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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 the sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms. We owe them greatly, and hope to raise awareness and support for them and their families while in active service and as they transition to civilian life —many continue to serve in the communities in which they live.
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We welcome one quarter of the Impractical Jokers, Sal Vulcano, to Celebrity Salute! Host Randy Miller sits down with Sal to discuss his hit truTV show's 12th season, his National "Everything's Fine" tour, childhood fears, and what happens when "the rhythm gets you." A hilarious and insightful conversation with one of comedy's most beloved pranksters.
Hollywood's most successful action producer joins Randy Miller for an unforgettable conversation about filmmaking at the edge of possibility.
Jerry Bruckheimer, the legendary producer behind Top Gun: Maverick, Bad Boys, Pirates of the Caribbean, and countless other blockbusters, sits down with host Randy Miller to discuss his latest cinematic achievement: F1, starring Brad Pitt.
In this exclusive Celebrity Salute episode, Jerry reveals:
• The extraordinary challenges of filming the world's fastest sport
• How they achieved unprecedented realism with actual Formula 1 racing
• Working with Brad Pitt in the most dangerous filming conditions imaginable
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the most ambitious racing movie ever made
• What separates F1 from every other motorsport film in history
From the producer who redefined action cinema comes insights into pushing the boundaries of what's possible in filmmaking. Jerry shares candid stories about navigating the complex world of Formula 1, the technical innovations required to capture speed on film, and why this project represents a career-defining challenge even for someone with his legendary track record.
Whether you're a racing fan, movie enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the art of big-budget filmmaking, this conversation offers rare access to one of Hollywood's most influential figures.
On the 80th anniversary of WWII, Celebrity Salute welcomes documentarian Tim Gray to discuss his new PBS documentary "Miles, Morale, and Memories: Bob Hope and World War Two." Randy and Tim explore Bob Hope's remarkable journey from entertainer to military morale champion, chronicling his countless performances for troops in the European and Pacific Theatres. Discover how Hope's dedication to supporting servicemen and women, beginning even before Pearl Harbor, ultimately cemented his legendary place in American history. A fascinating look at how one comedian's mission transformed military morale forever.
Welcome to Celebrity Salute! Host Randy Miller sits down with accomplished actor PJ Byrne, known for his roles in major Hollywood productions, to discuss his exciting new project on USA Network's "The Rainmaker." In this candid conversation, PJ opens up about:
His starring role in USA Network's latest series "The Rainmaker"
Navigating a successful Hollywood career across film and television
The unique challenge of promoting network TV shows in today's streaming-dominated landscape
Behind-the-scenes stories from his various projects
What it's really like working in today's evolving entertainment industry
PJ Byrne brings his signature wit and insight to this engaging discussion about the current state of television, the importance of network programming, and how actors adapt to an industry in constant flux.
We are thrilled to welcome back Emmy-award winning actor, philanthropist, bon vivant, and now SERIAL-KILLER in the Showtime series Dexter: Resurrection. Randy and Eric talk about their love lives, cruises, engagement, the love language of pranks, and much more. Check out Eric’s creepy turn as a serial-killer grandfather on this great new series.
DeMaurice Smith, former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association (2009-2023), joins Celebrity Salute to discuss his explosive new book "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game." In this no-holds-barred interview, Smith reveals the shocking power dynamics, racist incidents, and billionaire mentality that shaped his 14-year battle with NFL ownership.
Celebrity Salute welcomes Cassandra Porter, an Air Force veteran and Marketing guru for Warriors Heart. Randy gets the scoop on her time in the AF, her transition to the civilian world, and what she handles today at Warriors Heart. The organization is a nonprofit treatment center and support community created to help U.S. active-duty military, veterans, first responders (like police, firefighters, EMTs), and related civilian personnel who struggle with addiction, PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), grief, or moral injury.
We welcome comedic actor Blake Clark to the podcast to talk about his career in Hollywood, including his appearance in the new “Happy Gilmore 2” on Netflix, as well as his involvement in Leanne Morgan’s new show “Leanne,” but also to his service in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
We welcome the star of Baywatch and Playboy cover model, Donna D'Errico, to the show to talk about a really….unique experience she has to offer. Donna D'Errico has developed a first-of-its-kind AI voice technology that remembers personal details shared by callers, allowing you to call and talk to "Donna" at any time. Randy and Donna discuss the differences in Donna's life by day, and more, in this segment.
We welcome back entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis to the podcast to discuss his new series on FOX, “The Fixer,” where Lemonis meets with business owners from across the country whose companies are at a crossroads and need to make impactful changes. Randy and Marcus talk about the show, as well as his career, and his fight for the American flag.
We welcome back Phil Rosenthal to the program, live and direct from his elliptical machine, to talk about his life, his career, and the new season of Somebody Feed Phil! Randy and Phil, with only one stationed on exercise equipment, talk about the new season, the state of the world, and base human desires in this great interview.
We welcome combat-wounded Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones, who has turned a traumatic, life-changing disability into a personal mission to assist those who put on the uniform of the U.S. military. In his new book, “Behind the Badge,” Joey brings to life dramatic rescues, heart-wrenching losses, and awe-inspiring acts of courage through vivid storytelling. He delves deep into what drives these brave men and women, offering an intimate look at their personal and professional lives.
We welcome one of our favorite humorists, Dave Barry, to the pod to talk about his brand new book “Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing Up.” Randy and Dave talk about how they’ve been able to get through life by being funny and deciding to not ever FULLY grow up.
We welcome actor Ed Begley Jr. back to the show to talk about his life and career entertaining the world, working in Hollywood while managing Parkinson’s, and his new project: “Don’t Tell Larry.” Randy and Ed talk about the new film, how he became involved and much more.
We welcome actor Anthony Michael Hall to the show to talk about what people yell at him in public, his time as a member of the “brat pack” and SNL, as well as the mind-bending new film he stars in, “Roswell Delirium” available on Sling TV. Randy and Anthony discuss the sci-fi film and much more in this interview.
Wynona Judd is getting ready to kick off her Greatest Hits Tour, and she rejoins Randy on Celebrity Salute to talk about the tour, her family’s history, the similarities between her and Cher, and much more in this great interview.
We are thrilled to welcome back the preeminent documentarian in North America, PBS’ Ken Burns, to the show. Ken and Randy catch up and discuss the new MASSIVE documentary he is releasing on PBS: “The American Revolution.” This new series will be available on your local PBS, the PBS website, and Amazon Prime Video. What a great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Patriot Cause.
We are thrilled to welcome back USMC and US Navy veteran, Montel Williams, to Celebrity Salute! Montel and Randy discuss his time in the military, and how it informed his decision to write a great book about the U.S.S. Intrepid. “The Sailing of the Intrepid” is written by Williams and David Fisher, and the book tells of the Intrepid’s initial combat voyage, during World War II, when the ship and crew survived a Japanese torpedo plane attack in 1944.
We welcome comedian Tom Papa back to the podcast yet once again to talk about his comedy tour, the rise of the Southern comedian, and his great new book “You’re Doing Great…And Other Reasons to Stay Alive.” We always love having Tom on the show, and this week is no different.
We welcome lauded actress, singer, and song-writer, Lena Hall to Celebrity Salute to talk about the release of her new E.P. “Songs From Your Friends & Neighbors” released April 25, as well as her character and role in AppleTV+’s great new series starring Jon Hamm.
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