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
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
10 min
We welcome back the Deputy Director of Media Relations for the American Legion, John Raughter, to the show. In this segment, Randy and John discuss the scourge of veteran suicide, and the American Legion’s new “Be the One” campaign. This is a great opportunity for people to commit to save just one veteran who is suffering from depression and suicidal ideation.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
10 min
We welcome Dr. Michelle Oakley, the star of the hit TV series, “Yukon Vet” on National Geographic Wild, available for it’s 11th season via Disney+. Randy and Michelle talk about her upbringing, and how she found herself leaving the Midwest for the untamed Yukon, as well as how her family’s growth has been documented by this great series.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
8 min
We welcome back legendary recording artist Shiela E. to the program to talk about her foundation supporting music education in our public schools. Randy and Sheila talk about the importance of education for our country, and the critical thinking skills that are afforded by having a robust music education in their curriculum. Shiela has a new album out as well as a new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well!
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
10 min
Star of “I Dream of Jeannie,” actress Barbara Eden, joins The National Defense. We talk about her legendary acting career, her belly button, and her many proposals of marriage via the US Postal Service (most coming from Randy). Barbara is 91 years old and is traveling around the country with the Christmas-Con, featuring 26 celebrity guests celebrating Holiday films.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
13 min
We welcome one of our favorite comedic actresses, Vicki Lawrence, to the show. We talk about her legendary acting career, her multiple trips to support our troops in Vietnam, and her one woman show where she has been able to reconnect with veterans. Randy and Vicki also talk about “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and her upcoming special “90 Years of Laughter + Love” and much more in this segment.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
13 min
We welcome one of our favorite comedic actresses, Vicki Lawrence, to the show. We talk about her legendary acting career, her multiple trips to support our troops in Vietnam, and her one woman show where she has been able to reconnect with veterans. Randy and Vicki also talk about “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia” and her upcoming special “90 Years of Laughter + Love” and much more in this segment.
Apr 29, 2023
Apr 29, 2023
12 min
We welcome the legendary singer/songwriter Pat Boone to the program to discuss his nearly seven decades of making music around the world. Pat has performed music from nearly every imaginable genre, and performed for people from nearly every stripe of life. Pat and Randy get down to the important topics in this episode, including an in-depth look in what exactly a “grit” is.
Apr 22, 2023
Apr 22, 2023
10 min
We welcome Jeff Benedict, author of 17 best-selling non-fiction books to the program to talk about his new book “LeBron” detailing the life and career of the NBA’s LeBron James. Randy and Jeff talk about the book, the process of writing about high-profile athletes, and some of the stories you will find in his new book.
Apr 22, 2023
Apr 22, 2023
9 min
We welcome the Chief Culture Officer and Senior Vice President for the Home Depot, Crystal Hanlon, to the program to talk about her great job, and how Home Depot is working to offer good-paying jobs to veterans. Crystal has been with Home Depot for nearly 40 years, working her way up from a cashier, and she gives us insight into what Home Depot has already done through Team Depot and much more.
Apr 22, 2023
Apr 22, 2023
9 min
Mustang Marketing Manager, Jim Owens from Ford is back on the program to talk about the 59th birthday of the legendary Ford Mustang. Jim talks about the cultural impact of the Ford Mustang and how it’s history has influenced the newest line of Mustangs that are completely electric. Happy Birthday to the Mustang!