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DEAN OLSON is a songwriter host and producer of the weekly radio show "StrongWriter On the Radio." The popular long form music interview program is now a weekly podcast with new episodes being added each week. Dean is based out of Orange County, California.

StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 318 “LAURA PURSELL – Miles Of Christmas Memories With Laura”

And now for a musical holiday treat… A chance to sit down and talk with my featured guest who is also a dear friend and listen to her newest Christmas CD! LAURA PURSELL is a longtime singer-songwriter, actress and ice skater who lives comfortably in Nashville AND in Southern California, where she joined me after…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 312 “3 PAIRS OF BOOTS (ANDREW STERN & LAURA ARIAS) – Boot Scootin’ Conversation

Today, I returned to San Francisco for a THIRD visit with a wonderful pair of guests. Professionally, the married duo of ANDREW STERN and LAURA ARIAS calls themselves 3 PAIRS OF BOOTS, and their fourth studio album BOOT SCOOTIN’ is all set for a September 2024 release. And, once again, I am digging the sound…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 311 “JM STEVENS – Nowhere To Land Interview”

JM STEVENS Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to JM’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: JM STEVENS Photos courtesy of Mark Abernathy & JMStevens.net ABOUT JM STEVENS “This album feels more true to me than anything I’ve done yet,” mulled Austin’s JM Stevens of his sophomore full-length, Nowhere to Land. “It just…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 310 “STEPHANIE SAMMONS – My Journey Of Time, Evolution, and Songwriting”

This episode of the Strongwriter on the Radio series features an in-depth interview with Americana artist Stephanie Sammons. The conversation unfolds as Dean dives into Stephanie’s latest album ‘Time and Evolution,’ her journey as an artist, songwriting process, inspirations, and the personal stories behind her music. Stephanie shares insights into her experiences with songwriting workshops,…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 309 “ADRIAN SUTHERLAND – We’re Like Diamonds Made From The Sun”

Today’s episode finds me conducting an insightful interview with ADRIAN SUTHERLAND, a singer-songwriter with deep Cree roots from Northern Ontario, Canada. Adrian shares about his upbringing in a remote Cree community and his journey to becoming a professional musician in 2011. The interview covers his band Midnight Shine and his evolution into a solo career,…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 308 “TIM EASTON – Finding Your Way and Bangin’ The Drum”

Full Interview with singer-songwriter TIM EASTON featuring tracks from his 2024 album ‘Find Your Way’. Tim performs an acoustic version of “Arkansas Twisted Heat” and gives personal accounts of his life and songwriting. Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Tim’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: TIM EASTON Photos courtesy of TimEaston.com…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 294 “MAIA SHARP – Reckless Thoughts For Kind People”

In today’s episode, a favorite singer-songwriter returns to the show and brings a familiar friend. MAIA SHARP, with her dog Louie hanging out in the room, discusses her latest album RECKLESS THOUGHTS. Along the way, we talked about Maia’s past relationships – both personal and creative – and I learned a little bit about her…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 293 “CINDY ALEXANDER – The Fire Is Back, And It’s About To Get Messy”

One of my all-time favorite guests returns for another beautiful conversation. Recording artist and songwriter CINDY ALEXANDER always brings forth a thoughtful and positive outlook when she visits my show… and of course, she shares some brand new music. This time, I share four prominent tracks from her latest release ‘MESSY’ and get Cindy’s take…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 291 “BETH BOMBARA – It All Goes Up On My Birthday”

Full Interview with singer-songwriter BETH BOMBARA. This St. Louis-based recording artist released her latest album ‘IT ALL GOES UP’ on her birthday, and I wanted to celebrate and share the music. Beth and I also talked about songwriting and how she created the album with a handful of talented players lending a helping hand. And…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 290 “WILLIE HEATH NEAL & KIRA ANNALISE (THE WAYMORES) – The Waymores Are The Magic”

Full interview with Willie Heath Neal and Kira Annalise – the husband & wife duo billed as The Waymores. Their newest album GREENER PASTURES is available now… Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Willie & Kira’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: WILLIE HEATH NEAL & KIRA ANNALISE of The WAYMORES Photos…

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