Video Podcasts Question

Hello all. I'm still a rookie to the MacWorld. Is it possible to view video podcasts in full screen mode using iTunes? I recently subscribed to the MacBreak video podcasts but when I watch it on my iMac G5, all I get is the lower left hand corner viewer without any options to maximize the Now Playing viewer. The podcast loads and plays but all the while on such a tiny sub-screen. At the moment I don't own any of the newer iPods ( I have a 4GB iPod Mini) but I will have one soon (I'm placing my order for the 60GB within the next week along with a MacBook, etc.). Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

carlton267,
Give this a try.
Select the podcast in iTunes. Now either control-click or right-click and choose Show Song FIle.
This will show you where the podcast is located in the finder. Now double click the file and it will open in QuickTime.
I think because MacBreak is HD. It will only play at a limited sizes in iTunes. Opening it in QuickTime should give you more options.
You can view other video podcasts this way, but you may need to control-click or right-click the files in the finder and then choose Open WIth to makes sure they open in QuickTIme.
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