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Ep 15 - Joe Hempel

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For over a decade prior to beginning work in audiobooks, Joe honed his acting skills as a referee in professional wrestling and inspired people as a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and endurance coach. Best known for his captivating, rich narrations and uncanny ability for pulling listeners into an immersive experience, Joe has entertained listeners with over 500 audiobooks. Joe currently lives in Houston with his wife Maria and their 3 dogs. He is the 2018 Independent Audiobook Award Winner for Best Horror, 2021 Independent Award Winner for Best Horror as a Publisher, and, along with many extremely talented co-narrators, Joe was the 2022 SOVAS Award Winner for Best Narration - Short Story Anthology.


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Audiobook narrator Karen Commins owns NarratorsRoadmap.com and hosts Pit Stop. She's joined by fellow audiobook narrator Anne Flosnik as co-host. We hope you'll enjoy the ride!


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