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Darren Paltrowitz
Born (1982-03-01) March 1, 1982 (age 42)
Oceanside, Long Island, New York, U.S.
EducationHofstra University (Undergraduate)

University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg (Graduate)

John F. Kennedy High School (High School)

Darren Paltrowitz is an American author, host, and licensed investigator with experience in the entertainment industry.

Early life

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He started contributing to various local publications such as Long Island Entertainment[1] and Under The Volcano,[2][3] later working in artist management within the music industry and becoming Editor-in-Chief of Long Island Entertainment, Music Editor of The Improper Magazine and Digital Managing Editor of Downtown Magazine.[4]

Paltrowitz attended Hofstra University[5][6] for his undergraduate studies and later pursued a Masters Program at the University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg.[7][8][9]

Paltrowitz is a interviewer and host and currently hosts the weekly Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz series, which started in 2018 as a podcast before becoming a TV series in 2020,[10] The theme song to the series was composed by Paltrowitz with producer and Longwave singer Steve Schiltz.[11]

Paltrowitz has written several books, including Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money co-written by Dr. Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz,[12] which was published in 2018. In 2019, he co-wrote Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons with D.X. Ferris.[13] His third book "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" was released in January 2024 via Backbeat Books, as featuring contributions from WWE Hall Of Famer Diamond Dallas Page and Lit bassist Kevin Baldes.[14] Within the week of its release, the book reached the #1 spot on several Amazon sales charts.[15][16][17]

Career

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Paltrowitz's writing has also been featured in a number of publications, including the Los Angeles Times, New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, All Music Guide, Yahoo! News and Jewish Journal.[18][19][20][21][22][23][24] His "Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz" series airs regularly via over 150 television stations and OTT carriers, including channels based in New York, Minneapolis, Denver, Tampa, San Jose, Portland and the greater Boston, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City markets.[25] He also co-hosts a separate podcast about Van Halen singer David Lee Roth, The DLR Cast.[26][27][28][29] He and his wife Melissa are also known for their Paltrobox series in which they unbox products from top brands[30][31]

Many of his interviews have uncovered exclusives about new projects and artist career goals, including Judas Priest singer Rob Halford's interest in recording a blues album,[32][33] WWE wrestler Eva Marie's first starring movie role,[34] Kip Winger's intentions to end the band Winger as a touring entity,[35] Eddie Van Halen almost having a cameo in the third Bill & Ted movie,[36] Alan Angels signing with IMPACT Wrestling,[37] the band Kansas' enjoyment of AEW stars The Young Bucks' use of "Carry On My Wayward Son,"[38] Ratt singer Stephen Pearcy's plans to write another book,[39] Motley Crue's Tommy Lee having a Starbucks franchise,[40] Def Leppard's Rick Allen having a friendship with Wolfgang Van Halen,[41][42] Ice-T explaining how he often writes lyrics,[43] and Chris Jericho's recovery from a throat-related injury.[44]

Books

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  • Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money co-written by Dr. Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz (2018, Book Web Publishing)[45]
  • Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons co-written by D.X. Ferris (2019, 6623 Press)[46]
  • DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World (2024, Backbeat Books)[47]

References

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  1. ^ "Writer/actor John Blenn on why he's been a lifelong Long Islander, Kevin James' new sit-com, upcoming movie "Nine Eleven" and more". Paltrocast. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 2023-04-02.
  2. ^ "Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine". archive.org. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  3. ^ "Under the Volcano #59 – Hampshire College Zine Collection". Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  4. ^ "LI Entertainment News sold in Improper deal". 31 December 2004.
  5. ^ Devale & Khadeen Ellis interview with Darren Paltrowitz, 12 August 2020, retrieved 2023-03-31
  6. ^ "INQUISITR - Author - Darren Paltrowitz". www.inquisitr.com. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  7. ^ "The University of Southern Mississippi". www.usm.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  8. ^ "Darren Paltrowitz". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  9. ^ "Search | REDEF". redef.com. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  10. ^ Seidman, Alyssa (13 October 2020). "During pandemic, Bellmore native flexes pod-given talents". Herald Community Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-04-14.
  11. ^ "Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz" Jason Aldean + Longwave's Steve Schiltz (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-04-14
  12. ^ "Donna Paltrowitz Books | List of books by author Donna Paltrowitz". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  13. ^ "#DXFerrris". Tumblr. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  14. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (2024-01-01). DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World. Backbeat. ISBN 978-1-4930-7252-1.
  15. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (January 4, 2024). "@paltrowitz". Instagram. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  16. ^ "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World - Kindle edition by Paltrowitz, Darren. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com". Amazon. 2024-01-07. Archived from the original on 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  17. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (January 4, 2024). "@paltrowitz". Twitter. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  18. ^ "Darren Paltrowitz, Author at Jewish Journal". Jewish Journal. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  19. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (2018-01-24). "NFL Legend Jerry Rice Still Eats How He Did as a Player". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  20. ^ "How to start a food company and train for an Ironman". Chicago Tribune. 2017-10-27. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  21. ^ "Hanson family band is naming their first beer 'Mmmhops'". Baltimore Sun. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  22. ^ "Terry Crews' Strict Diet Is Only Successful Because of Cheat Days". Yahoo Life. 2018-06-18. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  23. ^ "Exclusive: Ken Shamrock on the success of Valor Bare Knuckle, his work ethic, IMPACT Wrestling and more". Ken Shamrock. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  24. ^ "Superdrag Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
  25. ^ Paltrocast. "Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz". Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  26. ^ "Fans Launch Podcast Devoted To David Lee Roth". Van Halen News Desk. 2020-11-28. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  27. ^ "Musician Frank Meyer On Hangin' With David Lee Roth, Hearing Secret DLR/Van Halen 2000 Recordings". Van Halen News Desk. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  28. ^ "The DLR Cast - My favorite DLR podcast! The #1 DLR Podcast In The World !! [Archive] - VHLinks.com". www.vhlinks.com. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  29. ^ Paltrocast. "A Look At The "DLR Book" Press Tour About Pasadena's Diamond Dave". Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  30. ^ Paltrocast. "More February 2023 "Paltrobox" Discoveries & Holiday Gift Ideas". Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  31. ^ Paltrobox #307: Apothic Wines, Accompani Vermouth & Delilah Home, 14 July 2023, retrieved 2023-07-22
  32. ^ Neale, Matthew (2020-09-06). "Judas Priest's Rob Halford has started work on a solo blues album". NME. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  33. ^ "Judas Priest's Rob Halford Has Started Work On A Solo Blues Album". Kerrang!. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  34. ^ "Eva Marie Shares New Details About Her First Lead Movie Role". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-06-15. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  35. ^ "KIP WINGER: 'We're Not Gonna Be Doing WINGER That Much Longer, I Don't Think'". WESB B107.5-FM/1490-AM | WBRR 100.1 The Hero. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  36. ^ "Eddie Van Halen was offered Dave Grohl's cameo in 'Bill & Ted 3'". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 2023-07-11. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  37. ^ "Angels Signs With IMPACT Wrestling – IMPACT Wrestling". Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  38. ^ "Kansas Thrilled Over Use of 'Carry On Wayward Son' by AEW". 987theshark.com. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  39. ^ "RATT's STEPHEN PEARCY Has Found 'The Right Guy' To Write His Second Book". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  40. ^ "MÖTLEY CRÜE Now Has Its Own Coffee Brand". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  41. ^ Ozturk, Serra (2023-07-14). "Rick Allen On Connecting With Wolfgang Van Halen Through Eddie Memories". Rock Celebrities. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  42. ^ "Rick Allen über Wolfgang Van Halen: "Er ist ein wunderbarer Mensch". Metal Hammer (in German). 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  43. ^ "BODY COUNT Completes Recording New Album 'Merciless'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2023-05-01. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  44. ^ "Chris Jericho Is Still Healing From His Throat Injury". Music News. Vermilion County First. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
  45. ^ Fink, Jeri; Paltrowitz, Darren; Paltrowitz, Donna (2018-11-24). Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money. Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US. ISBN 978-1-7314-4950-4.
  46. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (2019-03-28). Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons. 6623 Press. ISBN 978-0-9975979-7-4.
  47. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (2024). DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed the World. Hal Leonard. ISBN 978-1-4930-7252-1.


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