How to Cite a Podcast Episode in Chicago

Cite the episode with its host, release date and podcast name, and a timestamp for a quote. This page follows Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography), 18th edition (2024).

Chicago format for a podcast episode

Chicago 18th edition (notes and bibliography)

Bibliography entry

Glass, Ira. This American Life. Episode 443, “Amusement Park.” WBEZ Chicago, August 12, 2011. Podcast. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park.

Footnote

Ira Glass, This American Life, episode 443, “Amusement Park,” WBEZ Chicago, August 12, 2011, at 12:30, Podcast, https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park.

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Glass, “Amusement Park,” at 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 Chicago?

    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 Chicago?

    Bibliography entry: Glass, Ira. This American Life. Episode 443, “Amusement Park.” WBEZ Chicago, August 12, 2011. Podcast. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park. Footnote: Ira Glass, This American Life, episode 443, “Amusement Park,” WBEZ Chicago, August 12, 2011, at 12:30, Podcast, https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park.

    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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