The National Defense Radio Show

Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson on The National Defense

We speak with the 2002 Playboy Playmate and winner of “The Girl Next Door” on FOX to the show to talk about her contributions to the new season of A&E’s “Secrets of Playboy” docuseries. Nate Herron and Lauren talk about her experience on reality television and why she felt it necessary to provide another perspective about Hugh Hefner and the culture surrounding Playboy.

Air Force Veteran and Food Network Host Sunny Anderson

We welcome military brat and Air Force Veteran, host of the Food Network’s “Cooking for Real,” “How’d That Get On My Plate?” and more, Sunny Anderson. Sunny is a judge on the new season of “Barbecue Brawl,” a show that calls Kansas City home; we have some very pointed questions for her. Randy and Sunny talk about BBQ, her family history of military service, and more.

Artillery Gunner Veteran and Author Kelsi Sheren

We welcome back artillery gunner vet Kelsi Sheren to the program to discuss her Brass & Unity line of accessories and her sensational new book “Brass & Unity: One Woman’s Journey Through the Hell of Afghanistan and Back.” Randy and Kelsi talk about a wide range of topics in this great interview, including her new book, podcast, the state of veteran care in Canada and the United States, and much more. We thank Kelsi for her service in Afghanistan, and her continued fire to advocate for those who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces.

SNL’s Mikey Day and Season 2 of “Is It Cake?”

Mikey Day, host of "Is It Cake?" talks about season two of Netflix's hyper-realistic baking competition that has captured America's zeitgeist and kids' attention worldwide. Mike also chats about his career on Saturday Night Live, some of his favorite moments from the NBC hit series.

Star of “Outlander” and ”The Witcher” Graham McTavish

We welcome one of our favorite guests, Graham McTavish, to the show to talk about the newest season of the hit series, “Outlander.” Randy and Graham talk about the production and popularity of the series, his other projects including Netflix’s “The Witcher,” “Men in Kilts,” and much more.

Actor Johnny Strong and “Warhorse One”

Randy speaks with actor Johnny Strong about his impressive filmography including “Black Hawk Down,” “Fast and the Furious,” and his new movie “Warhorse One.” Warhorse One details the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, interesting because Johnny wrote the script two years prior to the actual events. Johnny discusses with us why he sought to make this military-action film and shares stories about the young actress he stars alongside.

Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions

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.

David Corlew on Awarding the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award

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.

Retired NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce

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.

New Season of “Expedition Unknown” with Josh Gates

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.