1st Gen Ipod touch - 'updated' library by deleting all but newest

Hi all. A couple of days ago I probably hit the capacity on my 16gb 1stG touch, after downloading a couple of podcasts. It 'updated' my music and video library, deleting all but the newest items.
I'd like to know if my old stuff is still on there - I haven't synced it to a computer since my computer crashed, though we do have carbonite so not all is lost. Was just hoping I wouldn't have to go through all that - that the music and video would still be in there somewhere!
I have used the Touch Copy software before and have put this same question in to their support. Any help / advice would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!

I've had the same thing happen multiple times over the last year. It always follows downloading podcasts through iTunes (not through a podcast app).
I've only ever fixed it by re-syncing to iTunes. However, I'm away from my computer and no don't have access to any of my music or audiobooks.
I'd love to know how to fix it from the iPod only. I've just power cycled and reset (hold wake/home buttons til it reboots) with no impact.

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