Wherein our friend and guest star Jacob Thompson arrives with a mysterious and recently-purchased hat for us to identify!

Wherein we discuss a hat worn sometimes by people stalking deer, or fictional criminal masterminds.

Wherein we discuss an object which, though it is not a hat, yet is worn (when it is worn) upon its wearer's head.

Wherein we discuss a hat that is usually won on top of its owner's head.

Wherein we are joined by special guest star Carl Schrecongost to discuss hats as objects to be given or received.

Wherein we dispute the age-old question of whether or not wigs are hats, and come to a satisfactory conclusion.

Wherein we discuss a humorous short story concerning hats, written by, about, and presumably for enthusiastic hat-wearers. If you care to read along, "The Amazing Hat Mystery" can be found in P. G. Wodehouse's collection of short stories _Young Men in Spats_. There are spoilers within, but we assure you that spoilers, in this instance, do not matter.

Wherein we discuss a hat made of pith in a manner not especially pithy.

Wherein we discuss a hat worn mainly by people who are giving or receiving academic degrees.

Wherein we discuss a cap made of the skin of a raccoon, or of a simulation thereof.