The Appalachian Persimmon, A biological perspective on the native Appalachian Persimmon tree and fruit with Charlie Kwit, Professor of Biology from University of Tennessee. - Mary “Dee Dee” Constantine with a recipe for Persimmon Bread by way of Morgan Simmons.. - Fred Sauceman with a “Pot Luck Radio” segment on Kentucky’s “Ale-1 8” soda pop.