How to cite a podcast in APA 7th edition: episode and series
Quick answer
An APA 7 podcast episode reference is: Last name, F. M. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Title of episode (No. X) [Audio podcast episode]. In Podcast Name. Producer. URL. The podcast name goes in italics. Add a timestamp in the in-text citation for specific moments.
How do you write an episode reference?
Rivera, M. (Host). (2025, April 3). Farmers markets today (No. 12) [Audio podcast episode]. In City Voices. Example Studio. https://www.example.org/voices/12The podcast name, City Voices, is in italics. Everything in the example is fictional.
How do I cite the episode in the text?
- Parenthetical: Markets changed after the pandemic (Rivera, 2025).
- Narrative: Rivera (2025) explains how markets changed.
- With timestamp: (Rivera, 2025, 14:20).
What elements does the reference need?
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Host | Last name, initials (Host) |
| Date | Year, month and day of the episode |
| Title | Episode title; number in parentheses if it has one |
| Label | [Audio podcast episode] |
| Show | "In" and the podcast name in italics |
| Producer and link | The producer and the episode URL |
What if I listened in an app?
Use the episode's web link, not an in-app link. If it exists only inside an app, give the app name as the source.
Checklist
- Host identified
- Episode date
- [Audio podcast episode] label
- Podcast name in italics
- Episode link
Frequently asked questions
How do you cite a podcast in APA?
Give the host, date, episode title, the label [Audio podcast episode], the podcast name in italics, the producer and the link. In the text: (Rivera, 2025). Add a timestamp for a specific moment.
Who is the author of a podcast episode?
The host, marked (Host) after the name. If you cite a guest's words, the guest can be the author instead, with the host mentioned in the source. Use the name the episode page gives for each person.
How do I cite a whole podcast instead of an episode?
Cite the series instead of an episode: Rivera, M. (Host). (2023-present). City Voices [Audio podcast]. Example Studio. URL. The podcast title goes in italics, and the years show how long the series has run.