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I believe that podcast was recorded before the 4th Edition rules were final. It is possible that things changed before the final release. As Bison point out, it could also just be an honest DM mistake.

The fact that the rogue is invisible gives him the ability to make a sneak attack. No hide needed. Take a look at the following rules from the SRD (emphasis mine):

Not to mention that this feat is also negated by the first feat any grappler will pick up: Improved Grapple.