The National Defense Radio Show

Home Depot Foundation Teaming Up With Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Jennifer Bateman, SVP of Youth Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where she leads initiatives focused on empowering young people with critical skills for success. Randy shares some fond memories of the Knoxville Boys & Girls Club with Jennifer and gets the low-down on the brand new partnership they have with the Home Depot Foundation to help train teens for careers.

Marine Lt. Colonel Garrett Smith of Reveal Technology

We welcome Marine Reserve Colonel Garrett Smith to the show to talk about his time serving in the USMC, some of the challenges he encountered on missions in Afghanistan and around the world, and how he took those challenges and co-founded Reveal Technology, a defense technology company specializing in AI-powered software solutions for tactical military operations.  Its flagship platform, Farsight, uses artificial intelligence to quickly process and visualize battlefield data, helping warfighters make faster, more informed decisions in complex environments.

DeMaurice Smith Returns to The National Defense

We are happy to welcome back a friend of the program, and former Executive Director of the NFL Players’ Association, DeMaurice Smith.  Randy and DeMaurice talk about his upcoming book, Turf Wars, which offers an unflinching look at the power struggles, politics, and behind-the-scenes battles that have shaped professional football and the broader world of sports labor through the lens of his time as the head of the NFLPA.

The Wall That Heals Rolling Through Buckner, MO

Randy is on location at the Wall That Heals with Tony Miles to talk about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 800 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.

LIVE Match Game with Randy Miller

We take a listen to the latest edition of the often imitated, NEVER duplicated, Randy Miller Match Game, live from Call Sign Brewing Company.

Country Music Artist Tate Stevens LIVE from Callsign Brewing

The National Defense and Callsign Brewing welcome country music artist Tate Stevens,  who won the second season of The X Factor in 2012, securing a $5 million recording contract in  Nashville.  Tate explains why the military is so important to him and how it influences the creation of his music.  Randy and Tate discuss some of the difficulties that civilians have when dealing with veterans, some great stories from the road, and a live rendition of his music from Callsign Brewing.

The National Defense LIVE at Callsign Brewing

We welcome Steve Sirois, Founder and co-owner of Callsign Brewing, to the show to discuss his and his son’s mission to honor the men and women who have served their country through beer.  Steve and Randy talk about how a homebrew kit that produced less than desirable results led to their family throwing themselves into the brewing business and why the military plays such an essential part in their mission.

“Billy Joel, And So It Goes” HBO Documentary

Randy welcomes the creative forces behind the HBO Documentary, Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin, who have co-directed and produced the two‑part HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered on HBO Max in July 2025. Across nearly five hours, the film weaves together interviews with Joel, his family, ex‑wives, and music legends like Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney, using over 110 of his songs as both narrative and soundtrack

Director Michael Shanks with “Together”

We welcome Director Michael Shanks to the show to discuss his directorial debut: “Together” starring James Franco and Alison Brie.  This flick looks like a real creepfest, and Randy talks with Michael about the creative process that goes into this deeply fascinating and disturbing look into couples living nearby.

West Point Grad, stand-up comic, and DOCTOR Jeremy Jones

We welcome a true Renaissance man, West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, Dr. Jeremy Jones, to the show.  Randy and the good Doctor discuss his military career, what drove him toward becoming a doctor, and then the complete buried lede, his role in founding a stand-up comedy club to help those who served recover through comedy, in his Black Rabbit club in Austin, TX.