The National Defense Radio Show

Actress Maitland Ward with “My Escape from Hollywood”

Randy welcomes actress Maitland Ward, star of “Boy Meets World,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and more recently XXX features to the show. Maitland’s book “My Escape from Hollywood” is now being released in paperback, and she discusses with Randy her career shift from T.V. to an empowering, sex-positive member of the porn industry.

Comedian Jim Florentine on The National Defense

We welcome Jim Florentine, one of our favorite stand-up comedians and the G.O.A.T. of the prank phone call. Jim's new comedy album, “You Can’t Please ‘Em All,” is available now. Randy and Jim discuss the finer points of a pregnant pause, repeating questions, and what people can expect from his sharp new set on “You Can’t Please ‘Em All.”

Middle-East Correspondent Trey Yingst on The National Defense

Trey Yingst is an American journalist who serves as the chief foreign correspondent for Fox News based in Jerusalem, Israel, who was one of the first to report from the region following the Hamas attacks on concerts and festivals. Trey has written a new book, “Black Saturday: An Unfiltered Account of the October 7th Attack on Israel and the War in Gaza.” Trey joined us from Rafa and taped this interview with us on October 1st, explaining what readers can expect from his new release.

“Chicago Fire” Actor Jake Lockett

We welcome star of NBC’s “Chicago Fire” actor Jake Lockett to the program! Randy and Jake talk about his acting career, how Dick Wolf’s show has lasted 13 seasons and counting, as well as some news on his upcoming programs. Jake shares some of the correspondence he receives daily from REAL firefighters and EMS workers regarding how realistic their dramatic portrayal is in the field (and sometimes Unrealistic regarding inter-station relationships!)

Former CIA Analyst David McCloskey with “The Seventh Floor”

We welcome David McCloskey, the author of the new CIA thriller The Seventh Floor, to the show to discuss how he joined the CIA before he could legally buy a drink, how his work focused mostly on Syria and surrounding nations, and how those life experiences informed his new book.

Alone Again with Gilbert O’Sullivan

Three-time Grammy nominated singer Gilbert O’Sullivan joins the show to talk with us about his brand new release “Songbook” now available wherever you listen to music. Randy and Gilbert talk about his seminal hit “Alone Again Naturally” the nature of it’s success in the United States compared to other continents, all of the cover versions of his hit, as well as a taste of what to expect from his brand new album.

Comedian Jay Pharoah on The National Defense

We welcome one of our favorite faces from recent seasons of Saturday Night Live, Jay Pharoah, to the program to talk about comedy, his time on SNL, and his brand new special, available to stream NOW on YouTube: “Jared.” Randy and Jay talk about the special, comedy legends like Eddie Murphy, and his family foundation that supports scholarship and education

Actor Ray Wise on The National Defense

We welcome an onscreen main-stay in Hollywood to the show, Ray Wise, to talk about his career onscreen and his new project “God’s Not Dead” where he plays the character Peter Kane. Ray and Randy talka bout the new film, as well as some of his memories from the sets of great shows like “Twin Peaks” and “Gilmore Girls.”

Ocean Pacific Realty Group’s Onyx Pike

CEO of Ocean Pacific Realty Group, Onyx Pike, joins the show to talk about his company’s work in pairing property owners in California with military families that are seeking affordable rental housing. Onyx’s group has reached out to landlords around the area, with plans to expand into San Diego, who have excess inventory they are looking to support our military families with.

Meghan Ogilvie from Dog Tag Bakery

We love featuring stories of those who make it their mission to serve our veteran population, and we’re excited to speak with Meghan Ogilvie from Dog Tag Bakery to talk to us about her group, recently featured on CBS News. Dog Tag Bakery has their Dog Tag Entrepreneurial 5-month Fellowship Program which equips veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with the tools and education to build resilience, find renewed purpose, and forge community beyond the military.