Some consonants send a burst of air toward the microphone. The result can be a low pop that feels much stronger than the nearby voice. It is easier to prevent that burst during setup than to repair it across a long interview.
Test with real words
Ask the speaker to use a sentence containing a few words beginning with p or b. Record it at the normal speaking distance. Listen to the saved file rather than judging only from the live headphones.
Try a suitable pop filter or a small change in microphone angle, following the microphone maker's guidance. Keep the speaker comfortable and repeat the same sentence after each change. Moving so far away that the room becomes louder than the voice is not a useful trade.
Check that the filter or stand does not encourage the speaker to lean awkwardly. A good setup should remain consistent during normal conversation.
Repair only what needs repair
If a pop is already in the recording, work on a copy or a reversible timeline version. Inspect the short affected region and compare the repaired sound with the words around it. A broad change to the entire voice may remove useful low-frequency detail while the original problem existed in only a fraction of a second.
If the sentence is important and a repair remains distracting, ask for a clean replacement take when that is practical. Match the original microphone and room position as closely as possible.
Keep a short tested setup sample for the next session. Prevention is not about making the speaker perform unnaturally; it is about placing the microphone where ordinary speech stays clear.