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This is a podcast focused on music creation, professional and personal development, the creative process, and the inner workings of my life in music. My name is John O‘Hallaron. I release music under the name Chalk Dinosaur and I work as a freelance composer for television and games.
Episodes
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
42 min
Answering questions submitted by our listeners. Questions touch on career dynamics & nuts and bolts creative process. Thanks for your participation!
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
36 min
Shootin' the breeze with Tim. Talking sports and touching on the freshly recorded album
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
1 hr 35 min
This episode I'm joined again by brother and drummer Nick O'Hallaron in a conversation led by longtime friend and listener Tim Zahren.
Dec 10, 2025
Nov 24, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
1 hr 6 min
Discussion led by long time friend and listener, Tim Zahren, who leverages his perspective as a listener to stimulate discourse.
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
42 min
Sharing an update on the progress of the upcoming album featuring the Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
26 min
Detailing the recently released remix that I made of a song called "Situationship" by the Chicago funk soul band Hot Like Mars.
Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
51 min
Talking about the ways I'm trying to remove resistance and make the touring life balance easier. I abstained from alcohol the first 5 weeks of the year and have also made some investments in additional gear that will help make the transition from shows to studio easier.
Jan 3, 2025