The National Defense Radio Show

Nick Manslow from PEOPLE Magazine

Randy speaks with Nick Manslow, Executive Editor of Crime, Health, Human Interest, Politics, Royals and Sports at PEOPLE and the creator of Real-Life Love. Nick talks with Randy about the newest season of “PEOPLE Magazine Investigates” and just some of the stories you’ll uncover as the series unfolds.

Mary Jo Buttafuoco with “Getting It Through My Thick Skull”

We welcome Mary Jo Buttafuoco to the show to talk about her book "Getting It Through My Thick Skull: Why I Stayed, What I Learned, and What Millions of People Involved with Sociopaths Need to Know". Randy talks with Mary Jo about the memoir, her experiences with Joey Buttafuoco, the shooting by Amy Fisher, her recovery, and her journey to understand sociopathic behavior and reclaim her life. She also talks about her upcoming Lifetime TV special, "I am Mary Jo Buttafuoco"

Dr. Ian Smith Returns to The National Defense

We welcome Dr. Ian Smith back to the show to talk about his exciting new book, "The Last 15: Say Goodbye to Those Most Stubborn Pounds", a 7-week program focused on breaking through weight-loss plateaus by resetting metabolism through strategic nutrition, carb cycling, hydration, and sustainable habits, offering meal plans and recipes to help readers finally lose those final, difficult pounds. Randy talks with Dr. Ian about how hitting plateaus can be a GOOD thing when seeking to lose weight.

Bill Huthmacher from No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum

The National Defense is happy to present you with another fascinating look into 20th Century aerial combat, as we welcome Bill Huthmacher to talk about a British flying school located, of all places, in Terrell, Texas! Bill is the Chairman of the Museum and explains how a British training school made it’s home in Texas, and the drive to preserve the history of the Allied pilots who helped defeat the Axis powers.

Celebrating Another F-Series Milestone with John Walawender

The iconic F-Series lineup is projected to continue its remarkable legacy as the top-selling truck and overall best-selling vehicle in America for 2025. The F-Series has been the best-selling truck for 49 years and the best-selling vehicle for 44 years. Nate Herron is joined by John Walawender, F-150 Brand Manager, to discuss this remarkable milestone.

Director Ric Roman Waugh with “Greenland 2: Migration”

We are joined by the Director of the new film “Greenland 2: Migration,” Ric Roman Waugh.  Ric and Randy discuss the sequel to the disaster film starring Gerard Butler, focusing on how the military was both involved in the film's production and portrayed in it.  No mention of biscuits and gravy slips by Randy in this segment, and we can’t wait to see the film on the big screen!

Actor Luke Mitchell With a Brand New Season of “Chicago Med”

We welcome Aussie actor Luke Mitchell to the program to talk about his role as Dr. Mitch Ripley on the NBC series “Chicago Med.” Randy and Luke discuss Chicago (a little bit of Pittsburgh talk as well), what it’s like playing a medical professional, and more from the new season coming to you Wednesdays from NBC.

WWE Superstar and Actor Al Snow on The National Defense

“Learning You” is the new film starring former WWE Superstar Al Snow, and we welcome him as our first guest of 2026 on The National Defense. Randy discusses the glory days of the WWF with Al, how those experiences prepared him for his life as an actor, wigs, sock puppets, and more! “Learning You” is coming out next week and tells the story of a single father raising his autistic son, as well as the challenges he faces in providing a life for his son.

A Look Back at 2025

We take a look back at just some of the great guests that we had on The National Defense through the year 2025!  We thank you for being a part of The National Defense Network, and can’t wait for you to hear what we have in store for 2026!

Songwriter and Producer Jimmy Jam on The National Defense

Legendary producer Jimmy Jam to talk about the follow-up to the generational event of the “We Are the World” musical fundraiser to fight hunger.  40 years later the “Next Verse Event” is here from Tony Robbins, and Jimmy tells us about how his experience from decades ago recording live with a HUGE collection of artists informed his “herding cats” mentality today.  You can head online where you can even submit your own verses at 100billionmeals.org and sign up to become a Lifesaver.