How do I cite a podcast in BibTeX?

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

How to Cite a Podcast in BibTeX (standard)

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

BibTeX Reference List Format

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

BibTeX Example for a Podcast

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

@misc{Garcia2024Research, author = {Garcia, Miguel}, year = {2024}, month = {feb 5}, publisher = {Scholar Media}, title = {Research methods today}, url = {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 BibTeX (standard) 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 reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match BibTeX 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: bibtex.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 BibTeX?: To cite a podcast in BibTeX (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the BibTeX format for a podcast citation?: The BibTeX format for a podcast is: @misc{Garcia2024Research, author = {Garcia, Miguel}, year = {2024}, month = {feb 5}, publisher = {Scholar Media}, title = {Research methods today}, url = {https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42}, }