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Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor (and thesongadayproject's) Zachary Scot Johnson ( www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) hosts a podcast about legendary singer/ songwriter Joni Mitchell. Each episode, he hosts with a guest, who reveals their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For episode one, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Vicky Emerson. They discuss Joni's 1996 compilation record "Misses".

Zachary Scot Johnson


    • Mar 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Joni Mitchell Podcast

    Peter Kearns on "On Track...Joni Mitchell" : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 61:39


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) discusses the upcoming, fantastic book "On Track...Joni Mitchell" with author Peter Kearns. Buy the book at https://burningshed.com/peter-kearns_joni-mitchell-on-track_book?filter_name=joni%20mitchell&filter_sub_category=true or https://www.amazon.com/Joni-Mitchell-every-album-Track/dp/1789520819/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=on+track+joni+mitchell&qid=1616101933&sr=8-1 . The book will release (in the USA) on April 15th. Email the host at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast if you enjoy it!

    Rosanna Arquette on Joni's Career : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 68:19


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) & actress and activist Rosanna Arquette ( http://www.rosannaarquette.com ) discuss Joni Mitchell's legacy and her work. Thank you, Rosanna. Email the host at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast if you enjoy it!

    Shawn Colvin on Joni Mitchell's Legacy : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 71:49


    Singer/ songwriters Zachary Scot Johnson ( http://www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) & Shawn Colvin ( http://www.shawncolvin.com ) discuss Joni Mitchell's legacy and her work. Shawn inducted Joni into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recorded a fantastic album in Joni's house with Joni's then-husband Larry Klein and has performed at a number of benefits and tributes with and for Joni over the years. Check out Shawn's upcoming holiday show on http://www.mandolin.com and enjoy her full performance of "Holiday Songs and Lullabies" and more holiday classics with a full band on December 17th. Get her beautiful memoir, "Diamond in the Rough" at your local bookstore and her perfect records at your local music store. Thank you, Shawn. Email the host at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast if you enjoy it!

    Joni 75 Review : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 32:45


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) flies solo for an episode to give some insight into his experience at the JONI: 75 birthday tribute to Joni Mitchell on her 75th birthday at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles, which featured an appearance by Joni and performances by James Taylor, Graham Nash, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Chaka Khan, Glen Hansard, Brandi Carlile, Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Seal, Rufus Wainwright, Los Lobos and more. Send comments and ideas to JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast.

    Joni 75 Tribute Concerts with Creator Jorn Weisbrodt : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 25:23


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) talks to Music Center Artistic Director Jorn Weisbrodt, creator of JONI 75, a two-night tribute to Joni on her 75th birthday in Los Angeles on November 6th and 7th, 2018 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Performers include Glen Hansard, Emmylou Harris, Chaka Khan, Graham Nash, Diana Krall, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones, Seal, Rufus Wainwright and Los Lobos. More information and ticket purchases at www.musiccenter.org. Send any questions about the podcast to JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast.

    Collaborations with Joni with Mark Isham : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 38:17


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) talks to Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominee and Grammy and Emmy winning jazz legend Mark Isham (www.isham.com) on his work with Joni Mitchell. Mark has toured and recorded with Joni, as well as with Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson and a who's who list of others. Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Send any questions to JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.comAnd see Zach live at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City on Monday (May 14th, 2018 at 10PM)!

    Taming The Tiger with Allie Chipkin : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 69:01


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson ( www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) speaks to fellow singer/ songwriter Allie Chipkin ( www.alliechipkin.com ) about Joni's 1998 record "Taming The Tiger". Episode five of season two! Email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments, etc. and please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast!Check out Zach and Allie playing a song of Allie's on day 2065 of Zach's thesongadayproject on YouTube--search thesongadayproject or either artist in YouTube.

    "Reckless Daughter : A Portrait of Joni Mitchell" author David Yaffe : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2017 65:01


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) speaks to "Reckless Daughter" A Portrait Of Joni Mitchell" author David Yaffe about his 2017 biography of Joni. Episode four of season two! Email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments, etc. and please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast! Buy David's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Reckless-Daughter-Portrait-Joni-Mitchell/dp/0374248133/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513532845&sr=8-1&keywords=david+yaffe or here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reckless-daughter-david-yaffe/1124362868?ean=9780374248130

    "Orange Is The New Black" and "Hair" star Annie Golden on the Joni Mitchell Birthday Tribute Concert at The Cutting Room : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 27:36


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) speaks to "Orange Is The New Black" and "Hair" (and SO much more) star Annie Golden about the songs she's singing in TONIGHT's Joni Mitchell Birthday Tribute Concert at The Cutting Room in NYC. Get tickets here: http://thecuttingroomnyc.com/ and go see Annie and her band there on January 14th, 2018, too!Email Zach at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and check out thesongadayproject on YouTube. Thanks, Annie!

    "Joni Mitchell : In Her Own Words" author Malka Marom : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 54:01


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) speaks to "Joni Mitchell: In Her Own Words" author Malka Marom about her 50 year friendship with and long-form interviews turned bestselling biography on Joni. The second episode of season two of "The Joni Mitchell Podcast". Email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com and buy Malka's book at these links. https://www.amazon.com/Joni-Mitchell-Her-Own-Words/dp/1770411321/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509737778&sr=8-1&keywords=malka+marom&dpID=51TBKKuECFL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch and https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/joni-mitchell-malka-marom/1118198666?ean=9781770411326#/

    "Girls Like Us" author Sheila Weller : Second Season Premiere Episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 25:09


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) speaks to "Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon--and the Journey of a Generation" author Sheila Weller about her 2009 triple biography of three of the most important singer/ songwriters of our time. The second season primiere episode! https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Like-Us-Simon-Generation/dp/0743491483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1507465970&sr=1-1&keywords=sheila+weller+girls+like+us https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/girls-like-us-sheila-weller/1101370805 http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Girls-Like-Us/Sheila-Weller/9780743491488 Also discussed: what happened with the planned movie with Taylor Swift and the new Judy Collins/ Stephen Stills album. Email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com!

    Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins with Stacy Keach : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2017 40:05


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) is joined by Golden Globe winning actor Stacy Keach for a discussion on Joni with someone who actually has known her. Stacy has over 200 credits on IMDB, and is also widely considered one of the all-time great theatrical actors. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to The Joni Mitchell Podcast on ITunes and email questions to Zach at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com. Features 3 original songs by Stacy Keach (thanks, Stacy!) and a Rita Wilson original, "Joni" (thanks, Rita!). Find Rita's self-titled cd on Itunes, amazon and more. And let's all hope Stacy puts out a record sometime, too!

    Ladies of the Canyon with Brad Lindert : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 88:51


    The sixteenth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast features a conversation with Brad Lindert about Joni's 1970 album, "Ladies of the Canyon". Brad and host Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) go through the album track by track, talk Brad's "Top 5 Joni List" and other music suggestions. Zach is also co-host of the podcast Meryl Streep and The Movies. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Any questions can be directed to Zach at JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com.

    Song To A Seagull with Ann Reed : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode #15 with host Zachary Scot Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 73:40


    The fifteenth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) features a conversation with Ann Reed (www.annreed.com) about Joni's debut record, 1968's "Song To A Seagull". They go through the record, track by track, talk about the state of the industry, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Laurie Anderson and much more. Check out their collaboration on YouTube by searching thesongadayproject. For more information, email Zach at jonimitchellpodcast@gmail.com, and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast!

    Wild Things Run Fast with Jesse Weinberg : The Joni Mitchell Podcast, Episode #14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2017 58:01


    Singer/ songwriter Zachary Scot Johnson (www.zacharyscotjohnson.com) speaks to a different guest each episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast to talk about either their favorite Joni record or their own biggest influence. For episode #14, Zach speaks to fellow Lawrence University alumnus Jesse Weinberg about Joni's 1982 "fun" record, 'Wild Things Run Fast". They go through the album track by track. Jesse gives some great recs of other music to try and a top 5 that's pretty close to Zach's! Email jonimitchellpodcast@gmail.com for more information and please remember to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast.

    Joni's 80's Records with Jonatha Brooke : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2017 28:08


    Singer songwriter extraordinaire Jonatha Brooke ( www.jonathabrooke.com ) joins Zach ( www.zacharyscotjohnson.com ) for a spontaneous discussion on Joni's 80's records. Through a meandering conversation, they touch on 1982's "Wild Things Run Fast", 1985's "Dog Eat Dog" and 1988's "Chalk Mark In A Rainstorm", among others. For each episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast, a guest joins Zach for a discussion on their favorite Joni Mitchell record, or their own biggest influence. For most episodes, Zach performs a Joni cover. This week is just the conversation.

    Don Juan's Reckless Daughter with Erik Ostrom : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2017 47:16


    The twelfth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson features a conversation with Erik Ostrom about Joni's 1977 double LP, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter. Zach performs "Jericho" from the record. For more info, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on Itunes.

    Joni Mitchell with Edie Falco : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2017 74:51


    The eleventh episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For this special episode, Zach is joined by Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress Edie Falco to discuss what she loves about Joni. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Blue (Part Two) with Siri Undlin: The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 63:54


    The tenth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For this tenth episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Siri Undlin to discuss what she loves about Joni's 1971 masterpiece, "Blue". For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Melora Hardin and Paula Cole on Each Other: The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2016 68:08


    The ninth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson is joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record, or their own biggest influences. For the ninth episode, Zach is joined by Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter Paula Cole and Emmy-nominated actress, singer, songwriter, dancer and director Melora Hardin. They discuss their own careers, each others' work, the Grammy experience, "Transparent", "The Office", their upbringings, their influences and feminism and gender roles in their industries. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Blue (Part One) with Ellis: The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 92:51


    The eighth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson is joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For the eighth episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Ellis to discuss what she loves about Joni's iconic 1971 record 'Blue'. Tune in next episode, when Zach will be joined by Siri Undlin for part two of the "Blue" discussion. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Bob Dylan with Courtney Yasmineh : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2016 82:50


    The seventh episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss either their favorite Joni Mitchell record, or their own biggest influence. For the seventh episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter (splitting time in NYC), Courtney Yasmineh to discuss Bob Dylan. Zach performs 2 songs from Bob's extensive catalog--"You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" and "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go", accompanying himself on all instruments. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Leonard Cohen with Teresa Tudory: The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #6. Tribute to Leonard Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 66:14


    The sixth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record or their own biggest influence. For this very special tribute episode, Zach is joined by fellow singer/ songwriter Teresa Tudury to discuss her 40+ year friendship with the late, great Leonard Cohen. In addition to sharing personal stories and discussing the many facets of his legendary work, Zach performs 2 songs from Cohen's debut record, "The Songs of Leonard Cohen". He performs "So Long, Marianne" and "Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye", accompanying himself. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Alison Krauss with Sarah Morris : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2016 71:44


    The fifth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record OR (and this is new!) their own biggest influence; ie, whomever is to them what Joni Mitchell is to Zach. For this episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Sarah Morris to discuss what she loves about bluegrass legend Alison Krauss, the most awarded vocalist in Grammy Music History and the voice of Bluegrass. For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    Hejira with Andriana Lehr : The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2016 74:44


    The fourth episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For this first episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Andriana Lehr to discuss what she loves about Joni's 1976 record 'Hejira'. Zach performs "Hejira" accompanying himself on piano and mandolin, and "Amelia", accompanying himself on piano, guitar, violin, dobro and mandolin. Tune in next episode, things are about to change! For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    The Hissing of Summer Lawns with Ben Cook-Feltz. The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #3.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2016 67:50


    The third episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson! Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record. For this third episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Ben Cook-Feltz to discuss what he loves about Joni's 1975's "The Hissing of Summer Lawns". For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2016 54:22


    The second episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson!Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson is joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record.For this second episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Doug Collins to discuss what he loves about Joni's most commercially successful record, 1974's "Court and Spark". In addition to discussing the companion to Joni's biggest hit, they hit on other songwriters, why Bob Dylan is less approachable than Joni and Zach performs one of the hits off of "Court and Spark". He performs "Free Man In Paris" accompanying himself on piano, violin, mandolin, drums and more. Tune in next episode, when Zach will be joined by Ben Cook-Feltz to discuss the studio followup to "Court and Spark"--1975's "The Hissing of Summer Lawns". For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

    The Joni Mitchell Podcast with Zachary Scot Johnson, Episode #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2016 57:28


    The debut (pilot) episode of The Joni Mitchell Podcast with host Zachary Scot Johnson!Each episode, Minnesota based singer/ songwriter and actor Zachary Scot Johnson will be joined by a guest to discuss their favorite Joni Mitchell record.For this first episode, Zach is joined by fellow Minnesota singer/ songwriter Vicky Emerson to discuss what she loves about Joni's 1996 compilation record 'Misses'. In addition to discussing the companion to Joni's first-ever Greatest Hits package, they hit on other songwriters, why "Blue" is a perfect record, Vicky's UFO experience, why Minnesota and Cheapo Records rock and Zach performs 2 songs off of "Misses". He performs "A Case of You" accompanying himself on piano and violin, and "The Magdalene Laundries", accompanying himself on guitar and mandolin. Vicky's suggestions for music to listen to include Sturgill Simpson, Lori McKenna, Margot Price, Matty Charles and Katie Rose and Frankie Lee.Tune in next episode, when Zach will be joined by Doug Collins to discuss Joni's biggest commercial hit record, "Court and Spark". For more information, please email JoniMitchellPodcast@gmail.com

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