Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz
398 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn July 2018, Long Beach, New York-based writer Darren Paltrowitz launched the award-winning “Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz,” as now airing regularly via 150+ channels and OTT carriers. Guests have included: Alison Brie, Ice-T, Johnny Knoxville, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Joey Badass, Anthony Anderson, Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Danica Patrick, Joel McHale, Jon Taffer, Nate Berkus, and Damon Dash.
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Episode #031: MJF, Imani Coppola & Dragonforce’s Herman Li
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with 3 entertainers from very different walks of life, professional wrestler MJF (AEW and MLW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, singer/songwriter Imani Coppola, and Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li. Points of discussion include heavy metal, music industry survival, Long Island, Judaism, martial arts, video games, and finding long-term success as an entertainer.
Episode #031: MJF, Imani Coppola & Dragonforce's Herman Li
October 02, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 126 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with 3 entertainers from very different walks of life, professional wrestler MJF (AEW and MLW star Maxwell Jacob Friedman, singer/songwriter Imani Coppola, and Dragonforce guitarist Herman Li. Points of discussion include heavy metal, music industry survival, Long Island, Judaism, martial arts, video games, and finding long-term success as an entertainer.
Episode #030: Wednesday 13, The Monkees' Micky Dolenz & Korn / KXM’s Ray Luzier
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBOn 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 Today tour, staying healthy on the road, collaborating with other artists (e.g. Alice In Cooper, David Lee Roth), and upcomin...
Episode #030: Wednesday 13, The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz & Korn / KXM’s Ray Luzier
September 18, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBOn 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 Today tour, staying healthy on the road, collaborating with other artists (e.g. Alice In Cooper, David Lee Roth), and upcomin...
Episode #029: Ben Folds, Alice In Chains' William DuVall & MLW's Salina De La Renta
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with singer, songwriter and author Ben Folds, Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall and MLW star Salina De La Renta. Topics discussed included Atlanta, Kansas City, Chicago, the creative process, career longevity, reinvesting in oneself, professional wrestling, and managing a McDonald's. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.benfolds.com, www.twitter.com/WilliamDuvall and ww...
Episode #029: Ben Folds, Alice In Chains’ William DuVall & MLW’s Salina De La Renta
September 04, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with singer, songwriter and author Ben Folds, Alice In Chains frontman William DuVall and MLW star Salina De La Renta. Topics discussed included Atlanta, Kansas City, Chicago, the creative process, career longevity, reinvesting in oneself, professional wrestling, and managing a McDonald's. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.benfolds.com, www.twitter.com/WilliamDuvall and ww...
Episode #028: Scott Stapp, Todd Rundgren & Bananarama’s Sara Dallin
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with former Creed frontman Scott Stapp, legendary producer and artist Todd Rundgren, and Bananarama co-founder Karen Dallin. Topics discussed -- beyond new music and tours -- included golf, the original U.K. punk scene, Hawaii and creativity. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.scottstapp.com, www.toddrundgren.com and www.bananarama.co.uk.
Episode #028: Scott Stapp, Todd Rundgren & Bananarama's Sara Dallin
August 21, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with former Creed frontman Scott Stapp, legendary producer and artist Todd Rundgren, and Bananarama co-founder Karen Dallin. Topics discussed -- beyond new music and tours -- included golf, the original U.K. punk scene, Hawaii and creativity. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.scottstapp.com, www.toddrundgren.com and www.bananarama.co.uk.
Episode #027: Backstreet Boys’ Howie D, Gin Blossoms’ Robin Wilson & The Coronas’ Danny O’Reilly
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBFor 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.
Episode #027: Backstreet Boys' Howie D, Gin Blossoms' Robin Wilson & The Coronas' Danny O'Reilly
August 07, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MBFor 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.
Episode #026: Damon Wayans Jr., Danny Trejo & Jason Scheff
July 24, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 97.5 MBFor 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.
Episode #025: Michael Elgin, Tim "Ripper" Owens & Hinder's Cody Hanson
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with professional wrestler Michael Elgin, singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, and Hinder drummer Cody Hanson. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.twitter.com/MichaelElgin25, www.timripperowens.com, and www.hindermusic.com.
Episode #025: Michael Elgin, Tim ”Ripper” Owens & Hinder’s Cody Hanson
July 10, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with professional wrestler Michael Elgin, singer Tim "Ripper" Owens, and Hinder drummer Cody Hanson. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.twitter.com/MichaelElgin25, www.timripperowens.com, and www.hindermusic.com.
Episode #024: Keb’ Mo’, En Vogue’s Terry Ellis & Ed Kowalczyk of +LIVE+
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with singer/songwriter Keb' Mo', En Vogue vocalist Terry Ellis, and +LIVE+ frontman Ed Kowalczyk. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.kebmo.com, www.envoguemusic.com, and www.freaks4live.com.
Episode #024: Keb' Mo', En Vogue's Terry Ellis & Ed Kowalczyk of +LIVE+
June 26, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with singer/songwriter Keb' Mo', En Vogue vocalist Terry Ellis, and +LIVE+ frontman Ed Kowalczyk. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.kebmo.com, www.envoguemusic.com, and www.freaks4live.com.
Episode #023: Danko Jones, Evan Konrad & New Years Day’s Ash Costello
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBFor 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.
Episode #023: Danko Jones, Evan Konrad & New Years Day's Ash Costello
June 12, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBFor 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.
Episode #022: Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, TOTO’s Steve Lukather & Leah Van Dale (WWE’s Carmella)
May 29, 2019 04:01 - 46 minutes - 107 MBFor 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.
Episode #022: Judas Priest's Rob Halford, TOTO's Steve Lukather & Leah Van Dale (WWE's Carmella)
May 29, 2019 04:01 - 46 minutes - 107 MBFor 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.
Episode #021: Dionne Warwick, Grand Funk Railroad, Nils Lofgren, Jacques Torres & 311’s Nick Hexum
May 15, 2019 04:01 - 59 minutes - 137 MBFor 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.
Episode #021: Dionne Warwick, Grand Funk Railroad, Nils Lofgren, Jacques Torres & 311's Nick Hexum
May 15, 2019 04:01 - 59 minutes - 137 MBFor 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.
Episode #020: William Zabka, Lucy Woodward, Reverend Peyton & Dan Rather
May 01, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Cobra Kai star William Zabka, singer Lucy Woodward and members of The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band. As a bonus are some questions asked to legendary journalist and television host Dan Rather. Points of discussion include The Tonight Show, The Karate Kid, Charlie Hunter, the Columbus Washboard Factory, fishing, music appreciation, and Clearwater, Florida. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be ...
Episode #019: Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows' Adam Duritz & Actress Kaley Cuoco
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with the Tedeschi Trucks Band's Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, and actress Kaley Cuoco. Points of discussion include The Big Bang Theory, The Great Travel Hack, New York, sports, Derek Trucks and bar mitzvahes. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.tedeschitrucksband.com, www.countingcrows.com and www.instagram.com/kaleycuoco.
Episode #019 featuring Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows' Adam Duritz & Actress Kaley Cuoco
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with the Tedeschi Trucks Band's Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, and actress Kaley Cuoco. Points of discussion include The Big Bang Theory, The Great Travel Hack, New York, sports, Derek Trucks and bar mitzvahes. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.tedeschitrucksband.com, www.countingcrows.com and www.instagram.com/kaleycuoco.
Episode #019: Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz & Actress Kaley Cuoco
April 17, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with the Tedeschi Trucks Band's Susan Tedeschi, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, and actress Kaley Cuoco. Points of discussion include The Big Bang Theory, The Great Travel Hack, New York, sports, Derek Trucks and bar mitzvahes. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via: www.tedeschitrucksband.com, www.countingcrows.com and www.instagram.com/kaleycuoco.
Episode #018: Longwave’s Steve Schiltz, Fantastic Negrito & Queensrÿche’s Eddie Jackson
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Longwave singer Steve Schiltz, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Fantastic Negrito and Queensrÿchebassist Eddie Jackson. Points of discussion include Steve Hackett, the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Hurricane Bells. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via their official websites: www.longwavetheband.com, www.fanasticnegrito.com and www.queensrycheo...
Episode #018: Longwave's Steve Schiltz, Fantastic Negrito & Queensrÿche's Eddie Jackson
April 03, 2019 04:00 - 31 minutes - 71.6 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Longwave singer Steve Schiltz, Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Fantastic Negrito and Queensrÿchebassist Eddie Jackson. Points of discussion include Steve Hackett, the Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Hurricane Bells. More information on the guests featured on this episode of the Paltrocast can be found online via their official websites: www.longwavetheband.com, www.fanasticnegrito.com and www.queensrycheo...
Episode #017: Kane Roberts, Bobby Long & Marlon Wayans
March 20, 2019 04:01 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with legendary guitarist Kane Roberts, singer/songwriter Bobby Long and comedian, actor, writer, producer and director Marlon Wayans. Points of discussion include Alice Cooper, Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein, Alissa White-Gluz, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and WWE Superstar Kane. More information on this episode's guests can be found online at www.facebook.com/KaneRobertsFBPage, www.musicbobbylong.com and www.twitter.com/MarlonWayans.
Episode #016: Carmine Appice, John 5 & Adam Carolla
March 06, 2019 05:01 - 39 minutes - 91.2 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with legendary drummer Carmine Appice, guitar hero John 5 and comedian, podcaster, best-seller author and entrepreneur Adam Carolla. Points of discussion include work ethic, investing, David Lee Roth, Diamond Dallas Page and Castrol EDGE. More information on this episode’s artists can be found online at www.carmineappice.net, www.john-5.com and www.adamcarolla.com.
Episode #015: Eddie Trunk, Sass Jordan & Obba Babatundé
February 20, 2019 05:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with television and radio host Eddie Trunk, singer/songwriter (and winemaker) Sass Jordan and certified triple-threat Obba Babatundé. Points of discussion include music festivals, wine, positivity, Ray Chew and The Struts. More information on this episode’s artists can be found online at www.eddietrunk.com, www.sassjordan.com and www.twitter.com/obbababatunde.
Episode #014: Hunt Sales, John Davis & Slipknot’s Sid Wilson
February 07, 2019 04:53 - 44 minutes - 101 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with drummer Hunt Sales (David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren), John Davis (The Lees Of Memory, Superdrag) and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson (a.k.a. Sid The 3rd, DJ Starscream). Points of discussion include Nada Surf, Transformers, Soupy Sales, Judaism and motorcycles. More information on this episode’s artists can be found online at www.biglegalmessrecords.com, www.theleesofmemory.com and www.sidthe3rd.com.
Episode #014: Hunt Sales, John Davis & Slipknot's Sid Wilson
February 07, 2019 04:53 - 44 minutes - 101 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with drummer Hunt Sales (David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Todd Rundgren), John Davis (The Lees Of Memory, Superdrag) and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson (a.k.a. Sid The 3rd, DJ Starscream). Points of discussion include Nada Surf, Transformers, Soupy Sales, Judaism and motorcycles. More information on this episode’s artists can be found online at www.biglegalmessrecords.com, www.theleesofmemory.com and www.sidthe3rd.com.
Episode #013: Diamond Dallas Page, Emigrate’s Richard Z. Kruspe & Marci Zaroff
January 22, 2019 05:03 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBThe Paltrocast is back with episode 13 and, this time around, Darren Paltrowitz sits down for engaging interviews with wrestling legend and DDP YOGA founder Diamond Dallas Page, Rammstein and Emigrate's Richard Z. Kruspe, and author and entrepreneur Marci Zaroff. Editing by: Analog Spark’s Mark Piro Series by: Darren Paltrowitz & PureGrainAudio.com Paltrocast & Darren Paltrowitz online: http://www.puregrainaudio.com/paltrocast http://www.paltrowitz.com
Episode #013: Diamond Dallas Page, Emigrate's Richard Z. Kruspe & Marci Zaroff
January 22, 2019 05:03 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBThe Paltrocast is back with episode 13 and, this time around, Darren Paltrowitz sits down for engaging interviews with wrestling legend and DDP YOGA founder Diamond Dallas Page, Rammstein and Emigrate's Richard Z. Kruspe, and author and entrepreneur Marci Zaroff. Editing by: Analog Spark’s Mark Piro Series by: Darren Paltrowitz & PureGrainAudio.com Paltrocast & Darren Paltrowitz online: http://www.puregrainaudio.com/paltrocast http://www.paltrowitz.com
Episode #012: Steve Hackett, Lido Beach's Scott Waldman & Big Sugar's Gordie Johnson
January 02, 2019 19:10 - 33 minutes - 76 MBThe Paltrocast continues with episode 12 and, this time around, Darren Paltrowitz sits down for three engaging interviews with artist, manager and radio host Lido Beach's Scott Waldman, Genesis co-founder Steve Hackett, and Big Sugar frontman (and producer) Gordie Johnson.
Episode #012: Steve Hackett, Lido Beach’s Scott Waldman & Big Sugar’s Gordie Johnson
January 02, 2019 19:10 - 33 minutes - 76 MBThe Paltrocast continues with episode 12 and, this time around, Darren Paltrowitz sits down for three engaging interviews with artist, manager and radio host Lido Beach's Scott Waldman, Genesis co-founder Steve Hackett, and Big Sugar frontman (and producer) Gordie Johnson.
Episode #011: Jon Spencer, Chris Barron & Hafthór Björnsson
December 19, 2018 05:59 - 33 minutes - 76.6 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, Darren spoke with Jon Spencer (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Heavy Trash, Pussy Galore), Spin Doctors frontman Chris Barron and Game Of Thrones star Hafthor Björnsson. In turn, there was some great discussion about The Rolling Stones, Iceland, WWE, work ethic and Krazy Glue. More information can be found at www.intheredrecords.com, www.thechrisbarron.com and www.hafthorbjornsson.com.
Episode #010: Ace Frehley, Dennis Quaid & Sophia Bush
December 05, 2018 14:23 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, I spoke with 3 different inspirational people with interesting new projects. Ace Frehley co-founded the band KISS and has a new album out via Entertainment One Music titled Spaceman. Dennis Quaid is the leader of Dennis Quaid & The Sharks and just put out a new album called Out Of The Box via Omnivore Recordings. Actress Sophia Bush recently participated in Giving Tuesday alongside PayPal and spoke about her various other endeavors. More information can be...
Episode #009: Marc Summers, Engelbert Humperdinck & Ted Nugent
November 21, 2018 14:36 - 56 minutes - 129 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, I spoke with 3 different fun and inspirational people with interesting new projects. Marc Summers first achieved fame as a host of game shows, like Double Dare, then found success as a television producer. Summers is the host of the Thanksgiving Movie Feast this week on HDNET MOVIES. Engelbert Humperdinck is a legendary singer with a career spanning almost 50 years. He has generated sales in excess of 140 million records -- including 64 gold albums and 23...
Episode #008: Greg Holden, Dee Snider & Greg Behrendt
November 07, 2018 13:32 - 34 minutes - 77.9 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, I spoke with 3 different fun and inspirational people with new albums. Greg Holden is an Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, originally from England, who recently released a new single through BMG called "The Power Shift." Greg also did a lot of touring this year alongside Butch Walker, who I asked about within our chat. Dee Snider is more than the famed frontman of Twisted Sister, having found success as a radio host, actor, filmmaker, author, reality TV...
Episode #007: Andrew W.K., Monster Truck & KEN Mode
October 22, 2018 04:33 - 34 minutes - 78.8 MBFor this edition of the Paltrocast, I spoke with 3 different fun and inspirational people with new albums. Jeremy Widerman plays guitar in the Hamilton, Ontario band Monster Truck, which released True Rockers last month. Jesse Matthewson is the singer of the Winnipeg group KEN mode, which just released Loved. The one and only Andrew W.K. recently put out You're Not Alone, his first full-length in almost a decade. More info on these new titles can be found online at www.ilovemonstertruck.com...
Episode #006: Mark Stepro, Victor Indrizzo & Wolf
October 01, 2018 16:12 - 51 minutes - 40.4 MBChanging up the format of Paltrocast... I spoke with 3 different drummers, each of whom in-demand and working steadily. This includes Mark Stepro (Butch Walker, Keith Urban, Panic! At The Disco), Victor Indrizzo (Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Beck), and Wolf (Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus). Mark Stepro can be followed on Twitter and Instagram via @MarkStepro, Victor Indrizzo keeps a home online at www.indrizzodrums.com, and Wolf can be visited at www.wolfedelic.com.
Episode #005: Mike Love of The Beach Boys
September 10, 2018 17:02 - 18 minutes - 25 MBMike Love co-founded The Beach Boys over 55 years ago alongside Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson and Al Jardine. Last year, Love released a double album through BMG titled Unleash The Love, his first solo album in decades. One year prior to that, Love released an autobiography, Good Vibrations: My Life As A Beach Boy. Meanwhile, The Beach Boys remain active as ever, performing over 170 shows in 2017 alone. Simply put, Mike Love shows no signs of slowing down, and I spoke to him about...
Episode #004: Chris Jericho
August 27, 2018 12:48 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBChris Jericho has millions of fans around the world for a variety of reasons. Within the world of professional wrestling, he has been a world champion and is almost certainly a future WWE Hall Of Famer. As a musician, he is the frontman of Fozzy, which released its seventh full-length album, "Judas," last year. As an author, he has written four best-selling memoirs (including 2017's "No Is A Four Letter Word"). And all of this is without factoring in Jericho’s success as an actor, podcaster,...
Episode #003: Rob Grad
August 13, 2018 18:45 - 13 minutes - 139 MBRob Grad is an in-demand visual artist based in Los Angeles. But before his art career took off, he played bass in the band Kik Tracee, which inked a record deal before Grad’s 21st birthday. During days off on tour, while his bandmates were sightseeing or at local malls, Grad visited museums. In other words, he was not your proto-typical “hair-band” guy. Grad showed during Art Basel, Switzerland and at SCOPE Miami last year, and his work hangs in San Francisco International Airport, The Aved...
Episode #002: The Police's Andy Summers
July 30, 2018 18:24 - 11 minutes - 25.6 MBAndy Summers first achieved worldwide fame as one-third of the legendary rock band The Police. However, The Police was only one chapter of Summers’ successful career as he was a prolific sideman before joining the Sting-fronted power trio. After The Police disbanded, Summers became an in-demand composer for film projects (e.g. Weekend At Bernie's), beyond recording solo albums and presenting dozens of shows featuring his photography. The latest solo effort from Summers is last year’s Tribol...
Episode #002: The Police’s Andy Summers
July 30, 2018 18:24 - 11 minutes - 25.6 MBAndy Summers first achieved worldwide fame as one-third of the legendary rock band The Police. However, The Police was only one chapter of Summers’ successful career as he was a prolific sideman before joining the Sting-fronted power trio. After The Police disbanded, Summers became an in-demand composer for film projects (e.g. Weekend At Bernie's), beyond recording solo albums and presenting dozens of shows featuring his photography. The latest solo effort from Summers is last year’s Tribol...
Episode #001: Fred Stoller
July 17, 2018 01:19 - 15 minutes - 34.4 MBFred Stoller is an acclaimed comedian, actor, and writer. I had the pleasure of interviewing him on August 6, 2017 at The Grove in Los Angeles, where many regard him to be "the mayor." His latest book is Five Minutes to Kill, an e-book on the HBO's 1989 Young Comedian Special, which Stoller appeared on alongside David Spade, Rob Schneider, Warren Thomas, Drake Sather, and Jann Karam. More on Stoller can be found online at www.fredstoller.net.