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
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
18 min
We welcome back our friend, Ted Ryan - Ford Archive & Heritage Brand Manager, to the program to talk about the upcoming 120th Birthday Bash for Ford. Ted, with the help of his wife and his staff, developed a Spotify playlist to give a soundtrack to your Ford Vault searches (FordHeritageVault.com) along with a curated menu of Ford related foods and dishes. We’re happy to celebrate this major milestone with one of our longest running partners!
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
14 min
In this segment, we welcome Mike Vickers who served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, worked with the CIA, and as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. He has received the Nation’s highest award for intelligence work, and has now put all that work into a fascinating new book “By All Means Available.” Randy and Mike discuss his incredible career (what we can talk about at least,) discuss current geopolitical events, as well as his great new book.
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
20 min
We welcome back Cappy Surette, Senior Manager, External Communications at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products to the show to discuss our brand new partnership with Disney! Disney has always had a solid foot in the military community, dating back to their namesake, Walt Disney, and his brother. We can’t wait to hear more about what Disney has in store for veterans and military families as they are gearing up to celebrate 100 years of Disney!
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
4 min
A fun interview with Golshifteh Farahani & Adam Bessa, two co-stars from "Extraction 2" now streaming on Netflix. Golshifteh and Adam share what it was like to work not only with Chris Hemsworth and director Sam Hargrave, but the phalanx of stunt people who helped make this impressive project possible.
Jun 17, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
7 min
We welcome both the star and director of Netflix’s new hit Extraction 2, Chris Hemsworth and Sam Hargrave to the show to talk about the highly anticipated sequel now streaming on Netflix. Chris Hemsworth reprises his role as Tyler Rake, and from the snippets we’ve already seen, you’re going to want to buckle up for this non-stop action film. Randy discusses with Chris and Sam the making of the film and much more in this great segment.
Jun 10, 2023
Jun 10, 2023
23 min
This week we welcome CBS Evening News Chief Investigative Correspondent, Jim Axelrod, to the show to discuss a troubling topic. CBS News' investigative unit’s series, “Dishonored”, highlights stories of veterans and service-members who have been jailed or denied an honorable discharge due to their sexual orientation. Jim has worked at CBS for nearly three decades, and he shares the stunning details surrounding a soldier who faced the possibility of 17 years in military prison; simply for being homosexual.
Jun 3, 2023
Jun 3, 2023
10 min
We welcome publishing sensation, TJ Newman, to the show to talk about her career as a flight attendant and how she took her on-the-job experience and turned it into a best-selling novel. TJ is back at it with her new book “Drowning” which has set Hollywood on fire with a bidding war topping $1 Million! We look forward to reading the book and seeing her big screen adaptation.
Jun 3, 2023
Jun 3, 2023
14 min
We welcome Michael Reagan back to the program to discuss the latest news from the Reagan household and the Reagan Legacy Foundation. Michael discusses how the Reagan Legacy Foundation is offering scholarships up to military families who serve aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, and much more.
Jun 3, 2023
Jun 3, 2023
9 min
We welcome ghost hunter and filmmaker Jay Wasley to the show to talk about his line of work and the reality series on Discovery. Randy just left the Houdini Mansion in Los Angeles, and he discusses that location plus many other possibly haunted locations around North America.
May 27, 2023
May 27, 2023
6 min
We welcome yet another Shark from ABC’s hit series Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran (just renewed for a 15TH season!) Barbara talks about her life and career and her role in the fantastic series. Randy and Barbara also chat about real estate, waitressing, T.V. production and much more.