National Defense Radio Show Archives
Jen Escobar
Nate welcomes Assistant Vice President of Brand for USAA, Jen Escobar, live from Boston, Massachusetts. The new site of one of the oldest and proudest rivalries in the United States is the annual Army vs. Navy football game. Jen and Nate talk about the matchup, the historical trends, and why USAA was a part of relocating the game to the home of the New England Patriots.
Billy West
We welcome the modern-day Mel Blanc, Billy West, to the show to talk about an entirely NEW season of “Futurama” now streaming on Hulu. Billy has provided the voices for some of the most recognizable characters in both animation and commercials, and he displays MANY of those in this entertaining segment.
Bill Engvall
We welcome one of our favorite comedians, Bill Engvall, back to the show. Bill and Randy discuss how Bill decided to stop touring as a comedian, even though it sends millions of people into despair. Instead of touring, Bill fills us in on what he will bring to the table to continue making us all laugh like he has since the 1990s.
John Schneider
We welcome actor and singer John Schneider to the program, famous for portraying Bo Duke on “The Dukes of Hazzard,” John is back with a new book, a new album, and a new holiday film on Rumble: “Jingle Smells.” John and Nate discuss the passing of his wife and how her work putting together a book on dealing with a cancer diagnosis became his project to complete after her passing, as well as his new album, all available at JohnSchneiderStudios.com.
Victoria Jackson
We welcome a past star of Saturday Night Live back to the program to talk about her new album and role in the holiday film “Jingle Smells,” in which she stars alongside another guest from this week, John Schnieder. Randy and Victoria chew the fat about all her new projects, and Victoria also gives our listeners an emphatic personal greeting.
Sam Rosenberg
Randy welcomes Sam Rosenberg to discuss his new book “Live Ready” in this segment. Sam served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and the private sector as a close protection specialist for some of the world’s highest-profile individuals, including heads of state, dignitaries, celebrities, and CEOs. Randy and Sam talk about a couple of the high-profile clients he has provided security for.
Evan Dexter
Hiring a veteran does much for the employee and even MORE for the company. We welcome a Marine Corps veteran and VP of Enterprise Rental at Ryder, Evan Dexter, to the show to talk about his time serving within the USMC, his transition to civilian life, and most importantly for this program, what our military personnel can expect when seeking to transition to a civvy job with Ryder.
Chumlee Russell
Randy welcomes one of the stars from the hit series “Pawn Stars” to the show, Chumlee Russell! Chumlee and Randy talk about kids dressing up as him for Halloween, how the series has affected his life, and his interactions with Rich and the rest of the fellas from the show, which is hitting the road with another season of “Pawn Stars Do America.”
Mandy Matney
Creator of the Murdaugh Murders podcast, Mandy Matney, has released a new book “Blood On Their Hands: Murder, Corruption, And The Fall Of The Murdaugh Dynasty” and she joins the show to talk with Randy about her time covering the Murdaugh case, her upbringing in journalism in Kansas, and much more.
Marlo Thomas
We welcome back actress and philanthropist Marlo Thomas back to the show for her annual visit to remind us to help support the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Marlo and Randy talk about her father, Danny Thomas, and how she has carried her father’s mission throughout her life and storied career.
Danny Trejo
We welcome the unmistakable voice of actor Danny Trejo to the show to give his greeting to all of our servicemembers listening across the world. Randy and Danny talk about his upbringing through the prison system and how he overcame his tribulations to become the Hollywood sensation he has become, including roles in the films “Heat” and “Machete.”
Neal McDonough
We welcome actor Neal McDonough to the show to talk about his role on the Paramount Network program “Yellowstone,” his villain role in “Justified,” and what goes into playing all the roles he has dazzled us with over the years.
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