Topic: Cabbage

The Labubu doll, a designer toy released in 2023, is drawing comparisons to the 1993 Beanie Baby craze due to its high resale value on the aftermarket. Claims suggest these Chinese-made dolls may function as listening devices, while their market trajectory is used to predict a potential stock market crash in 2029. International interest in the dolls mirrors historical American toy phenomena like Cabbage Patch Kids and Trolls.

The hosts review the artwork submitted for recent episodes, focusing on the "Sunflower Kids" theme. They discuss the use of AI in show art and praise Darren O'Neill for his consistent, high-quality contributions, jokingly labeling him the "fallback artist." The segment provides insight into the creative process of matching art to show titles.

The hosts review a report from a "Cabbage Smash" meetup in Illinois and announce upcoming events in Colorado, Florida, New Hampshire, and Texas. They emphasize that these meetups are entirely producer-supported and essential for community connection.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program with a discussion on the simplicity of making homemade sauerkraut using only cabbage and salt. They introduce the "value-for-value" model, highlighting a new word cloud feature created by a listener in Australia. The hosts transition into the day's news cycle for December 20, 2018.

A segment on 1930s slang terms defines "Butter and Egg Man" as a man with a large bankroll and "Cabbage" as cash. Other terms explored include "Canary" (female vocalist), "Buzzer" (police badge), and "Sweet Patootie" (an attractive woman). The hosts express a desire to bring back these vintage phrases into modern conversation.

The hosts open the program discussing the seasonal nature of cabbage and sauerkraut. They highlight a specific Polish deli in San Francisco called Seykor that produces its own sauerkraut on-site.