So You Heard it on a Podcast, But How Do You Cite It? A Chicago Style Odyssey (Without the Tears)
Let's face it, folks, in this age of information overload, sometimes the best knowledge bombs come from listening to interesting people chat on the internet. Podcasts are like the cool teacher you never had, dispensing wisdom (and hopefully, not too many dad jokes) while you fold laundry or walk the dog.
But then comes the research paper, and you're staring down that reference list like a mountain of unfolded laundry. Fear not, intrepid scholar! Citing a podcast in Chicago style might seem daunting, but fret no more. We're here to break it down with less stress and more laughs than a blooper reel from your favorite show.
First Things First: You Got the Info, Now Get the Details
- Who's Talking Shop? This could be a single host, a group of chatty researchers, or even an epic interview throwdown. Grab their names, because they're going to be the rockstars of your reference list.
- The Episode Title: Catchy or Cryptic? Did it make you snort-laugh with its brilliance, or leave you mildly confused? Either way, jot it down.
- Podcast Powerhouse: What's the name of the podcast itself? This is the platform where all the magic happens.
- Was it Yesterday, or Yesteryear? Dates are your friend here. Figure out when the episode you're referencing first aired.
Pro Tip: Most podcast platforms will have this information readily available on the episode page. No need to dig through archives like Indiana Jones!
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- Host Last Name, First Name. (Hey, give credit where credit's due!)
- “Episode Title” (in quotation marks, because it's a fancy podcast title, not just yelling at the mailman).
- Produced by Producer Name (Optional, but if it's there, include it).
- Podcast Title, (The name of the podcast itself, because, well, you gotta say it).
- Month Date, Year (Remember, we figured out when this episode aired earlier, right?).
- Podcast, (Let everyone know it's a podcast, not a secret decoder ring manual).
- format (Usually audio, but hey, if you're listening to a groundbreaking holographic podcast, more power to you!).
- Running time in 00:00 (Optional, but helpful for anyone wanting to dive right in).
- URL (Include the website where you accessed the podcast. Boom! Source verified.)
Here's an Example to Brighten Your Day:
Malcolm Gladwell, “Revisionist History: The Big One” (Optional: Produced by Panoply) . Revisionist History, September 22, 2018. Podcast, audio, 42:34. https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts
Remember: This is Chicago style, so you'll be using footnotes or endnotes to link your in-text citations to this glorious reference list you just created.
You Did It! Now Go Forth and Cite with Confidence!
There you have it, my friends. Citing podcasts in Chicago style doesn't have to be a tear-jerking experience. With a little know-how and a dash of humor, you can conquer your reference list and show off your newfound knowledge. Now get back out there, listen to some amazing podcasts, and keep learning!
