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 Songwriting
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 Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen, Sparta frontman Jim Ward, and legendary broadcaster "Gool "Ol JR" Jim Ross.
Topics of discussion included podcasting, new music, productivity, El Paso and working alongside family members. Thanks to Steve Schiltz for the "Paltrocast" theme song and Mark Piro for the audio mixing.
On this edition of the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, Darren spoke with Grand Funk Railroad guitarist Bruce Kulick, singer/songwriter Anna Sofia, and WWE Superstar (and singer/songwriter) Mickie James.
Topics of discussion included KISS, hip-hop samples, high school, juggling careers, Long Island, and socks.
Thanks to Steve Schiltz for the new Paltrocast theme song and Mark Piro for the audio mix.
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 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.
