Update Podcasts, sync to ipod

I’m a newbie to using automater and would like some guidance in creating an automater workflow that will:
1.) Download (update) all currently subscribed Podcasts in iTunes
2.) Sync them to my iPod
3.) Eject my iPod
The last two actions are obvious (2 & 3), but I’m not sure how to direct Automater to update/download all currently subscribed podcasts.
Any one have any ideas? Thanks!

Could you let me know when you find out? i'm having the same issue.

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