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)

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.