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How to Cite a Podcast in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite podcast episodes and series in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AMA Reference List Format

Here is the standard AMA format for citing a podcast in your reference list:

Host AA. Title of episode. Podcast Name. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

AMA Example for a Podcast

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

1. Garcia M. Research methods today. The Academic Hour. Published online February 5, 2024:42. https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42

Matching in-text citation: 1

AMA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

1

Narrative

The host1 discusses...

Key AMA Formatting Rules

  • Include both the published date and the accessed date.
  • Include the podcast name and episode title.
  • Place the full URL at the end.
  • References are numbered consecutively.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your podcast.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA 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: ama.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 AMA?
To cite a podcast in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AMA format for a podcast citation?
The AMA format for a podcast is: Host AA. Title of episode. Podcast Name. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
What does the in-text citation look like for a podcast in AMA?
In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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