PodCast and Videos from Itunes store "not compatiable"

I downloaded some of the free content from Itunes, one was a video podcast, and now when I sync my ipod it tells me that it can not be added to my ipod because the file is not compatable?
Why is Itunes offering uncompatable product?
Is there a setting I need to change/update?
Also Movies I had previously downloaded and watched on my Ipod no longer play, I am told they are not compatable either.

MischievousChins wrote:
I downloaded some of the free content from Itunes, one was a video podcast, and now when I sync my ipod it tells me that it can not be added to my ipod because the file is not compatable?
Why is Itunes offering uncompatable product?
Podcasts are universal and all the iTunes Store does is list them (in a catalogue). They may be compatible with Apple TV, which is why the store features them.
Is there a setting I need to change/update?
As Katrina says, maybe you have downloaded the HD version. Check the page where you found them and see if it says HD. If so, look fo the non-HD version, if there is one. However, there are video Podcasts that are not HD, but still don't play on an iPod, even though they play in iTunes. Try selecting the Podcast in iTunes and clicking on *Advanced/Create an iPod or iPhone version.* (It doesn't always work!)
Also Movies I had previously downloaded and watched on my Ipod no longer play, I am told they are not compatable either.
I don't have an answer for that, what movies are they?
Video standards are changing rapidly and some Podcast producers forget that iPods cannot play every video format available. That's why you find content in the iTunes Store which is incompatible with an iPod.
Phil

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