Automating download of podcasts in iTunes

Can Automator start iTunes then update the podcasts? Simple as that?
Thanks,
JM

I kind of thought he wanted to have it run iTunes at some time while he was away from his computer and force it to refresh and be ready when he returned. Maybe I don't wait long enough, but I often wake my computer from sleep and have to refresh manually. But, yours is a good point to be considered; just opening iTunes should have it refresh, it think.

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My iphone 4 is not being detected by any of my computers and not charging when connected to any computer. It will, however, charge to the car or wall. The only change that I can think of is that I downloaded a podcast from itunes directly from my phone. I've since deleted this podcast with no luck. I've restarted both the phone and the computer, still no luck. One computer is running Vista and the other Windows 7, both have the latest Itunes Update. Anyone have a fix for this?

You clearly did not notice that you have joined a USER TO USER COMMUNITY FORUM
This is NOT Apple ,Apple do not read nor do they therefore respond
So if you would like to wind your neck in ........................
try a reset of iPhone and then a restore,best, as new and if it then functions correctly try restoring with your backup

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For some reason I'm having issues downloading video podcasts on itunes although I can download audio podcasts. I just switched computers and moved my itunes download directory, everything seems to work except Video podcasts.
I don't get an error, it says done but no download file shows up, it just keeps the icon GET on the right side.

carlos, I to am having the same issue as you, and it is extremely frustrating!! I can watch the temp file get larger and larger, then once it has finished downloading, it gets removed from the PC! Hopefully someone has an answer.

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That one's usually caused by a damaged temp file. Instructions for how to deal with it differ depending on what particular music files organisation your version of iTunes is using. The following thread has instructions and links for the various organisations:
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If you use automatic syncing, select the iPod in iTunes. There is a row of "tabs" (starting with Summary). Click on Podcasts there. This is the Podcasts tab, where you tell iTunes how to sync podcasts.
Sync Podcasts is checkmarked for automatic syncing. Below that, set up the Podcasts tab to sync podcasts as desired. For example, you can set it to Automatically include all unplayed episodes of selected podcasts. The "all unplayed" option gets new podcasts episodes to sync automatically. Select the podcasts below.
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Hi all,
For the most part, I have no problem finding podcasts in the iTunes app on my iPad, and downloading podcasts directly. However, a handful of podcasts refuse to let me do so, and I can't figure out why. I tap on the "free" icon, and nothing happens... it doesn't change to "download" or anything.
Can someone else verify this, and maybe have an idea what the problem is? Thanks!
A couple of the trouble podcasts:
The Narrow Path Daily Radio Program
Grace to You: Radio Broadcast
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I am able to download the podcast from itunes into my library, but am unable to download it onto my ipod. an error msg pops up:
"...was not copied to the IPOD because it cannot be played on this IPOD."
I've searched and searched for an answer to this, and it appears to be a somewhat common problem with the itunes upgradeto 7.02
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OMG-i just figured it out!!
*first of all, i came across this in the itunes store help area-->
"Why won't some video podcasts play on my iPod?
Some video podcasts, while playable in iTunes, are encoded in formats that are not compatible with iPods. To convert those videos so that they are iPod-compatible, highlight the video in iTunes, right-click on the selection, and choose "Convert Selection for iPod". iTunes will automatically re-encode the video for playback on iPod. Go to the Movies section of your Library to find and play the converted episodes.
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I'd like to download a podcast at work without deleting all of the podcasts that I loaded at home. Any help?

Hello MarkatSac,
I'd like to download a podcast at work without deleting all of the podcasts that I loaded at home. Any help?
So if I get this right you want to download a podcast in iTunes and then sync that to your iPod that is already set up to sync with your computer at home correct?
If so, you will have to enable the "manually manage music and videos" option from under your iPod's Summary tab in iTunes on your computer at home. Basically, this option will allow you to sync content from multiple computers to your one iPod. For more help and information regarding syncing your iPod with multiple computers, see this Apple support document.
[Using iPod with multiple computers|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1202]
Once you have enabled that option, simply download the required podcast on your work machine, and then drag it to your iPod in iTunes. Here is more information regarding manually managing your iPod's contents as well.
[Managing content manually on iPod and iPhone|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535]
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I am more than frusterated with trying to get a podcast to my nano. I downloaded some Joe Cartoon ones and verified they are in the corrected format but I still cannot get them into my Ipod regardless of manual or automatic updates for the podcasts. I have no issues with having the music update on its own but this podcast issue is pushing me over the edge, I have about 10 hours into it and definately need some guidance, any additional help is greatly appreciated.
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HT1660 I have downloaded two podcasts from ABC radio, but I can't find them?

I am a very new user of iPad, only a couple of days. I have downloaded podcasts from ABC radio but can't find them, any ideas?

Since you've posted your question in iTunes forum, I assume you have downloaded these Podcasts into iTunes and that you cannot find them in iTunes. Is that correct?
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Hi cannot see the podcast download in my mac.
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How can I manage my podcast via itunes?
I am sure that it is so simple that I don´t know how itunes work.
Thank
J

Delete the app from your device. Restart your device once or twice. After that, the device will realize you want to manage your podcasts using iTunes and will let you manage them from iTunes again.

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Automating download of podcasts in iTunes

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