One of the main points of what people call "podcasts" (and streams as well) is creating parasocial relationships that make mind-numbing chores more pleasant by

One of the main points of what people call "podcasts" (and streams as well) is creating parasocial relationships that make mind-numbing chores more pleasant by making it seem like you're hanging out with a group of friends in the background. To that end, stuff like interviewing skills, presentation, depth of discussion, is unnecessary and maybe even detrimental. What matters is rawness, authenticity, serendipity and light-heartedness. When you listen to this stuff, you're not deeply engaging with the content.