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How to cite a podcast in APA
To cite a podcast in a reference entry in APA style 7th edition include the following elements:
- Host of the podcast episode: APA 7 suggests adding the host or executive producer of the podcast as the author, if available.
- Date the episode was released: Give the year, month and day in brackets followed by a full stop, e.g. (2019, June 13).
- Title of the podcast episode: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
- Host(s) or executive producer(s) of podcast: APA 7 suggests adding the host or executive producer of the podcast as the author, if available.
- Episode number: Give the episode number if available.
- Production company: Give the name of the company that produced the podcast.
- URL: Give the full URL of the web page including the protocol (http:// or https://).
Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a podcast in APA style 7th edition:
Host of the podcast episode. (Host). (Date the episode was released). Title of the podcast episode In Host(s) or executive producer(s) of podcast. (Host). (No. Episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. Production company. URL
APA reference list examples
Take a look at our reference list examples that demonstrate the APA style guidelines for a podcast citation in action:
Examples
A podcast series with one host
Roy, D. R (Host). (2017–2018). In depth, out loud [Audio podcast]. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/
A podcast episode with one host
Mars, R. (Host). (2019, December 3). The infantorium (No. 381) [Audio podcast episode]. In 99% invisible. Radiotopia. https://99percentinvisible.org/
This citation style guide is based on the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition).
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