Cite a podcast episode in Chicago (author-date)
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Podcast episodes need both the host and the episode title in Chicago (author-date), plus the show name in the container slot. Chicago (author-date) (17th ed.) treats them as audio works, which means italics on the show, quotes on the episode, and a URL to the episode page rather than the show feed.
Chicago (author-date) rules for a podcast episode
- Host name is the author; if a producer is credited, add their role in brackets.
- Episode title is in quotes; the show name is italicized as the container.
- Include the episode number after the title if the show numbers its episodes.
- Specify the medium as [Audio podcast episode] in square brackets.
- Use the URL to the episode page, not the show's homepage or RSS feed.
- Specify the medium: 'Podcast audio, MM:SS.'
Worked example
Chicago (author-date) · podcast episodeA real podcast episode formatted using the Chicago (author-date) rules above.
Vedantam, Shankar. 2024. "The science of memory [Audio podcast episode]." Hidden Brain. accessed January 15, 2025. https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/the-science-of-memory/.
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