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Darren Paltrowitz | |
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| Born | March 1, 1982 Oceanside, Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Hofstra University (Undergraduate)
University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg (Graduate) John F. Kennedy High School (High School) |
Darren Paltrowitz is an author, host, and licensed investigator with experience in the entertainment industry.[1][2]
He started contributing to various local publications such as Long Island Entertainment[3] and Under The Volcano,[4][5] eventually becoming Editor-in-Chief of Long Island Entertainment.[6][7]
Paltrowitz attended Hofstra University[8] for his undergraduate studies and later pursued a Masters Program at the University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg.[9][10]
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,[11][12][13][14] The theme song to the series was composed by Paltrowitz with producer and Longwave singer Steve Schiltz,[15][16] as inspired by Paltrowitz's wife Melissa.[17][18]
Paltrowitz has written several books, including Pocket Cash: Your Happy Money co-written by Dr. Jeri Fink and Donna Paltrowitz,[19] which was published in 2018. In 2019, he co-wrote Good Advice From Professional Wrestling: Full Contact Life Lessons with D.X. Ferris.[20] His third book "DLR Book: How David Lee Roth Changed The World" will be released in January 2024 via Backbeat Books and features contributions from WWE Hall Of Famer Diamond Dallas Page and Lit bassist Kevin Baldes.[21][22][23][24][25][26][27]
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.[28][29][30][31][32][33] His Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz series airs regularly on over 90 stations, including channels based in New York, Minneapolis, Denver, Tampa, San Jose, Portland and the greater Boston area.[34][35][36][37] He also co-hosts a separate podcast about Van Halen singer David Lee Roth, The DLR Cast.[38][39][40] He and his wife Melissa are also known for their Paltrobox series in which they unbox products from top brands[41][42][43] 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,[44] WWE wrestler Eva Marie's first starring movie role,[45] Kip Winger's intentions to end the band Winger as a touring entity,[46] Eddie Van Halen almost having a cameo in the third Bill & Ted movie,[47] Alan Angels signing with IMPACT Wrestling[48], and Chris Jericho's recovery from a throat-related injury.[49]
