Celebrity Salute

Celebrity Salute

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Celebrity Salute episodes

  • Television and podcast star Mike Rowe

    We welcome star of television and the podcast world Mike Rowe to Celebrity Salute to talk about his career in entertainment, his GREAT podcast series The Way I Heard It, and the work that Mike does supporting members of the Marine Corps. Randy and Mike discuss why veteran unemployment is such a serious and pernicious issue, and how he has pointed his foundation towards helping out those who have served our country. Make sure to check out Mike Rowe’s shows on T.V. as well as his really high quality podcast The Way I Heard It wherever you get your podcasts.

    21 min
  • The talented & fascinating Jeff ”Skunk” Baxter

    We welcome an incredibly fascinating individual in Skunk Baxter to Celebrity Salute. Skunk Baxter is an American guitarist, known for his stints in the rock bands Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers during the 1970s and Spirit in the 1980s. More recently, he has worked as a defense consultant and advised U.S. members of Congress on missile defense. Randy and Skunk talk about all of this and much more in this great interview.

    25 min
  • Actors Annette Benning and Bryan Cranston

    This week on Celebrity Salute, we welcome more Hollywood royalty in Annette Benning and friend of the show Bryan Cranston! The duo is promoting the new Paramount Plus production “Jerry & Marge Go Large,” the true story of how an unassuming couple in a small town find a loophole in the lottery and recruit their fellow townspeople for a wild financial ride. Bryan and Annette also spend some time talking with Randy about our military and their future projects. Make sure to check out “Jerry & Marge Go Large” on Paramount Plus!

    13 min
  • Actor Lewis Pullman from Top Gun: Maverick

    We welcome actor Lewis Pullman to Celebrity Salute to talk about his turn as Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd in the new film Top Gun: Maverick. Randy and Lewis talk about the process of making the film, his interaction with members of the U.S. Navy, and some thoughts on his great acting father, Bill Pullman. No fighter jet interview would be complete without civilians relating their stories of flying along with trained military pilots and how their bodies reacted to pulling Gs in a powerful plane. Make sure to check out Lewis as "Bob" Floyd on the biggest screen you can find in Top Gun: Maverick!

    17 min
  • American singer, dancer, actor and television host, Donny Osmond

    Celebrity Salute welcomes American singer, dancer, actor, television host and former teen idol, Donny Osmond to the show! Randy speaks with Donny about his six decades of work in the entertainment industry, the 11 year residency he and his sister Marie Osmond completed at the Flamingo Las Vegas, and his new multi-year residency at the Harrah's Las Vegas. It’s a great interview with a great entertainer here on Celebrity Salute.

    19 min
  • Comedian Cedric the Entertainer

    We welcome, all the way from Dubai, Cedric the Entertainer! Cedric and Randy talk about his long-running comedy career, his new show on CBS “In the Neighborhood,” and about how growing up in the mid-west influenced his own personality as well as the ethos of the characters he plays.

    13 min
  • America’s Singing Cowboy, Michael Martin Murphey

    We are thrilled to welcome America’s Singing Cowboy, with Six Gold Album and multiple Grammy Awards nominations, Michael Martin Murphey to Celebrity Salute. Randy and Michael talk about the very beginnings of his career, his current musical projects and tours, as well as what he is up to in his private life. Randy and Murph talk about members of our Armed Forces, our veterans, and the debt we owe them for being willing to leave their families and lay their life on the line for our country.

    52 min
  • National Defense Podcast Episode 011 Disney CEO Bob Chapek

    This week on Celebrityt salue, we welcome one of the biggest names in the world in entertainment; Bob Chapek, CEO of Disney. In this episode, Randy talks with Bob about the history of Disney, as well as how the historic ties to the military have shaped the present and future of the company. Randy talks with Bob about some of the special incentives and services that military families and veterans can expect when visiting a Disney property or cruise ship, and much more. We thank Bob for his time and for Disney's work to brighten the lives of our active duty military, veterans, and their families.

    20 min
  • Actress Sharon Stone

    Celebrity Salute is thrilled to welcome a great friend to veterans and to the men and women who wear the uniform of the U.S. Armed Forces, LEGENDARY actress Sharon Stone! Randy and Sharon talk about the 30th anniversary of her appearance in Basic Instinct and her work with Robert DeNiro in Casino, as well as her health struggles that sidelined her Hollywood career. Sharon opens up on her feelings toward the military, how we support (and don't support) them, and much, much more.

    20 min
  • Actor Jake Johnson

    We have a treat for you this week on Celebrity Salute in actor and writer Jake Johnson. Known for his role as Nick Miller on the hit FOX series “New Girl,” Jake is starring in brand new HBO Max “Minx” comedy series set in 1970s Los Angeles. This is one of the most fun interviews we’ve recorded to date, and we hope you enjoy Jake Johnson on Celebrity Salute.

    29 min

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Celebrity Salute was created to honor our veterans, active duty military, their families and those who support them. Through conversations with celebrities, we recognize our nation’s true heroes and…