Totally get that shift. For me, it's the SMELL and SOUND they capture, the crackle of the crust. Most interview pods just feel like people talking AT you, but a good process show pulls you right into the room.
My podcast habit is basically just listening to people make bread or fix engines now. I tried to explain the appeal to my partner and just ended up waving my hands around describing the sound of a torque wrench. It's that texture that makes you feel present, versus some host just reading off a list of questions. The interview format can't compete with feeling like you're covered in sawdust.