Darren Paltrowitz is a New York resident and licensed Private Investigator with over 20 years of entertainment industry experience. He began working around the music business as a teenager, interning for the manager of his then-favorite band Superdrag. Since then, he has worked with a wide array of artists including OK Go, They Might Be Giants, Mike Viola, Tracy Bonham, Loudness, Rachael Yamagata, and Amanda Palmer. Darren's writing has appeared in dozens of outlets including the New York Daily News, Inquisitr, The Daily Meal, The Hype Magazine, All Music Guide, Guitar World, TheStreet.com, Businessweek, Chicago Tribune, L.A. Times, and the Jewish Journal. Beyond being "Editor At Large" for The Hype Magazine, Darren is also the host of weekly "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" series, which airs on 50+ television stations weekly, plus key podcast and digital networks. He has also co-authored 2 published books, 2018's "Pocket Change: Your Happy Money" (Book Web Publishing) and 2019's "Good Advice From Professional Wrestling" (6623 Press), and co-hosts the world's only known podcast about David Lee Roth, "The DLR Cast." His third book is slated for a 2023 release via Backbeat Books.
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"Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" episode #062 features November 2020 interviews with The Jerky Boys' Johnny Brennan (new album out now via Comedy Dynamics), Hollywood Records recording artist Bea Miller (new EP is "elated!" and out now), and author, podcaster and MMA legend Ken Shamrock (as seen on AXS TV's IMPACT Wrestling).
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Videos of all 3 interviews can be viewed on my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/asellout/videos).
Episode #061 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features interviews with David Duchovny, Orianthi, and The Good Brothers' "Big LG" Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson and Rocky Romero.
Besides talking about new albums and life during COVID-19, conversation topics include TalkNShopAmania, IMPACT Wrestling, New York, Van Halen, branding and productivity. All interviews recorded in October or November 2020.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
On this edition of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz," Darren spoke with Mike Viola (new album "Godmuffin"), The Byrds' Chris Hillman (new memoir "Time Between: My Life As A Byrd, Burrito & Beyond") and Halestorm's Lzzy Hale (host of AXS TV's "A Year In Music" series).
Audio mix by Mark Piro. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. All 3 interviews were recorded in September and October 2020 in the midst of the still on-going COVID-19 pandemic.
On this edition of the “Paltrocast,” Darren spoke with LP (singer and songwriter), TJ Perkins (professional wrestler, actor and gamer) and John Oates (one-half of Hall & Oates).
Topics of discussion included life during COVID-19, Filipino culture, livestreaming, video games, tattoos, Long Island, IMPACT Wrestling and musical influences.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
On this edition of the “Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz,” Darren spoke with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, singer, songwriter and composer Jeff Rosenstock, and American Hi-Fi and Atwater Punx singer Stacy Jones.
Additional topics discussed include Sammy Hagar, Rough Cutt, “Craig Of The Creek,” Los Angeles, Greek food, Fred Durst, and quarantining. All 3 interviews were recorded by phone in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
On this episode of the "Paltrocast," Darren spoke with legendary saxophonist Boney James, The Fratellis frontman Jon Fratelli, and The Offspring singer (and Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce founder) Dexter Holland.
All interviews recorded in April 2020 and May 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz - Episode #042: Theory Of A Deadman's Tyler Connolly, P.J. Black & Marc Cohn
For this (very special holiday) episode of the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz podcast, Darren spoke with singer Phil Anselmo, long-time Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed, and MLW wrestler Richard Holliday of The Dynasty.
Topics of discussion included productivity, career goals, solo albums, mental health, coffee, GNR, Axl Rose and the MLW Opera Cup.
On Episode #036 of the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz podcast, Darren spoke with Fozzy frontman (also AEW World Champion and Talk Is Jericho host) Chris Jericho, singer/songwriter Michael Monroe, and Refused frontman Dennis Lxyzen.
Topics of discussion included productivity, DIY work ethic, Cheap Trick, The Kinks, Japan and Chris Jericho's Rock N' Wrestling Rager At Sea.
On Episode #035 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" podcast, Darren spoke with Megadeth's Dave Ellefson, 3/4 of the band The Mavericks, and the Tom Keifer Band's Tom Keifer. Topics of discussion included writing memoirs, Thom Hazaert, David Lee Roth, vocal maintenance and having a multi-faceted career.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with 3 entertainers from very different walks of life, professional wrestler MJF (AEW and MLW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, singer/songwriter Imani Coppola, and Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li.
Points of discussion include heavy metal, music industry survival, Long Island, Judaism, martial arts, video games, and finding long-term success as an entertainer.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with singer, songwriter and author Ben Folds, Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall and MLW star Salina De La Renta.
Topics discussed included Atlanta, Kansas City, Chicago, the creative process, career longevity, reinvesting in oneself, professional wrestling, and managing a McDonald's.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.benfolds.com, www.twitter.com/WilliamDuvall and www.mlw.com.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with former Creed frontman Scott Stapp, legendary producer and artist Todd Rundgren, and Bananarama co-founder Karen Dallin. Topics discussed -- beyond new music and tours -- included golf, the original U.K. punk scene, Hawaii and creativity.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.scottstapp.com, www.toddrundgren.com and www.bananarama.co.uk.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Howie Dorough (a.k.a. Howie D of The Backstreet Boys, singer Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossomsand Danny O'Reilly of The Coronas.
Topics discussed included The Beach Boys, Big Star, Long Island, Ireland, real estate investing, children's albums, and the coolness of Arizona.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.howied.net, www.ginblossoms.net, and www.thecoronas.net.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with musician and podcaster Danko Jones, singer/songwriter (and recent Lava Records signee Evan Konrad -- live at the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus Ohio -- and New Years Day frontwoman and acclaimed fashion designer Ash Costello.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.dankojones.com, www.evankonrad.com, and www.nydrock.com.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with the legendary Dionne Warwick, Grand Funk Railroad and Bob Seger drummer Don Brewer, Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young guitarist Nils Lofgren, 311 singer and guitarist Nick Hexum, and chef and Nailed It star Jacques Torres.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.dionnewarwick.us, www.grandfunkrailroad.com, www.nilslofgren.com, www.311.com, and www.mrchocolate.com.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Cobra Kai star William Zabka, singer Lucy Woodward and members of The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. As a bonus are some questions asked to legendary journalist and television host Dan Rather. Points of discussion include The Tonight Show, The Karate Kid, Charlie Hunter, the Columbus Washboard Factory, fishing, music appreciation, and Clearwater, Florida.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.twitter.com/WilliamZabka, www.lucywoodward.com, www.bigdamnband.com and www.axs.tv/programs/the-big-interview.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with the Tedeschi Trucks Band's Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, and actress Kaley Cuoco. Points of discussion include The Big Bang Theory, The Great Travel Hack, New York, sports, Derek Trucks and bar mitzvahes.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.tedeschitrucksband.com, www.countingcrows.com and www.instagram.com/kaleycuoco.
For this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Longwave singer Steve Schiltz, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Fantastic Negrito and Queensrÿchebassist Eddie Jackson. Points of discussion include Steve Hackett, the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Hurricane Bells.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via their official websites: www.longwavetheband.com, www.fanasticnegrito.com and www.queensrycheofficial.com.
