Selectively update podcast subscriptions on iPod?

I'm pretty sure this can't be done, but figured I'd check. I'd like different iPod-updating rules to apply to different podcast subsscriptions: each day, I'd like my iPod to keep only that day's daily news shows (deleting yesterday's), but more general-interest programs should amass.
Is there any way to set individual preferences for how each podcast is updated onto -- and off of -- the iPod?

Hi,
I'm not sure if this will answer your question, but here it goes.
You can choose whether or not to "Auto Delete" each individual podcast. With "Podcast" highlighted in the Source window, right-click (or Cmd-click) on the podcast's main title. Then choose "Do Not Auto Delete." This will cause that particular podcast to amass.
Does that help you?
Ant B
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