FAQ: How do I cite a podcast in APA Style?

Podcast

General Format

Host, H. H. (Host). (Dates of podcast). Title of podcast [Type of podcast]. Source. URL

NOTE: If the URL of a podcast is not known because it was accessed via an app, omit the URL. 

For Example

Thompson, D. (Host). (2018-present). Crazy/Genius [Audio podcast]. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/crazygenius/

Corresponding In-Text Citation

(Thompson, 2018-present)

Thompson (2018-present)

Podcast Episode

General Format

Host, H. H. (Host). (Date of podcast episode). Title of podcast episode (No. episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. In Title of podcast. Source. URL

NOTE: If the podcast episode does not have an episode number, omit that piece of information.

For Example

Thompson, D. (Host). (2018, May 31). Are smartphones ruining our lives? [Audio podcast episode]. In Crazy/Genius. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/05/crazygenius-are-smartphones-ruining-our-lives/570151/

Corresponding In-Text Citation

(Thompson, 2018)

Thompson (2018)

More Examples

• Podcast References This link opens in a new window (American Psychological Association)
• Podcast References (APA Academic Writer)This link opens in a new window
• APA Style guide  (Shapiro Library)
• Academic Writer -APA (Shapiro Library Database): The ultimate source on APA style. It contains quick guides and tutorials on APA style, tools for planning research projects, citation management, and more. 

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.