Podcast play at hyper speed

I downloaded the newest ITunes last week and now my 2nd Gen 16 G Ipod Touch no longer has the scrubber bar above podcasts or the music. It plays at hyperspeed (everyone sounds like chipmonks). But the scrubber bar is gone so I can't hit the little 2x, 3x area to slow it down. I am totally puzzled. I really miss my podcasts.