Rob Stennett is the author of several novels including The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher and Homemade Haunting. He’s also written short films, TV spots, and screenplays. But mostly he consumes pop culture by the gallon. His three biggest likes are Kurt Vonnegut novels, Breaking Bad episodes, and David Fincher movies.

Jason Boyett is the author of several books, including the Pocket Guide series and the memoir O Me of Little Faith. An award-winning creative director and advertising copywriter, he’s written for numerous publications, ghost-tweeted for celebrities, and is currently working on his second novel (the first will forever remain unpublished). Jason likes to flyfish, compete in triathlons, and read YA fiction.

Joy Bennett is a writer, editor, and blogger at Joy in This Journey. She is known for atomic turquoise hair, strong opinions, and happens to think stove-popped popcorn for dinner is totally legit. She’s the newest 9 Thumbs host, having replaced Matthew Paul Turner in March 2013. But 9 Thumbs is not her first podcast. She lives in Ohio.

Matthew Paul Turner (9 Thumbs Host Emeritus) is a humorist, blogger, speaker, and the author of Churched, Hear No Evil, and a lengthy list of other books. The topics he writes about include religion, entertainment, and parenting. Matthew, his wife, Jessica, and their kids, Elias and Adeline, live in Nashville, Tennessee. He blogs at MatthewPaulTurner.net.