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Free Harvard Podcast Referencing Generator

Generate accurate Harvard references for podcast episodes and series. Perfect for UK and Australian university assignments.

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How to cite a podcast in Harvard

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Harvard Podcast Reference Formats

Single Episode:

Host (Year) 'Episode title' [Podcast]. Series name. Date. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Podcast Series:

Host (Year range) Series name [Podcast]. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Harvard Podcast Reference Examples

Podcast Episode

Harris, S. (2024) 'The future of AI' [Podcast]. Making Sense. 15 March. Available at: https://example.com/podcast (Accessed: 20 March 2024).

In-text: (Harris, 2024)

Podcast Series

Gladwell, M. (2016–2024) Revisionist History [Podcast]. Available at: https://example.com/series (Accessed: 20 March 2024).

In-text: (Gladwell, 2016–2024)

Interview Episode

Rogan, J. (2024) 'Interview with Elon Musk' [Podcast]. The Joe Rogan Experience. Episode 2100. 1 February. Available at: https://example.com (Accessed: 15 March 2024).

In-text: (Rogan, 2024)

Academic Podcast

Nature (2024) 'Gene therapy breakthroughs' [Podcast]. Nature Podcast. 8 January. Available at: https://nature.com/podcast (Accessed: 20 March 2024).

In-text: (Nature, 2024)

Examples formatted in Harvard style

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a podcast in Harvard style?

Include the host name, year, episode title in single quotes, [Podcast], series name in italics, date, and URL with access date. Example: Harris, S. (2024) 'The future of AI' [Podcast]. Making Sense. 15 March. Available at: https://example.com/podcast (Accessed: 20 March 2024).

How do I reference a podcast episode vs an entire series?

For an episode: include the host, year, episode title in single quotes, and the series name. For an entire series: use the host, year range, and series name only. Example series: Gladwell, M. (2016–2024) Revisionist History [Podcast].

Do I use the host or guest name for podcast references?

Use the host as the author in the reference list entry. If a guest is significant to your discussion, mention the guest in your in-text narrative but keep the host as the formal author.

How do I reference a podcast with no specific episode date?

If no specific date is available for an episode, use (n.d.) after the host name. If the series has a known date range, use the year range instead, e.g. (2020–2024).

Should I include the podcast platform (Spotify, Apple Podcasts)?

Include the platform name and URL in the Available at field. Where possible, use the direct podcast URL rather than a platform-specific link to ensure long-term accessibility.