Dean Olson

StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 93 “TONI TENNILLE – Read That To Me One More Time” (AUDIO PODCAST)

January 18, 2017 Dean Olson

The one and only TONI TENNILLE returns to the program for another conversation regarding her 2016 book ‘Toni Tennille: A Memoir’ co-authored with her niece, Caroline Tennille St. Clair, This time Toni and I discuss the audiobook version, which was recorded in her own voice. [Part 1 of 2] Dean Olson StrongWriter On the Radio…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 69) “Frank Shiner – My Wonderful Spark Plug”

February 14, 2016 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305493}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305493}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305494}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305495}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305495}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305496}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305496}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305497}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455047305497}”] “Frank Shiner – My Wonderful Spark Plug” [/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]One of my most cherished guests is New York-based singer Frank Shiner, because he is so approachable and genuine in our interviews. Today’s episode is bonus footage of our most recent talk, and I saved it…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 68) “Milt Larsen – Good Collaborators Are Like Siamese Twins”

February 6, 2016 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844200}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844201}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844201}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844202}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844202}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844203}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844204}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844204}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1455043844205}”] “Milt Larsen – Good Collaborators Are Like Siamese Twins”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Today’s episode is the conclusion of my conversation with the incredible Milt Larsen! If you missed part one, you can go back and listen here! Milt shared insight from all facets of his life’s…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 67) “Milt Larsen – The Magic Is In Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously”

January 29, 2016 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654502}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654502}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654502}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654503}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654503}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654504}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654504}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654504}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1454042654504}”] “Milt Larsen – The Magic Is In Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Today’s episode is a kind of fireside chat with the creator of the world famous Magic Castle… the one and only Milt Larsen! He is a long time friend of my…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 66) “Richard Sherman – Serenading the Kiss Goodnight For Walt Disney”

January 15, 2016 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018047}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018048}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018048}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018048}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018049}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018049}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018050}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018050}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1452796018050}”] “Richard Sherman – Serenading the Kiss Goodnight For Walt Disney” including the song “A Kiss Goodnight” sung by Ashley Brown[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]I certainly hope you enjoyed the first part of my series, when I talked to songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman. But if you…

StrongWriter On the Radio – Episode 65 “RICHARD SHERMAN – Good Songwriters Have Got To Expect Curves”

January 9, 2016 Dean Olson

There’s a great big beautiful tomorrow for my very special guest Richard M. Sherman! Having just turned 87 years old at the time of our interview, this living songwriting legend shows no slowing of his pace, and he continues to look at the creative road in front of him. Richard’s sanguine personality took over the…

StrongWriter On the Radio – Episode 66 “RICHARD SHERMAN – Serenading the Kiss Goodnight For Walt Disney”

January 9, 2016 Dean Olson

I certainly hope you enjoyed the first part of my series, when I talked to songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman. In this episode, Mr. Sherman and I discussed how he and his brother Robert wrote songs together, and he gave me insight on what makes a great song. Richard also shared the story behind the…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 64) “A Very StrongWriter Christmas 2015”

December 23, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813015}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813015}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813016}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813016}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813016}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813017}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813017}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813017}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1451005813017}”] “A Very StrongWriter Christmas” featuring Christmas songs from various StrongWriter guests[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”13802″ border_color=”grey” img_link_target=”_self” img_size=”960×720″][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]It’s my very special Christmas show! How cool is it for me to spin some Christmas tunes on my radio program, especially when the artists are my friends…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 63) “Cindy Alexander – An American Girl’s Sweet Musical Journey”

December 18, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683109}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683110}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683110}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683110}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683111}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683111}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683111}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683111}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1450728683112}”] “Cindy Alexander – An American Girl’s Sweet Musical Journey” including the songs “Burdens and Bones (How Bad Do You Want It?)” and “American Girl”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Today is my final interview show of the year, and what a way to wrap up 2015! All month long,…

StrongWriter On the Radio: (Episode 62) “Cindy Alexander – Writing Through the Curves”

December 11, 2015 Dean Olson

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text h1_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199969}” h2_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199970}” h3_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199971}” h4_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199971}” h5_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199972}” h6_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199973}” p_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199973}” link_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199974}” list_css=”{.vc_customizer_1449821199974}”] “Cindy Alexander – Writing Through the Curves” including the songs “See You In L.A.” “Anesthesia” “Heels Over Head” & “Old Dreams”[/vc_column_text][vc_message color=”alert-info” style=”3d”]Did you miss the premiere episode of StrongWriter On the Radio featuring my special guest Cindy Alexander? Part One can be heard by…

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