The National Defense Radio Show

NY-Times Best Selling Author, Gary Myers with 'Brady vs Belichick'

Brady vs Belichick: The Dynasty Debate will be on shelves soon, and we are joined by its award-winning author, Gary Myers.  Randy and Gary discuss the Kansas City Chiefs, the unique relationship between an NFL Quarterback and his Head Coach.  This relationship, particularly during the dynasty days in Foxboro, is the topic of a great new book, Brady vs Belichick.

Impractical Joke Sal Vulcano Returns to The National Defense

We welcome back one quarter of the Impractical Jokers, Sal Vulcano, to the show to talk about both his famous show and his National Everything’s Fine tour, coming to a city near you.  Randy and Sal talk about childhood fears, the “rhythm getting you,” the 12th Season of truTV’s Impractical Jokers, and much more in this great interview.

Singer Songwriter AJ Croce Returns to The National Defense

We welcome back singer and songwriter AJ Croce to talk more about the life and career of his legendary father, Jim, and his new tour coming to a town near you with “Croce Plays Croce: 50th Anniversary Tour.”  Nate Herron talks with AJ about the tour, his new album, and much more in this segment.

Checking in with “Mountain Men”’s Chance Painter

Randy opens this segment by welcoming our first radio station from Guam!  KGUM-FM in Guam is now a part of the National Defense Network.  From there, we head to Alaska to talk with Chance Painter about season 14 of “Mountain Men” on the History Channel.  Randy talks with Chance about his time in Alaska, talks about fur trapping, and what people can expect watching his family and other lives off the grid in the 49th State on The History Channel.

Kevin Blatt with “Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes”

We have a fun one for you here as Randy welcomes Kevin Blatt, who has taken part as a contributor in A&E’s new “Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes” on A&E.  Randy asks Kevin about how he found himself involved in this project, and it just goes from there.  The first episode premiered this Monday, and you can find it on A&E Mondays at 9 PM Eastern.

Founding Member of Maroon 5, Ryan Dusick, on The National Defense

Nate Herron speaks with the founding drummer of Maroon 5, Ryan Dusick, in this segment.  Nate discusses with Ryan his time with the band, how the strain of everyday life took away his ability to play the drums at a high level physically, and how he turned that negative into positive healing.  Dusick has since published a memoir, "Harder to Breathe," and works as a therapist and mental health advocate.  Ryan participated in this week's 4th Annual Global Livestream Show on World Suicide Prevention Day, alongside Promise2Live, a non-profit organization founded by an Army veteran and mother.

Aaron Bien, Board Member of Heroes Among Us

We welcome Aaron Bien, a member of the board for the VSO Heroes Among Us, to the show.  Randy and Aaron discuss Heroes Among Us, how his own transition from being a combat-wounded veteran to a civilian informed his work supporting the organization, playing the longest game of golf imaginable, and more.

Eric Brock, Founder and CEO of Ondas Holdings

We welcome back Eric Brock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ondas Holdings, to the show to discuss some of the recent news from Ondas, as well as our exciting new partnership!  With Defense budgets around the world increasing, Randy and Eric discuss how drone systems are being used to ensure safety and mission discipline for our military and first responders across the globe.

Cheryl McKissack Daniel and “The Black Family That Built America”

Randy Miller welcomes author Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of a personal passion project: “The Black Family That Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring Pioneers.”  Randy and Cheryl discuss the book, a riveting story of the McKissack family—the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States —from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today, in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation.

Author Tim Weiner with “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century”

If you were a fan of the gripping historical account of the CIA, “Legacy of Ashes,” you’re in for a treat as we are pleased to welcome its author, Tim Weiner, and the author of a new book, “The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century,” to the show.  Nate Herron discusses the book with Tim, covering the type of sourcing and referencing necessary for a book detailing current events in modern times, and more.