Hi there, @PathfinderKP 

Thanks for keeping in touch!

Just to confirm, is this also happening when you cast the podcast from a different phone to your TV? 

Also, we’d recommend using the Spotify Connect option from the mobile app, instead of casting the podcast/episode to your TV to see if it makes any difference. In the mobile app, go to the episode you want to play, once it's reproducing, click the Spotify Connect option in the playback view (the one highlighted in the image) and then select your TV. Keep in mind that your mobile and your TV should be connected to the same WiFi network.

Lastly, Include in your next response the make, model and OS version of the devices involved to investigate further.

Keep us posted!