The National Defense Radio Show

Singer and Songwriter Gino Vannelli

We welcome prolific singer and songwriter, Gino Vannelli, to the program to talk about his discography, his Grammy award-winning hit “I Just Wanna Stop,” as well as his new music releases that tell the tale of his late wife Patricia, who passed away in 2024.

Actress Michelle Hurd with “Somewhere in Montana”

We welcome an actress you’ve seen all over in Marvel, Star Trek, and many other films, Michelle Hurd, to the show.  She is starring alongside our favorite, Graham McTavish, in the new film “Somewhere in Montana” and she fills us in on this new film that you should check out in theaters now.

Comedienne Whitney Cummings on The National Defense

We welcome funny lady Whitney Cummings to The National Defense to talk about her current “Big Baby” tour, what it’s like taking to the road with her own child, selecting grandparent names, and much more.

Robin Actor Burt Ward on The National Defense

Next year will be the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show “Batman and Robin” and we are joined by the Boy Wonder himself, actor Burt Ward.  Burt and Randy talk about how he got the part of Robin, how his suit was stolen by some pranksters at Harvard, as well as his Gentle Giant line of Dog Food.

Director and Producer Andy Erwin from Kingdom Pictures

We welcome back Andy Erwin from Kingdom Story Company to talk about the completion of the first season of his podcast “The Storytellers” recently featuring actor Mel Gibson (a TWO HOUR episode!)  Randy and Andy talk about the interview, other podcast episodes, and what we can expect to see on the screen from Kingdom Story Company in the near future.

Shane St. John From Warrior’s Heart

We welcome Shane St. John, a former Green Beret and Warrior’s Heart alumni and now the Director of the Warrior’s Heart Alumni Program, to the National Defense. In this great interview, Randy and Shane discuss how the falling of the Twin Towers led him to a career of military service, his successes and struggles both in uniform and as a civilian, and much more.

FOX News Outnumbered Host, Emily Campagno

We welcome the host of FOX News’ “Outnumbered”  Emily Compagno, to the show to talk about her time as a Raiders Cheerleader visiting our troops on USO Tours, her time on FOX News, and the writing of her new book “Under His Wings - How Faith on the Front Lines Has Protected American Troops.”

Grammy Awards Producer Ben Winston

We welcome back Ben Winston, the producer of the annual Grammy Awards, to the show. Randy and Ben talk about the devastation from the fires in Los Angeles and how the Grammys are working to bring back a sense of normalcy to California.

Actress Lucianne Buchanan on The National Defense

We welcome the star of Netflix’s “The Night Agent,” Lucianne Buchanan, to the show to talk about her part in the second season of the hit series on Netflix.  Randy and Lucianne talk about the source material for the project, the work that goes into making a soundstage look like the Nation’s Capitol, and much more.

“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.