It's the NPRificiation of everything. I had to stop listening to BBC Radio 4 because most documentary programmes have basically just become This American Life with British accents.
You might enjoy this Portlandia send up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsufMtUOXtI
You might enjoy this Portlandia send up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsufMtUOXtI