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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This "Paltrocast" features HGTV stars Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson, Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer Flavor Flav, and "America's Got Talent" favorites Dustin's Dojo. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
This "Paltrocast" features Chef George Duran, writer/director Jason Eisener, and Sol Miranda, Victoria Cartagena and director Daniel Poliner from "Come Find Me." Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with comedian Natasha Leggero, chef and TV host Ludo Lefevbre, actor Richard King and NFL great Ricky Williams. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with musician Michael Anthony (Van Halen, Chickenfoot, The Circle) and Bellator MMA fighter "Fearless" Lance Gibson Jr. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with "Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer, boxer Evan Holyfield, and comedian Salma Hindy. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren recent interview with television host, producer and author Adam Richman. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren recent interviews with actors and siblings Ben and Fred Savage, actor "Ewen Bremner" and actor/director Nick Moran. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for watching!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with actor/musician Ben Barnes and actor/author Jonathan Bennett. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with actress, model and fitness entrepreneur Brooke Burke and actor and horror icon Tom Savini. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with legendary wrestler Gail Kim and chef/restauranteur/author Rick Bayless. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with country music superstar (and Wolf Moon Bourbon co-founder) Jason Aldean and Longwave frontman Steve Schiltz. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
On this "Paltrocast," Darren speaks with prolific author, chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson and Ring Of Honor Wrestling star Amy Rose. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!
Episode #074 of the Paltrocast features Darren’s exclusive early 2021 conversations with actor Chase Stokes (Netflix series Outer Banks), Peter Vack (latest movie is PVT Chat) and Budderside singer Patrick Stone.
All 3 interviews were recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on new projects and future plans. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
On this edition of the “Paltrocast,” Darren spoke with Brandi Rhodes (wrestler, YouTube host and All Elite Wrestling’s Chief Brand Officer), Don Dokken (long-time frontman of Dokken), and “Bit Playas” stars Kris Siddiqi and Nigel Downer.
He also talked up new albums and recommended re-issues, including titles by Willie Nile, Paul Kelly, Cheap Trick, Trooper, Britney Spears and Neil Diamond and soundtracks of “Peanuts,” “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead” and “Dune.”
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
On episode #30 of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with 3 different musicians who have been recording and touring the world for decades: Wednesday 13, Monkees singer Micky Dolenz, and Korn and KXM drummer Ray Luzier.
Points of discussion with Wednesday 13's new album Necrophaze, Ray and KXM's new album Circle Of Dolls, Micky's upcoming run with the It Was Fifty Years Ago tour, staying healthy on the road, collaborating with other artists (e.g. Alice In Cooper, David Lee Roth), and upcoming touring and recording plans.