Celebrity Salute

Celebrity Salute welcomes back US Army Veteran and author of the incredible Pike Logan series, Brad Taylor, to the podcast.  Brad and Randy talk about the newest installment, the 20th in the series, Shadow Strike: A Pike Logan Novel.  This book, on the Middle East, feels like it’s ripped straight from this week’s headlines as it centers around a rogue group of Iranian regime officials who create a...

Ty Herndon and Randy Miller reunite in this great segment, heralding the release of his memoir, “What Matters Most.”  Randy and Ty talk about their long careers in radio and country music, what it was like being the first openly gay artist in that genre, and what people can expect when they pick up a copy of his great book, “What Matters Most.”

Celebrity Salute welcomes yet another incredible guest from one of our favorite new VSOs in the world:  Radney Foster from Songwriting With Soldiers!  Randy and Radney (keep it straight) discuss the mission of Songwriting With Soldiers as well as Radney’s incredible career.  The new single “The One They Call” written with former Army Sgt. Matthew Chapman and his wife Debbi, who finally agreed to m...

We welcome back actress Lena Hall to Celebrity Salute to talk about both her acting and singing on the second season of the Apple TV’s Your Friends and Neighbors.  Lena and Randy talk about her cover performances, which we listen to a bit of her Radiohead cover of “Fake Plastic Trees”(she also fronts the INCREDIBLE all-girl Labiahead) what it’s like acting alongside Jon Hamm and her incredible co-...

We welcome one of the stars of the new MGM series “American Classic,” Jon Tenney, to the show to talk about this really funny new show. The show revolves around a narcissistic Broadway star returning to his hometown after a public meltdown and deciding to save his family-run theatre by directing and starring in a production of a great American classic. Make sure to check out this great cast, inclu...

Celebrity Salute is thrilled to welcome a force in aerospace achievement, the first woman to ever command a US spacecraft, a retired NASA astronaut and Air Force colonel, Eileen Collins! Eileen is the subject of the new documentary Spacewoman, which chronicles her trailblazing NASA career and personal life, based on her memoir Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars. It is receiving a select theatr...

Alfonso Ribiero returns to Celebrity Salute to talk all things TV, and a big BIG milestone being hit by the long-running series “America’s Funniest Videos.” AFV is celebrating its 800TH episode, and Randy gets the scoop from Alfonso on what viewers can expect from this episode, as well as some of his thoughts on touring our amazing country.

Greg Warren joins the podcast to talk comedy, the Midwest, and his involvement in the new Nate Bargatze game show “Greatest Average American.”  The show celebrates the power of being perfectly average. Each round is packed with laugh-out-loud challenges and trivia as contestants try to guess how everyday Americans think and live. In the end, one lucky player is crowned the Greatest Average America...

Comedienne, author, and producer Whitney Cummings is here to talk about her continuing Big Baby Tour, what it’s like traveling with a baby, the benefits of having alcoholic parents, and much more!

We are happy to welcome to Celebrity Salute, actor William Stanford Davis; now a cast regular on the great comedy series “Abbot Elementary,” to talk about the program and some of his new projects. William shares his experiences on the set of “Ray Donovan” and what he learned, the Fabulous Paramount Review, and much more in this great interview.

Celebrity Salute welcomes the dean of Saturday Night Live cast members, Kenan Thompson, to the pod to talk about his storied television and movie career. Kenan has written a new children’s book, “Unfunny Bunny.” Randy talks to Kenan about the story, reading it to his granddaughter, teases about Mighty Ducks 4, and much more.

We are thrilled to welcome Celebrity Chef and HUGE supporter of men and women who wear the uniform of the military to the podcast, Robert Irvine!  Robert joined us live at the first of our Back the Bases Tour, LIVE from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California.  Randy and Robert talk about a wide range of topics, from his time in the British military, a little arm-measuring contest, and of c...

We welcome back a long-time friend of Celebrity Salute, actor Charlie Sheen, to take a close examination of his time preparing and on set for the Oliver Stone cinematic masterpiece: “Platoon.” Randy and Charlie talk about his time in the jungle, the challenges of such a large production, as well as some funny stories of his time on the steamy set of “Platoon.”

Celebrity Salute (and especially Randy) are thrilled to welcome actor Jacob Lofland to the podcast! Randy speaks with Jacob about the Season 2 Finale of “Landman” on Paramount+ where he plays the son of lead actor Billy Bob Thronton in the smash hit series. The guys discuss life on and off the set, and what fans of Landman can expect in the newly announced Season 3.

The podcast welcomes Oscar-nominated actress Virginia Madsen to talk about a great new movie you HAVE to see! Virginia stars in the new film "Sheepdog," a drama about a combat veteran's struggle with PTSD, where she plays a VA trauma therapist in training, a role deeply personal as it honors her nephew who died by suicide, aiming to bring awareness to veteran mental health and suicide prevention....

We welcome actor Dean Morris to the podcast to talk about his career including the amazing “Breaking Bad” (he’s writing a book!) and his new film available on Netflix, Apple TV, and Amazon.  The movie is “Border Hunters” and it features a man, in prison after avenging his brother's death, who reluctantly joins a bloody, off-the-books campaign to destroy the drug cartels.

We welcome back to the airwaves, Michael Damian!  Michael speaks with Randy about his long musical career, how he came to have a lifelong working partnership with his brothers, and the new Christmas music out now, including a spin of his single “Reach Out to Me This Christmas.”

Join us on Celebrity Salute as we dive into the remarkable story of Rodney Bailey, a decorated Army veteran who transitioned from military service to a leadership role at Tractor Supply Company. Discover how his experiences shaped his career and learn about the impactful Hometown Heroes program supporting veterans and communities nationwide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with host Randy M...

Actress and activist Marlo Thomas joins Celebrity Salute to discuss the incredible work of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by her father Danny Thomas in 1962. Marlo shares powerful insights about St. Jude's mission, including how the hospital treats 9,000 children annually without ever charging families a single dollar for treatment, travel, housing, or food. She reveals that it cos...

We welcome actor Rex Linn, star of “Young Sheldon” and “CSI: Miami” to name a few, to the program to talk about his new show “Happy’s Place.”  The show is set in Knoxville, TN, so buckle up as Randy (a proud Knoxville native) drills down into the show’s authenticity.  Rex and Randy talk about the show, his co-star girlfriend, Reba, and much more.

We welcome multi-platinum recording artist Shaun Cassidy to the program to talk about his 21st-century tour coming to a city near you!  Shaun speaks with Randy Miller about his life in the spotlight, how a desire to claw back his anonymity led him to leave the public spotlight for decades.

We welcome a really, really funny guy, Jared Freid, to the show for an incredible segment!  Jared is a stand-up comic who has been touring the country in between his spots, recording hit Netflix comedy specials, and he and Randy discuss some stories from the road, why Kansas City is a tough place to visit as a tourist, and much more.

Documentarian David Schmidt joins us to hear all about the streaming release of the Ken Burns PBS series “The Revolutionary War.”  David and Randy discuss the nature of Ken Burns’ work, how that ethos has led to some of the most treasured documentaries in PBS’ library, and some interesting stories they uncovered while researching the piece on America’s forefathers.

Welcome back the incomparable Kathy Griffin! The legendary comedian and tireless USO supporter joins Randy for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about her new comedy special "My Life on the PTSD List" (streaming FREE on YouTube), her decades-long commitment to entertaining our military and veterans, and some wildly funny stories you won't want to miss. From cosmetic surgery tales to unexpecte...

Randy Miller sits down with Erica Headlee, Manager of Programs at the Home Depot Foundation, to explore the incredible work being done to support America's veterans. From the "Celebration of Service" initiative that repairs veteran homes across the country between Patriots Day and Veterans Day, to comprehensive programs addressing housing, job training, and employment—Home Depot Foundation is back...