Net Positive with John Crist

Ben Rector, an award-winning musician and storyteller, shares his insights on blending music with comedy. He discusses the emotional depth of songwriting and the unique pressures musicians face in the streaming age. The conversation dives into his quirky breakfast routines and the art of connecting with audiences, revealing how vulnerability impacts live performances. Rector also reflects on his journey of artistic identity, touching on faith's role in creativity and the importance of staying true to oneself amidst external expectations.

A new conspiracy theory, men’s heights vs women’s weights, and stay at home salaries… On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠⁠ 5/9 - Oklahoma City, OK 5/10 - Shreveport, LA 5/11 - Hattiesburg, MS SUMMER BREAK 9/19 - Grand Rapids, MI 9/20 - Fort Wayne, IN 9/21 - Paducah, KY 9/26 - North Charleston, SC 9/27 - Macon, GA 9/28 - Hiawassee, GA 10/2 - Evansville, IN 10/3 - Dayton, OH 10/4 - Peoria, IL 10/10 - Knoxville, TN 10/11 - Greenville, SC 10/16 - York, PA 10/17 - Detroit, MI 10/18 - Cleveland, OH 10/24 - Birmingham, AL 10/25 - Chattanooga, TN 11/7 - Boise, ID 11/8 - Spokane, WA 11/9 - Tacoma, WA 11/20 - Abilene, TX 11/21 - San Antonio, TX 11/22 - Tyler, TX 11/23 - Austin, TX 12/5 - Phoenix, AZ 12/6 - Santa Rosa, CA 12/7 - Redding, CA 12/11 - South Bend, IN 12/12 - Munhall, PA 12/14 - Buffalo, NY ----- Catch the full video podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠⁠@netpositivepodcast⁠⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- Email us at netpositive@johncristcomedy.com ----- FOLLOW JOHN ON: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AG1: Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs. Go to https://drinkag1.com/netpositive FRESH PRESSED OLIVE OIL: Try a bottle for just $1 and taste the difference yourself. Go to https://GetFreshNetPositive.com. MIRACLE MADE: Save OVER 40% + 3 free towels with promo code NETPOSITIVE at https://trymiracle.com/NETPOSITIVE ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠⁠Alex Lagos⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Lagos Creative

Sliding in the real life draft, the Christian Mel Kiper, baby showers, Jesus is the standard, … On the net, it’s a positive. ----- JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: ⁠https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/⁠ 4/25 - Ft. Myers, FL 4/26 - Tampa, FL 4/27 - Pensacola, FL 5/1 - Sarasota, FL 5/2-3 - Charlotte, NC 5/4 - Richmond, VA 5/9 - Oklahoma City, OK 5/10 - Shreveport, LA 5/11 - Hattiesburg, MS SUMMER BREAK 9/19 - Grand Rapids, MI 9/20 - Fort Wayne, IN 9/21 - Paducah, KY 9/26 - North Charleston, SC 9/27 - Macon, GA 9/28 - Hiawassee, GA 10/2 - Evansville, IN 10/3 - Dayton, OH 10/4 - Peoria, IL 10/10 - Knoxville, TN 10/11 - Greenville, SC 10/16 - York, PA 10/17 - Detroit, MI 10/18 - Cleveland, OH 10/24 - Birmingham, AL 10/25 - Chattanooga, TN 11/7 - Boise, ID 11/8 - Spokane, WA 11/9 - Tacoma, WA 11/20 - Abilene, TX 11/21 - San Antonio, TX 11/22 - Tyler, TX 11/23 - Austin, TX 12/5 - Phoenix, AZ 12/6 - Santa Rosa, CA 12/7 - Redding, CA 12/11 - South Bend, IN 12/12 - Munhall, PA 12/14 - Buffalo, NY ----- Catch the full video podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠, and follow us on social media (⁠@netpositivepodcast⁠) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week. ----- Email us at netpositive@johncristcomedy.com ----- FOLLOW JOHN ON: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ----- SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GLORIFY: Get a 14 day free trial when you visit https://glorify-app.com/netpositive FRESH PRESSED OLIVE OIL: Try a bottle for just $1 and taste the difference yourself. Go to https://GetFreshNetPositive.com. MIRACLE MADE: Save OVER 40% + 3 free towels with promo code NETPOSITIVE at https://trymiracle.com/NETPOSITIVE MOSH: Save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best-Sellers Trial Pack at https://moshlife.com/NETPOSITIVE ----- PRODUCED BY: ⁠Alex Lagos⁠ / ⁠Lagos Creative

Katy Perry goes to space, our new race car, and our big plans for this summer… On the net, it’s a positive.-----JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/4/25 - Ft. Myers, FL4/26 - Tampa, FL4/27 - Pensacola, FL5/1 - Sarasota, FL5/2-3 - Charlotte, NC5/4 - Richmond, VA5/9 - Oklahoma City, OK5/10 - Shreveport, LA5/11 - Hattiesburg, MS-----Catch the full video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@netpositivepodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----Email us at netpositive@johncristcomedy.com-----FOLLOW JOHN ON:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTube-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/netpositiveAG1: Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs. Go to https://drinkag1.com/netpositiveFRESH PRESSED OLIVE OIL: Try a bottle for just $1 and taste the difference yourself. Go to https://GetFreshNetPositive.com-----PRODUCED BY:Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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Christian tornados, the best sports naps, racist activities, political vows, and praying for Tesla… On the net, it’s a positive.------SEND US DECOR:Lagos Creative632 Fogg St, Ste 10Nashville, TN 37203-----JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/4/11 - Omaha, NE4/12 - Wichita, KS4/13 - Tulsa, OK4/17 - Sacramento, CA4/18 - Fresno, CA4/19 - San Diego, CA4/25 - Ft. Myers, FL4/26 - Tampa, FL4/27 - Pensacola, FL5/1 - Sarasota, FL5/2-3 - Charlotte, NC5/4 - Richmond, VA5/9 - Oklahoma City, OK5/10 - Shreveport, LA5/11 - Hattiesburg, MS-----Catch the full video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@netpositivepodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----Email us at netpositive@johncristcomedy.com-----FOLLOW JOHN ON:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTube-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSAG1: Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs. Go to https://drinkag1.com/netpositiveMIRACLE MADE: Save OVER 40% + 3 free towels with promo code NETPOSITIVE at https://trymiracle.com/NETPOSITIVEGOODR: Pick up a pair at https://goodr.com/NETPOSITIVE and use code NETPOSITIVE for FREE SHIPPING-----PRODUCED BY:Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative

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Satan’s algorithm, Bible guns, a booze-free bar, and moms are fake busy?… On the net, it’s a positive.------SEND US DECOR:Lagos Creative632 Fogg St, Ste 10Nashville, TN 37203-----JOKES FOR HUMANS TOUR: https://johncristcomedy.com/tour/3/7 - Branson, MO3/8 - Kansas City, MO3/9 - St. Louis, MO3/21 - Myrtle Beach, SC3/22 - Lynchburg, VA3/23 - Cincinnati, OH3/28 - Grand Junction, CO3/29-30 - Salt Lake City, UT4/11 - Omaha, NE4/12 - Wichita, KS4/13 - Tulsa, OK4/17 - Sacramento, CA4/18 - Fresno, CA4/19 - San Diego, CA4/25 - Ft. Myers, FL4/26 - Tampa, FL4/27 - Pensacola, FL5/1 - Sarasota, FL5/2-3 - Charlotte, NC5/4 - Richmond, VA5/9 - Oklahoma City, OK5/10 - Shreveport, LA5/11 - Hattiesburg, MS-----Catch the full video podcast on YouTube, and follow us on social media (@netpositivepodcast) for clips, bonus content, and updates throughout the week.-----Email us at netpositive@johncristcomedy.com-----FOLLOW JOHN ON:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebookYouTube-----SUPPORT OUR SPONSORSROCKET MONEY: Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/netpositiveBLUELAND: Get 15% off your order by going to https://blueland.com/netpositiveGOODR: Pick up a pair at https://goodr.com/NETPOSITIVE and use code NETPOSITIVE for FREE SHIPPING-----PRODUCED BY:Alex Lagos / Lagos Creative