How to Cite a Podcast in Vancouver Style

Learn the exact format with examples, in-text citations, and common mistakes to avoid.

Citation Format

Basic Template

[#] Host. Episode Title [Podcast]. Podcast Name; Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL

Citation Components

Reference Number

Numbered [1], [2], etc.

Host

Last name Initial(s).

Episode Title

Sentence case. [Podcast] designation.

Podcast Name

Full title of podcast series.

Date/Access

Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL

Real-World Example

Example Source

number

1

host

Conan O

episode

The future of comedy in the AI era

podcast

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend

year

2023

accessed

2023 Aug 5

url

https://www.teamcoco.com/podcast/

Formatted Citation

[1] Conan O. The future of comedy in the AI era [Podcast]. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 5]. Available from: https://www.teamcoco.com/podcast/

In-Text Citation

[1]

[1], [2]

Common Mistakes

Wrong:

[1] O'Brien, Conan (2023). 'The Future of Comedy.' Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast. Accessed August 5, 2023.

Right:

[1] Conan O. The future of comedy in the AI era [Podcast]. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 5]. Available from: URL

Why: Use Last name Initial format, sentence case for title, [Podcast] designation, and [cited Year Mon Day] format with URL.

Wrong:

[1]. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. Episode about comedy. Conan O. 2023.

Right:

[1] Conan O. The future of comedy in the AI era [Podcast]. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 5]. Available from: URL

Why: Host first, then full episode title, [Podcast] designation, podcast name, year, and access information.

Wrong:

[1] Conan, O., 2023, Comedy Podcast Episode, 8/5/23

Right:

[1] Conan O. The future of comedy in the AI era [Podcast]. Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend; 2023 [cited 2023 Aug 5]. Available from: URL

Why: Use initials, full episode title, [Podcast] designation, and [cited Year Mon Day] format (not numerical).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I handle multiple hosts? ▼

List the first host or primary host: Host Last name Initial(s). [Podcast]...

Do I need season and episode numbers? ▼

Vancouver doesn't require them, but you can include them if helpful: Season 5, episode 12.

Should I include access date? ▼

Yes, Vancouver requires [cited Year Month Day] for online audio content.

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