National Treasure Hunt

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 the wild decision for a kids' movie to depict teenagers being accidentally drugged in a Las Vegas casino....

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 hunt? • Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for the debut of National Treasure Hunt's newest event, HEIST NIGHT,...

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 announcements. (This episode of NTN was recorded on September 5, 2025.) • October 9, 2025: Debut of HEIST NIGHT at...

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 Hunt's newest event, HEIST NIGHT, running for two nights at President Lincoln's Cottage (Washington, DC) o...

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 of National Treasure Hunt's newest event, HEIST NIGHT, running for two nights at President Lincoln's Co...

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 setting? Reserve your spot on the fall 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running September 20 in Washingt...

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 golden knight on horseback? Reserve your spot on the fall 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running Sept...

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 Hunt Tour, running September 20 in Washington, DC! Space is limited; register here: forms.gle/PvAj4hAtYddj...

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? And why did reshoots take place across the pond? (Trigger warning: Discussion of sexual violence portr...

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 is hitting the road for our America 250 Tour, a series of interactive events across the country in honor...

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 road for our America 250 Tour, a series of interactive events across the country in honor of the 2026 sem...

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 the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hun...

Timothy V. Murphy ("Seth") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black for a conversation about his portrayal of Mitch Wilkinson's henchman in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. Hear about Tim's off-camera experiences in South Dakota, the reason his face is covered in a few key scenes, and the friendship that formed between the film's "villains." Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NT...

Alicia Coppola ("Agent Spellman") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to share her memories from behind-the-scenes of filming National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. Learn how Ed Harris comforted Alicia in an airport, Jon Voight befriended local communities in South Dakota, Helen Mirren facilitated discreet wardrobe changes on set, and much more. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using...

On the Season 10 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by Matthew Costello, Chief Education Officer at the White House Historical Association, to celebrate their 100th podcast episode. The task at hand is simple: to assess the portrayal of presidential and White House history in the National Treasure films, including deep dives into the Oval Office, Res...

In this "National Treasure in Real Life" episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black review Seasons 3 and 4 of Discovery Channel's Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch. How do history and science converge to suggest that Aztec gold could be hidden in Utah? Plus, how are the Ollinger and Gates families similar? Get your ticket to FAN EXPO Philadelphia to attend National Treasure Hunt's signature interact...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black consider how National Treasure builds community amongst fans of the franchise. How could the films be used to reach across real or imagined barriers in society, creating unity during uncertain or divisive times? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple P...

Stewart Finlay-McLennan ("Powell") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to round out their interview series with the henchmen of National Treasure. What was Powell's first name, why did he team up with Ian Howe, and what was the character's relationship with his fellow henchmen? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt ever...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the evolution of the complex relationship between hero Ben Gates and villain Ian Howe. Plus, what does an online compatibility test reveal about the viability of their "friendship"? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever y...

Oleg Taktarov ("Viktor") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to share stories from his time portraying Ian Howe's henchman in National Treasure. His memories include the villains' after-hours bonding rituals, henchman-centric scenes that didn't make the cut, details from a Nicolas Cage house party, and much more. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new epi...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black explore Meriwether Lewis' journals from the Corps of Discovery expedition. What information did they contain, where are they kept today, and could Jess Valenzuela realistically have found one at the Louisiana Governor's Mansion in National Treasure: Edge of History? It's your last chance to reserve a spot on the spring 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running...

Stephen Pope ("Phil") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his evolution from stunt performer to Ian Howe's henchman in the first National Treasure film. How did he end up chasing Nicolas Cage across a roof in Philadelphia? Reserve your spot on the spring 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running April 26 in Washington, DC! Availability is limited; register here: https://forms.gl...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess professional critiques of the National Treasure: Edge of History series. How fair are comparisons to the original films, and will the shows' reviews age better than those written 20 years ago about National Treasure? Reserve your spot on the spring 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running April 26 in Washington, DC! Availability is limited; register he...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black revisit FBI Agent Hendricks' scenes in both National Treasure films with the added knowledge of his membership in Edge of History's Cras Est Nostrum organization. Can our experts make this new canon fit Hendricks' character? Reserve your spot on the spring 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running April 26 in Washington, DC! Availability is limited; register h...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by stunt performer Trampas Thompson, David Dayan Fisher ("Shaw")'s double in National Treasure, to revisit his memories from filming. How did his hairstyle land him the role, what made him the "worst" double on set, and when can you see his face on screen? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National...