National Treasure Hunt

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

125. Hunt for Outer Banks (Seasons 1-3)

September 8, 2026 • 63 mins

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 as National Treasure: Edge of History? And why did Outer Banks experience more critical and popular success than its Disney Plus counterpar...

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124. Hunt for Buttons

September 1, 2026 • 58 mins

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 the Pater Patriae button, affectionately known in National Treasure lore as the "1789 inaugural." • Get your own "1789 inaugural" button f...

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NTNews: August 2026

August 30, 2026 • 43 mins

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 towards National Treasure 3, they share an estimated timeline for when the threequel could go into production, a historical touchpoint we...

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LIVE From the Liberty View feat. National Treasure Director Jon Turteltaub (NATIONAL TREASURE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT!)

August 26, 2026 • 77 mins

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 conversation, Turteltaub EXCLUSIVELY reveals to National Treasure Hunt the news that fans have anticipated for nearly two decades: National Treasur...

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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 & 6)

August 18, 2026 • 71 mins

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 of the Gates family in National Treasure foreshadow challenges between the Laginas and the respected historical community? • Join Nationa...

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123. Hunt for ABCs (Edge of History)

August 11, 2026 • 62 mins

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 picks, and whose list resonates most closely with your impressions of Edge of History? • Join National Treasure Hunt for the first-ever N...

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122. Hunt for Riley 2.0

July 28, 2026 • 60 mins

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 suggests that Riley was conducting research for his book, "The Templar Treasure and Other Myths That Are True," long before National Trea...

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121. Hunt for Templar Treasure 2.0

July 14, 2026 • 100 mins

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 before, and identifying their remaining plot-related questions. Have you ever noticed how little Riley seems to know about Ben's plan at t...

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HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Fourth of July Edition): "To Philly with Love" Review!

June 30, 2026 • 53 mins

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? • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https...

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Ethan (feat. Jordan Rodrigues)

June 9, 2026 • 67 mins

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 themselves on set, and what future seasons of the show might have meant for the Jess-Liam-Ethan love triangle. Plus, how did that memorable dance ...

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120. Hunt for Freemasonry

May 12, 2026 • 76 mins

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 brothers believe Ben Gates is a member of their fraternal organization? Is Agent Sadusky a good representation of the Freemasons? And what treas...

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119. Hunt for Myths That Could Be True

April 28, 2026 • 75 mins

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 universally appealing and how these legends have had a community-building effect throughout history. • Tickets are available for National Tre...

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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 3 & 4)

April 21, 2026 • 57 mins

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 understanding bring them closer to or push them further from National Treasure's Knights Templar lore? • Tickets are available for Nationa...

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118. Hunt for Hospitals 2.0

April 14, 2026 • 62 mins

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, ultimately concluding whether or not the characters could realistically participate in the rest of the movie. Their prediction about the fate of o...

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Liam Sadusky (feat. Jake Austin Walker)

April 7, 2026 • 75 mins

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 prop disaster threatened filming of the Graceland heist. Plus, how would Jess's relationships with Liam and Ethan have evolved if the show...

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117. Hunt for Social Media

March 31, 2026 • 66 mins

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 credits. Who achieved their career goals, who is stuck in the past, and which couples are still together? • It's your last chance to register fo...

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NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 1 & 2)

March 24, 2026 • 61 mins

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 fans? Were National Treasure's screenwriters influenced by the "money pit" when imagining the pit beneath Parkington Lane? • Registrations ...

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116. Hunt for Psychology

March 17, 2026 • 62 mins

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 Treasure movies and discover trends that add depth to the characters' interpersonal dynamics. Could Ben's romantic relationship with Abigail ...

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Michael Singer

March 10, 2026 • 61 mins

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 given exactly 13 minutes to film, and which Hollywood heavyweight was particularly impressed by National Treasure 2's elaborate sets? • R...

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115. Hunt for Kidd

March 3, 2026 • 56 mins

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 war-filled, pirate-adjacent tale of the USS Kidd and how it came to be a Louisiana memorial and tourist attraction. Did the Disney Plus spinoff s...

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Episodes

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NTNews: August 2026

LIVE From the Liberty View feat. National Treasure Director Jon Turteltaub (NATIONAL TREASURE 3 ANNOUNCEMENT!)

NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 5 & 6)

123. Hunt for ABCs (Edge of History)

122. Hunt for Riley 2.0

121. Hunt for Templar Treasure 2.0

HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Fourth of July Edition): "To Philly with Love" Review!

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Ethan (feat. Jordan Rodrigues)

120. Hunt for Freemasonry

119. Hunt for Myths That Could Be True

NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 3 & 4)

118. Hunt for Hospitals 2.0

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Liam Sadusky (feat. Jake Austin Walker)

117. Hunt for Social Media

NT/IRL: The Curse of Oak Island (Seasons 1 & 2)

116. Hunt for Psychology

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Michael Singer

115. Hunt for Kidd

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125. Hunt for Outer Banks (Seasons 1-3)

124. Hunt for Buttons