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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 216 “BOB GENTRY – I Put Away My Saddle, Then The Right Horse Came Along” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

It was a real treat to have a sit down video conversation with musical artist BOB GENTRY. He hails from Detroit, took his act to SoCal in the nineties, and these days he lives and works in Palm Springs. That’s a long way by “horse”, but actually Bob put his “horse” out to pasture after…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 215 “RACHEL BROOKE – World Keeps Turning, Why Not Take A Chance On Yourself” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

On today’s episode, I am proud to feature RACHEL BROOKE, a musical artist, songwriter and family woman who tells us her life story in song and in candid conversation. Residing in the upstate town of Lovells, Michigan, Rachel shared her feelings on what life is like “in the middle of nowhere” during this pandemic. The…

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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 214 “LISSET DIAZ (Sweet Lizzy Project) – Keep Dreaming Of The Perfect Life ” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

This very special episode features the return of LISSET DIAZ, lead singer for the Cuban-born rock band SWEET LIZZY PROJECT. Lisset talks with me about what has happened to her since 2019, and it is a lot. Mainly, the band is set to release a new single “Sticky Situations” and that will launch a new…

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Dean Olson Hollywood Interview – Episode 211 “ALISON ARNGRIM – Alison, The Woman Who Wears Many Bonnets”

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 207 “SCOTT COOK – Create Before Your Inner Critic Gets Out Of Bed” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 205 “CLAY ROSE (GASOLINE LOLLIPOPS) – Write a Song For The Lonely ” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 204 “BONNIE WHITMORE – Pick Up Your Bass And Lead With Your Heart” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 198 “SHANTELL OGDEN – Music Is The Constant And The Gift” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 195 “FRANK SHINER – Swallow Your Fears And Learn To Read The Signs” (AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST)

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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StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 194 “MATT LOVELL – Don’t Take Your Feelings Too Seriously Some Days” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

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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