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 Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
If you were a fan of the gripping historical account of the CIA, “Legacy of Ashes,” you’re in for a treat as we are pleased to welcome its author, Tim Weiner, and the author of a new book, “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century,” to the show. Nate Herron discusses the book with Tim, covering the type of sourcing and referencing necessary for a book detailing current events in modern times, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy-award winning actor, philanthropist, bon vivant, and now SERIAL-KILLER in the Showtime series Dexter: Resurrection. Randy and Eric talk about their love lives, cruises, engagement, the love language of pranks, and much more. Check out Eric’s creepy turn as a serial-killer grandfather on this great new series.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome James Gilpin, Ford Maverick Brand Manager, back to the program to talk about the upcoming release of the new, incredibly well-priced, Hybrid 2026 Ford Maverick. Nate and James talk about the popularity of the model over the years, its exciting new paint schemes, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome actor PJ Byrne to the show, star of more Hollywood hits than we can name, to talk about his role on the new USA Network program, The Rainmaker. Randy and PJ talk about the show, his career in Hollywood, how odd it is to hear of a new series released if it’s NOT on a streaming service, and more.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome Roderick Sewell, author of the new book “Iron Will: An Amputee’s Journey to Athletic Excellence,” to the show to talk about his book, his daily life as a congenital double amputee, and the incredible direction he has taken as an adult. Randy and Roderick speak about his mother’s service working with the Navy, their time spent unhoused, and how that shaped the man he is today.
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome Joe and Ashley Ghattas to the program to talk about their involvement in the Discovery series, Truck Dynasty, now on TV. Randy talks with Joe and Ashley about the first episode with Guy Fieri, Shaq, and much more. These trucks are bananas, and we’re excited to see these custom rigs on Discovery!
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
We welcome U.S. Postal Service historian Steve Kochersperger to the program to talk about an outfit as old as your Army and Navy: The U.S. Postal Service! The history of the postal service is marked by the effort and logistics it took to get letters and freight from home to our soldiers stationed around the world. A fascinating discussion on an organization that does great work for America.
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Jennifer Bateman, SVP of Youth Development at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where she leads initiatives focused on empowering young people with critical skills for success. Randy shares some fond memories of the Knoxville Boys & Girls Club with Jennifer and gets the low-down on the brand new partnership they have with the Home Depot Foundation to help train teens for careers.
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
We welcome Marine Reserve Colonel Garrett Smith to the show to talk about his time serving in the USMC, some of the challenges he encountered on missions in Afghanistan and around the world, and how he took those challenges and co-founded Reveal Technology, a defense technology company specializing in AI-powered software solutions for tactical military operations. Its flagship platform, Farsight, uses artificial intelligence to quickly process and visualize battlefield data, helping warfighters make faster, more informed decisions in complex environments.
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
We are happy to welcome back a friend of the program, and former Executive Director of the NFL Players’ Association, DeMaurice Smith. Randy and DeMaurice talk about his upcoming book, Turf Wars, which offers an unflinching look at the power struggles, politics, and behind-the-scenes battles that have shaped professional football and the broader world of sports labor through the lens of his time as the head of the NFLPA.