The National Defense Radio Show

Actor Steve Guttenburg with “Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero”

We welcome back one of our favorite actors, Steve Guttenberg, to the show to talk about his Army Ranger father, and how his dad’s declining health led him to become a caregiver for his ailing family member. Steve and Randy discuss the challenges that caregivers can face, as well as a few stories from his time pursuing his acting career. Also, can we please start streaming “Cocoon?”

Former Assistant Director of the F.B.I. Frank Figliuzzi

The National Defense welcomes the former Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Frank Figliuzzi, to the program to talk about something that we really had no inkling of; murders along our U.S. Interstate system. Frank details how little he even knew of the F.B.I.’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative, and how it lead to the book he has intensely researched and studied “Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers.” Please note: some of the serious topics discussed in this segment are not suited for children.

“Killology” Expert, Psychologist Lt. Col Dave Grossman

We welcome the author of the book “On Killing,” Lt. Col Dave Grossman to the show to discuss his career in the military and field of study for members of the military. The act of taking a life has wide-ranging effects, and Grossman’s works of “On Killing” and “On Combat” have become required reading for cadets entering the leadership ranks of our military.

Ret. Air Force Lt. Col Dan Hampton with "Vanishing Act"

We welcome back a highly decorated Air Force veteran and accomplished author, Lt. Col Dan “Two Dogs” Hampton to the show to talk about his newest book about the Doolittle Raiders, “Vanishing Act: The Enduring Mystery Behind the Legendary Doolittle Raid over Tokyo.” Randy and Dan talk about the book, the process of writing it, and new discoveries that were made in one of the more baffling military stories from the era.

Frankie “Spice” Morelli with “The MOBB Cookbook & Diet”

We love talking food, and we welcome quite the character in Frankie “Spice” Morelli to the show to talk about his family’s time in the military, his own time in prison, and how he came to write the MOBB Cookbook & Diet that he wrote along with Dr. Sandra Frank.

“Act of Defiance” Duo Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson

The National Defense takes a look at the latest Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novel “Act of Defiance” with the duo that wrote the book, Navy veteran Brian Andrews, and a true renaissance man Jeffrey Wilson. Randy talks with Brian and Jeffrey about the book, the legendary fiction character Jack Ryan, and much more about this great book.

Former White House Press Secretary Anthony Scaramucci

Randy speaks with Anthony Scaramucci about his short career in the Trump White House as Press Secretary as well as his works out for purchase. The “Mooch” and Randy talk about his stint as Press Secretary, the reasoning and method behind his firing, and many more entertaining stories, as well as a salute to the men and women who serve in the U.S. military.

“Gorgeous” George Smith, Longtime AFN D.J. on The National Defense

We welcome long-time voice of American Forces Network and it’s previous radio services, “Gorgeous” George Smith, to The National Defense. Randy and George chat about their respective radio careers, how cracking the mic is different in the civilian world from the military one, and just a few stories from his memoir: “Soldier of the Airwaves.” A GREAT guest!

Country Music Performer, Craig Morgan

We welcome Craig Morgan back to the show to discuss his new book, “God, Family, and Country.” Randy and Craig discuss some of the surprising revelations in the book, as well as how Craig’s writing process flowed and why he wrote it.

“The Keeper’s” Angus Benfield and George Eshleman

We welcome actor Angus Benfield and writer George Eshleman to the show to discuss their great new movie detailing George’s life-changing hike carrying the names of veterans who had committed suicide.