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DEAN OLSON is a songwriter, radio host and producer of two acclaimed interview series: "StrongWriter On the Radio" and "Dean Olson Hollywood Interview" "StrongWriter" is a conversational long form music interview program - now a podcast with selected episodes streaming on iHeart Radio. Occasional, Dean cleanses the listeners palette with shows featuring actors, authors and entertainers in his "Hollywood Interview" series. One element ties the two series together: The triad of faith, hope & encouragement. Dean is based out of Orange County in Southern California.

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 45) “Bunny DeBarge – God Is Good For The Kept Ones”

August 14, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, Iron Sharpens Iron, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172342}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172343}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172343}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172344}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172345}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172346}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172347}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172348}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1439760172349}”] “Bunny DeBarge – God Is Good For The Kept Ones” featuring the song “God Is Good”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I had the genuine honor of featuring a very special guest on the radio program, Bunny DeBarge.  She is a gifted songwriter, a glorious singer, and today, she…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 44) “The War and Treaty – Tanya Takes the Mike”

August 7, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933893}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933893}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933894}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933894}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933895}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933896}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933896}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933896}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438208933897}”] “The War and Treaty – Tanya Takes the Mike”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]On this fourth and final episode of my “War and Treaty special,” I finish up strong with the conclusion of my interview with Tanya Blount!  She is one beautiful and charming guest, and like her musical…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 43) “The War and Treaty – Meet Tanya Blount”

July 31, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, Iron Sharpens Iron, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888503}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888504}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888504}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888505}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888506}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888506}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888507}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888507}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1438212888508}”] “The War and Treaty – Meet Tanya Blount”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]On this special series of episodes, I wish to introduce you to a very special married musical couple.  They are a wonderfully talented duo, and they happen to be very dear friends of mine.  They…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 42) “The War and Treaty – Mike Ivory Moves On”

July 17, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, Iron Sharpens Iron, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462765}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462766}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462766}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462767}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462768}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462768}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462769}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462769}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1437164462770}”] Episode 42:  “The War and Treaty – Mike Ivory Moves On”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]On this special series of episodes, I wish to introduce you to a very special married musical couple.  They are a wonderfully talented duo, and they happen to be very dear friends…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 41) “The War and Treaty – Meet Mike Ivory”

July 10, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672905}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672906}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672906}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672907}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672908}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672909}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672909}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672910}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1436537672910}”] “The War and Treaty – Meet Mike Ivory”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]On this special series of episodes, I wish to introduce you to a very special married musical couple.  They are a wonderfully talented duo, and they happen to be very dear friends of mine.  They…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 04) “Get To Know Toni Staples”

July 3, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio, StrongWriting - Tips For Songwriters

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435269}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435270}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435271}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435272}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1435988435272}”] “Toni Staples – Get To Know Toni Staples” featuring the song “My Proud Soldier” [/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I don’t always talk to folks from Nashville, but when I do, I try to find the nicest people to visit with.    On the program this week, I…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 40) “Lea Longo – Divine Meditations Over Coffee”

June 19, 2015 Dean Olson Album Reviews, Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058723}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058723}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058724}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058725}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058725}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058726}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058727}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058727}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1434429058728}”] “Lea Longo – Divine Meditations Over Coffee” featuring tracks from the album SONGS OF A SIREN[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Montreal based “mantra jazz” artist Lea Longo returns to show to continue the conversation that was left open in the last episode.  Lea is not your typical singer/songwriter, as she blends…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 39) “Lea Longo – Peace Through Yoga and Love Through Music”

June 12, 2015 Dean Olson Album Reviews, Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020027}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020028}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020029}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020035}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020037}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020037}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020038}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020039}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433997020039}”] “Lea Longo – Peace Through Yoga and Love Through Music” featuring tracks from the album SONGS OF A SIREN[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]What a wonderful time I had on the show when Montreal based singer/songwriter Lea Longo made a return appearance.  Lea is not your typical musical artist, as…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 38) “Frank Shiner – Meeting the Quiet Genius and Going Home Again”

June 5, 2015 Dean Olson Album Reviews, Dean Olson, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129324}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129325}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129325}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129326}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129327}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129327}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129328}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129328}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1433528129329}”] “Frank Shiner – Meeting the Quiet Genius and Going Home Again” featuring the songs “To Turn You On” “Long Long Day” and “The Heart Of Saturday Night”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Previously, on StrongWriter On the Radio, I had another visit from a rising star in New…

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StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 37) “Frank Shiner – The Journey To a Brand New Day”

May 29, 2015 Dean Olson Dean Olson, Iron Sharpens Iron, StrongWriter On the Radio

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298233}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298233}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298234}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298235}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298235}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298236}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1432859298237}”] “Frank Shiner – The Journey To a Brand New Day” featuring the songs “Brand New Day” and “The Real Me”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Ever since the day I met New York-based singer Frank Shiner, I have had the honor of his friendship and the privilege of rubbing elbows…

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