I can see 3 scenarios ... A very safe introduction with scripts and all; A very awkward moment if the host has no idea about anime culture (unlikely, this guy is famous for researching) or just meme content,
Looks like they chose door number one, which was my least-favorite option. Calling this a "podcast" and not showing any direct interaction between the host and people interviewed was kind of jarring. I guess I'm just used to podcasts like the Official Podcast, Trash Taste, and the like, which are actually live discussions (or arguments, if you like) between people. This felt very sanitized and corporatized.