How to Cite a Podcast in AMA Citation Style
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
1. Host. Episode Title. Podcast Name. Published Month Day, Year. https://URL
Citation Components
Superscript Number
Superscript 1, 2, 3, etc.
Host
Last name Initial(s).
Episode Title
Sentence case. No italics or quotation marks.
Podcast Name
Full title of podcast.
Published Date and URL
Published Month Day, Year. https://URL
Real-World Example
Example Source
1
Gupta S
The future of precision medicine
Medicine Today Podcast
May
8
2023
https://www.medicinepodcast.com/episodes
Formatted Citation
1. Gupta S. The future of precision medicine. Medicine Today Podcast. Published May 8, 2023. https://www.medicinepodcast.com/episodes
In-Text Citation
1
Superscript 1
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
1. Gupta, S. (2023, May 8). "The Future of Precision Medicine" [Podcast episode]. Medicine Today Podcast. https://podcast.com
Right:
1. Gupta S. The future of precision medicine. Medicine Today Podcast. Published May 8, 2023. https://www.medicinepodcast.com/episodes
Why: Use Last Initial format, sentence case for title (no quotation marks), full podcast name, published date format, and complete URL.
Wrong:
1) Medicine Today Podcast. Precision Medicine Episode. Gupta. May 2023.
Right:
1. Gupta S. The future of precision medicine. Medicine Today Podcast. Published May 8, 2023. https://www.medicinepodcast.com/episodes
Why: Host first, then full episode title, podcast name, complete date, and full URL.
Wrong:
1. Gupta, S., Medicine Today Podcast, Precision Medicine, 5/8/23, https://podcast.com
Right:
1. Gupta S. The future of precision medicine. Medicine Today Podcast. Published May 8, 2023. https://www.medicinepodcast.com/episodes
Why: Use Last Initial format, full episode title, date format Month Day, Year (not numerical), and complete URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I list multiple hosts? ▼
Use the primary host or first-listed host: Host Last Initial(s). Podcast...
Should I include season and episode numbers? ▼
Optional in AMA. Include if available for clarity.
What if there's no publication date? ▼
Use access date: Accessed Month Day, Year. https://URL
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