StrongWriter On the Radio Podcast with your host DEAN OLSON
DeanO Goes To Hollywood! Every once in a while, I will break the usual musical format of the program to bring you a celebrity interview. Today, it’s Olson and Oleson…Nellie, that is. ALISON ARNGRIM sat down for a chat discussing all the projects she has accomplished since her steady run on “Little House On The…
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It was a great experience to talk with musician/songwriter SCOTT COOK up in Alberta, Canada. Included is discussion of his album “TANGLE OF SOULS” and how he started a hobo musical lifestyle, literally living out of a van for years as he pursued his dream. Scott is passionate and political, but I loved the relaxed…
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Today’s episode features musician and songwriter CLAY ROSE, lead singer of the alt country band GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS. I had a great time shootin’ the breeze with this fascinating artist while he called from an undisclosed work location in Colorado. Among the many things we discussed were his unconventional upbringing, often defined by Clay’s “toxic relationship…
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Today’s episode features a lady from Austin, Texas who’s all about that bass. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for an in depth conversation with musician and songwriter, BONNIE WHITMORE. As of October 2nd, she will have released a brand new album called LAST WILL & TESTAMENT which displays the many opinions and…
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Today’s episode is another special one featuring a very dear guest who has graced my show more than a couple of times. And SHANTELL OGDEN sat down with me once again to tell my audience about her love of telling stories and her gratitude for the gift of music. She was also promoting her sixth…
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Today’s episode is another special one, and it features a familiar voice of the show, singer and recording artist FRANK SHINER! He is a guest who has done a few interviews with me calling from his phone, but today was a Zoom video call, so it was great to visit with Frank face to face,…
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Today’s episode features yet another very talented guest – a soulful singer/songwriter named MATT LOVELL. This Nashville area based musical artist has quite a story to tell, and the year 2020 finds a lot of that story poured into his latest album “NOBODY CRIES TODAY,” due for its June release. But he has already debuted…
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In May 2020, it was a true pleasure to feature the legendary drummer from Creedence Clearwater Revival on my show. DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD is 75 and has released a new album called MAGIC WINDOW. But we go back to the future in 1985 when the recording took place. Doug and I had a long relaxed…
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Today’s episode features a dynamic young woman with a compelling talent for songwriting, and it’s about her life. This is one of those interviews that I tend to smile and think to myself, “IMOGEN CLARK was a very fun artist to interview.” Calling from her native Australia, Imogen’s sweet and positive personality came through clear…
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I am proud to share this epic conversation with musician-songwriters RAY VIETTI and ALEX SALCIDO, the two founding members of the rock group THE HARMED BROTHERS. This is my first ever two hour interview, but it’s definitely worth the time. Although this episode is documentary length, I truly enjoyed talking in depth about their songwriting…
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