Own It SLC

Wouldn't it be cool if they left one of the trees in its natural state, a tribute where it fell?  Who would a sign a petition to "Remember the Trees?"  Does claustrophobia lead to destruction? We joke around a lot about not knowing what we are doing, but we do know what works for us, and what we want.  How does desire keep us alive? Phil talks about his recent trip to the desert whe...

"You could get yourself into some real trouble..doing that," Sarah.  "I'm just trying to live on the microphone," Phil.  Speaking in the moment.  What are you waiting for? What holds a person back from creating the thing they want to create? Could they be an artist in the shadows? Sarah n Phil discuss points of convergence and how they build momentum out of those shadows. ...

"I have to wake up really early in the morning to have enough time to understand myself," Sarah.  What does it mean to be a hard working artist?  What is the difference between being possessive and protective? If everybody is talking, who's listening?  Will Own It go back to the desert? Fellowship Hall was open for 21,900 days in a row without adult supervision, and then they passed...

From the red sun planet of Tatooine, or Granstville, hear the recap of the first live Own It show since the pandemic.  At Own It in the Desert we had tiki torches, popsicles, microphones, a traveling beat box, a freestyle performance from Phil, dance from Recovery Vibe, a short film from Sabrina Blackburn, a jagged lil pill from Andre, a singing marine, baseball mits, camp chairs, and an intermiss...

Sarah failed the test between EP and LP. We never use the word profound cuz it’s special, like grandma’s good china. Phil the freestyle rapper returns with new and improved skills. Oh, and he’s in a band now. Own It takes the whole circus to the Grantsville desert on August 22nd. It’ll be profound. (See what we did there?) Support the show

Are Bullies so Bad? Phil was scrawny. Sarah tells of her sports bra fiasco. Who are the people/things that are in our way? What small beliefs will rob us of being creative? Sarah asks us, "What does it mean to be free?" What little choices do Sarah n' Phil make so that Own It will continue and what beliefs are underneath it all? Support the show

Is "Thizz face" what happens when you eat Pop Rocks? What is a CPC? How do you make Own It soup?  This episode is about how the Own It in the Desert show is being created. On August 22nd in a sparkling, salty expanse near Grantsville, the show is going live again.  The ingredients are in the pot bubbling.  Featuring Isolation by Sarah and Cello Bash by Mr. Denton and Ghozt. Support the s...

"Do you like my hat? No. I do not like that hat. Goodbye...Goodbye." Do you know what book that is? It's a secret. Have you seen that movie, The Secret? How does manifestation work? Symbiotic or parasitic? How does symbiosis compliment manifestation? Support the show

Settin' on the porch with Max while he plays the harmonica, the guitar and Phil does a magic trick with a "looper." Sarah listens to Phil's EP love.wave.format  and it leads to a conversation about art which brings new understanding. Why do artists need pain? Is it perhaps the edge of chaos and order they are seeking? Stories about nipples, Doritos, cathedral bells, and then ba...

Don't worry. That's just Jack crying in the background, but Phil's just gonna keep talking. Freestyle. Own It SLC is plotting an event in an August.  "Stories of Isolation"  More details in this episode. Props.  Is it hard to acknowledge it when someone is really good at something?  Why is that?  Story by Johnny about Duke, a dude who inspired him as a graffiti artist. Sup...

Intro song "Pain" by Malik. Songs from the 90's Remember when Mariah Carey actually sang? Tribe Called Quest? Edie Brickell? Ace of Base? Alanis Morissette? Just a few little gems for you to dig up. Have you ever read a book that made you angry?  Sarah n Phil talk about the glittering book she threw across the room but finished reading it anyway.  Phil asks, "What did you learn...

Is a konex a maxi pad or a shipping container? We don’t know but it’s an essential component of the traveling show. Introducing Season 2 - The Traveling Show, where Sarah N Phil take their iPhones out into the world in search of music and spoken word. Intro song “Shit I’m On” by 8 Boy. Story by Randy. This episode also features the story of DJ Josh. You can find the “Traveling Sound Box” at future...

Yes, you are listening to the right podcast. That bizarre intro song is a lil ditty from Phil's childhood called "Mares Eat Oats," which is fitting because this episode is about Sarah's birth!  Yep.  There's a 5 day old baby in the fort this week. Also hear a story about Phil's trip to the lake where he threw sticky mud, made a three year old friend, kept his pecs to...

After a colorful adventure to Liberty park, Sarah n Phil reflect on the protests for Black Lives Matter and Pride.  Sarah talks about the book she hates, and what she is learning from it.  Phil laughs about how she throws the book across the room, and the challenge of remaining teachable.  Feminism? Do we wanna talk about that? Featured artist: Fitchhead Song: Gasolina Support the show

In this episode Sarah is 9 months pregnant and living in the land of "I wish I weren't pregnant". This got Sarah n' Phil talking about the power of choice and how it can save you from the "I Wish World", especially in the realm of relationships. Can you spot the elephant?? Support the show

Intro song "Calling All the Real Ones" by Mr. Denton.  When is the next Own It show? Listen and find out...kinda. Also hear stories about:  toilet papering, kids on leashes, Corn bran cereal, prank calling, star 69 and Girbaud jeans. We tried to keep it light this time, just for contrast. When is the elephant in the stomach gonna come out, and what is a Mother blessing? Support the show

Intro song "X-rated" by Su Kang produced by Denton Records.  Sarah 'n' Phil talk about their experience as teachers and the X-factor, what is the X-factor, and what is it that drives people to create? They also talk about power, individuation, and what it takes to be a real "Champ." Support the show

Song " Reset " by The Messenger available on Sound Cloud featuring Frank Young of Warrior Strength .  Sarah reads an oldie but goodie " Effective Immediately " about her termination from FTR.  Sarah 'n' Phil talk about the roots of Own It, the ideas behind why they talk about the elephants in the room and the skeletons in the closet. Support the show

Featured artist Gavin West song: How I Watch Cartoons In this episode we interviewed a few kids including veteran Own It performer, Pepper. We asked them to tell us what it’s like during coronavirus. Be prepared to laugh. And maybe learn something.  Also featuring a beautiful piece from Danielle about moving in with her x-husband, who has a compromised immune system, so they can care for their ch...

We kick it off with the song "Drowning" by Ghost AKA Kade Millerberg. Listen to the intro where he describes his way of using music to process the suicide of a friend.   What do you do when you're quarantined with your family, but it feels like they don't understand you?  Austin Gillespie founder of Dance With Sobriety shares his piece "Little Fires" about a desperate...

Recorded on the fly, this episode is a commitment to doing what we said we were gonna do!  Featuring Phil's new song "Quarantine" and Sarah's most recent blog post "Dear Baby" This episode is also a discussion about Strings and Dominos...and peanut butter. Yum.  How do we prioritize?  What is family?  How many naps can a pregnant woman take in one day? What strings us...

Here it is! The first episode of Own It SLC featuring Mr. Denton's new song "Don't Fear On Me."  Sarah reads her newest blog piece "I Can't Run."  Ben Sharp, poet and grocery store clerk reads "Soiled" about his insights working at Sprouts.  This episode also features thoughts on creativity during quarantine, developing a unique artistic voice and a cal...

Got 9 minutes? Here's a quick intro to the Own It SLC podcast.  Sarah n Phil talk about what inspired this new venue for Own It.  You will hear a snippet of Phil's new song, Sarah reads a "Pepperism" and we start our journey together into this virtual world where we are all being funneled.  Look for the first full episode on April 15th. Support the show