APA Podcast Citations

    Learn to cite podcasts, podcast episodes, and audio content in APA format with detailed examples and best practices.

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    Published: September 15, 2025
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    Basic Podcast Format

    APA format for podcasts includes the host/producer, episode title, podcast title, and publication details.

    APA Podcast Citation Format:

    Host, A. A. (Producer). (Year, Month Day). Episode title [Audio podcast episode]. In Podcast title. Publisher. URL

    Podcast Episodes

    When citing individual podcast episodes, include the episode title and specify it as an audio podcast episode.

    Example:

    Koenig, S. (Producer). (2014, October 3). The alibi [Audio podcast episode]. In Serial. Chicago Public Media. https://serialpodcast.org/season-one/1/the-alibi

    In-text citation: (Koenig, 2014)

    Elements:

    • Host: S. Koenig (Producer)
    • Date: 2014, October 3
    • Episode title: The alibi [Audio podcast episode]
    • Podcast title: Serial (italicized)
    • Publisher: Chicago Public Media
    • URL: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one/1/the-alibi

    Podcast Interviews

    For podcast interviews, you may cite either the interviewer or interviewee depending on your focus.

    Example (Focus on Interviewee):

    Obama, B. (2015, June 19). Episode 613 – President Barack Obama [Audio podcast episode]. In M. Maron (Host), WTF with Marc Maron. http://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episodes/episode_613_-_president_barack_obama

    In-text citation: (Obama, 2015)

    Podcast Series

    When citing an entire podcast series rather than a specific episode.

    Example:

    Glass, I. (Host). (1995–present). This American life [Audio podcast]. Chicago Public Radio. https://www.thisamericanlife.org

    In-text citation: (Glass, 1995–present)

    Podcasts on Streaming Platforms

    When accessing podcasts through platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts, include the platform as the publisher.

    Example:

    Rogan, J. (Host). (2018, September 7). Episode 1169 – Elon Musk [Audio podcast episode]. In The Joe Rogan experience. Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2MZSBEwiA13WKyBSTC69DP

    In-text citation: (Rogan, 2018)

    Multiple Hosts

    For podcasts with multiple hosts, list up to 20 authors using standard APA author formatting.

    Example:

    Smith, J., & Johnson, M. (Hosts). (2023, March 15). The future of artificial intelligence [Audio podcast episode]. In Tech talk weekly. Digital Media Network. https://techtalkweekly.com/ai-future

    Key Citation Elements

    Required Elements:

    • • Host/producer name and role
    • • Date (Year, Month Day)
    • • Episode title
    • • [Audio podcast episode]
    • • Podcast series title
    • • Publisher/platform
    • • URL

    Optional Elements:

    • • Episode number
    • • Season number
    • • Guest names
    • • Duration
    • • Network information

    Best Practices

    APA Podcast Citation Tips:

    • URLs: Use the most direct URL to the specific episode when possible
    • Dates: Use the publication date of the episode in Year, Month Day format
    • Roles: Specify the person's role (Producer, Host, etc.) in parentheses
    • Medium: Always include [Audio podcast episode] for individual episodes
    • Italics: Italicize the podcast series title but not episode titles