How to Cite a Podcast Episode in Turabian (9th Edition)

This guide explains how to format a podcast episode citation in Turabian (9th 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 Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Note: First Name Last Name, "Episode Title," episode number, in Podcast Name, podcast, audio, Duration, Month Day, Year, URL. Bibliography: Last Name, First Name. "Episode Title." Episode number. In Podcast Name. Podcast, audio, Duration. Month Day, Year. URL.

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

1. Hrishikesh Hirway, "Maggie Rogers: Light On," in Song Exploder, podcast, audio, 22:35, October 8, 2019, https://songexploder.net/maggie-rogers.

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Hirway, Hrishikesh. "Maggie Rogers: Light On." In Song Exploder. Podcast, audio, 22:35. October 8, 2019. https://songexploder.net/maggie-rogers.

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the creator
Use the host or relevant creator's name. In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography: Last Name, First Name.
2
Write the episode title
Place the episode title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.
3
Add the podcast name
Italicize the podcast name. Precede it with "in" (lowercase in notes) or "In" (capitalized in bibliography).
4
Include medium and duration
Write "podcast, audio" followed by the episode duration.
5
Add date and URL
Include the publication date in Month Day, Year format, followed by the URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Italicizing the episode title instead of placing it in quotation marks.
Forgetting to italicize the podcast name.
Omitting the medium descriptor (podcast, audio).
Not including the episode date.
Adding a period after the URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a podcast series rather than a specific episode in Turabian?

To cite the series as a whole, omit the episode title and use the podcast name as the main title. Include the date range or start date of the series.

What if the podcast has multiple hosts?

List all hosts in the author position, separated by commas with 'and' before the last name. In bibliography, invert only the first author's name.

Do I need to include the duration?

Duration is recommended but not strictly required. Including it helps readers gauge the source. Turabian is flexible on this point.

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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Format Template

The general pattern for citing a podcast episode in Turabian (9th Edition):

Template

Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the creator

Use the host or relevant creator's name. In notes: First Name Last Name. In bibliography: Last Name, First Name.

Write the episode title

Place the episode title in quotation marks with headline-style capitalization.

Add the podcast name

Italicize the podcast name. Precede it with "in" (lowercase in notes) or "In" (capitalized in bibliography).

Include medium and duration

Write "podcast, audio" followed by the episode duration.

Add date and URL

Include the publication date in Month Day, Year format, followed by the URL.