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DEAN OLSON isn't just a songwriter; he's a curator of compelling conversations. As a radio host and producer, he's the driving force behind two acclaimed interview series: "StrongWriter On the Radio" and "Dean Olson Hollywood Interview." "StrongWriter," now a podcast with select episodes gracing the airwaves of iHeart Radio, dives deep into the minds of musicians through insightful, long-form interviews. And for a refreshing change of pace, Dean's "Hollywood Interview" series shines a spotlight on actors, authors, and other captivating personalities from the entertainment world. What threads these two distinct series together? A common theme of faith, hope, and unwavering encouragement. From his base in sunny Orange County, Southern California, Dean crafts audio experiences that resonate and inspire.

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 54) “Laura Pursell – Father Daughter Day In the Last Dance Hall Left In L.A.”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153471}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153473}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153474}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153474}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153475}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153475}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153476}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153476}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1445203153477}”] “Laura Pursell – Father Daughter Day In the Last Dance Hall Left In L.A.” featuring the song “The Very Last Dance Hall Left In L.A.”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Personally, I never had the experience of a “take your daughter to work day,” but my featured guest…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 53) “Leslie Becker – Amazing Grace and Incredible Songwriting”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047503}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047504}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047505}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047505}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047506}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047507}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047508}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047509}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1444371047509}”] “Leslie Becker – Amazing Grace and Incredible Songwriting” featuring the songs “Get Yourself a Cowboy” and “A New Bro Country Song”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]The wait is over!  Here is the conclusion of my conversation with singer-songwriter-actress Leslie Becker.  If you missed the previous episode featuring Leslie,…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 52) “Leslie Becker – Broadway Does Nashville”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292180}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292181}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292182}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292182}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292183}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292184}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292185}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292185}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443759292186}”] “Leslie Becker – Broadway Does Nashville” featuring the songs “Nothin’ Between Us” “I Cried” and “Green Eyed Girl”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I love finding treasure.  Every once in a while, treasure finds me.  Or to be specific, one day recently, a lovely woman tweeted a polite request to…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 51) “Natalia Segura – Who I Really Am”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388527}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388527}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388528}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388529}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388530}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388530}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388531}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388531}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1443116388532}”] “Natalia Segura – Who I Really Am” featuring the song “Beautiful Day”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I am excited to bring you the conclusion of my interview with conscious music singer-songwriter Natalia Segura.  If you missed the first part, you can listen to it right here.  In…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 50) “Natalia Segura – It’s a Beautiful Day For Conscious Pop”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833721}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833722}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833723}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833724}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833724}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833725}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833725}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833726}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442200833727}”] “Natalia Segura – It’s a Beautiful Day For Conscious Pop” featuring the songs “Beautiful Day” and “World Peace”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Today, “My Mind’s Made Up” to have a “Beautiful Day” with my featured guest Natalia Segura! This lovely young woman calls herself a conscious music…

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Homeless Vet Travels From Sarasota Streets To Play At NFL Game

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690354}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690354}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690355}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690356}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690356}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690357}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690357}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690358}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1442426690358}”]Donald Gould of Sarasota, Florida does an interview and shares that he studied music theory in college and learned to play every instrument.  He is a former marine and currently homeless.  But since being captured downtown on video playing “Come Sail Away” on a piano,…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 49) “Brian Hutson – Betting On a Dream and Letting It Ride”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958183}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958183}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958184}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958185}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958185}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958186}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958186}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958187}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1441844958187}”] “Brian Hutson – Betting On a Dream and Letting It Ride” featuring the songs “Let It Ride” and “She’s My Woman”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Here’s a story that sounds like a dream come true if that dream includes New York City stardom.  Well, perhaps it’s too soon…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 48) “Brenda Epperson – Don’t Give Up If You Believe”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995414}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995415}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995416}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995416}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995417}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995417}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995418}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995418}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1440123995419}”] “Brenda Epperson – Don’t Give Up If You Believe” featuring the song “I Cry Freedom”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I hope you heard the previous episode, in which I featured beautiful music and conversation with Brenda Epperson.  (If you missed it, go back and hear it here.)  In…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 47) “Brenda Epperson – She Cries Freedom”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859031}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859032}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859032}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859033}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859034}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859035}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859035}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859036}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439868859036}”] “Brenda Epperson – She Cries Freedom” featuring the song “I Cry Freedom”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Every once in a while, I will meet a guest via telephone that has a dynamic personality and makes me want to reach through the phone line and give her a big hug….

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 46) “Bunny DeBarge – I Want To Say I Knew You”

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277379}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277379}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277380}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277381}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277381}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277382}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277383}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277383}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439781277384}”] “Bunny DeBarge – I Want To Say I Knew You” featuring the song “Say I Knew You”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I hope you heard the previous episode, in which I featured beautiful music and conversation with Bunny DeBarge.  (If you missed it, go back and hear it here.)  In…

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