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
Feb 10, 2024
Feb 10, 2024
13 min
We welcome Bob Horowitz back to the show to talk about his upcoming special on CBS leading into Super Bowl 58, and we’re talking about what a lot of folks will be watching for this weekend: the COMMERCIALS! Bob and Randy talk about some of the classic Super Bowl ads over the years and a sneak peek at what we may see this Super Sunday.
Feb 10, 2024
Feb 10, 2024
33 min
Buckle up, folks; we’re talking to an international man of mystery, Counterintelligence expert Pete Turner, who will fill us all in on some of his past work around the world, as well as a look at the current state of geopolitical conflicts around the world. Pete also had a hand in establishing the International Institute for Nonproliferation Studies, and we thank him for his time and his career in counterintelligence.
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024
10 min
Nate Herron welcomes Ford Explorer Brand Manager Andrew Staley to the show to talk about the upcoming Chicago Auto Show and the unveiling of the brand-new 2025 Ford Explorer. Andrew talks about the updates for the new model year, what is new on the exterior of the vehicle, and the wide range of new features on the interior of the vehicle’s cabin.
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024
17 min
We speak with a financial whiz from Armed Forces Bank, Jake Scarbo, to talk about getting your finances together in 2024. Randy and Jake talk about why veterans and active-duty military folks need to look at the benefits they can access in buying or refinancing a home due to their military service. The guys discuss many topics on home ownership, their new program, “Operation Homeward,” the V.A., and much more in this informative segment.
Feb 3, 2024
Feb 3, 2024
11 min
We welcome the Executive Producer of this weekend’s Grammy Awards, Ben Winston, to the show to talk about all of the high-profile projects he has worked on in the past, his father’s work pioneering test tube babies (and the VERY British titles that come with that,) and most importantly what goes into producing the huge awards show coming up on CBS this Sunday.
Jan 27, 2024
Jan 27, 2024
7 min
We welcome Senior Director of Claims Process for Progressive, Jessica Rhea, to the program to talk about their great "Keys to Progress" program, where a very special vehicle is given away to Veterans across the country. We're not talking panel vans (not that there's anything wrong with that), as you'll learn in this interview with Randy Miller and Jessica Rhea.
Jan 27, 2024
Jan 27, 2024
9 min
We welcome the world’s most famous groupie and the host of Pamela’s Pajama Party, Pamela Des Barres, to the program to talk about her fascinating life. Randy and Pamela do some name-checking on all the famous folk she has rubbed up against in the music industry and much more in this segment.
Jan 27, 2024
Jan 27, 2024
32 min
We welcome the newly installed and first Executive Director of MilitaryConnected.org, Kevin Emore, to the program to talk about a wide range of topics, including his military service, his time playing on the West Point Hockey team, playing golf in Kenya, and most importantly, what MilitaryConnected.org does to help place our veterans into good paying and rewarding careers.
Jan 20, 2024
Jan 20, 2024
7 min
With news that inflation is improving in North America, we welcome Wounded Warrior Project’s Associate Director of Financial Readiness, Julie Oares, to the show to talk about the ongoing financial strain that families are seeing, especially at the grocery stores. Thanks to Wounded Warrior Project for their continued work in studying and providing solutions to military families.
Jan 20, 2024
Jan 20, 2024
7 min
Randy welcomes vocalist and musician Chris Thompson to the show to talk about his time performing with Manfred Mann, especially the smash hit “Blinded By the Light” in this segment. Randy and Chris talk about the reception of revved-up hit, as well as some of the new music that he is releasing.