National Treasure Hunt

Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share stories from the National Treasure: Edge of History premiere in Hollywood and overview early critic and fan reactions to the series' first two episodes. (This episode of NTN was recorded on December 17, 2022.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of Nati...

[SPOILERS] National Treasure screenwriters and National Treasure: Edge of History showrunners Marianne and Cormac Wibberley join co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to explain key parallels between the movies and series. They also share their most memorable contributions to the fan-favorite films that started it all. Stream National Treasure: Edge of History now, only on Disney Plus. (This episo...

On December 5, 2022, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black attended the Hollywood premiere of "National Treasure: Edge of History" and interviewed the cast and production team on the red carpet. Listen to their conversations with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lisette Olivera, Jordan Rodrigues, Antonio Cipriano, Jake Austin Walker, Lyndon Smith, Breeda Wool, Dustin Ingram, Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, an...

Terrence Currier, the actor who portrayed Charles Carroll of Carrollton in National Treasure, joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to reflect on his experiences in the role. The conversation includes firsthand encounters with some of the film's principal cast. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday o...

On the Season 5 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black welcome Blaine Kortemeyer, Deputy Director of Interpretation and Education at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to the podcast. Their discussion highlights the evolution of Gutzon Borglum's famous design while sharing park rangers' experience with National Treasure 2's on-location filming. Join the hunt on Twit...

Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets' depiction of the legendary City of Gold. How much would Ben Gates' second discovery be worth today? (Please pardon our static! New microphones are coming for the next episode!) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black overview the history of U.S. paper currency. Who would have thought they'd find National Treasure connections beyond the $1 and $100 bills? 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 you listen to podcasts. More information about the...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down Trevor Rabin's musical score for National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets and suggest explanations for key differences compared to the soundtrack of the first National Treasure film. 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...

Prompted by listener requests, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare the National Treasure franchise to the 2022 action-adventure film Uncharted. What could Uncharted's box office success (alongside clear nods to National Treasure) mean for the likelihood of Disney greenlighting Ben Gates' third treasure hunt? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episod...

Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black overview the latest National Treasure: Edge of History updates from Disney Expo. Discussion topics include the show's premiere date, an advertising strategy that's heavy on movie references, and Edge of History's first official trailer. (This episode of NTN was recorded on September 15, 2022.) Join the hu...

Aubrey Paris and Emily Black conclude their coverage of the National Treasure prequel book series with a recap of "Westward Bound," authored by Catherine Hapka for Disney Press. By the end of the episode, the co-hosts are left wondering how the fifth and sixth books in the series (written but never published) would have have set the stage for Ben Gates' notorious adventures. Join the hunt on Twitt...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black recap "Uncharted," the third book in the National Treasure prequel series authored by Catherine Hapka for Disney Press. Mind-blowing connections between the book and films will change the way fans view National Treasure. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black recap "Midnight Ride," the second National Treasure prequel book written by Catherine Hapka and published by Disney Press. Readers (and listeners) learn the role of Ben Gates' ancestors in launching the American Revolution. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spot...

Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down the newly released featurette for National Treasure: Edge of History, discuss revelations from the Edge of History panel at San Diego Comic Con, and consider implications for National Treasure 3. (This episode of NTN was recorded on July 25, 2022.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @...

Did you know that a four-part book series tells the story of the Gates Family before the timeline of National Treasure? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black recap "Changing Tides," the first National Treasure prequel book written by Catherine Hapka and published by Disney Press. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-othe...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess critical reviews of National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets. What intriguing differences come to light when comparing these reviews to those of the original film? 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 you listen to podcasts....

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves! Welcome to National Treasure Hunt, the biweekly podcast, annual tour, and forthcoming book examining the National Treasure film franchise through an interdisciplinary lens. Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black return for Season 5 of the National Treasure Hunt podcast in July 2022. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes...

On the Season 4 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by Abby Yochelson, Reference Specialist in the Main Reading Room at the Library of Congress. Their conversation includes details about the filming of both National Treasure movies on-site at the library, as well as little-known connections between the library's collections and historical plot points...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black critically analyze the contents of the Templar Treasure as portrayed in National Treasure. What ancient civilizations are represented, how valuable are the artifacts, and are they temporally consistent with the legend of the treasure? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednes...

In this lighthearted episode, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black use their franchise expertise to present the definitive "ABCs of National Treasure." 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 you listen to podcasts.

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black explore the rich history of the USS Intrepid, which features briefly in National Treasure. How realistic is Ben Gates' death-defying jump into the Hudson River, as well as the events that follow? 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 wher...

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black discuss similarities and differences between the National Treasure films and The Lost Symbol television series for Peacock. What could Dan Brown's streamer-era show tell us about the National Treasure series coming to Disney+ this fall? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wedn...

Inspired by Netflix's "Attack of the Hollywood Clichés," co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess the degree to which common film tropes take center stage in the National Treasure franchise. 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 you listen to podcasts.

Co-hosts and real-life scientists Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the use of science and technology in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, complete with the return of "National Treasure Lab." 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 you listen to podcasts.

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black scrutinize National Treasure 2's three-minute Oval Office scene, diving into the history of this revered room while assessing the accuracy of its Hollywood portrayal. 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 you listen to podcasts.