National Defense Radio Show Archives
NBA Star John Salley with “God Bless Bitcoin”
The National Defense welcomes retired NBA John Salley to the show to talk about the project he recently executive produced, a documentary entitled “God Bless Bitcoin.” Nate Herron talks with John about the project, how he came to be involved, the big names attached to the project, as well as where you can view the movie absolutely free.
Actress Amy Brenneman Returns to FX’s “The Old Man”
Nate Herron speaks with “NYPD Blue” and “Judging Amy” actress Amy Brenneman who is returning to your screens with season two of FX’s incredible show: “The Old Man.” Nate and Amy discuss the show, her work alongside Jeff Bridges and Johnathan Lithgow, as well as her turn on the great HBO series “Veep.”
Veteran Stand-Up Comedian Bobby Henline
The National Defense welcomes Bobby Henline, who is an American stand-up comedian, motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier to the program. Randy talks with Bobby about his horrific injuries and nearly 40 surgeries that have followed, and how he took ALL of that life experience and started working as a stand-up comedian! This is quite the story, and we’re thrilled to have Bobby on the program.
Matthew and Will Reeve
The National Defense welcomes two of the children of late actor Christopher Reeve, Will and Matthew Reeve, to the program to discuss the new release of his life “Super Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.” This new documentary features never-before seen home video and behind the scenes of Christopher and his life, both before and after his tragic spinal cord injury.
Vincent Morales Veterans Community Project Co-Founder
We welcome Veterans Community Project’s Vincent Morale, a co-founder and Veterans Services Program Manager for VCP. Veterans Community Project is a group founded in 2016 that is best known in the Midwest as the “Tiny House Guys” which provides veterans a home of their own and to get back up on their feet while simultaneously offering camaraderie and support. VCP is already in six different metro areas and is continuing to expand to support those who served us.
SEAL Team Actress Toni Trucks
We welcome actress Toni Trucks, who portrays Ensign Lisa Davis on the seventh and final season of SEAL Team, streaming on Paramount+. Randy and Lisa talk about the 114 episodes of the great program, where to find it, and what fans of the series can expect from the series finale season.
Remembering Tom Petty with Paul Zollo
We welcome Paul Zollo, author of the only authorized Tom Petty biography which has released an expanded edition of the fascinating life of the man who brought us so many great hits in the last few decades. Randy and Paul talk about Tom, the book, and relate just a few of the stories that you can find in this great book.
Wonderland Murders Author Michael Connelly
We welcome Michael Connelly, who returns to his roots in journalism and examines the Wonderland Murders, an iconic and brutal mass murder in a city known for its murders. Named for the street in Laurel Canyon where the murders took place inside the house of a small-time drug gang, it’s a gruesome crime that reflected its time, disrupted mythology, and tells a broader story of Los Angeles, the American dream machine, and when justice does – and doesn’t – work. You can find this series on MGM+.
Actress Maitland Ward
Randy welcomes actress Maitland Ward, star of “Boy Meets World,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and more recently XXX features to the show. Maitland’s book “My Escape from Hollywood” is now being released in paperback, and she discusses with Randy her career shift from T.V. to an empowering, sex-positive member of the porn industry.
Comedian Jim Florentine
We welcome Jim Florentine, one of our favorite stand-up comedians and the G.O.A.T. of the prank phone call. Jim’s new comedy album, “You Can’t Please ‘Em All,” is available now. Randy and Jim discuss the finer points of a pregnant pause, repeating questions, and what people can expect from his sharp new set on “You Can’t Please ‘Em All.”
Former CIA Analyst David McCloskey
We welcome David McCloskey, the author of the new CIA thriller The Seventh Floor, to the show to discuss how he joined the CIA before he could legally buy a drink, how his work focused mostly on Syria and surrounding nations, and how those life experiences informed his new book.
Middle-East Correspondent Trey Yingst
Trey Yingst is an American journalist who serves as the chief foreign correspondent for Fox News based in Jerusalem, Israel, who was one of the first to report from the region following the Hamas attacks on concerts and festivals. Trey has written a new book, “Black Saturday: An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza.” Trey joined us from Rafa and taped this interview with us on October 1st, explaining what readers can expect from his new release.
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