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
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
15 min
We welcome a fascinating guest from our wonderful partner, Disney, Walt Disney Archivist Steven Vagnini. Steven joined the Archives staff as an archivist full-time in 2010. He has written articles for Disney publications, spoken to Disney groups, and produced programs for D23 events. In 2018, he transferred to Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney is turning 100 on October 16th, and Randy and Steven talk about all the incredible ways Disney fans celebrate historic milestones.
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
13 min
We welcome Lisa Guerrero back to the program to discuss her hosting role on A&E’s docuseries “Secrets of Playboy.” Lisa and Randy talk about the mixed feelings from former playmates and models towards the late Hugh Hefner and her involvement with the subject matter in this documentary.
Aug 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
9 min
Randy speaks with comedy artisan Gary Mule Deer on the program to talk about his recent induction into the Grand Ole Opry and the new documentary on his career, “Show Business is My Life, but I Can’t Prove It,” now available for streaming. Gary and Randy discuss how the comedy business has changed over the years and much more in this fun segment.
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
26 min
We welcome a fascinating guest with an even more fascinating topic: Dr. David Scheel talking about his new book “Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses.” Randy and Dr. Scheel go in-depth (get it?) on our 8-legged aquatic friends and answers nearly all of Randy’s questions on one of nature’s most curious underwater creatures, including what IS the proper plural form of “octopus?”
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
25 min
We welcome Marine Corps veteran David Bostic to the show to talk about his military career and transition to the civilian world as the Military Recruiting Manager for John Deere. Randy and David discuss a great program that John Deere has undertaken, the John Deere Military Skills program, which is open to current and former service members, spouses, and eligible dependents. David gives us all the details, and we salute John Deere for their work in supporting our military members and their families.
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
11 min
We welcome comedian Tom Papa back to the show to discuss his new book “We’re All In This Together, So Make Some Room.” Randy and Tom talk about the book and some of the funny stories it contains. Tom teaches us the power of “No Thank You” and much more.
Aug 5, 2023
Aug 5, 2023
7 min
We welcome submarine veteran and current Head of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, Bryan Clark, to the show to discuss the recent events surrounding North Korea. The Korean Peninsula has been in the news lately. Bryan and Randy discuss the current situation as America supports their allies with extended deterrents in the Pacific and Asian theaters.
Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
8 min
Adam Carolla returns to the show yet again to promote a great opportunity for anyone wanting to get paid for being funny! Nate Herron speaks with the Aceman about the upcoming Comedy Fantasy Camp held in Los Angeles, and how you can meet and greet folks from various corners of the entertainment industry including Jay Leno and Harland Williams. You may even get to perform on stage at the world famous Improv Comedy Club.
Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
13 min
Nate Herron speaks with the longtime writer for the Howard Stern show, Jackie Martling, about the brand new documentary “Joke Man” which features the story of his life. “Joke Man” is available on Apple TV and Amazon and details some incredible stories from Jackie’s life. Nate and Jackie talk about his comedy tour of Iraq with Bo Bice (made possible by Gary Sinise) and the time Jackie unwittingly helped a girl shut Nate down at a bar in college.
Jul 29, 2023
Jul 29, 2023
11 min
What a COUNTRY! We speak with a man who has been helping Americans laugh for decades: Yakov Smirnoff! Randy and Yakov talk about his long-running show in Branson, MO, as well as his lesser known work as an artist and working in Hollywood. Randy and Yakov talk about his time in the film “Moscow on the Hudson” with Robin Williams and where you can see some of Yakov’s varied forms of artwork.