How to Cite a Podcast in APA 7th Edition
Learn the correct APA 7th Edition format for citing a podcast. Includes format template, worked example, common mistakes, and FAQ.
General Format
APA 7 format for a podcast:
**Entire podcast:**
Host, H. H. (Host). (Year--present). *Podcast title* [Audio podcast]. Production Company. URL
**Single episode:**
Host, H. H. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Title of episode (No. episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. In *Podcast title*. Production Company. URL
Worked Example
Entire podcast:
Vedantam, S. (Host). (2015--present). *Hidden Brain* [Audio podcast]. NPR. https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain
Single episode:
Glass, I. (Host). (2011, August 12). Amusement park (No. 443) [Audio podcast episode]. In *This American Life*. WBEZ Chicago. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/443/amusement-park
Common Mistakes
1. **Listing the guest instead of the host** -- The host is the author for podcast citations. Mention guests in the text, not the reference.
2. **Omitting the episode number** -- Include the episode number in parentheses if available.
3. **Not distinguishing between entire podcast and single episode** -- Use [Audio podcast] for the whole series and [Audio podcast episode] for a single episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a video podcast?
Use [Video podcast] or [Video podcast episode] instead of [Audio podcast] or [Audio podcast episode].
What if the podcast has multiple hosts?
List all hosts as authors, each followed by (Host): Host1, A. A. (Host), & Host2, B. B. (Host).
How do I cite a specific timestamp in a podcast?
Include the timestamp in the in-text citation: (Glass, 2011, 12:30). The reference entry cites the full episode.
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