The National Defense Radio Show

Comedienne Felicia Madison

We welcome Felicia Madison, a very funny lady, to The National Defense. Randy and Felicia talk about her comedy career, her recent Netflix specials, her upcoming national tour, and much more.

Actor Taylor Handley

Randy welcomes one of the stars of “Mayor of Kingstown,” Taylor Handley, to the show to talk about Season 3 of “Mayor of Kingstown,” currently airing new episodes on Paramount Plus. Taylor pulls back the curtain to tell us what goes into making this fantastic series and how the crew responded to the catastrophic accident of co-star Jeremy Renner.

Comedian Chad Daniels on The National Defense

We welcome one of the most streamed comedians of all time, Chad Daniels, to the show. Randy and Chad talk comedy and his new Netflix standup special, “Empty Nester.” Randy also talks kids, beards, and much more with Chad in this segment.

R.I.P. Jerry Newberry

We are very sad to relay the passing of the cornerstone to The National Defense radio show in our 20-year run with the death of Jerry Newberry. Randy shares his thoughts on Jerry, how each week’s show open was initially penned by Jerry, and we take a look back to an exhilarating segment that Jerry recorded live in the Kornegal valley on one of his many embeds with our troops over the years. Rest easy, Jerry.

Actress Lara Wolf

We welcome actress Lara Wolf, one of the stars of the new Peacock series Those About to Die. Randy and Lara talk about this fascinating new series, which takes a historical look to compare and contrast with our modern times.

Shark Week on Discovery Channel’s Paul de Gelder

We welcome Paul de Gelder, a veteran of the Australian military and maybe one of the most fascinating individuals in the southern hemisphere. Paul and Randy talk about his time working as Army Airborne and in the Australian Navy. Paul shares his story of an incredibly bad shark attack that he suffered and what fans can look forward to on Discovery’s Shark Week 2024.

Stand Up Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco on The National Defense

Randy Miller welcomes stand-up comedian and actor Sebastian Maniscalco to The National Defense. Sebastian and Randy talk about his stand-up career, now playing in an arena near you, his various roles in major motion pictures, including work with Robert De Niro, and what it was like having his father on set telling De Niro how to act like him.

MLB Pitcher Paul Skenes on The National Defense

We welcome one of the hottest sensations in the National League to The National Defense: MLB All-Star Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul and Randy talk about his college and professional career, iconic Bucco staches, and time spent at the Air Force Academy. Paul is taking on a new initiative with the Gary Sinise Foundation, and he shares all the details on that (as well as a little talk about his famous girlfriend, Livvy Dunne!).

History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” Contributor Nick Pope

We welcome back our go-to guy when it comes to unidentified flying objects, the History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” contributor Nick Pope! Nick and Randy discuss the upcoming season of “Ancient Aliens” as well as an uptick in confirmed UFO sightings by members of the military and the general public. Check out the new season of “Ancient Aliens” on The History Channel.

Another “American Dream” on The National Defense

We Are Wonderfully made is a sauce company founded by a Navy submarine veteran, Ryan Brown, and his wife, Iman. Iman’s background from the nation of Trinidad has taken her family’s culinary history and turned it into a line of hot sauces that are sure to tickle your palate. Randy talks hot sauce and entrepreneurship with Ryan in this great segment about a great condiment line. Get yours at www.WAWMSauce.com