Lost Chapters / Enhanced Podcast funtions

(No iPod involved)
I used to have the enhanced podcast functionality i.e. chapter markers but now its not there ..?
Did it happen a few months back when I upgraded to iLife'08 or I have I changed something OR is there a possible problem ?
Its a great feature but where is it.. I tried creating some DIY podcasts with chapter markers in Garageband - they look OK in Garageband prior to export - they play in iTunes but no chapter markers - same story with external podcasts.
Your help appreciated.

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