A not-so-secret-society gets its moment in the limelight here on Death, Taxes, and Hats! Scholar, RHS enthusiast, and man about town Chris Helton drops by to chat about an idea that started with a thrift store hat, and grew to an international movement. We come out the other side totally convinced and stoked about the Red Hat Society. We think you will too!

More twists, more turns, more minds blown in the newest installment of our ongoing quest! Claudia is back after a far-too-long absence, and Cody presents his latest findings about the curious case of the beer helmet origin. Anyone know a Finnish pop culture expert? Let's. Get. Weird.

We're coming from the top rope with this one! Actor and wrestler Darian Bengston flying elbow drops in to cover the rich culture behind lucha libre masks. We'll talk about Aztec gods, Eddie Guerrero, and plenty of fawning over the amazing masks!

Cody and Lidsville companion Peter Lodola continue their journey through the fabulous world of Sid and Marty Krofft. Cody sets an over/under line for himself and the listeners, Peter drops knowledge bombs with Butch's Bites, and we discuss the usage of a flying vacuum. Rah-Rah gets real, Tex is the best, and the Hat Band brings that heat. That barely scratches the surface; let's go!

Get ready to set sail as Cody chats with pirate enthusiast and lover of sea shanties Adam Haney! Benjamin Hornigold robs a ship...but only takes their hats! Blackbeard was a master intimidator; how did he use is hat to freak folks out? Well, tune in and clue in!

We are geared up for this one. Cody and author Neil Steinberg chat about the book that helped pave the way for the podcast you all know and love! JFK's famous head of hair has led to the theory that he was responsible for the death of the men's hat industry. The hatters wanted him, they NEEDED him to wear a hat! How much credence is there to that? Welp, tune in and find out.

Yo, you want the book? Because you should. Here's where you can get it:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1862077827/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i8

Like what you hear from Mr. Steinberg? Here's his blog, give it a whirl:

http://www.everygoddamnday.com/

Oh my goodness, have we got something for you this week. To close out the year, we've got a longer episode as writer and "Facts of Facts" host Dominik Rothbard returns to help us navigate the world of early 90s television. He and Cody discuss the real life Hat Squad before diving into the pilot episode of the same name! We're setting the over/under at 1.5 bungee jumping scenes, and 6 uses of the word "chooch." Make your best, and then strap in!

A jing-jangling romp of an episode coming your way as Cody sits down with Keith McKay to chat about jester hats. They weave their way through parades meant to mock, a king who signed away his entire kingdom to a court jester, casual acquaintances in Tonga, and one of the best retirement packages we've ever heard of. What did it include? Well, check out the episode, obviously!

On this episode of Death, Taxes, and Hats, Dr. Bhavika Patel joins Cody to discuss the Pagri, the intricacies of Indian headwear, and Indian social activist, Jyotirao Phule. 

What's better than two white dudes discussing the history of hip-hop? How about if Cody throws in some Sugarhill Gang bars? Mmmhmm, it's gonna be that kind of time when he sits down with guest Zach Malott to chart the bucket hat's progress from Big Bank Hank to LL Cool J, all the way to ScHoolboy Q and the crossover between hip-hop and skate culture. Let's go!