[iTunes] podcasts cannot be synced to Shuffles

[list boy]

> The Shuffle does not sync automatically. You have to either click  
> Autofill, or you have to drag a playlist (or individual items) to  
> it. It does, however, sync play information (play counts, play  
> dates) when you connect it, but that's all.

Right, except even clicking Autofill won't work when I designate my  
podcast-only smart playlist.

Try it. (I would love to hear that my Shuffle is defective.)