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.
All in Los Angeles
On this edition of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" podcast, Darren spoke with actress/influencer/wrestler/entrepreneur Natalie Eva Marie, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, and Seether bassist Dale Stewart. Aside from talk about new projects, there's discussion about work ethic, productivity, life during COVID-19, and future plans. All interviews recorded in August 2020.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix assistance by Mark Piro.
On episode #056 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" podcast, Darren spoke with comedian/actor Pauly Shore, All Elite Wrestling star "Absolute" Ricky Starks, and Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith.
Among the topics discussed were handling fame, The Comedy Store, singer/songwriter Mike Viola, heavy metal, yacht rock, life during COVID-19 and Los Angeles.
All 3 interviews were recorded in August 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
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,” 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," Darren spoke with Kansas drummer Phil Ehart and vocalist Ronnie Platt, Sons Of Silver vocalist/guitarist Peter Argyropoulos, drummer Dave Krusen and keyboardist Brina Kabler, and Radnor & Lee's Josh Radnor and Ben Lee.
Topics of discussion included work ethic, life during COVID-19, home recording, new film and television discoveries, and Tim Heidecker. All interviews recorded in July 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
On this edition of the "Paltrocast," Darren spoke with comedian/actor Sinbad, professional wrestler Matt Hardy, and singer/songwriter Andre Comeau. Topics of discussion included Diamond Dallas Page’s DDPY, "AGAPAO Live," Detroit, musical influences, the state of comedy, work ethic, COVID-19, and Cameron, North Carolina.
All interviews recorded in July 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
On this edition of the "Paltrocast," Darren spoke with singer/songwriter Robert Francis, IMPACT Wrestling favorite (and Loca designer) Taya Valkyrie, and prolific guitarist Steve Brown (Trixter, Tokyo Motor Fist, Def Leppard, Danger Danger).
Topics of discussion included John Fruscinate, fashion, work ethic, COVID-19, and Van Halen.
All interviews recorded in June 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
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.
On this edition of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz," Darren spoke with former Runaways singer Cherie Currie (new album "Blvds Of Splendor"), System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan (new solo album "These Grey Men") and Enter Shikari frontman Rou Reynolds (new album "Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible").
All 3 interviews were recorded by phone in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio editing by Mark Piro.
On this edition of the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, Darren spoke with Hollywood Undead's Johnny Three Tears, Disco Biscuits guitarist Jon Gutwillig and legendary R&B singer Johnny Gill.
Topics of discussion included the creative process, guitar, cruises, golf, Carlos Santana, Barry Bonds and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Thanks to Steve Schiltz for the new Paltrocast theme song and Mark Piro for the audio mix.
Episode #039: Che'Nelle, Loverboy's Mike Reno & Sevendust's Clint Lowery - On this episode of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz," Darren spoke with singer and songwriter Che'Nelle, Loverboy frontman Mike Reno, and Sevendust guitarist Clint Lowery. Points of discussion include new music from all 3 artists, touring plans, and hobbies outside of music.
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.
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 actor and entrepreneur Damon Wayans Jr., actor, restauranteur and record label owner Danny Trejo, and musician Jason Scheff.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.twitter.com/wayansjr, www.dannytrejo.com and www.jasonscheff.com.
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 Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, TOTO guitarist and legendary session musician Steve Lukather, and Leah Van Dale, the Capo Cagna wine founder who you may also know as WWE Superstar Carmella.
More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.judaspriest.com, www.stevelukather.com, and www.instagram.com/capocagna.
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.
