IPod/Podcasts

My Podcasts aren't organized on my iPod under Podcasts. They're all under regular music. On my iTunes, the Podcasts are listed singly. How can I get them in the right category on my iPod without having to search by artist name?
TIA!

Hi Jenni,
Please please please share your solution with me!!! I have no idea how to move Podcasts from Music to Podcasts and it's driving me crazy.
Thanks
Pete

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