How to Cite a Podcast Episode in Bluebook (21st Edition)

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a podcast episode in Bluebook (21st Edition):

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Write the host name

   Write the host's full name.

2. 2

   Write the episode title

   Italicise the episode title. Use title case.

3. 3

   Add the podcast series name and date

   Italicise the podcast series name. Include the episode date in parentheses using Bluebook month abbreviations.

4. 4

   Include the URL

   Provide the URL to the episode. End with a period.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Not italicising the episode title.
• Using small capitals for the podcast series name (series names are italicised, not small-capped).
• Omitting the URL.
• Not including the 'last visited' date for links that may change.
• Using the wrong date format.

Frequently Asked Questions

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