Celebrity Salute

Craig Morgan on military service and his creative process

We welcome country music superstar, and veteran, Craig Morgan to the show. Craig talks about his time as an active duty service member, his service in the Reserves, and his own process for creating music.

Sherri Shepherd on her new show and her family’s service

We welcome Sherri Shepherd to the podcast to talk about her second shot at hosting her own talk show: Sherri. Sherri talks with Randy about the show, and what it took to get back to this stage as well as discussing her family’s military service history.

Jesus Delgado-Jenkins on leadership, service & hiring veterans

We welcome West Point Grad and Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for 7-ELEVEN Inc., Jesus Delgado-Jenkins, to the show to discuss his military and civilian careers. 7-ELEVEN has a fantastic program to hire and position veterans for success once they transition out of active duty. Jesus and Randy talk about how the values and leadership principles of 7-ELEVEN align perfectly for any veteran looking to have a career in a customer-focused industry.

Mike Rowe returns to Celebrity Salute

We welcome back Mike Rowe to the show to talk about his scholarship program for young folks looking to enter the workforce in a skilled trade as part of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Randy and Mike talk about their recent travels around the country on planes, trains, and automobiles, as well as Mike’s great podcast “The Way I Heard It.” Randy and Mike talk about the recent labor strikes happening all around the country, and what is really important in balancing the workforce.

CBS’ Omar Villafranca on covering veteran treatment court in Texas

CBS Investigative Reporter Omar Villafranca joins the pod to talk with Randy about the ongoing reporting surrounding a veteran treatment court in Texas. Randy and Omar talk about the staggering number of veterans in jail following their time in the service and what CBS uncovered when digging deeper into the underlying cultural and structural conditions that have caused this to become such an issue.

Celebrity Salute Podcast Episode 80 Frank Siller Tunnels to Towers

Celebrity Salute welcomes Frank Siller the founder and CEO of the incredible Tunnel to Towers Tunnel organization. Frank shares how the Foundation formed in loving memory of his little brother, Stephen Siller, a New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter who gave his life on 9/11. Randy and Frank give some updates on the most recent support that Tunnel to Towers has given to the families of fallen first responders and much more in this great segment.

Author James Patterson on writing and it’s power to heal

Best-selling author James Patterson, along with partner Matt Eversmann, join Nate Herron for this latest episode of the Celebrity Salute podcast. Patterson and Eversmann answer questions from US Army veteran Sergio Alfaro and the Wounded Warrior Project's Rob Louis about writing and the role their stories play not only in their own healing processes, but those of the readers as well. 

Former Green Beret & NFL vet Nate Boyer

We welcome Green Beret and NFL vet Nate Boyer to the program to discuss his new reality series on Discovery, "Survive the Raft," based on a 1960s human thought experiment. Nine candidates sail for twenty-one days on the Acali II to test if personal interest will jeopardize the team's chance to win a fortune; they must complete mental and physical obstacles intended to splinter and split the team.

America On-Line founder Steve Case

Randy welcomes the founder of America On-Line, Steve Case, to the show to discuss his new book “The Rise of the Rest: How Entrepreneurs in Surprising Places are Building the New American Dream.” Steve’s book shows how entrepreneurs nationwide build groundbreaking companies, renew communities, and create new jobs—reimagining the American landscape and bringing people together around a shared future. Randy and Steve talk about the role that veterans can play in taking part in building their futures.

Matthew McConaughey on relief for Hawaii

Following the horrific fires that ravaged Hawaii, Matthew McConaughey has stepped up to help assist survivors who have lost everything on the islands. This week, we take a look back at Matthew's appearance on Celebrity Salute, and urge you to do what you can to support our fellow Americans who lost loved ones and homes in Hawaii.