How do i get my iPod shuffle to play podcast?

See your iPod's User Guide on how to switch from your Music playlist to your Podcast one.

http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipodshuffle

B-rock

hold the voiceover button and release to playlist mode

Matthewli3! Thanks to you!! You explained it easy and simple! But I wonder why the manual doesnt have focus on this- its an essensial new thing from shuffle gen2 to gen 4!! Shame on you, Apple- greetings to you, Matthewli3 - 10 points from me! 🙂

Geir from Norway

Thanks!