APA 7th Edition — Podcast Citations

APA Podcast Citation Generator

Cite podcast episodes in APA 7th edition format. Get the complete reference and in-text citation for any podcast — with the correct host, episode, and platform format.

APA Podcast Citation Format

Single Episode:

Host, A. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Episode title (No. X) [Audio podcast episode]. In Podcast name. Platform. URL

Full Series:

Host, A. (Host). (Year–present). Podcast name [Audio podcast]. Platform. URL

In-Text Citation:

(Host Surname, Year) — e.g., (Raz, 2024)

APA Podcast Citation Examples

Single Podcast Episode

Raz, G. (Host). (2024, January 15). The Airbnb story (No. 312) [Audio podcast episode]. In How I built this. NPR. https://www.npr.org/example

In-text: (Raz, 2024)

Episode with No Episode Number

Gross, T. (Host). (2024, March 3). Fresh air with author name [Audio podcast episode]. In Fresh air. NPR. https://www.npr.org/example

In-text: (Gross, 2024)

Entire Podcast Series

Koenig, S. (Host). (2014–present). Serial [Audio podcast]. Wondery. https://serialpodcast.org

In-text: (Koenig, 2014–present)

Multiple Hosts

Harris, S., & Murray, D. (Hosts). (2024, February 1). The state of AI (No. 88) [Audio podcast episode]. In Triggernometry. Triggernometry Ltd. https://triggernometry.com/example

In-text: (Harris & Murray, 2024)

Examples formatted in APA 7th Edition

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a podcast episode in APA 7th edition?

Format: Host, A. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Episode title (No. X) [Audio podcast episode]. In *Podcast series name*. Platform. URL Example: Raz, G. (Host). (2024, January 15). The Airbnb story (No. 312) [Audio podcast episode]. In *How I built this*. NPR. https://www.npr.org/example

What is "(Host)" after the name in APA podcast citations?

In APA 7th edition, you add the role in parentheses after the name when the role is not "Author." For podcast hosts, use "(Host)." This clarifies the contributor's relationship to the work.

Do I need an episode number for APA podcast citations?

Include the episode number if it is listed. Format: "(No. X)" after the episode title. If no episode number is given, simply omit it — do not leave a placeholder.

What descriptor do I use for podcasts in APA?

Use "[Audio podcast episode]" in square brackets after the episode title. For full podcast series, use "[Audio podcast]" instead.

How do I cite a podcast with no host listed in APA?

Use the production company or network as the author. Example: NPR. (2024, March 3). Episode title [Audio podcast episode]. In *Fresh air*. NPR. URL If no organization is identifiable, start with the episode title.

How do I cite the entire podcast series (not one episode) in APA?

Format: Host, A. (Host). (Year–Year or present). *Podcast name* [Audio podcast]. Platform. URL Example: Gross, T. (Host). (1975–present). *Fresh air* [Audio podcast]. NPR. https://www.npr.org/freshair