Been a minute, but we are back! Cody sits down with actress and singer Hilary Miller to chat about fruitcake and musicals. From Zero Mostel's wooing women to Liza MinNelli's bowler, we traverse through a few shows where the headwear has proven integral. There's also a substantial amount of fawning over Barbara Streisand, so buckle up for that.

Does the hat make the man-ith or the man make-ith the hat?  Find out on this episode of Death, Taxes, and Hats. Following along as Cody and special guest, younger brother, Garic, explore bucket hats in television and media, and the people who made them famous. 

This week, Cody and the dopest of guests - music industry executive Ellen Simons - tackle the salacious and twirling history of the propeller beanie. A beacon for geek culture, this cap has been relentless in its permeation of our society. And over 70 years since its inception, it still remains as annoyingly awesome as ever. 

Everyone get in here! It's time to explore one of the hottest debates in haberdashery. What separates a hat from a cap? Cody and returning guest Will Bixby tumble into only true place that can settle the matter - mid-1700s Sweden of course! We've got kings, political intrigue (we see you, Arvid Horn, what up), and multiple ill-advised wars with Russia. What more could you ask for?!

Shout out to Professor Dick Harrison of Lund University who came in clutch with some spectacular input!

In a bygone era, hatchecking was a mainstay of American culture. Cody and Claudia tumble down the history of this now mostly defunct industry and find themselves smack dab in the middle of a murder mystery! With mentions of candy corn and Ginger Rogers, who knows just where this bizarre tunnel ends?

From the peak of Bald Mountain all the way to the depths of the Hair Forest, Cody and Peter dive lid first back into the world of Sid and Marty Krofft's "Lidsville." This time, Mark tries to escape via a golden ladder, but Hoodoo and "Operation Dirty Pool" threaten to stop him! Is Dirty Pool a pun that will pay off later? Is it actually a giant pool? Do we think Mark has really studied karate? Anything is possible in this magical world. Everybody there wears a hat. Everybody know's where it's at. In the land of hats, that's Lidsville!

This week, we return to our favorite mystery - the search for the inventor of the beer helmet! Claudia is back after a couple of weeks away, and Cody tries (and fails) to recap and break down the main players in this bizarre maze that may also be the most inane conspiracy ever. The search for the inventor of the beer helmet is guaranteed to leave you feeling drunk!

A jam-packed episode because we get to talk about TWO of Cody's favorite things! Joined by good friend and guest Will Bixby, Cody sits down to discuss the storied history of the bowler. From its genesis in London to its dominance of the American West, the bowler has topped the heads of everyone from Marion "The Derby Kid" Hedgepeth to Charlie Chaplin. Then, a deep dive into Samuel Beckett and his avid use and vitriolic hatred of the bowler. Hats AND Beckett?! The stuff dreams are made of...

This week Cody and his guest Eli Ebert tumble down the twists and turns of tin foil hats. From Atomic Consciousness and the Tissue Culture King to Iran-Contra and MKUltra, will these two actually come out the other side? And if so, will they ever be the same? 

Cody and Claudia are high-classing it this week. Socialites start putting animals on their hats, Cody touches on the Vanderbilts, and what's an iguana tiara? A dark period of hat history this week. Come find out why!