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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Episode #073 of the Paltrocast features Darren's exclusive early 2021 conversations with singer/songwriter Mobley (new album "Young & Dying In The Occident Supreme") and Thomas Sadoski, Jake Robinson and writer/director Thomas F. Mazziotti from the film "The Mimic."
Both 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!
For episode 71 of the Paltrocast, host Darren Paltrowitz speaks with actress Vanessa Rubio (Cobra Kai), IMPACT Wrestling star Moose, and composer Jeff Cardoni (AP Bio, Saved By The Bell, Silicon Valley).
All 3 interviews were recorded during the COVID-19, focusing on new projects and future plans. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
On episode #027, Darren spoke with WWE Hall Of Famer, actor, author, entrepreneur and DDPY (formerly known as DDP YOGA) founder Diamond Dallas Page. The two caught up on December 31, 2020 via Zoom, talking about all facets of Page's life and career. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.
Episode #069 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features late 2020 interviews with comedy legend Kevin McDonald ("The Kids In The Hall," "Boys Vs. Girls") and musician Stacy Jones (American Hi-Fi, Miley Cyrus, Matchbox Twenty, Hi-Fi Labs). Besides talking about new releases, conversation topics include Outkast, Winnipeg, Van Halen and life during COVID-19.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
Episode #068 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features late 2020 interviews with comedian and actor K. Trevor Wilson ("Letterkenny") and Jody Porter (Fountains Of Wayne). Besides talking about new releases, conversation topics include professional wrestling, Canadian comedy, North Carolina's music scene, and life during COVID-19.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
Episode #067 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features late 2020 interviews with actress Lindsey Morgan (The 100, Walker, Skylines) and Gianni DeCenzo (Cobra Kai). Besides talking about new releases, conversation topics include work ethic, favorite TV shows, favorite music and life during COVID-19.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
Episode #066 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features an exclusive December 2020 interview with songwriters Franke Previte and John DeNicola, who co-wrote the "Dirty Dancing" anthems "(I've Had The) Time Of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes." That is far from the only credit Previte or DeNicola had, as the two were active as musicians and songwriters before and after their "Dirty Dancing success."
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
Episode #064 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" features a roundtable interview with "Antarctica" stars Chloë Levine and Kimie Muroya, director Keith Bearden and producer Kim Jackson, as followed by a few minutes of a recent chat with Berlin frontman Terri Nunn. Besides talking about new releases, conversation topics include work ethic and life during COVID-19.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. Produced with V13 Media. Thanks for listening!
For Episode #063 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz," Darren spoke with DJ Ashba (ASHBA, Sixx:A.M., Guns N' Roses, Ashba Media), actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, and Travis frontman Fran Healy. Discussion topics include new music, Christmas, life during COVID-19, Kellogg's and one's creative process.
All interviews recorded in November and December 2020. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro.
"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).
On episode #058 of the "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz" podcast, Darren spoke with actor, writer, director and producer David Arquette ("You Can't Kill David Arquette," "Spree"), Judas Priest frontman (and "Confess" author) Rob Halford, and Less Than Jake singer/guitarist (and "Chris Demakes A Podcast" host) Chris DeMakes.
Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Audio mix by Mark Piro. The Arquette and Halford interviews were recorded in August 2020, while the Demakes chat was taped in September 2020.
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 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 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" podcast, Darren spoke with singer and songwriter Sevyn Streeter, Bad Wolves drummer John Boecklin and AEW wrestler "Spanish God" Sammy Guevara of The Inner Circle. Among the topics discussed were career development, future goals and tasteful self-promotion.
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 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 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.
