10.2 won't play large MP3s?

On my commute I listen to Howard Stern as a "Music" file and the MP3s are about 120 megs each per show. I've never had a problem but now with 10.2 it just refuses to play it. I see the bottom rise up to show the play button and then it nopes right back down. Doesn't make a squeek. I've tried making them "Podcasts" and "Audiobooks" but only 1 or 2 of the files show up as opposed to the 6-7 shows I usually keep on my phone. Any idea whats up?