How do I cite a podcast in AGLC?

To cite a podcast in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

How to Cite a Podcast in AGLC (4th edition)

Learn how to cite podcast episodes and series in AGLC format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AGLC Bibliography Format

Here is the standard AGLC format for citing a podcast in your bibliography:

AGLC Example for a Podcast

A complete AGLC reference for a podcast, formatted by the official AGLC CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Garcia, Miguel, “Research Methods Today,” The Academic Hour (Audio podcast episode, Scholar Media, February 5, 2024) <https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42>

Matching in-text citation: Miguel Garcia, “Research Methods Today,” The Academic Hour (Audio podcast episode, Scholar Media, February 5, 2024) <https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42>.

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your podcast.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AGLC (4th edition) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AGLC requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.

CSL style record: aglc.csl

Metadata to collect

host or producer
episode title
podcast name
season and episode numbers
release date
publisher or platform
URL

Common metadata traps

Cite the specific episode rather than the podcast as a whole.
Prefer the publisher's own episode page over an app link that only some readers can open.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a podcast in AGLC?: To cite a podcast in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AGLC format for a podcast citation?: The AGLC format for a podcast is: Garcia, Miguel, “Research Methods Today,” The Academic Hour (Audio podcast episode, Scholar Media, February 5, 2024) <https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42>
What does the in-text citation look like for a podcast in AGLC?: In AGLC, the in-text citation for the example above is Miguel Garcia, “Research Methods Today,” The Academic Hour (Audio podcast episode, Scholar Media, February 5, 2024) <https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42>.