I like the extra space without the scrollbars but have to agree would like them back. Last night I started a sci-fi old-time radio podcast with 100+ episodes... it was painful trying to scroll all the way down to the bottom for 1st show. The menu would often pop up. A scrollbar toggle in settings should satisfy.

Overall gpodder seems to be working quite well these days... I've dumped it many times in the past out of frustration but have always tried again.

edit: wanted to add that I really like integration with pannuci... it doesn't seem to be working right just yet (bookmarks) but I suppose it will soon get there.