Podcasting - iPod Crashes with Certain Podcasts Currently there is problem with select combinations of iPods (All Generations) and MP3 files (Mono). The current fix for this is by making a simple setting change on the iPod: 1. Goto the iPod main menu 2. Select "Settings" 3. Scroll down to "EQ" 4. Select "Off" 5. Return to main menu Now your iPod will play all mono MP3 audio files without crashing.