{"id":3688,"date":"2025-07-09T21:28:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/?p=3688"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:44:32","slug":"how-to-cite-a-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/how-to-cite-a-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite a Podcast in 2026 (Checklist for APA, MLA, Chicago + Harvard)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever grabbed a podcast quote for your book, course, or sales page and wondered how to cite a podcast correctly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re sharing podcast insights in anything published (like a book, lead magnet, pitch, or workshop) you need to get the citation right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It shows you\u2019re professional, builds trust, and respects the original source. You\u2019d want the same if someone quoted you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Podcast citation isn\u2019t as simple as books or articles. Different styles call for different formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if there\u2019s no host? No date? Or it\u2019s a Spotify link but not a Spotify podcast?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This style guide breaks it down. APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ll cover tricky spots and frequently asked questions (FAQ) like multiple hosts, missing dates, or no author, with real examples you can use or adjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know the rules, citing podcasts stops being a guess. You\u2019ll nail it every time and become a citation machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Properly Cite a Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/learn-how-to-cite-a-podcast-reference-guide.jpg\" alt=\"Infographic explaining how to learn how to cite a podcast, listing key details such as podcast name, host, release date, episode number, and platform link.\" class=\"wp-image-3692\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To properly cite a podcast, you\u2019ll usually need these key details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Name of the podcast<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Title of the podcast<\/strong> (if relevant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Host or speaker\u2019s name<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date it was released<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Episode number<\/strong> (if listed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The type of podcast episode <\/strong>(audio or video)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where it\u2019s available online<\/strong> (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL or direct link<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Different citation styles (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard) just rearrange this information. Some want the host first, others want the title first. A few ask for timestamps if you\u2019re quoting a specific moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure which to use when you want to cite a podcast and give credit? Check your style guide, or try free citation tools like ZoteroBib or Scribbr. Or save this article for later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do podcast citations usually require?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full citation (like in a book, course, or lead magnet), you\u2019ll need to include the host\u2019s name, title of the episode, release date, podcast name, and a working link. Some styles want episode number, production company or executive producers, or platform too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a quick mention (like in a blog or social post), you might only need to include the following: podcast title and host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re quoting something specific, especially in academic or published work, expect to use the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who said it<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where they said it<\/strong> (episode title + podcast name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When they said it<\/strong> (release date and timestamp)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How to find it<\/strong> (URL or platform link)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line:<\/strong> The clearer the credit, the easier it is to track. When in doubt, include more details, not less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast title in text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mentioning a podcast in your writing? Here\u2019s the simple rule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/are-podcasts-italicized\"><strong>Italicize the podcast<\/strong><\/a><strong> title and use quotation marks for the episode title.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I first heard this idea on <em>We Can Do Hard Things<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In \u201cThe Power of Belief,\u201d from <em>The Ed Mylett Show<\/em>, the guest shares a story that hits hard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the general go-to for most styles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a full citation if you\u2019re just referring to the title casually in content like blog posts, <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/how-to-promote-a-podcast-on-social-media\">promoting your podcast on social media<\/a> using captions, or email newsletters, but it still helps to format it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast in text citation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re quoting or referencing a podcast in your writing (especially in something formal or published), you\u2019ll usually need an in-text citation that matches the style you\u2019re using (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick reference list usually includes the speaker or host last name, the year (if known), and sometimes the timestamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Vaynerchuk, 2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Robbins, 2023, 00:15:42)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Or:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to Robbins (2023), confidence is built through reps, not results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast with multiple hosts<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/smartless-is-a-podcast-show-where-hosts-vary.jpg\" alt=\"SmartLess podcast episode featuring Nicholas Hoult with hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, highlighting how hosts vary in the show.\" class=\"wp-image-3693\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If a podcast has more than one host, you\u2019ll usually list both the first time you cite it, just like you would with co-authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APA citation style example (full citation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett, W., Bateman, J., &amp; Hayes, S. (2025, July 7). <em>Nicholas Hoult<\/em> (No. 261) [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>SmartLess<\/em>. Apple Podcasts. <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/nicholas-hoult\/id1521578868?i=1000714845415\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/nicholas-hoult\/id1521578868?i=1000714845415<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In in-text citations, most styles use \u201cand\u201d between names, not an ampersand (&amp;), unless you\u2019re following APA, which does allow the ampersand in parentheses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>APA in-text:<\/strong> (Arnett &amp; Bateman &amp; Hayes, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are more than two hosts and you&#8217;re using a style that allows it, you can also use &#8220;et al.&#8221; after the first name, but double-check the rules for the specific format you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Citing a video podcast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the podcast you\u2019re citing is a video (like on YouTube or a streaming service), make that clear in your citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what changes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>[Video podcast episode]<\/strong> instead of just audio podcasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include the platform where it\u2019s hosted (like YouTube)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example in APA style (video):<\/strong><br>Bartlett, S. (Host). (2025, July 3). World expert on love: Your brain already picked your partner (but they\u2019re lying about monogamy) [Video podcast episode]. In <em>The Diary of a CEO<\/em>. YouTube.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hxsnk90VwCo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hxsnk90VwCo<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re making two points clear: it\u2019s a video, and where you found it. If you&#8217;re citing an entire podcast series but you\u2019re watching it on video, it still counts as a podcast. Just be sure to link to the version you actually used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Podcast in APA<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/liam-austin-shares-relevant-information-on-how-to-get-booked-on-podcasts.jpg\" alt=\"Liam Austin shares relevant information on two main ways to get booked on podcasts: DIY or agency.\" class=\"wp-image-3695\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>APA (American Psychological Association) style is one of the most widely used formats, especially in publishing, academic writing, and formal course content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to format it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Host\u2019s Last Name, First Initial.<\/strong> (Year, Month Day). <em>Episode title<\/em> [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>Podcast name<\/em>. Platform. URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<br><\/strong>Ricketts, B. (Host). (2025, July 3). <em>Smart podcast guesting with Talks.co founder Liam Austin<\/em> [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>The Podcast Playbook<\/em>. YouTube.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZVn_sBVyAY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZVn_sBVyAY8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast in APA 7<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/liam-austin-video-podcast-interview-on-smoothsailing-podcast-show.jpg\" alt=\"Video podcast interview with Liam Austin and Lyndsay Phillips discussing how to get booked on podcasts.\" class=\"wp-image-3694\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This follows the latest edition: APA 7. Same structure as above, but here&#8217;s how to cite it broken down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Host or creator<\/strong> as the author<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date of publication<\/strong> (year, month day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Episode title and number<\/strong> in <em>italics<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Episode type<\/strong> in square brackets: [Audio podcast episode]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show name<\/strong> in <em>italics<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform<\/strong> (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct URL<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<br><\/strong>Smooth, J. (Host). (2025, April 21). <em>How to get booked on podcasts with Liam Austin<\/em> [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>Leverage Your Podcast Show<\/em>. YouTube. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast episode APA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Citing a single podcast episode follows the same format. If there\u2019s an episode number, you can add it after the title like this: (No. 12).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example with episode number:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Bermant, D. (Host). (2022, February 18). <em>The freedom to choose (Liam Austin)<\/em> (No. 76) [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>Making It<\/em>. Spotify.<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a>https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to quote a podcast APA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re quoting something said in the episode, include a <strong>timestamp<\/strong> in your in-text citation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In-text example (parenthetical):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Smooth, 2025, 00:15:12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In-text example (narrative):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smooth (2025) explained that using Talks.co can \u201chelp you land quality podcast spots without sending cold emails\u201d (00:15:12).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then add the full reference in your citation list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a Spotify podcast APA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you accessed the episode via Spotify, Spotify is just the platform, not the author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Bermant, D. (Host). (2022, February 18). <em>The freedom to choose (Liam Austin)<\/em> (No. 76) [Audio podcast episode]. In <em>Making It<\/em>. Spotify.<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a>https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid this common mistake:<\/strong> Do not list Spotify as the creator or author. Always use the host or producer\u2019s name. That\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/podcasting-101\">podcasting 101<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast transcript APA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quoting from a transcript instead of the actual audio or video? Just swap out the format in brackets so it says <strong>[Audio podcast transcript]<\/strong> and link to where the transcript lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><strong>Host\u2019s Last Name, First Initial.<\/strong> (Year, Month Day). <em>Episode title<\/em> [Audio podcast transcript]. In <em>Podcast name<\/em>. Website. URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Jervey, D. (Host). (2024, June 20). <em>Liam Austin: Million dollar event strategy<\/em> [Audio podcast transcript]. In <em>Move to Millions Podcast<\/em>. DrDarnyelle.com.<a href=\"https:\/\/drdarnyelle.com\/liam-austin-million-dollar-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a>https:\/\/drdarnyelle.com\/liam-austin-million-dollar-event\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re pulling a quote, include the timestamp if it\u2019s listed, or at least point to the section it came from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast APA style (Checklist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stuck on APA format? Here&#8217;s a simple checklist you can follow every time you need to cite any <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/types-of-podcasts\">type of podcast<\/a>, no matter the topic or host.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2610 Host or creator listed as the author<br>\u2610 Date formatted as year, month, day<br>\u2610 Episode title in <em>italics<\/em><br>\u2610 [Audio podcast episode] after the title<br>\u2610 Show name in <em>italics<\/em><br>\u2610 Platform name (like YouTube or Apple Podcasts)<br>\u2610 Full, working URL to the episode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this list as your go-to reference for your <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/podcast-business-plan\">podcast business plan<\/a> whenever you need to cite a podcast in APA style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also grab a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/fbg8112dgwkjscvt8a4iu\/How-to-cite-a-podcast-APA-style-Checklist.pdf?rlkey=giitwf0o3emmy7vdvicr0qphy&amp;st=knpzc4pd&amp;dl=1\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/fbg8112dgwkjscvt8a4iu\/How-to-cite-a-podcast-APA-style-Checklist.pdf?rlkey=giitwf0o3emmy7vdvicr0qphy&amp;st=knpzc4pd&amp;dl=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free PDF version of the checklist here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Podcast in MLA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MLA style is common in media, humanities, and communications writing. It\u2019s a bit more relaxed than APA, but still has rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the standard format for a podcast in MLA style:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Author(s).<\/strong> <em>\u201cEpisode Title.\u201d<\/em> Podcast Name, hosted by Host Name(s), season number (if relevant), episode number, name of the Publisher, Publication Date, URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin, Liam. \u201cChanging Your Online Event Strategy with Liam Austin.\u201d <em>SuperFastBusiness,<\/em> hosted by James Schramko, season 7, episode 45, SuperFastBusiness, 5 June 2020, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamesschramko.com\/business-model-pricing-packaging\/745-changing-your-online-event-strategy-with-liam-austin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.jamesschramko.com\/business-model-pricing-packaging\/745-changing-your-online-event-strategy-with-liam-austin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast in MLA 9 (Checklist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MLA 9 is the latest edition, and it hasn\u2019t changed too much when it comes to podcast citations. Here&#8217;s what to include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2610 Creator or speaker as the author (usually the host or guest)<br>\u2610 Episode title in quotation marks<br>\u2610 Podcast title in <em>italics<\/em><br>\u2610 Host(s) listed after \u201chosted by\u201d<br>\u2610 Publisher (e.g., YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts)<br>\u2610 Date the episode was released<br>\u2610 Full URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s no individual author, start with the episode title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast episode MLA<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/specific-episode-with-john-north-and-liam-austin-on-expert-series.jpg\" alt=\"Specific episode of the Evolvepreneur podcast featuring John North and guest Liam Austin discussing how Liam built a community of over 130,000 members and an email list of 68,000 subscribers.\" class=\"wp-image-3696\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re citing a specific episode with a <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/good-podcast-topics\">good podcast topic<\/a>, treat it like a chapter in a book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><em>\u201cEpisode Title.\u201d<\/em> <em>Podcast Name,<\/em> hosted by Name(s), Publisher, Date, URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Austin, Liam. \u201cEP04: How Liam Austin from Entrepreneurs HQ built a community of over 130,000 members.\u201d <em>The Evolveprenuer Podcast,<\/em> hosted by John North, Evolve Systems Group, 4 Sept. 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast with multiple hosts MLA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>List the main host(s) in the \u201chosted by\u201d section, just like you would co-authors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><em>\u201cHow To Get Booked On Podcasts With Liam Austin.\u201d<\/em> <em>Leverage Your Podcast Show,<\/em> hosted by Lindsay Phillips and team, 21 Apr. 2025, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are more than two hosts, you can list the first and use <em>et al.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast transcript MLA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re citing a transcript rather than the audio or video version, include the word <strong>Transcript<\/strong> after the episode title, and cite the source that published it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Austin, Liam. \u201cHow to Power Prospect with LinkedIn Groups with Liam Austin.\u201d <em>Sales Babble,<\/em> hosted by Pat Helmers, Sales Babble, 25 Oct. 2016. Transcript, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salesbabble.com\/power-prospect-linkedin-groups-liam-austin-135\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.salesbabble.com\/power-prospect-linkedin-groups-liam-austin-135<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the transcript is hosted separately (e.g., on a blog or transcript service), make sure to cite that version instead of the original podcast source.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Podcast In Chicago Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago style, common in history and business, is a bit more formal than MLA but straightforward. Use Notes-Bibliography or Author-Date, including key podcast details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><br>Author(s). \u201cEpisode Title.\u201d <em>Podcast Name<\/em>, hosted by Host Name(s), Date. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Austin, Liam. \u201cEP04: How Liam Austin from Entrepreneurs HQ built a community of over 130,000 members.\u201d <em>The Evolvepreneur Podcast<\/em>, hosted by John North, 4 Sept. 2017. <a href=\"https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast in Chicago (Checklist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago citations for podcasts need these elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2610 Creator or speaker as the author (usually the host or guest)<br>\u2610 Episode title in quotation marks<br>\u2610 Podcast title in <em>italics<\/em><br>\u2610 Host(s) listed after \u201chosted by\u201d<br>\u2610 Date the episode was released<br>\u2610 Full URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s no individual author, start with the episode title instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast Chicago style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Chicago style, cite a podcast much like a radio broadcast or other audio source.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include the creator or speaker, episode title in quotation marks, podcast name in italics, host(s), date, and the URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s a whole podcast series, focus on the series title and publisher instead of a single episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Austin, Liam. \u201cHow to Get Booked on Podcasts.\u201d <em>Leverage Your Podcast Show<\/em>, hosted by Lyndsay Phillips, April 21, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V9E2F8rbBE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast Chicago author date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The author-date system is similar but formats dates differently and places the year right after the author\u2019s name. Use parentheses for the date and add the URL at the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Author(s). Year. \u201cEpisode Title.\u201d <em>Podcast Name<\/em>, hosted by Host Name(s), Date. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Schramko, James. 2020. \u201c745 \u2013 Changing Your Online Event Strategy with Liam Austin.\u201d <em>SuperFastBusiness<\/em>, hosted by James Schramko, June 5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.superfastbusiness.com\/745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.superfastbusiness.com\/745<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast episode Chicago<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicago style treats podcast episodes like individual parts of a larger work. The citation includes the creator, episode title, podcast name, host, release date, and URL.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the order clear and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><br>Author(s). \u201cEpisode Title.\u201d <em>Podcast Name<\/em>, hosted by Host Name(s). Month Day, Year. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>Austin, Liam. \u201cHow to Power Prospect with LinkedIn Groups.\u201d <em>Sales Babble Podcast<\/em>, hosted by John North. June 5, 2020. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesbabble.com\/power-prospect-linkedin-groups-liam-austin-135\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.salesbabble.com\/power-prospect-linkedin-groups-liam-austin-135\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Podcast in ASA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>ASA is used a lot in sociology and social sciences. When citing a podcast, it\u2019s all about the author, the year, the episode title, and where you found it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s the format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Author(s). Year. \u201cEpisode Title.\u201d <em>Podcast Name<\/em>. Month Day. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Austin, Liam. 2017. \u201cEP04: How Liam Austin from Entrepreneurs HQ built a community of over 130,000 members.\u201d <em>The Evolvepreneur Podcast<\/em>. September 4. <a href=\"https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast ASA (hecklist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ASA style keeps it straightforward. Just the essentials to identify the author, episode, and source clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2610 Author(s)<br>\u2610 Year in parentheses<br>\u2610 Episode title in quotation marks<br>\u2610 Podcast title in <em>italics<\/em><br>\u2610 Exact release date (month and day)<br>\u2610 URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Podcast in Harvard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard wants it clear and neat. Include author, year, episode title, podcast name, date, and the URL plus the accessed month day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Author(s) (Year) \u2018Episode Title\u2019, <em>Podcast Name<\/em>, Day Month. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<br><\/strong>Austin, L. (2017) \u2018EP04: How Liam Austin from Entrepreneurs HQ built a community of over 130,000 members\u2019, <em>The Evolvepreneur Podcast<\/em>, 4 September. Available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/evolvesystemsgroup.com\/podcast\/episode\/1\/ep04-how-liam-austin-from-enterpreneurs-hq-built-a-community-of-over-130-000-members<\/a> (Accessed: 9 December 2024).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to cite a podcast in Harvard (Checklist)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Harvard citations focus on author and date, with clear details on where and when you accessed the content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2610 Author(s)<br>\u2610 Year of release<br>\u2610 Episode title in single quotes<br>\u2610 Podcast name italicized<br>\u2610 Include host(s) if needed<br>\u2610 Publication date<br>\u2610 URL preceded by \u2018Available at:\u2019<br>\u2610 Date you accessed the podcast in parentheses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a Spotify Podcast<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/title-of-the-podcast-episode-the-freedom-to-choose-liam-austin-spotify.jpg\" alt=\"Screenshot of the podcast episode titled &quot;The Freedom to Choose&quot; featuring Liam Austin, showing the title of the podcast and episode description on Spotify.\" class=\"wp-image-3697\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Citing a Spotify podcast is the same as other citations, but just say Spotify as the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<br><\/strong>Austin, Liam. \u201cHow to Get Booked On Podcasts With Liam Austin.\u201d <em>Leverage Your Podcast Show<\/em>. Spotify. April 21, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6oBQMNKqOta2CA51ZmjsY6<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite NPR Podcast Shows<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/first-name-tristan-walker-live-podcast-episode-how-i-built-this.jpg\" alt=\"Illustration of Tristan Walker and a child featured in a live podcast episode titled &quot;Walker &amp; Company: Tristan Walker (2019)&quot; from the show How I Built This with the first name clearly highlighted.\" class=\"wp-image-3698\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>NPR podcasts follow standard citation formats but often include multiple hosts and producers. You\u2019ll want to highlight the episode title, podcast name, hosts or producers, publication date, and the URL as part of your <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/podcast-content-strategy\">podcast content strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example format:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Author(s) or Host(s). \u201cEpisode Title.\u201d Podcast Name, Publisher or Network, Date of release. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Raz, Guy, J.C. Howard, and Neva Grant. \u201cLive Episode! Walker &amp; Company: Tristan Walker (2019).\u201d <em>How I Built This with Guy Raz<\/em>, NPR, 28 Feb. 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/02\/25\/1083090601\/live-episode-walker-company-tristan-walker-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2022\/02\/25\/1083090601\/live-episode-walker-company-tristan-walker-2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nail Your Podcast Citations and Book Better Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know how to cite a podcast, you can quote episodes like an academic, whether it\u2019s in your book, workshop slides, or <a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/p\/podcast-pitch-deck\/\">pitch deck<\/a>. Clean, clear, and credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a podcast host and tired of chasing guests or getting pitched by the wrong ones, there\u2019s a better way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talks connects you with speakers who are actually worth having on your show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talks.co\/register\/signup\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_link\">Create Your Free Talks Creator Profile<\/a> and start booking better podcast guests today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever grabbed a podcast quote for your book, course, or sales page and wondered how to cite a podcast correctly? If you\u2019re sharing podcast insights in anything published (like a book, lead magnet, pitch, or workshop) you need to get the citation right. It shows you\u2019re professional, builds trust, and respects the original source. 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