How to Cite a Podcast in Chicago (17th edition)
Learn how to cite podcast episodes and series in Chicago format (17th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Chicago Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Chicago format for citing a podcast in your bibliography:
Host Last Name, First Name, host. "Episode Title." Season #, episode #. Podcast Name. Publisher. Month Day, Year. Audio, duration. URL.
Chicago Example for a Podcast
A complete Chicago reference for a podcast, formatted by the official Chicago CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Garcia, Miguel. 2024. The Academic Hour. Episode 42, “Research Methods Today.” Scholar Media, February 5. Audio podcast episode. https://www.example.org/academic-hour/42.
Matching in-text citation: (Garcia 2024)
Chicago In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Host 2024)
Narrative
Host (2024) mentions...
Key Chicago Formatting Rules
- List the host as the author with the role host after the name.
- Put the episode title in quotation marks and italicize the podcast name.
- Include season and episode numbers when the podcast uses them.
- Give the release date, the format (Audio) with its duration, and the URL.
- Notes-Bibliography: use footnotes; Author-Date: use parenthetical.
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 Chicago (17th 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 Chicago 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: chicago.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.
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a podcast in Chicago?
- To cite a podcast in Chicago (17th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Chicago format for a podcast citation?
- The Chicago format for a podcast is: Host Last Name, First Name, host. "Episode Title." Season #, episode #. Podcast Name. Publisher. Month Day, Year. Audio, duration. URL.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a podcast in Chicago?
- In Chicago, the in-text citation for the example above is (Host 2024)
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