Dean Olson

Dean Olson’s own contributions to StrongWriter including interviews, music, and articles.

StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 247 “REBECCA LOEBE – Go Get The Tiger By The Toe (And Don’t Let Go)” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Today’s episode is what I like to consider a sequel to the 2018 interview I had with a bright and shiny singer-songwriter living in Austin, Texas. REBECCA LOEBE is back with a big smile and lots more music that she made with her two sister-friends Grace Pettis and BettySoo to form the group NOBODY’S GIRL….

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 244 “MATT EASTON – The Art Of Untethering From Reality And Remaining Grounded” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Today’s episode features the very enjoyable afternoon I spent with MATT EASTON, a creative musician and songwriter who is the main face and voice of the Berkeley, California band called THE JENNY THING. I particularly enjoyed the group’s latest album called “American Canyon” and shared my thoughts with Matt as I played selected tracks for…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 243 “JAMES DiGIROLAMO – When The Music Work Is There, You Do It” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Today’s episode is a snapshot of the great time I had visiting with musician and songwriter JAMES DiGIROLAMO. He is yet another example that there exist some wonderful creative artists based in Nashville that are not making Country & Western music. Of course, this is a known fact, but I love getting the opportunity to…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 240 “BOB MALONE – The Minute I Start Playing, The Self-Doubt Goes Away” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Full Interview with musician, songwriter, “Keyboard Wizard” BOB MALONE about his music life and newest record “Good People” available May 21, 2021. Bob talks about the making of a music video for the title track and performs random songs from the album. [Originally aired 04-16-21] Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Bob’s…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 232 “MARTHA BOLTON – Dear Martha: Thanks For The Memory” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Interview with author MARTHA BOLTON Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Watch and Listen to Martha’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: MARTHA BOLTON Photos courtesy of MarthaBolton.com ABOUT MARTHA BOLTON Martha Bolton is a prolific author of 88 books, an Emmy nominee (Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics, 1988), a Dove Award nominee…

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Dean Olson Hollywood Interview – Episode 233 “RUTA LEE – Cheek To Cheek: We’re Kissing Ass And Taking Names!”

Today is another special edition celebrity interview with an actress who immersed herself in the magic that is Hollywood, and now she is showing her heartfelt gratitude. RUTA LEE did this by compiling her memoirs of more than six decades into a book titled “Consider Your Ass Kissed!” And should anyone raise an eyebrow over…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 231 “CINDY ALEXANDER – Music Is The Key To My Happiness” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

In today’s episode, I feature a guest who not only is a talented songwriter, but a woman I consider a friend. Of all the guests that I have interviewed over the years, CINDY ALEXANDER is definitely one who stands above the crowd… if, for no other reason, you can really get the sense that she…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 230 “MAIA SHARP – Gas Station Coffee Happens (But It’ll Be All Right)” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Today’s episode features an absolutely wonderful woman who has instantly become one of my favorite guests. She is MAIA SHARP, a talented recording artist with beautiful songwriting chops that have been getting noticed by other great artists since 1997. Maia and special guest Louie (her dog) sat down for a fun conversation about how she…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 226 “3 PAIRS OF BOOTS (ANDREW STERN & LAURA ARIAS) – In It For The Long Ride” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

Today, I wrapped up the year 2020 with a wonderful pair of guests. In fact, this married duo of ANDREW STERN and LAURA ARIAS adds up to 3 PAIRS OF BOOTS! Despite a pervasive echoing sound issue throughout the entire Zoom call, I really enjoyed visiting with these two… so much that we got to…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 225 “JULES SHEAR – A Slower And Steady Afternoon With Jules” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

In today’s episode, I am honored to feature imaginative and experimental singer/songwriter JULES SHEAR. Jules has recorded about 20 albums, and this fall, he released “Slower,” a more laid-back piano driven collection of songs. He has almost a dozen chart singles to his credit, and some of the most popular were existing songs that were…

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