The National Defense Radio Show
The National Defense Radio Show has been heard on more than a hundred radio stations across the United States and the 400+ overseas Armed Forces Radio Networks around the globe. The Armed Forces Network reaches more than one million American service men and women, DOD, civilians, and their families on every military base, outpost and all ships at sea. The weekly show has consisted of a combination of celebrity interviews, executive interviews, and discussions with political and news figures, delivering content that entertains, informs and supports those who serve, and have served, our country. The show is hosted by Randy Miller, a 25-year broadcast veteran having hosted shows in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati and Kansas City. Randy is the recipient of multiple broadcasting awards, including “Air Personality of the Year” from Billboard Magazine and the Radio Music Awards.
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Episodes
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
We welcome Australian Army veteran Paul de Gelder to the show to talk about his time in the service down under and how a chance encounter with a shark permanently changed his body and his life. Paul has written a new book “Shark: Why We Need To Save the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator” and he and Randy discuss the book and why sharks are so vital to our world’s ecosystem.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
We welcome the legendary Captain Kirk, actor William Shatner, back to the program to talk about his annual horse therapy fundraiser that helps both children and veterans suffering from physical or emotional wounds. William is currently on a national tour with the Star Trek classis “The Wrath of Kahn” where people will be able to watch a remastered copy of the film, followed up by a question and answer session with the Captain himself.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
We dial up the desert this week and check in with the NFL Network’s Chris Rose to discuss the big matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. Chris breaks down the game, illustrates his concerns that the Chiefs may encounter once the ball is kicked off in Glendale, Arizona.
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
We welcome prolific best-selling author, James Patterson, as well as his co-author Matt Eversmann to the show to discuss their latest collaboration. “Walk the Blue Line” is a collection of stories from the men and women who protect and serve their communities. Matt and James interviewed over a 100 members of law enforcement to tell the story of those who are serving our communities.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
We welcome Chris Willingham, President of United States War Dogs Association, to talk about working military dogs, and the special bond they form with their handlers. USWDA was established in 2000 by five dog handlers who served in Vietnam. Representing the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force, they found a common bond and formed an organization to honor war dogs; past, present, and future. USWDA started with a mission of raising money to dedicate a memorial to honor the legacy of war dogs.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
We welcome Esther Leibfarth, Senior Staff Attorney for National Veterans Legal Services Program, to the program to discuss how her group is helping veterans make sure they get what they deserve. The NVLSP has been serving veterans since 1981, and in this segment, Esther shares t a few stories of veterans they have helped over the years through the pro-bono arm of the NVLSP: Lawyers Serving Warriors.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
We welcome Chelsea Elder, the Exec. Director for Adaptive Adventures to the show to talk a little about what the organization does and what makes their group unique. Adaptive Adventures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides progressive outdoor sports opportunities to improve quality of life for children, adults and veterans with physical disabilities and their families.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
We welcome Fortune Feimster to the show. Fortune is starring in her 2nd hour-long Netflix special “Good Fortune” as well as her ongoing comedy tour. Randy and Fortune discuss her career, her style of comedy, and how her personal life supplies so much of the hilarious content that she is offering up on stage.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
We welcome Patricia Heaton back to the show to talk about her newest project that she shares with her husband David Hunt: “Unexpected.” The movie centers around the relationship of a couple looking to start a family, and Patricia and David tell Randy all about the film which was a real labor of love.
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
Saturday Jan 28, 2023
We welcome Lisa Guerrero in this segment promoting her new book “Warrior: My Path to Being Brave.” Randy and Lisa talk about her iconic career—from dealing with harassment as a sports broadcaster to chasing “bad guys” for Inside Edition. She proves that through small, daily acts, bravery is a muscle we can strengthen over time.