Celebrity Salute

Dave Barry on his career, new book & life in Florida

We welcome one of our favorite writers, Dave Barry, to the podcast to talk about his career and life living in the great state of Florida. Dave has a new book “Swamp Story: A Novel” where he details various exploits of “Florida Man” stories and how his life has influenced his incredible writing style.

Dyan Cannon on Britbox and her tribute to Cary Grant

We welcome the wonderful actress Dyan Cannon to the podcast to talk about her work as Executive Producer of the miniseries “Archie” on Britbox, based on her best-selling book, “Dear Cary,” about her late husband, the legendary Cary Grant. Randy and Dyan discuss her career, her relationship with Cary Grant, and what people can expect when they tune into Britbox. We are excited to see the miniseries and hope Dyan keeps stirring things up.

Danny Trejo on overcoming obstacles and a sensational Hollywood career

We welcome the unmistakable voice of actor Danny Trejo to Celebrity Salute to give his greeting to all of our servicemembers listening across the world. Randy and Danny talk about his upbringing through the prison system, and how he overcame his tribulations to become the Hollywood sensation he has become, including roles in the films “Heat” and “Machete.”

Neal McDonough on Celebrity Salute

We welcome actor Neal McDonough to the show to talk about his role on the Paramount Network program “Yellowstone,” his villain role in “Justified,” his hero-turn in Tom Hanks' "Band of Brothers" and what goes into playing all of the roles he has dazzled us with over the years.

Author Mitch Album and using truth as the narrator

We welcome back the author of many of our favorite books, Mitch Albom, to discuss his new book “The Little Liar.” Randy and Mitch talk about the book, what led him to write a book set during the time of the holocaust, and how the device of using “The Truth” as a narrator is a satisfying method.

The Home Depot Foundation’s Shannon Gerber on ’Operation Surprise’

We welcome Shannon Gerber to Celebrity Salute to discuss her role as Executive Director for The Home Depot Foundation and their work on the “Operation Surprise” campaign through November. Home Depot Foundation paid off three mortgages for veterans and is making house payments for folks in December. Half a BILLION dollars wasn’t enough for Home Depot to pay, and they have increased their financial commitment to $750 MILLION. We are thrilled to bring you the news.

Legal Rottweiler Nancy Grace returns to Celebrity Salute

We welcome back legal Rottweiler Nancy Grace to the program to talk about her newest season of Crime Feed on Investigation Discovery, which is also available on MAX. Randy and Nancy discuss the gamut, from tv to the courtroom, hot dogs to murderers. Thanks to Nancy for coming back on the show.

Craig from Craigslist on his life in tech and supporting our veterans

In a rare interview, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark joins host Randy Miller on the Celebrity Salute podcast to discuss his $10 million donation to the Got Your Six network, supporting over 97% of the nation's veterans. The episode provides an intimate look into Craig's life, from attending stand-up shows to reflecting on Craigslist's societal impact, including combating human trafficking. The conversation turns heartfelt as Craig shares his dedication to veterans' mental health, emphasizing the importance of companies hiring veterans for a smoother transition into civilian life.

The Tallest Living Member of Monty Python, John Cleese

We welcome a comedic hero of ours to the National Defense: John Cleese! John is on a tour of North America with his “An Evening with the Late John Cleese” (dates at: johncleeselive.com), and he stops in to speak with Randy about his career, his latest wife, what it’s like to celebrate a birthday in Akron, and much more.

Ed Begley Jr. on his new memoir

Randy Miller welcomes one of our favorite dramatic and comedic actors, Ed Begley Jr., to discuss his work and his compiled memoir detailing these stories: “To the Temple of Tranquility…And Step On It!: A Memoir.” Randy and Ed talk about all of the great Christopher Guest films that Ed starred in, working on a set that required such a high level of improvisation, and much more.