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 Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
The National Defense is happy to welcome Amber and Marcus Capone to the show to discuss their Veterans Service Organization, V.E.T.S. Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. Randy speaks with the Capones about Marcus’ time in the service and the treatment methods he and Amber sought when he struggled with P.T.S.D. and other related symptoms. Through VETS’ Foundational Healing Grants, they provide funding, coaching, and additional resources for veterans seeking treatment with psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
Saturday Jul 08, 2023
We welcome back David Corlew to the program to highlight a recent award given to actor Gary Sinise, the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. David and Randy talk about this prestigious award, what Gary and the Gary Sinise Foundation has done to help our military families, as well as some great stories from the legendary late Charlie Daniels.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Oxygen is launching another season of New York Homicide and we are joined by the show’s host, retired Chiefs of Detectives for the NYPD, Robert Boyce. New York Homicide takes viewers into some of the wild and shocking homicidest occur in New York City’s five boroughs. Boyce says fans of the series can expect a front-row seat into these crimes, as well as an introduction to a lot of great detectives assigned to the cases.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
We welcome explorer and television host John Gates to the program. Josh is host of “Expedition Unknown”, Wednesday’s on Discovery. Randy and Josh talk about the nature of diving in Lake Superior and his crew looking for two WW2 era minesweepers that sank before they were able to make it across the ocean, and have not been found to this day.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Nate Herron speaks with Dave Rivers, Ford Enthusiast Brand Manager, about the Bronco Wild Fund endowment. Ford is donating a customized 2023 Bronco Badlands the Bandelier National Park outside of Los Alamos, New Mexico. This custom donated vehicle will feature specialized equipment inside and out, including a state-of-the-art government communication system with satellite and antenna connections to provide reliability and redundancy in the most remote environments.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
We wrapped up the month of June and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. We speak to Erin Fletcher, Psy.D. who serves as the Warrior Care Network Director for Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). In this role, Erin ensures synergy across all WWP mental health programs. WWP is using technology to help our wounded veterans identify and treat PTS and fills us in on the world class programs that Wounded Warrior Project is putting into place for this generation of veterans.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
It wouldn’t be a Fourth of July show if we didn’t at least MENTION the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating competition! We are excited to welcome the emcee of the world famous event, George Shea, to the program. Randy and George talk about the meteoric rise in popularity of this event, it’s media rights being extended by ESPN, and hopefully no “reversal of fortunes” for competitors on Coney Island this coming Tuesday.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
We welcome Harry Lennix to the program to talk about his role as Harold Cooper on NBC’s “The Blacklist” for 10 seasons. Randy and Harry talk about the role, working with James Spader, and what future projects we can look forward to seeing from Harry.
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
We welcome Colonel John Flynn to the program, Senior Vice President of Administration and Aviation for MGM Resorts International. We chat about his work in the Air Force Reserves, and how it shades the work he currently undertakes for MGM Resorts International.
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
Saturday Jun 24, 2023
We welcome the historic Jeopardy Champion and current host of the show, Ken Jennings. Ken and Randy talk about how Ken’s life has changed since first appearing on the show and making his record-breaking run (all of which was nearly 20 years ago!) Ken has also written a new book “100 Places to See After You Die” and we’re really excited to get our hands on it.