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National Treasure Hunt
by Aubrey Paris & Emily Black
National Treasure Hunt is the award-winning, New York Times-featured podcast taking an ocular device to the National Treasure film and television franchise. Hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black, dubbed "franchise historians" by screenwriters Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, provide interdisciplinary, "edutaining" analyses while interviewing cast, crew, and creative team members. Learn about the podcast's spinoff activities, including books, a walking tour, and community events, at NTHuntPodcast.com.Tune in for new episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform every-other Wednesday, and join the hunt on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn using @NTHuntPodcast!
Episodes
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128. Hunt for Sustainability
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black calculate the environmental impact of National Treasure's various exploits. Have you ever considered how much carbon was stored in the Charlotte ship before it was blown to smithereens? Or how much fuel our heroes and villains used when traveling between...
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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 7 & 8)
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 7 and 8) on the History Channel. When do treasure hunt finds begin to feel mundane? And if the nonfiction, many-years-long hunt on Oak Island consistently brings in…
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127. Hunt for Crime
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black don their robes and grab their gavels to dole out a prison sentence for National Treasure villain Ian Howe. By breaking down each of Ian's criminal offenses, their analysis determines how much time Ian should have spent behind bars (if he had been convicted…
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Thomas Gates (feat. Jason Earles)
Jason Earles ("Thomas Gates") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his experience filming National Treasure's opening history sequence in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Listen to hear his vivid memories of learning to drive a horse-drawn carriage, acting opposite Terrence...
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126. Hunt for Intergenerational Audiences
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black debate what makes National Treasure and National Treasure: Book of Secrets appealing to young and old audiences alike. Is it simply the action-packed nature of the treasure hunt, or is very careful writing (replete with external monologues, audience stand-in...
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125. Hunt for Outer Banks (Seasons 1-3)
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare Netflix's Outer Banks series (seasons 1-3) to the National Treasure franchise, exploring parallels between Ben Gates's and John B.'s treasure hunts and family legacies. Plus, as a young adult-centric show, does Outer Banks exhibit the same downfalls…
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124. Hunt for Buttons
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black identify and overview the history of each commemorative George Washington button in Dr. Abigail Chase's shadow box in her office at the National Archives. Their conversation clarifies the difference between campaign and inaugural buttons while case-studying…
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NTNews: August 2026
Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down the massive National Treasure franchise news that director Jon Turteltaub announced on their National Treasure Hunt stage in Philadelphia. In addition to recapping Jon's reveals about progress...
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LIVE From the Liberty View feat. National Treasure Director Jon Turteltaub (NATIONAL TREASURE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT!)
National Treasure Hunt co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black sit down with National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub for an in-person discussion about the franchise's legacy and his memories of filming in Philadelphia. | "You deserve to have the scoop: it's finally real." | During their...
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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 & 6)
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 and 6) on the History Channel. Have the Lagina brothers and their team found proof that Europeans visited Oak Island before the time of Columbus? How might the plight…
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123. Hunt for ABCs (Edge of History)
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black pitch their "ABCs of National Treasure: Edge of History." In the process, they reflect on what they liked and disliked about the Disney Plus show, as well as which characters, scenes, locations, and clues they found most memorable. How did they justify their...
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122. Hunt for Riley 2.0
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black conduct a close-watch of National Treasure scenes featuring Riley Poole's van to glean new backstory about Justin Bartha's fan-favorite character. Their analysis reveals a treasure hunt lead Ben and Riley pursued prior to the timeline of National Treasure and...
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121. Hunt for Templar Treasure 2.0
Welcome to Season 13 of National Treasure Hunt! On the six-year anniversary of their show, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black refresh their recap and commentary on National Treasure (2004), revisiting the best revelations from their research, pointing out nuances they've somehow never clocked...
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Fourth of July Edition): "To Philly with Love" Review!
In their first-ever Fourth of July holiday special, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review the Hallmark Channel original movie, "To Philly with Love" (2026). Does this treasure hunt-inspired romance film capture the magic of historic Philadelphia in the same way that National Treasure does?…
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Ethan (feat. Jordan Rodrigues)
Jordan Rodrigues ("Ethan Chao") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to share memories of his time filming National Treasure: Edge of History for Disney Plus. Learn how Lisette Olivera ("Jess Valenzuela") helped him prepare for the role, how the musically talented cast entertained…
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120. Hunt for Freemasonry
On the Season 12 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by Mike McKee, executive director of the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia, and Stephen Pierce, founder of America's Rising Son, to assess National Treasure's portrayal of Freemasonry. Do these…
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119. Hunt for Myths That Could Be True
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review both popular and niche conspiracy theories that Riley Poole may have written about in his book "The Templar Treasure and Other Myths That Are True." In the process, they consider why topics ranging from cryptids to covert government activities are...
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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 3 & 4)
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 3 and 4) on the History Channel. Are the Lagina brothers and their team inching toward an understanding of what could be concealed on the Nova Scotia island? Will that...
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118. Hunt for Hospitals 2.0
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets is filled with car chases, kidnappings, and fist fights, so how did the majority of the characters make it through their treasure hunt unscathed? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black diagnose hero and villain injuries in the National Treasure sequel…
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Liam Sadusky (feat. Jake Austin Walker)
Jake Austin Walker ("Liam Sadusky") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to reflect on his experience portraying Agent Sadusky's grandson in National Treasure: Edge of History. Learn about the role of music in the Disney+ show, how Liam and Myles nearly raided Billie's compound, and how a...
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117. Hunt for Social Media
National Treasure: Edge of History ended after a ten-episode run, so what happened to Jess Valenzuela, Tasha Rivers, and their crew after they found the Pan-American treasure? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down the characters' social media posts featured in the show's finale…
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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 1 & 2)
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 1 and 2) on the History Channel. Does the show's proposed Templar connection to Oak Island in Nova Scotia make this docuseries mandatory viewing for National Treasure...
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116. Hunt for Psychology
Attachment styles are all the rage when it comes to assessing how people engage in their relationships, so what happens if you apply attachment theory to popular film characters? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black analyze the psychologies of the heroes and villains featured in the National...
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Michael Singer
Michael Singer, a longtime unit publicist for Jerry Bruckheimer, joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to share memories of working on the National Treasure: Book of Secrets set. Which scene was interrupted by a U.S. president addressing the media, at which national landmark was production...
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115. Hunt for Kidd
National Treasure: Edge of History sets the scene of a major hero-villain showdown at the USS Kidd in Baton Rouge, a creative decision that served as a subtle yet intentional nod to the USS Intrepid's role in the first National Treasure film. Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black tell the...
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NTNews: February 2026
Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, Aubrey Paris sits down with her co-host Emily Black to discuss the inspiration behind her new edutainment history book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters." While Riley's fictional National Treasure...
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114. Hunt for Playlists
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black create the ultimate National Treasure playlist inspired by the personalities, motivations, and backstories of the films' key characters. Can you guess the Taylor Swift song they assign to Abigail Chase, or the Lady Gaga hit that best represents Ben Gates? •...
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Jess Valenzuela (feat. Lisette Olivera)
Lisette Olivera, better known by National Treasure fans as "Jess Valenzuela," joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to reflect on her time in the lead role of National Treasure: Edge of History for Disney Plus. Lisette shares memorable moments from filming, which range from haunted…
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113. Hunt for Night at the Museum
By popular demand, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black discuss similarities and differences between Nicolas Cage's National Treasure (2004) and Ben Stiller's Night at the Museum (2006). Could National Treasure's popularity have influenced its successor's greenlighting? • National Treasure Hunt…
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112. Hunt for Abigail 2.0
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black conduct a close watch of the two National Treasure scenes featuring Dr. Abigail Chase's office at the U.S. National Archives, ultimately predicting what her personal items might reveal about her backstory. (Tune in to hear the real-time creation of new…
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111. Hunt for Special Features
Welcome to Season 12 of National Treasure Hunt! Did you know that Disney once commissioned educational short films to include on their DVDs? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down the ten special features created for the National Treasure DVD, explaining what each video teaches us about...
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Trailer 2026: National Treasure Hunt
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! Welcome to National Treasure Hunt, the award-winning podcast, books, biannual tour, and community event series examining the National Treasure film and television franchise through an interdisciplinary lens. Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black bring fans...
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HOLIDAY SPECIAL: "A Christmas to Treasure" Review!
In their second annual holiday special, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review the Lifetime original movie, "A Christmas to Treasure" (2022). Does this chosen family-centric, glorified scavenger hunt flick exhibit any similarities to National Treasure? • National Treasure Hunt is now...
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Agent Johnson 2.0 (feat. Mark Pellegrino)
Actor Mark Pellegrino ("Agent Johnson") returns to National Treasure Hunt to review National Treasure: Book of Secrets with co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black. Why wasn't Agent Johnson in the sequel, what questions does Mark have about the movie, and what does he hope to see maintained or...
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110. Hunt for Old Pine
On the Season 11 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by Olivia Cacchione of Old Pine Conservancy to reveal how National Treasure filmed Nicolas Cage's foot chase through the historic graveyard at Old Pine Street Church. Plus, learn the real-life…
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109. Hunt for Unity 2.0
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by actor, author, and adventurer Wells "Tad" Jones to explore how historically inspired, fictional treasure hunts in film, television, and literature can enhance cross-cultural understanding and bolster feelings of community. • Find Wells Jones'...
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108. Hunt for Old North Church
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share the architectural and cultural history of Boston's Old North Church and determine which elements of Patrick Gates's "fake clue" at the end of National Treasure are based in reality. • Located in or near Central New Jersey? Join the Historical Society of...
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NT/IRL: Lost Gold of the Aztecs
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review Lost Gold of the Aztecs on the History Channel. Which of the show's three treasure hunting teams parallels the Gates family, which is reminiscent of National Treasure's villains, and whose approach to...
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107. Hunt for Percy Jackson
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) to the National Treasure franchise. After deciding whether to consider Greek mythology akin to legends or the supernatural, their conversation considers family dynamics, character roles, and…
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106. Hunt for Hospitals
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black diagnose what injuries, absent movie magic, National Treasure's main characters should have incurred in the first film. Following a first-degree burn, traumatic brain injury, rotator cuff tear, and more, could the characters have realistically continued their...
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NTNews: September 2025
Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black overview upcoming dates and locations for their year-long America 250 Tour across the United States. See current dates below, and keep an eye on nthuntpodcast.com/events for additional event…
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105. Hunt for Quotes (Edge of History)
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black count down the top ten most memorable and impactful quotes from National Treasure: Edge of History. What does their ranking tell us about the strengths and weaknesses of the show's characters? • Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for the debut of National Treasure...
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104. Hunt for York
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share the story of York, the enslaved servant of William Clark, and discuss his myriad contributions to the Lewis and Clark expedition. How accurately does National Treasure: Edge of History portray York's final years? Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for the debut…
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NT/IRL: Pirate Gold of Adak Island
In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review Pirate Gold of Adak Island on Netflix. How does the noble goal of the treasure hunting team compare to Ben Gates's pursuits, and how could National Treasure 3 take inspiration from the show's Alaskan...
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103. Hunt for Patrick
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black conduct a close-watch of all National Treasure and Book of Secrets scenes featuring the inside of Patrick's home. What does his decor tell us about his relationship with the broader Gates family, and (perhaps equally importantly) did you see his statue of a...
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102. Hunt for the Fountain of Youth
Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare the Apple TV+ action-adventure flick Fountain of Youth to the National Treasure movies. What character and clue similarities exist despite Fountain of Youth's search for a supernatural treasure? Reserve your spot on the fall 2025 National Treasure…
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Agent Johnson (feat. Mark Pellegrino)
Mark Pellegrino ("Agent Johnson") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to share his memories as a member of Agent Sadusky's FBI team in National Treasure. What interaction with Nicolas Cage does Mark vividly remember to this day? Which National Treasure villain was once his acting student?...
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NTNews: July 2025 (Clarifying the Chris Bremner Rumor!)
Welcome to National Treasure News! Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black CONFIRM rumors that Chris Bremner has been tasked with rewriting the National Treasure 3 script and CLARIFY what's next for the long-awaited film. (This episode of NTN was recorded on July 15, 2025.) National Treasure Hunt…
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101. Hunt for Call Sheets
On the Season 11 premiere of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black overview National Treasure's production schedule with the help of stand-in Marco Kyris' call sheets. You won't believe the order in which various scenes were filmed! National Treasure Hunt is hitting the…
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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Daniel (feat. Michael Maize)
Michael Maize ("Daniel") joins host Aubrey Paris to share memories of filming National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets as one of Mitch Wilkinson's henchmen. Hear his stories about stunt-performing with Jon Voight, bowling with Ed Harris, listening to Nicolas Cage's castle woes, and so much more. Join...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
National Treasure Hunt is the award-winning, New York Times-featured podcast taking an ocular device to the National Treasure film and television franchise. Hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black, dubbed "franchise historians" by screenwriters Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, provide interdisciplinary, "edutaining" analyses while interviewing cast, crew, and creative team members. Learn about the podcast's spinoff activities, including books, a walking tour, and community events, at NTHuntPodcast.com.Tune in for new episodes on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform every-other Wednesday, and join the hunt on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn using @NTHuntPodcast!
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National Treasure Hunt is the award-winning, New York Times-featured podcast taking an ocular device to the National Treasure film and television franchise. Hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black, dubbed "franchise historians" by screenwriters Cormac and Marianne Wibberley, provide interdisciplinary,...
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