National Defense Radio Show Archives
Ford Audiovisual Archivist Shelby Long
We welcome Shelby Long from our long-running partner at Ford to talk with Nate Herron about the recent drop of thousands of new issues of the Ford Times. The magazine dates back to 1908 and reached a peak circulation of nearly 10 million readers. Shelby and Nate talk about the magazine, the cookbooks and recipes, and much more that you can find at FordHeritageVault.com.
Aaron Lewis
We welcome the always patriotic and usually opinionated singer/songwriter Aaron Lewis to the show to talk about his new album “The Hill.” Randy and Aaron delve into many topics.
Actress Roma Downey Returns to The National Defense
We welcome back actress Roma Downey to the show to discuss her newest project, the Amazon Prime series The Baxters. This riveting family drama follows the life of a highly complex family. Amazon has already ordered three seasons for this show, which features one of our favorite actresses.
Heritage Distilling Founders Justin Stiefel and Sara Kellerman
We welcome two of Heritage Distilling’s founders, Justin Stiefel and Sara Kellerman, to talk about the unique story of how their company was made, how their support of the 1st Special Forces launched a specialty line of spirits and their long-running support of our military. Thanks for the great interview and the great whiskey! https://specialoperationssalute.com/
Body Building Champion Phil Heath on The National Defense
We welcome one of the biggest dudes we’ve ever seen in professional bodybuilding as we welcome Champion Phil Heath. Phil is starring in the new documentary “Breaking Olympia,” he and Randy talk about his support of our military and the doc.
MSNBC Host Joy Ann Reid with “Medgar and Myrlie”
Framed in the growth and victory of the civil rights movement, Joy has written a fantastic book about the love story that awakened America—a story on the assassination of Medgar Evers and the aftermath for Myrlie and his family.
Comedian Ivan Decker, and Host of “Popcorn”
We welcome comedian Ivan Decker to the show to discuss his career in comedy, growing up in Canada, and his new YouTube program, “Popcorn,” which is streaming now.
Chicago Fire Actress Hanako Greensmith
We welcome Hanako Greensmith to the program to discuss her nose, her parents, and her acting career, which you can see on the newest season of “Chicago Fire,” entering its 12th season on NBC and Peacock. Randy and Hanako talk about the show, her character, and more in this segment.
Stranger Things Actor Brett Gelman
We welcome Brett Gelman to the show to talk about his impressive acting resume and his new role as an author with the release of “The Terrifying Realm of the Possible.” Brett and Randy discuss his book, the incredible reviews that are coming in, and more.
Craig Morgan Re-enlisted Warrant Officer
We welcome back country music star Craig Morgan to the show to talk about his new film “The Ballad of Davey Crockett,” his re-enlistment as an NCO, his music, and much more. We salute Craig for his work in not only entertaining our troops but for taking it upon himself to put on the uniform of the United States Military. Check out “The Ballad of Davey Crockett,” streaming now.
Actor David Morse
We welcome actor David Morse, star of “The Green Mile,” “St Elsewhere,” and many other great works from stage and screen, to talk about his new project: “Cabrini.” Randy and David talk about his work with Tom Hanks as well as the subject of his new movie: Francesca Cabrini, an Italian nun who came to the U.S. to care for poor and homeless immigrants in New York City, in the process becoming an entrepreneur and a canonized saint.
Ashley Gutermuth
We welcome the winner of the Seinfeld Challenge and Military Spouse, Ashley Gutermuth, to the program for a great interview about her life married to an Airman, her stand-up and acting career, and much more in this entertaining interview.
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