APA 7th edition added podcast citations as a new reference type — they didn't appear in the 6th edition at all. The format is similar to other audio/video sources, with the host taking the author role and the podcast series functioning like a "journal" containing individual "episodes."
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Key elements:
- Host: Listed as "Host" in parentheses after their name
- Date: Year, Month Day — use the episode publication date
- Episode title: Italicized, sentence case
- Episode number: In parentheses, with "No." (optional if unavailable)
- Descriptor: [Audio podcast episode] or [Video podcast episode]
- "In" + Podcast Name: Treats the episode as a chapter within the larger series
- Network: Production company or distribution network
Co-Hosted Podcast
Podcast with a Guest Speaker
If you're citing specific content from a guest on the podcast, mention the guest's name in your in-text citation context, but use the host as the formal APA author:
Video Podcast
Podcast on Spotify
Podcast with No Episode Number
If the podcast doesn't use episode numbers, simply omit the "(No. XX)" part:
Entire Podcast Series
When you're citing the podcast series as a whole rather than a specific episode:
Podcast Produced by an Organization (No Named Host)
Quick Reference: Podcast Citation Elements
| Element | Where to Find It | Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Host name | Podcast website, episode page | Yes (or use organization) |
| Episode date | Episode page, RSS feed | Yes |
| Episode title | Episode listing | Yes |
| Episode number | Episode listing | Recommended, omit if unavailable |
| [Audio/Video podcast episode] | You determine based on format | Yes |
| Podcast series name | Podcast website | Yes |
| Network/Producer | Podcast website, "About" page | Yes (or omit if same as author) |
| URL | Episode page or Spotify/Apple link | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you cite a podcast episode in APA 7th edition?
Host Last, F. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Episode title (No. Episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. In Podcast Name. Network. URL.
Who is the author of a podcast episode in APA?
The host is listed as the primary author with their role in parentheses: Host Last, F. (Host). If there's no named host, use the production company or network as the author.
How do you cite a podcast on Spotify in APA?
Same format as any podcast episode. Use the Spotify URL at the end of the citation. The platform name itself doesn't need to be listed separately.
How do you cite a whole podcast series in APA?
Host Last, F. (Host). (First year–present). Podcast Name [Audio podcast]. Network. URL. Use a year range with "present" if the show is still active.
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