The National Defense Radio Show

“Animal House” Actor Tim Matheson on The National Defense

We welcome actor Tim Matheson to the show to talk about his career and his new memoir: “Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches.”  The guys talk about his various roles throughout his lengthy career, including Otter, Johnny Quest, and many others.

Team Rubicon CEO Art de la Cruz

We welcome back Team Rubicon CEO Art de la Cruz to talk about his fantastic veteran organization, and how their services are now needed in Art’s own backyard with the continuing wildfire and drought conditions that are ravaging the Los Angeles Metroplex.  Art and Randy talk about the immediate needs, as well as a long-term prognosis of the recovery efforts.

Actress Elena Sanchez, Star of “Bone Face”

We welcome actress and stuntwoman Elena Sanchez to the program to talk about her career on television and on film, including the new release of a movie that is “Friday the 13th” meets “Clue”:  “Bone Face.”  She talks about how her background in stuntwork has made her that much more valuable on set, as well as how she decided to use her gymnastics background to break into Hollywood.

John Vaillant, Journalist and Disaster Writer

We welcome John Vaillant, a writer and journalist who has written extensively on the subject of fire, including his book “Fire Weather.”  Randy and John discuss the wildfires in California, what is driving the increased frequency in these incredibly damaging and deadly occurrences, and much more.

Bill Pentland, Ex-Husband of Roseanne Barr

We welcome a former husband of Roseanne Barr to the program, with Bill Pentland.  Bill has released his own memoir “One Degree Of Separation: 50 Riotous Years as Mr. Roseanne Barr.”  Randy and Bill discuss how his family with Roseanne was based on their own real-life dynamics in suburban Denver, CO.

Comedian Ari Shaffir on The National Defense

Randy Miller welcomes Ari Shaffir to talk about the inauguration, and more importantly his 2nd special now out on Netflix: “America’s Sweetheart.”  Randy and Ari talk about his comedy career, how he approaches sensitive subjects, and much more.  Check out his new special on Netflix!

Dr Ian K Smith with “Eat Your Age”

We welcome Dr Ian K Smith, author of the new book, “Eat Your Age: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer.” In “Eat Your Age,” the acclaimed doctor and bestselling author  shows readers the steps they need to take in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments.

Actor Josh Gad’s New Book, “In Gad We Trust”

The National Defense welcomes star of Broadway and Hollywood, actor Josh Gad, to the program.  Josh has a new “tell-some” book, “In Gad We Trust.”  Randy and Josh talk about the book, and more importantly, about the wind-fueled wildfires that have ravaged areas of Los Angeles.  Josh and Randy talk about the fires, our first responders, and about how anyone can help lend their fellow American a hand in the wake of this disaster.

Jeff Mauro, Host of “Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains”

Randy Miller welcomes celebrity chef and host Jeff Mauro to the show to talk about the newest version of his “Worst Cooks in America” show featuring celebrity contestants.  “Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition: Heroes vs. Villains” is on the Food Network and features some pretty huge cooking failures that’ll make anyone watching at home feel like an accomplished Chef.

Conservationist Steven Rinella from MeatEater TV

We welcome MeatEater TV’s Steven Rinella to talk about his new eight-part series on the History Channel, “Hunting History with Steven Rinella.”  Randy and Steven talk about how he got into the Outdoors industry, his MeatEater network, and what people can expect from the new “Hunting History” limited-run series.