How to Cite a Podcast Episode in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a podcast episode citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a podcast episode in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Host(s). Title of episode. Podcast Name (Podcast). Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

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Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Koenig S. The alibi. *Serial* (Podcast). October 3, 2014. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://serialpodcast.org/season-one/1/the-alibi

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the host
Write the host's surname followed by initials (no full stops).
2
Write the episode title
Use sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.
3
Add the podcast name
Italicise the podcast series name. Follow with '(Podcast)' in parentheses. End with a full stop.
4
Include the date
Write the episode date in Month Day, Year format. End with a full stop.
5
Add access date and URL
Write 'Accessed' followed by the date. Then include the full URL with no trailing full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Omitting '(Podcast)' as the format identifier after the series name.
Italicising the episode title instead of the podcast name.
Adding a full stop after the URL.
Not including the access date.
Using abbreviated month names (AMA spells out months for this source type).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official AMA format for podcasts?

AMA treats podcasts as online media. The recommended approach includes the episode title, the series name (italicised) with '(Podcast)', the date, access date, and URL.

Do I include the episode number in AMA?

It is not required but may be included for retrieval. Place it after the episode title if included.

Is the podcast series name italicised?

Yes. The podcast series name is italicised in AMA, similar to a journal or book title. The episode title is not italicised.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your podcast episode:

Host(s)
Date of episode
Episode title
Podcast name
Producer or network (if applicable)
URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the host

Write the host's surname followed by initials (no full stops).

Write the episode title

Use sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.

Add the podcast name

Italicise the podcast series name. Follow with '(Podcast)' in parentheses. End with a full stop.

Include the date

Write the episode date in Month Day, Year format. End with a full stop.

Add access date and URL

Write 'Accessed' followed by the date. Then include the full URL with no trailing full stop.