bibliottHow to Cite a Podcast in Chicago 17th edition
Format, in-text rule, and a copy-paste example for podcasts in Chicago. Citing a podcast episode (single episode) or an entire podcast series.
Chicago format for podcasts
Host, First Last. "Episode Title." Podcast Name (podcast). Date, Length. URL.
Glass, Ira. "The Citation Problem." This American Life (podcast). March 5, 2024, 58:14. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/812.
Pro tip
Specify "(podcast)" after the show name so the reader knows the medium.
Information you need
Before generating your Chicago 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 Chicago guides
Frequently asked questions
For a podcast in Chicago, 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 Chicago 17th edition format. Replace the author, title, year and other fields with your source's data, or use the bibliott generator to do it automatically.