Podcast client that downloads episodes during sync

Does anybody know of a podcast client for iPhone 4S and iOS 7 that
will download all the podcast episodes physically to my iPhone?
The default Podcast app seems to download episodes only on demand,
but for me that is a problem because that way it maxes out my data volume that is included with my plan very early.
So I'd like to have a podcast client that basically looks at (wht's now called) "my stations" in iTunes (on the Mac), and downloads
all the episodes that are listed there onto my iPhone, so that I can listen to those episodes while on the go.
I don't need any fancy features, just a client that plays one episode after another,
and that lets me skip from one episode to the next one (even if they are not from the same podcast).
I manage my podcast subscription in iTunes (find that most convenient).
I did search the internet, but got confused. I am not sure, one of the frequent mentions (like Downcast or Pocket Casts)
can do what I want.
I'll appreciate any hint for a podcast client.
Best regards,
Gabriel.

Is there a setting on the video-iPod that is not set right?
You may have set your iPod to sync only unwatched videos etc.
Connect your iPod, then when the summary screen appears click on the videos tab.
Change the preference to what suits you best.

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