How to Cite a Interview in APA 7th Edition

This guide explains how to format a interview citation in APA 7th 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 interview in APA 7th Edition:

Template

Interviewer, A. A. (Host). (Year, Month Day). Title of episode (No. episode) [Type of episode]. In Producer, B. B. (Producer), *Series name*. Production Company. URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

(Gross, 2025)

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Gross, T. (Host). (2025, January 15). A conversation with Kazuo Ishiguro (No. 4532) [Audio podcast episode]. In D. Miller (Producer), Fresh Air. NPR. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2025/01/15/interview

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Determine the source type
Identify how the interview was published: as a podcast episode, TV segment, newspaper article, YouTube video, or another format. This determines the citation template.
2
Identify the creator
The author position goes to the person in the creator role, not the interviewee. Include role labels in parentheses.
3
Add the date and title
Include the full date of the episode or publication in parentheses. Write the title of the specific episode or article in sentence case.
4
Add source details
Include the series or publication name, production company or publisher, and any identifying numbers (episode number, volume, pages).
5
Include the URL
Provide the URL where the interview can be accessed. Do not place a period after the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Citing a published interview as a standalone source; in APA, you cite the work in which the interview appeared (podcast, TV show, newspaper, etc.).
Creating a reference entry for a personal (unpublished) interview; APA treats these as personal communications with in-text citations only.
Omitting the role labels such as (Host), (Interviewer), or (Director) that clarify each person's contribution.
Forgetting to include the medium descriptor in brackets, such as [Audio podcast episode] or [TV series episode].
Listing the interviewee as the author instead of citing the work by its creator (host, producer, or director).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a personal interview in APA 7th edition?

Personal interviews are not included in the reference list. Cite them as personal communications in the text only: (J. Smith, personal communication, March 15, 2026). The reader cannot retrieve them, so no reference entry is needed.

Who is listed as the author for an interview citation?

The person in the creator role for the work containing the interview. For a podcast, this is usually the host. For a TV show, it may be the director or executive producer.

What if the interview is published in a newspaper or magazine?

Cite it as a newspaper or magazine article using the standard format for that source type. The interviewer is typically listed as the author.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your interview:

Interviewee
Interviewer
Title
Source/Program
Date
URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Determine the source type

Identify how the interview was published: as a podcast episode, TV segment, newspaper article, YouTube video, or another format. This determines the citation template.

Identify the creator

The author position goes to the person in the creator role, not the interviewee. Include role labels in parentheses.

Add the date and title

Include the full date of the episode or publication in parentheses. Write the title of the specific episode or article in sentence case.

Add source details

Include the series or publication name, production company or publisher, and any identifying numbers (episode number, volume, pages).

Include the URL

Provide the URL where the interview can be accessed. Do not place a period after the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Citing a published interview as a standalone source; in APA, you cite the work in which the interview appeared (podcast, TV show, newspaper, etc.).

Creating a reference entry for a personal (unpublished) interview; APA treats these as personal communications with in-text citations only.

Omitting the role labels such as (Host), (Interviewer), or (Director) that clarify each person's contribution.

Forgetting to include the medium descriptor in brackets, such as [Audio podcast episode] or [TV series episode].

Listing the interviewee as the author instead of citing the work by its creator (host, producer, or director).