Can I force iTunes to sync a video even if it says it's not compatible?

I have a video podcast where iTunes refuses to sync some of the videos even though I know they are compatible. When I stream them on my iPod touch from the iTunes store, they play. When I download them directly to my iPod, they play. When I sync my iPod, the videos are removed and iTunes says they aren't compatible with this iPod. Can I force iTunes to sync the videos? Are there other ways to fix this?

Yes, but the issue is the IP address. If you have a static IP from your ISP it is easy.. Or if you use another router with dyndns it is easy.. but Apple make it exclusive to their network so you can have loads of issues without a computer to function as a client for dns.
Look up remote Time Capsule access .. there is plenty of info out there.

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