National Defense Radio Show Archives
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Jr
We welcome the Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro, to the show to promote his new show, Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble, on Hulu! Two families square off in the kitchen to see whose family’s recipes reign supreme.
The Office’s Brian Baumgartner The Night Before Christmas at Dunder Mifflin
We welcome actor Brian Baumgartner, Kevin from NBC’s “The Office,” to discuss the development of holiday traditions surrounding the popular television series. He also discusses how the background development of the Office books has taken shape and the work that went into that process.
Singer Robin Thicke on The National Defense
We welcome singer Robin Thicke, host of “The Masked Singer” on FOX, to the show to discuss the season finale (NO SPOILERS), the future of the series, and his own life and career.
Comedian Trey Kennedy on The National Defense
“How You Got Your Name” is the new book by one of our favorite internet comedians, Trey Kennedy. Randy and Trey talk about some of his new material, touring, family life, and what people can expect from his really great new book.
FOX Sports Broadcaster Chris Meyers
We welcome Chris Meyers, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster for FOX Sports, to talk about his new memoir, “That Deserves a Wow: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions.” Randy and Chris discuss his time covering sports over the years, the present-day dynasty of the Kansas City Chiefs, and some more stories that you can find in his great new book.
Comedian Howie Mandel on The National Defense
We welcome Howie Mandel to the show to discuss his 20th season as a judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” AGT has featured people from all walks of life, especially from the military! Howie encourages listeners to submit their materials through the America’s Got Talent casting website.
Ford Mustang Marketing Manager Jim Owens
We welcome Ford Mustang Marketing Manager Jim Owens to the show to discuss the 2025 Mustang GTD, which appears to be BARELY street legal and is really a sight to behold. Nate Herron and Jim talk about the Mustang’s history and how a new feat on the famous German Nürburgring Nordschleife was achieved.
Brian Volk Weiss: Discovery’s Game Changers Limited Series
We welcome back Brian Volk Weiss to the program to discuss the new limited series from the Discovery Channel that takes a closer look at some of our favorite games! From tabletop games to board games to video games, Brian and Randy discuss the new series and just a few of the topics covered in a series you’re sure to want to watch.
Sean Hannity on The National Defense
We welcome FOX News host Sean Hannity to the program to discuss the current state of affairs in the U.S. Military, including recruitment shortfalls and perceived technology gaps with America’s rivals. Sean hosted the Fox Nation Patriot Awards in New York this past Thursday, and we were happy to welcome him in the leadup to the event, which you can view online at FoxNation.com
Jon Cryer: Man Who Calculated Death Podcast
We welcome Jon Cryer back to the program to discuss his newest podcast, “The Man Who Calculated Death.” Randy and Jon discuss this obscure yet fascinating piece of military history about what amounts to the first cruise missile used by Germany during the 1940s. The guys talk about how the project came to be, sex with Demi Moore, and much more.
David Herrera President of Norwegian Cruise Line
The National Defense is proud to welcome back a National Guard veteran and President of Norwegian Cruise Line, David Herrera, to our show! Randy and David talk about his time serving in our military, and how that experience has informed his daily duties leading N.C.L. The guys talk about some of their favorite cruise memories, traditional and otherwise, what military members and veterans can expect on a Norwegian Cruise, and more in this capstone to their two-part interview.
For King & Country’s Luke Smallbone
We welcome Luke Smallbone back to the show to promote his fantastic group, For King & Country, and their special holiday season celebration. For King & Country is proud to announce their “A Little Drummer Boy Christmas Live” event coming to theaters only December 5th through the 9th. For more information visit forkingandcountry.com
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