How do I tell Apples Podcast app not to stop downloading new episodes of shows just because I haven’t listen to that particular show in a while?
Or alternative players that don’t do that.
I like trying to give Apples apps the benefit of the doubt. 
There used to be an AppleScript to tell iTunes to keep downloading podcasts even if you have not listened, but I’m not sure it would work with the updated “Podcasts” app.
Personally I just use Overcast, but that requires an M1 Mac. I believe Downcast had a Mac app.