Why can't I submit a podcast to iTunes?

I have been trying for 3 months off and on now to try and submit a podcast RSS feed to iTunes through the iTunes software. I have looked at many tutorials online taking me through the process and all of them are the same and I go through each step exactly, but everytime I put in the RSS link it I get a message saying that they are experiencing technical difficulties and to try again later.

So whenever I submit my podcast RSS feed I am getting this message. I know it is not an issue with the feed because it validates and is also the same feed that gets submitted to about 25 other podcast directories all of which never had any issues.

Is iTunes done letting people submit podcasts? If so why do they have a huge button inside their software that says Submit Podcast? I am so confused because I really want to get it out there for the massive exposure, but for the life of me can't figure this out.

Has anyone successfully submitted a podcast to iTunes in the past, or even in the last 6 months? I am just wondering if I am missing something or missing a step.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much Warriors!