bibliottHow to Cite a Podcast in APA 7th edition
Format, in-text rule, and a copy-paste example for podcasts in APA. Citing a podcast episode (single episode) or an entire podcast series.
APA format for podcasts
Host, A. A. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Title of episode (No. ##) [Audio podcast episode]. In Podcast Name. Producer. URL
Glass, I. (Host). (2024, March 5). The citation problem (No. 812) [Audio podcast episode]. In This American Life. WBEZ. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/812
Pro tip
Cite a single episode, not the whole show, when you reference specific content.
Information you need
Before generating your APA citation, gather these details from the podcast:
Host or producer
Episode title
Podcast name
Episode number
Date
URL
Common mistakes to avoid
✗Citing the show when you mean a specific episode
✗Forgetting the episode number
✗Listing the platform (Spotify) as the publisher when the producer should be
Other APA guides
Frequently asked questions
For a podcast in APA, you'll need: Host or producer, Episode title, Podcast name, Episode number, Date, URL. bibliott auto-detects most of these from a URL or DOI.
Citing the show when you mean a specific episode
Yes — the example follows the official APA 7th edition format. Replace the author, title, year and other fields with your source's data, or use the bibliott generator to do it automatically.