome back one of our favorite guests to the show, the star of “New Girl” and “Minx,” as well as the host of the new podcast “We’re Here to Help,” Jake Johnson.
Counterintelligence Specialist Pete Turner on The National Defense
Buckle up, folks; we’re talking to an international man of mystery, Counterintelligence expert Pete Turner, who will fill us all in on some of his past work around the world, as well as a look at the current state of geopolitical conflicts around the world.
Actor William Stanford Davis of Abbott Elementary
We welcome actor William Standford Davis, who portrays school custodian Mr. Johnson on the Hulu Series, which is hilarious, Abbott Elementary. William and Randy discuss the show, football, and more in this fun segment.
Talking Love and Football Ryan Smith
We welcome ESPN and ABC personality Ryan Smith to the program to talk about his turn hosting an eight-episode limited series entitled “Bad Romance” on ABC. After Randy and Ryan give us all the love talk, they look at this weekend’s championship match-up between the 49ers and the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs.
John Eaton VP for Mental Health Wounded Warrior Project
Wounded Warrior Project is doubling down on its efforts to invest 100 MILLION Dollars to combat TBI and Post-Traumatic Stress, and in this interview, Randy welcomes the Vice President for Mental Health for Wounded Warrior Project, John Eaton, to the show to talk about it. The Warrior Care Network is flourishing, and we thank WWP for its continued and unwavering support for those who have suffered the wounds of war, whether visible or not.
Bob Horowitz
We welcome Bob Horowitz back to the show to talk about his upcoming special on CBS leading into Super Bowl 58, and we’re talking about what a lot of folks will be watching for this weekend: the COMMERCIALS! Bob and Randy talk about some of the classic Super Bowl ads over the years and a sneak peek at what we may see this Super Sunday.
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