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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 289 “KENNETH ROY with DANIEL RYMAN – My Appointment With The Doctor and The Chairman”

My interview with Northern California based singer-songwriter-performer KENNETH ROY. He is joined with his collaborator, producer and fellow multi-instrumentalist DANIEL “Doctor” RYMAN. We discuss Kenneth’s current singles from his album “CHAIRMAN” The title track is doing quite well in its current release complete with video. The three of us had a very informative extended chat…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 282 “IAN JONES – We Slow Down, But Our Dreams Speed Up”

Seattle-based musician and songwriter IAN JONES returns to the show. A year and a half has passed since his latest album ‘THE EVERGREENS’ was released, and now we get to catch up with a brand new full length record ‘RESULTS NOT TYPICAL’. Check out the conversation with me and Ian as we explore some more…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 281 ”KEITH THOMAS – Passion and a Good Work Ethic Can Create Success”

Full interview with songwriter and record producer KEITH THOMAS (Amy Grant – BeBe & CeCe Winans – Vanessa Williams) [Originally recorded 02-07-23) Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Keith’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: KEITH THOMAS Songwriter / Record Producer Photos courtesy of KeithThomas.com ABOUT KEITH THOMAS LEGENDARY PRODUCER AND PROLIFIC…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 280 “BEAU NAIR – Two Words: Watch Me!”

Full interview with outlaw country artist and songwriter BEAU NAIR [originally recorded 02-06-23] Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Beau Nair’s Interview with Dean! * StrongWriter On the Radio · StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 281 “BEAU NAIR – Two Words: Watch Me!” *Radio Friendly Version*https://youtu.be/v72oMg8_CIo Featured Guest: BEAU NAIR Photos…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 279 ”MARK MILOVATS – It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of My Life”

This December’s only holiday themed episode gave me the opportunity to have an in-depth talk with a traditional stage entertainer, MARK MILOVATS. Dubbed “America’s Premier Showman,” this Pittsburgh native has devoted his career to uplifting audiences around the world with his live shows. Mark and I discussed these performances, which mostly happen to be Christmas-themed…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 277 DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD – There’s California Gold In Cosmo’s Vault”

Today marks the third visit of legendary Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame drummer DOUG “COSMO” CLIFFORD – a.k.a. founding member of Creedence Clearwater Revival – to my show. At the tender age of seventy-seven, Doug stills practices and sharpens his drum chops, even if his Parkinson’s condition limits his travels and actions. However, he…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 276 ”CONNIE HAN – Giving Voice To the Original Muse and the Masterpiece”

Enjoy this video version of my long-form interview with jazz pianist and composer, CONNIE HAN. This Los Angeles based artist is so much more than just another brilliant piano player. Connie is smart, a sci-fi fanatic, and a bit of a coffee snob. She designs her own clothes, composes brilliant music, and considers herself a…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 275 ”MICHAEL LOCKWOOD – Lions and Ghosts and Dreams, Oh My!”

Today’s episode features one of those guests that I truly enjoy – personally and artistically. As I explored the musical journey of MICHAEL LOCKWOOD, I felt as if he was sharing an old scrapbook that he recently discovered from the eighties. And I was intrigued, having lived musically through that era. Michael was the guitar…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 274 “3 PAIRS OF BOOTS (ANDREW STERN & LAURA ARIAS) – The Power Of Mighty Love

Today, I returned to San Francisco for a second 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 third studio album MIGHTY LOVE is all set for a September 2 release. And it sounds awesome. Get set set to…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 267 ”CHRIS HADDOX – Musical Tales Of West Virginia”

Full interview with West Virginia singer-songwriter CHRIS HADDOX {Originally aired 02-15-22] Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio * Listen to Chris Haddox’s Interview with Dean! * Featured Guest: CHRIS HADDOX Photos courtesy of ChrisHaddox.com ABOUT CHRIS HADDOX Chris Haddox is a West Virginia born (Logan) and based (Morgantown) musician who’s never met a stringed instrument…

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