Enhanced podcasts: Blank white fullscreen image

Hi all,
I see that in firmware v1.0.2, enhanced podcasts are no supported. However, I am having trouble with a particular enhanced podcast, "History of Photography Podcasts" by Jeff Curto. When I push the center button to get the full screen cover art mode, the iPod only shows a blank white screen. My guess is the images are too large for the iPod Classic to process. However, the images are shown and do change when in the normal art/info initial play screen.
Any ideas? Does my theory sound right?
BTW, one can subscribe to the podcast via the iTunes Store.
Thanks,
Steven
Message was edited by: Steven Whatley

I updated to firmware 1.0.3 and now the embedded artwork/images show up in cover art full screen mode.
Thanks Apple,
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