Everyone knows somebody like Joe Turpel: sincere, kind-hearted, a listener; the type of person that exudes optimism and makes you feel important. He's been broadcasting surfing for well over a decade as the lead broadcaster for the WSL and has been the face and voice of professional surfing for an entire generation. And whether you realize it or not, we are all better off because of it. Enjoy.

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