So once a podcast ends, it doesn’t just automatically to the next episode anymore. Is there a way to get around this?
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I hear this more and more. iTunes on the PC directly uses the RSS feed and can be downloaded immediately. The podcasts in the iTunes store are cached, meaning that a process has to go out and update it. You have no control over this. If you don't want to continuously sync with iTunes, get a podcast app for the iPod Touch. I like Podcaster though there are many others. This app like all of the others uses the direct RSS feed and can pull down the show immediately.
The podcast app is a bit convoluted to know which episodes are unplayed but available for streaming and unplayed and downloaded. I haven't been able to tell visually which is which and am in the habit of turning on AirPlane mode to check which podcasts are actually downloaded then going back and downloading them if needed before leaving Wi-Fi or wireless range.
The manual for iOS 6 is actually great for things like this. (If hit that link your phone, you can save it as a webapp on your home screen for other issues.)
Here's the relevant section on your question:
• Download an episode so you can listen to it when you’re not connected to Wi-Fi: Tap the "down-arrow" icon next to any episode.
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Yes. On 11.1.2 (maybe earlier versions as well, haven't checked), you can create your own station and the app will play the next one in the list after the podcast ends.
Example to autoplay all episodes of a single podcast:
Now play your new station and autoplay next will work.