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 Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Randy speaks with an old acquaintance, former TV news anchor turned United States Representative for Missouri, Mark Alford, to the show. Mark and Randy talk about their shared history and then focus on the history and significance of the B-2 Stealth Bomber and its home, Whiteman Air Force Base.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Randy Miller continues speaking with some of the special guests and dignitaries present to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the delivery of the B-2. Randy speaks with Col. Tony Monetti, 13th Bomb Squadron director of operations, about his time flying the stealth, the tradition of getting “hosed down” after your initial flight, and many more interesting stories from Whiteman Air Force Bank.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
We welcome Former Master Sgt. Keith Meadows, the first dedicated crew chief for the B-2 "Spirit of Missouri," tail number 80-329, to the program to talk about being reunited with the B-2 and sharing the experience of landing the big bomber at Whiteman Air Force Base as part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the delivery of the B-2 to the Air Force.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
The National Defense is so excited to be invited to Whiteman AFB to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the delivery of the B-2 bomber. Kicking off our great guests on base, we speak with the Base Commander, Col. Keith Butler, who heads up the 509th Bomb Wing. Randy and Col. Butler talk about his memories of flying the B-2 Stealth, how he came to be named Base Commander, and much more.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
We welcome the wonderful actress Dyan Cannon to the show to talk about her work as Executive Producer of the miniseries “Archie” on Britbox, based on her best-selling book, “Dear Cary,” about her late husband, the legendary Cary Grant. Randy and Dyan discuss her career, her relationship with Cary Grant, and what people can expect when they tune into Britbox. We are excited to see the miniseries, and hope Dyan keeps stirring things up.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
We welcome a past star of Saturday Night Live back to the program to talk about her new album and role in the holiday film “Jingle Smells,” in which she stars alongside another guest from this week, John Schnieder. Randy and Victoria chew the fat about all her new projects, and Victoria also gives our listeners an emphatic personal greeting.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Randy welcomes Sam Rosenberg to discuss his new book “Live Ready” in this segment. Sam served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and the private sector as a close protection specialist for some of the world’s highest-profile individuals, including heads of state, dignitaries, celebrities, and CEOs. Randy and Sam talk about a couple of the high-profile clients he has provided security for.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Nate welcomes Assistant Vice President of Brand for USAA, Jen Escobar, live from Boston, Massachusetts. The new site of one of the oldest and proudest rivalries in the United States is the annual Army vs. Navy football game. Jen and Nate talk about the matchup, the historical trends, and why USAA was a part of relocating the game to the home of the New England Patriots.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
We welcome the modern-day Mel Blanc, Billy West, to the show to talk about an entirely NEW season of “Futurama” now streaming on Hulu. Billy has provided the voices for some of the most recognizable characters in both animation and commercials, and he displays MANY of those in this entertaining segment.
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
Saturday Dec 09, 2023
We welcome one of our favorite comedians, Bill Engvall, back to the show. Bill and Randy discuss how Bill has decided to stop touring as a comedian, even though it sends millions of people into despair. Instead of touring, Bill fills us in on what he will bring to the table to continue making us all laugh like he has since the 1990s.