Topic: Persimmons

The day's tip focused on persimmons, especially the difference between the crisp Fuyu type and the soft, ripened Hachiya type. The advice warned against eating too many and encouraged people to try the fruit when it reaches a gooey, pudding-like texture.

A new segment titled "What's John Eating?" is introduced, where John Dvorak eats a food item and Adam Curry must guess what it is. Adam correctly identifies a persimmon on the first try, explaining that he saw them in abundance at a San Francisco market recently. The hosts decide to keep the segment despite the audio quality challenges of the Mumble system.

Adam Curry describes a dinner at the exclusive Soho House club in Hollywood with director Frank Coraci. He highlights a new dessert on the menu, persimmon pudding bread, which he recommended to Coraci. The anecdote serves as a lighthearted example of using "talking points" in a social setting.

A discussion regarding the sudden prevalence of persimmons at farmers markets leads to an explanation of the two main types: the soft, heart-shaped variety and the crunchy, tomato-shaped variety. Tips are provided on ripening, polishing, and slicing the fruit, along with a brief mention of juju bees.