The National Defense Radio Show

Bachelor in Paradise Host Wells Adams on The National Defense

We welcome “the guy” Wells Adams to The National Defense, to talk about the most recent season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise, filmed this year in Costa Rica.  Randy quizzes Wells on the changes made to the show, the return of “The Goldens,” and much more for all the “Bachelor Nation” heads out there.

F1 Producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, on The National Defense

We welcome the legendary Hollywood producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, to the show for an in-depth look at putting together the great new Brad Pitt vehicle, F1, now in theaters.  Jerry and Randy discuss the unique challenges of filming a movie about the fastest sport on land in this segment.

Joaquin and Stacey Loper: “Back to the Frontier” on HBO MAX

We welcome the Lopers, Stacey and Joaquin, to the show to talk about their participation in the brand new reality series from HBO MAX, Back to the Frontier.  Randy speaks with the Lopers about this TV series turned social experiment, and gives us a sneak peek at what we can expect to see on the series from Joanna and Chip Gaines.

Dale Duncan from the Make It Count Foundation

We welcome Dale Duncan, the father of the late Army Specialist Spencer C. Duncan, to the show to talk about the life of his son, how he gave his life in service to the United States, and how his message of “Make it count, Dad” rings on in the Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count Foundation.  Information on their upcoming events from this interview is available at makeitcounttoday.org

Phil Rosenthal Returns to The National Defense

We welcome back Phil Rosenthal to the program, live and direct from his elliptical machine, to talk about his life, his career, and the new season of Somebody Feed Phil!  Randy and Phil, with only one stationed on exercise equipment, talk about the new season, the state of the world, and base human desires in this great interview.

Marti Skold-Jordan from Tractor Supply Company

We welcome Marti Skold-Jordan, along with some special guests, to discuss TSC’s “Hometown Heroes” Program, which is committing a million dollars to local charities that have devoted their work to supporting our veterans, military members, and first responders.

Nat Geo’s Shark Fest and Jaws is FIFTY!

We welcome Candace Fields to the show to talk about her career studying the ocean, particularly in the field of sharks and shark conservation.  Randy and Candace speak about the dangers that sharks do (or don’t!) pose, swimming with sharks, and what you can expect from the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the movie Jaws!

Women’s World Hot Dog Eating Record Holder Miki Sudo

We welcome back Miki Sudo, the World Record Holder in the Women’s Hot Dog Eating category, to give us a preview of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.  Oysters, Ribs, Hotdogs, eggs, and much, much more (urp)

Retired ATF Agent Rich Boehning Hunting the Aryan Circle

Nate Herron welcomes retired ATF Agent and Army Veteran Rich Boehning to the show to discuss the second season of Vice TV’s highly rated United Gangs of America Series.  This season focuses on the Aryan Circle, a violent and ruthless white supremacist gang, and Rich’s investigation into the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas, which leads to the largest federal racketeering case in Texas history.

Kathy Roth Douquet, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Families

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.