How can I download a podcast to my iPhone?

One of our astute readers sent in the following helpful hints for downloading podcasts to an iPhone:

  1. Download mp3 to desktop.
  2. Launch iTunes and drag mp3 to music library.
  3. Add new playlist titled "podcasts."
  4. Drag mp3 to "podcasts" playlist.
  5. Connect iPhone to computer. On main sync screen check off "transfer only checked playlists and music." Under iPod tab, check off "podcasts" playlist.
  6. Apply sync.