HosT TPIR LIVE! Tattooed Traveler Chug & CHow
Some people collect stories. Todd Newton lives them, then transforms them into literary gold.
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This award-winning television personality turned celebrated author proves that the best entertainment comes from authentic experience. Newton doesn't just write books—he crafts adventures, then invites readers along for the ride.
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Literary Journey
Newton's 2012 autobiography, Life In The Bonus Round, earned the Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Autobiography. Reviewers called it "as colorful as the ink that adorns his skin"—capturing Newton's unflinching honesty and trademark wit.
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His 2024 release, Mister Razzle Dazzle: The Lavish & Luminous Life of a Living Legend, earned top honors at the 2025 International Impact Book Awards, establishing Newton's unique narrative voice—part journalist, part confidant, all entertainer.
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Road Trip Masterpiece
Newton's latest, CHUG & CHOW: The Tattooed Traveler's 50 Favorite Dive Bars & Food Joints Across America, chronicles 50,000 miles and two years hunting America's most authentic hidden treasures. Far from sanitized tourist traps, these establishments offer genuine local flavor, unforgettable characters, and the kind of meals that create lasting memories.
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Each location comes with Newton's no-holds-barred commentary, insider tips, and fascinating backstories. Whether you're a road-weary traveler or someone who prefers experiences with grit and soul, this guide delivers the real America—one barstool and plate at a time.
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Purpose-Driven Success
All proceeds from Newton's books benefit L.A.F. Pet Rescue®, the nonprofit organization founded by the Newton family to find loving homes for dogs and cats in need. As Newton puts it: "Animals have a way of entering our lives just when we need them most. I like to believe we do the same for them."
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In an age of manufactured narratives, Todd Newton remains refreshingly real—a storyteller who understands that the best adventures happen off the beaten path.