Name: Joe Stumpfel

Birthday: 3/6/1977

Home: Baltimore, Maryland

Favorite Shred Ready helmet and color: Sherlock in a nice red

What movies/books/comics/TV shows, etc are you into right now?
I'm hooked on Lost... let's just hope Kate doesn't get killed off!

What are you listening to these days?
Anything that isn't country.. Right now I'm listening to Carbon Leaf, The Sheila Divine, Vast, Five Iron Frenzy, Roper, Swollen Members, Cunning Linguist, Bittersweet, Pinfold, Dispatch, The Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Eddie from Ohio, Chola, Five Fingers of Funk, Jurrasic Five, Ozomatli, Young MC, and Will Smith.

Don't laugh-- I also frequently listen to talk radio. No, I've never called in.

What was the best concert you attended?
Eddie from Ohio at the Birchmere just last year! Folkin' awesome man.

What goals are you working towards right now?
Showing up on time!

What advice do you have for other people coming up in your sport?
Don't be afraid to paddle on your knees!