Older unplayed podcasts don't sync

On several podcasts to which I subscribe, I have older (non-current) unheard episodes which I am unable to sync to my iPod. iTunes is set to sync "all unplayed" episodes, but it only seems to sync NEW unplayed episodes. For example, in one podcast I have listened to the five most recent episodes, but not to the sixth. As I continue to download new episodes they will sync, but these older unplayed episodes will not.
I have verified that I am using the most current version of iTunes and the most current iPod software. I also tried restoring my iPod, but the problem persists. Based on comments here, I have double checked to see if the podcasts are being added into a playlist, or if I can find them under Genre -> Podcasts on the iPod, but they aren't there.
iPod Nano 1GB Windows XP iPod and iTunes software are current

I'm having the same trouble that you're having. I discovered my favorite podcasts long after they were created, and I would like to catch up.
iTunes currently syncs "most recent", "most recent unplayed", and "most recent new." I would love for a fourth option: "Least Recent Unplayed." Only three at a time, of course, because I have a iPod Nano.
Manual syncing is fine and all, but it's not automatic.

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