Podcasts don't automatically download

I have an iPad with Retina display wifi and iOS 7. I have the Podcasts app settings set to check for new podcasts every hour and to auto download. However, the podcasts never update unless I open the app. Upon opening, all new episodes begin downloading. I thought the newest version would pull all my podcasts down in the background so when I open the app, they are ready to play. Am I mistaken?

Hi,
have you allowed the app to refresh while in the background? This did it for me.

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