Very first time listener! I have some questions

I listened to my very first episode (Phillip Island). I know nothing about this podcast other than I’ve heard the name and I’ve seen Ashley Flowers on socials before. So I’m curious to see the general opinion of long time listeners.

I mostly listen to true crime and I’m familiar with the dynamic of one host telling a story and the other one listening. However, it seems like their whole conversation is scripted. Is this the case? At least part of the time it has to be scripted. I appreciate the detail that went into the case but it’s a bit offputting and almost makes it seem like fiction. I’d love to hear your thoughts because I really do want to continue listening, maybe I just have to get used to this format!