The National Defense Radio Show

The National Defense Radio Show has been heard on more than a hundred radio stations across the United States and the 400+ overseas Armed Forces Radio Networks around the globe. The Armed Forces Network reaches more than one million American service men and women, DOD, civilians, and their families on every military base, outpost and all ships at sea. The weekly show has consisted of a combination of celebrity interviews, executive interviews, and discussions with political and news figures, delivering content that entertains, informs and supports those who serve, and have served, our country. The show is hosted by Randy Miller, a 25-year broadcast veteran having hosted shows in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati and Kansas City. Randy is the recipient of multiple broadcasting awards, including “Air Personality of the Year” from Billboard Magazine and the Radio Music Awards.

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Episodes

4 days ago

We welcome back one of our favorite comedians, Tom Papa, to the show to talk about the cities across the country where you’ll be able to see Tom. Randy and Tom talk about many topics, as they always do, including his “Breaking Bread” podcast.

4 days ago

We welcome Retired Navy SEAL Mark Greene to the show to discuss how a career-ending football injury in college and a friend’s videotape led him to become a decorated Navy SEAL. Randy and Mark talk about his training and career and how those experiences influenced his new book, “Unsealed.”

4 days ago

We welcome 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, the first active-duty military member to be crowned Miss America, to The National Defense. Madison and Randy talk about her recent win, her whirlwind schedule, and how her military compadres have reacted to her historic crowning.

4 days ago

We welcome retired Marine and current Admissions Director for Warriors Heart, Michael O'Dell, to the show to talk about his challenging transition from military service to civilian life, which saw him do time due to his substance abuse addiction. Randy and Michael talk about his ability to take those two years to turn his life around and now serve with Warriors Heart.

4 days ago

Christian Hansen, photojournalist and researcher, is bringing his new documentary, “American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders,” to Netflix to scratch that itch. Randy and Christian talk about the story, how he became aware, and what viewers can expect when streaming the Netflix series.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

We welcome back film producer Andy Erwin from Kingdom Story Company to talk about how a chance discussion with Dave Matthews about a little girl needing an airlift during a blizzard led to the production of the new film “Ordinary Angels.” Randy and Andy talk about the cast, the writing team, and how an unorthodox group of people were able to put together such a powerful project.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

We welcome the star of the Kingdom Story Company's "Ordinary Angels," Oscar-award-winning actress Hillary Swank, to the National Defense. Randy and Hillary talk about her career, how she became aware of the script for "Ordinary Angels," and the role that her father's death played in her embracing the role.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

We welcome back one of our favorite guests from our long-time partner, Ford Motor Company, Archivist and Historical Brand Manager Ted Ryan, to talk about the 10th anniversary (North American) of the Ford Transit Van line. Ted talks about how the vehicle has been around across the pond for over half a century, its role in American life, Henry Ford, 4th-grade book reports, economics, and much more.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

We welcome Brigadier General A.J. Tata back to the show to chat about his newest release, “The Phalanx Code: A Garrett Sinclair Novel.” General Tata and Randy discuss A.J.’s long military career and how that service influences the gripping works he is producing today, as well as the current state of the American soldier in 2024.

Saturday Mar 09, 2024

We welcome actress Lucy Walsh to the show to discuss her work as an actress, producer, singer, director, and now author of “Remember Me As Human.” Lucy is the daughter of the legendary Joe Walsh and discusses her dad’s annual benefit concert, “Vet Aid.” The Walsh family has deep, deep roots in the American military, and an examination of over sixty love letters written to her grandmother has turned into this great book.

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