itunes for a new ipod user = laptop out of the window!

[Doosht]

First time user of an ipod and am being frustrated by transferring content using itunes. Is there an easier program to use or am i stuck with itunes?

For instance, everything seems to go into the one section on the nano including podcasts etc. How can i manually place files into the correct sections of my ipod.

AAAAArrrgggghhhhhh!

Any help appreciated please

doosht