Prioritizing Podcasts over Music when Syncing

Hi - I have a 3rd Gen iPod Nano and would like iTunes (for windows) to sync my podcasts before my music. How do I do that?(question 1).
At present, the default seems to allow me to sync my music first and I run out of space when the podcasts are to be synced.
Also, why doesn't it sync the podcasts it has room for, instead of not syncing any podcasts at all? (question 2).
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
D

Well, you should Delete all music from iPod. Uncheck the "Sync Music" button. Hit Sync, and let the music be deleted, and after that's done, just sync all your Podcasts. After that's done, it will no longer put all your music.
Hope this helps,
Darie.

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