National Defense Radio Show Archives
Andrew Staley Unveiling the 2025 Ford Explorer
Nate Herron welcomes Ford Explorer Brand Manager Andrew Staley to the show to talk about the upcoming Chicago Auto Show and the unveiling of the brand-new 2025 Ford Explorer. Andrew talks about the updates for the new model year, what is new on the exterior of the vehicle, and the wide range of new features on the interior of the vehicle’s cabin.
Senior Mortgage Advisor for Armed Forces Bank Jake Scarbo
We speak with a financial whiz from Armed Forces Bank, Jake Scarbo, to talk about getting your finances together in 2024. Randy and Jake talk about why veterans and active-duty military folks need to look at the benefits they can access in buying or refinancing a home due to their military service. The guys discuss many topics on home ownership, their new program, “Operation Homeward,” the V.A., and much more in this informative segment.
Grammy Awards Executive Producer Ben Winston
We welcome the Executive Producer of this weekend’s Grammy Awards, Ben Winston, to the show to talk about all of the high-profile projects he has worked on in the past, his father’s work pioneering test tube babies (and the VERY British titles that come with that,) and most importantly what goes into producing the huge awards show coming up on CBS this Sunday.
Progressive Insurance Taking Care of Our Vets with Jessica Rhea
We welcome Senior Director of Claims Process for Progressive, Jessica Rhea, to the program to talk about their great “Keys to Progress” program, where a very special vehicle is given away to Veterans across the country. We’re not talking panel vans (not that there’s anything wrong with that), as you’ll learn in this interview with Randy Miller and Jessica Rhea.
World’s Most Famous Groupie, Pamela Des Barres
We welcome the world’s most famous groupie and the host of Pamela’s Pajama Party, Pamela Des Barres, to the program to talk about her fascinating life. Randy and Pamela do some name-checking on all the famous folk she has rubbed up against in the music industry and much more in this segment.
Kevin Emore
We welcome the newly installed and first Executive Director of MilitaryConnected.org, Kevin Emore, to the program to talk about a wide range of topics, including his military service, his time playing on the West Point Hockey team, playing golf in Kenya, and most importantly, what MilitaryConnected.org does to help place our veterans into good paying and rewarding careers.
Wounded Warrior Project Julie Oares
With news that inflation is improving in North America, we welcome Wounded Warrior Project’s Associate Director of Financial Readiness, Julie Oares, to the show to talk about the ongoing financial strain families are seeing, especially at the grocery stores. Thanks to the Wounded Warrior Project for their continued work in studying and providing solutions to military families.
Singer Chris Thompson
Randy welcomes vocalist and musician Chris Thompson to the show to discuss his time performing with Manfred Mann, especially the smash hit “Blinded By the Light” in this segment. Randy and Chris talk about the reception of the revved-up hit and some of the new music he is releasing.
Bill Oakley With the 2023 “Steamy Awards”
We welcome back Bill Oakley, writer for The Simpsons, who started the Steamy Awards to break down the newest fast food and snack trends that 2023 brought us. There are no steamed hams on this year’s list, but Bill gives us just a peek at the Top 10 awards for the year.
Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson of “Married to Real Estate”
Randy talks with Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson about the upcoming 3rd season of their show on HGTV, “Married to Real Estate.” In this segment, they talk about the real estate markets in Georgia, Randy’s attempts to sell properties, terra-cotta, and learning trades.
NY Times Best Selling Author and History Channel Host Brad Meltzer
We welcome history buff, author, host, and self-professed nerd, Brad Meltzer to the show to discuss the most recent addition to his “I Am…” series with a program based on Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Randy talks with Brad about how the series started, his process of putting together these great biographies, and much more.
Actor Jon Voight and “The Painter”
We welcome back Oscar-award winning actor Jon Voight to the show to talk about his life and career, and his new movie “The Painter.” Randy and Jon discuss the film, President’s throwing out first pitches, and much more in this great segment.
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