How to Cite a Podcast in Harvard Referencing
Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.
Citation Format
Basic Template
Host (Year) 'Episode Title', Podcast Title, season/episode details, available at: URL (accessed: Day Month Year).
Citation Components
Host
Full name of primary host.
Year
Year of release in parentheses.
Episode Title
In single quotation marks. Sentence case.
Podcast Title
Full title of podcast series.
Season/Episode
Season # and episode # if available.
URL/Access
available at: URL (accessed: Day Month Year)
Real-World Example
Example Source
Harris, Sam
2023
Artificial intelligence and the nature of intelligence
Making Sense
217
https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense
15 August 2023
Formatted Citation
Harris, Sam (2023) 'Artificial intelligence and the nature of intelligence', Making Sense, season 217, available at: https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense (accessed: 15 August 2023).
In-Text Citation
(Harris 2023)
(Host Year)
Common Mistakes
Wrong:
(Harris, 2023) - using comma
Right:
(Harris 2023) - use space
Why: Harvard uses space between host and year.
Wrong:
Harris, Sam. 2023. Episode Title. Making Sense Podcast. Retrieved from https://...
Right:
Harris, Sam (2023) 'Artificial intelligence and the nature of intelligence', Making Sense, season 217, available at: https://... (accessed: 15 August 2023).
Why: Use (Year), episode title in single quotation marks, 'available at:' phrase, and access date.
Wrong:
Sam Harris, Making Sense, 2023, Episode about AI. Accessed 8/15/23.
Right:
Harris, Sam (2023) 'Artificial intelligence and the nature of intelligence', Making Sense, season 217, available at: https://... (accessed: 15 August 2023).
Why: Use Last, First format, (Year), full episode title, season/episode info, and written date format.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if there are multiple hosts? ▼
Use the first-listed host: Host, Name (Year). Or list all: Host and Host (Year).
Do I need season and episode numbers? ▼
Include them if available, but they're not required for basic citations.
Should I include the podcast network? ▼
It's optional. Add if clarification is needed: Podcast Title, network details.
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