Free PLOS Podcast Citation Generator
Generate accurate PLOS citations for podcast episodes, audio interviews, and radio programs.
How to cite a podcast in PLOS
Search for the podcast
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the PLOS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete PLOS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
PLOS Podcast Citation Format
Podcast Episode:
Host A. Episode title [Podcast episode]. Podcast Name. Platform; Published date. URL.
PLOS Podcast Citation Examples
Podcast Episode
In-text: [1]
Examples formatted in PLOS 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 PLOS?
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 PLOS?
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 PLOS podcast citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free PLOS citations for podcasts and all other source types.
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