How to Cite a Podcast Episode in APA

Cite the episode with its host, release date and podcast name, and a timestamp for a quote. This page follows APA 7th edition, 7th edition (2020).

APA format for a podcast episode

APA 7th edition

References entry

Glass, I. (2011, August 12). Amusement park (No. 443) [Audio podcast episode]. In This American Life. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park

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(Glass, 2011, 12:30)

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    Where to find the details

    • The episode number and release date are in the show notes or your podcast app.
    • APA lists the host as the author.

    Required in most styles: host, release date, episode title, podcast name.

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    What do I need to cite a podcast episode in APA?

    At minimum: host, release date, episode title, podcast name. The episode number and release date are in the show notes or your podcast app. APA lists the host as the author.

    What does a podcast episode look like in APA?

    References entry: Glass, I. (2011, August 12). Amusement park (No. 443) [Audio podcast episode]. In This American Life. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park In-text citation: (Glass, 2011, 12:30)

    How do I cite a specific moment?

    Give the timestamp where the quote or point begins, in hours, minutes and seconds (for example 1:04:15). APA and Harvard put it in the in-text citation; MLA and Chicago put it after the title or in the note. Enter it in the pinpoint box and the generator places it correctly.

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