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Simple fix: permissions.

> [Podcast App] would like to run in the background. You can change this at any time. Allow/Deny?

Or perhaps being a bit more specific:

> [Podcast App] would like to sync nightly. Allow/Deny/Charging Only?

+1 I use BeyondPod as my Podcast manager and its set to only download when charging, on WiFi and at 7am. No background processing otherwise. I've used BeyondPod for so long that I don't even realize effective it is until reading all these comments. I have over 40 podcasts that are updated. I listen to them on flights, walking, downtime..etc.

Or only allow downloading in background when connected to a charger.

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