Free ACS Podcast Citation Generator
Generate accurate ACS citations for podcast episodes, audio interviews, and radio programs.
How to cite a podcast in ACS
Search for the podcast
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the ACS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete ACS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
ACS Podcast Citation Format
Podcast Episode:
Host A. Episode title [Podcast episode]. Podcast Name. Platform; Published date. URL.
ACS Podcast Citation Examples
Podcast Episode
In-text: [1]
Examples formatted in ACS style
Handling Special Cases
No Episode Number
If no episode number is listed, omit it from the citation.
Gross T. Fresh air interview [Podcast episode]. Fresh Air. NPR; March 3, 2024. https://www.npr.orgFrequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a podcast episode in ACS?
Include the host name, episode title, "[Podcast episode]" descriptor, podcast series name in italics, platform, and publication date.
What if the podcast has no host listed in ACS?
Use the podcast production company or network as the author. If no author can be identified, start the citation with the episode title.
Is this ACS podcast citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free ACS citations for podcasts and all other source types.
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