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.
Episodes

6 days ago
6 days ago
National Spokesperson for Blue Star Families, Kathy Roth-Douquet, joins us to discuss the group she helped found as the mother of a military family nearly 20 years ago. Randy and Kathy discuss why Blue Star Families is so essential, highlighting various issues that need to be monitored affecting military families worldwide, as highlighted by their annual survey.

6 days ago
6 days ago
We welcome back Duff Goldman to the show to talk to us about all things cake, especially the launch of his new show Super Mega Cakes on the Food Network. Duff and Randy immediately shift the talk into MEAT CAKES, and it gets odder from there!

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
The National Defense welcomes Kelly Loudenberg and Makiko Wholey to the show to discuss their new book “Hollywood Vampires: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, and the Celebrity Exploitation Machine” dealing with the celebrity couple. The explosive new book on the infamous trial Depp v. Heard, Hollywood Vampires, paints an intimate picture of what was going on behind the viral headlines between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, with never-before-told stories from their inner circle.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
We welcome back renaissance man, bon vivant, Phil Rosenthal, to the show to talk about the upcoming Season EIGHT of “Somebody Feed Phil” on Netflix! Phil and Randy talk about the series, how lucky he was to get the “Everybody Loves Raymond” pilot off the ground, on the air, and much more.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
We welcome back one of our favorite humorists, Dave Barry, to the show to talk about his brand new book “Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up.” Randy and Dave talk about how they’ve been able to get through life by being funny and deciding to not ever FULLY grow up.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
We welcome actor Ed Begley Jr. back to the show to talk about his life and career entertaining the world, working in Hollywood while managing Parkinson’s, and his new project: “Don’t Tell Larry.” Randy and Ed talk about the new film, how he became involved, and much more.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
We welcome actor Ed Begley Jr. back to the show to talk about his life and career entertaining the world, working in Hollywood while managing Parkinson’s, and his new project: “Don’t Tell Larry.” Randy and Ed talk about the new film, how he became involved, and much more.

Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
We welcome combat-wounded Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones who has turned a traumatic, life-changing disability into a personal mission to assist those who put on the uniform of the U.S. military. In his new book, “Behind the Badge,” Joey, through vivid storytelling, brings to life dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses, and awe-inspiring acts of courage. He delves deep into what drives these brave men and women, offering an intimate look at their personal and professional lives.

Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
In this conversation, Stacey Wilson Hunt joins Randy to discuss her journey as an entertainment reporter and the launch of her podcast, 'My Hollywood Story.' She emphasizes the importance of exploring the full journeys of artists, showcasing their relatable arcs and humanizing their experiences. The conversation includes insights into her interviews with notable celebrities, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and the excitement surrounding her podcast's release.

Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
We welcome the frontman of Jackal, Jesse James Dupree, who is looking to give away 2 CVO Roadglides, gift cards, trips, and much more from Harley Davidson at his bar, The Full Throttle Saloon, which celebrates its 28th birthday in Sturgis, SD. At the same time, nearly a million bikers are expected to descend on the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Register at your local Harley Davidson dealer if you’d like to be on stage with Jesse James Dupree at Sturgis!