How to Cite a Podcast Episode in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a podcast episode citation in IEEE. 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 IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Host, "Title of episode," Podcast Name (Podcast), Month Day, Year. [Online]. Available: URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

[1]

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

[1] S. Koenig, "The alibi," Serial (Podcast), Oct. 3, 2014. [Online]. Available: https://serialpodcast.org/season-one/1/the-alibi

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
Identify the host
Write the host's initials followed by surname.
3
Write the episode title
Place the episode title in double quotation marks using sentence case.
4
Add the podcast name
Italicise the podcast series name. Follow with '(Podcast)' in parentheses.
5
Include the date and URL
Write the abbreviated month, day, and year. Add '[Online]. Available:' followed by the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the episode title in quotation marks.
Forgetting to italicise the podcast name.
Omitting '(Podcast)' as the medium descriptor.
Not including '[Online]. Available:' before the URL.
Using the full month name instead of the abbreviation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official IEEE format for podcasts?

IEEE does not have a dedicated podcast format. The recommended approach is to treat it as an online audio source, using the episode title in quotation marks, the series name in italics with '(Podcast)', and '[Online]. Available:' before the URL.

Do I include the episode number?

While not strictly required by IEEE, including the episode number aids retrieval. Place it after the episode title: "The alibi," no. 1.

How do I cite an entire podcast series in IEEE?

Use the series title in italics as the main title, with the host as the author and the year range. Omit the episode title.

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

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

Identify the host

Write the host's initials followed by surname.

Write the episode title

Place the episode title in double quotation marks using sentence case.

Add the podcast name

Italicise the podcast series name. Follow with '(Podcast)' in parentheses.

Include the date and URL

Write the abbreviated month, day, and year. Add '[Online]. Available:' followed by the URL.