Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black dissect the motivations of National Treasure: Edge of History's villainous organization, Cras Est Nostrum. How can Cras Est Nostrum's actions be analogized to real-world events? Is there a place for the organization in National Treasure 3?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black calculate the cost to conduct every heist in the National Treasure franchise. Do their findings agree with the purported financial situations of Ben Gates, Jess Valenzuela, and their counterparts?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-o…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black kick off their year-long celebration of National Treasure's 20th anniversary with a game of 20 questions featuring Marianne and Cormac Wibberley! The screenwriting/showrunning duo answer your most pressing National Treasure queries, including: How did Ian know the Declaration wouldn't be in its display case? Wh…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share the story of La Malinche, the Aztec woman whose legacy as Hernan Cortes' translator grows more complex with the passage of time. Why is she a perfect historical centerpiece for National Treasure: Edge of History? What parts of her story did Edge of History leave out? How should we interpret her actions to…

Following up on their analysis of Agent Sadusky's storage unit, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black assess the contents of the former FBI agent's clue room in National Treasure: Edge of History. Their search reveals hidden maps, photographs, and notes that connect the Edge of History storyline to National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets.Join the hunt…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare and contrast the National Treasure franchise with The Mummy (1999 and 2017). Can The Mummy be considered a treasure hunt 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 lis…

Is Jess Valenzuela justified in breaking her father out of prison? Is it wrong for Rafael Rios to let his wife and daughter believe he died? How can we support our friends without impinging on their agency? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the ethics of character decisions in National Treasure: Edge of History.Join the hunt on Twitter …

In the Season 8 premiere of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black break down the planning, execution, and outcomes of each heist in the National Treasure franchise. Their analysis identifies the key qualities of a successful National Treasure heist and helps explain why some feel more satisfying than others.Join the hunt on …

Tommy Savas ("Dr. Zeke") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his character's motivations in National Treasure: Edge of History. Hear about his National Treasure fandom, learn how his character might have been involved in a second season of Edge of History, and so much more.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodca…

On the Season 7 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black welcome Katie Patton Pryor, Executive Director at the Baton Rouge Film Commission, to the podcast. Their discussion illuminates why National Treasure: Edge of History filmed in Baton Rouge and how the city's culture was integrated into the show.Join the hunt on …

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black tell the stories of the Amber Room, the lost library of the Moscow tsars, Blackbeard's treasure, and other legendary treasures in history to assess their candidacy for inclusion in National Treasure 3.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt ev…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black explore the history of Buckingham Palace. Their deep-dive uncovers notable connections to Queen Victoria, identifies which palace rooms were replicated in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, and more.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt e…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black put their doctorates to work assessing the validity of science and technology presented in National Treasure: Edge of History. Plus, "National Treasure Lab" returns to test Edge of History's most memorable S&T tricks.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National …

Marco Kyris, Nicolas Cage's former traveling stand-in, joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his time working on the set of National Treasure. During the conversation, Kyris shares his experiences with other cast members, behind-the-scenes moments from filming, his perpetual gratitude to Cage, and more.Join the hunt on Twitter and …

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare the villains of the National Treasure films to those in National Treasure: Edge of History. When considering Ian Howe, Mitch Wilkinson, Billie Pierce, and Agent Hendricks, which villain is the most complete, and whose actions seem inconsistent with their character? Plus, the reason for Mitch's abrupt ch…

To celebrate the midpoint of their seventh season, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by three National Treasure Hunters who share how the National Treasure movies shaped their careers, hobbies, and more. What advice would they give the National Treasure production team regarding the third film in the franchise?Join the hunt on Twitte…

FBI Agent Peter Sadusky is a mysterious figure in the National Treasure universe. Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black uncover clues about Agent Sadusky's life, family, and career as they critically examine the contents of his storage unit featured in National Treasure: Edge of History.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, a…

Ross MacDonald, prop designer for National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his work on the President's secret book, Booth diary page, and other book props from the movie. What historical mysteries appear in the secret book, which entry did Nicolas Cage photograph at the Library of Congress, and wh…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black conduct an in-depth character analysis of Jess Valenzuela from National Treasure: Edge of History. How similar is she to the franchise's original protagonist, Benjamin Franklin Gates?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesda…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare the CBS/Paramount Plus show Blood and Treasure to the National Treasure franchise. Why do Blood and Treasure and National Treasure: Edge of History feel eerily similar?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Sp…

Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black discuss the production, marketing, and reception of the long-anticipated Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny(2023). What could it mean for National Treasure 3? (This episode of NTN was recorded on July 13, 2023.)Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram usi…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black discuss parallels between National Treasure and other well-known Nicolas Cage films, including The Rock, Con Air, Gone in 60 Seconds, Next, Pig, and more.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…

Were the Daughters of the Plumed Serpent real? Was Elvis Presley a Freemason? Could La Malinche read and write? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the historical plot points presented in National Treasure: Edge of History.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-ot…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black share their favorite outtakes from Seasons 3 through 6 of National Treasure Hunt. Plus, the origin of our infamous "haggis" bleep is finally revealed!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 …

Following the conclusion of Season 6, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black are joined by four National Treasure Hunters who share early memories of the film franchise and opinions of the Disney Plus spin-off. What do they envision as the future of National Treasure?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes …

David Dayan Fisher ("Shaw") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to reflect on his experience portraying Ian Howe's principal henchman in National Treasure. Learn about secret shenanigans in the Independence Hall bell tower, Shaw's true feelings about Riley Poole, movie magic underpinning his fall into the Parkington Lane pit, and much more.…

On the Season 6 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black welcome Marissa Maggs, Archivist at Trinity Church Wall Street, to the podcast. Their discussion unearths the site's long and fascinating history while clarifying key aspects of its portrayal in the original National Treasure film.Join the hunt on Twitter and In…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the careers of the actors who portray key minor characters in the National Treasure films. Which scene-stealer is related to the films' executive producer, and which actors have jobs outside of Hollywood?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treas…

Antonio Cipriano ("Oren Bradley") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to shed light on his multi-dimensional character in National Treasure: Edge of History. Hear about his first interaction with Catherine Zeta-Jones, learn the massive secret he had to keep while filming, and much more.(This episode contains spoilers for National Treasure: …

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the treatment of women characters and the representation of intersectional identities in National Treasure, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, and National Treasure: Edge of History.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-othe…

National Treasure: Edge of History showrunners Marianne and Cormac Wibberley return to the National Treasure Hunt podcast to break down everything you saw (and didn't see) in season one of the Disney Plus series. Did Jess ever receive U.S. citizenship, who were the men in the Cras Est Nostrum board room, and what was Billie's relationship with Madd…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare the National Treasure franchise to the 2021 action-comedy film Red Notice. Are there intentional nods to National Treasure integrated throughout the Netflix hit?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, …

Welcome to National Treasure News! In this installment, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black announce the release of their new book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy." For the first time, they share the book's origins, hint at secrets hidden inside, and preview upcoming book events. (This episode of NTN was recorded on March 27, 20…

Armando Riesco ("Agent Hendricks"/"Salazar") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his character's villainous turn in National Treasure: Edge of History. Learn how he joined the franchise, what convinced him to sign on to the Disney Plus spinoff, and how he makes sense of Agent Hendricks' actions.(This episode contains spoilers for…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black dive into the history of U.S. coinage. Which coins could reasonably serve as clues in a third 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 you listen. More informa…

National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to reminisce about creating the franchise's first two films. What does he think differentiates National Treasure from other treasure hunt movies, how did National Treasure: Edge of History come to be, and what's on page 47?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram us…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black overview the novelization of National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, revealing a surprisingly different story that adds clarity to the 2007 film. Learn why Albert Pike was communicating with Queen Victoria, unearth the nefariousness of Dr. Nichols, and understand the movie's connection to National Treasure: Edge …

Breeda Wool ("Kacey Hasler") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss her character's backstory as Billie Pearce's henchwoman in National Treasure: Edge of History. Hear about her experience working with Catherine Zeta-Jones, learn what it was like filming the season finale's swamp scenes, and much more.(This episode contains spoilers…

When creating a spinoff, what is the best way to pay homage to a franchise's original characters, stories, and themes? Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black analyze the use of National Treasure Easter eggs and scene recreations in season one of National Treasure: Edge of History.Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find …

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black deliver their recap and commentary on the second half of National Treasure: Edge of History season one. Which elements of the show could be explored in a potential season two, and which should be left in Baton Rouge?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National T…

Actor Dustin Ingram ("Myles Moro") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black for a discussion about his character's journey in the first season of National Treasure: Edge of History. Hear what it was like working with Harvey Keitel, learn why viewers could have known Myles was a villain from the beginning, and much more. Stream National Treasure:…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black summarize what we know (and what we don't know) about the seven main characters in Season 1 of National Treasure: Edge of History. Will their early character analyses hold up over the course of the series?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hun…

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black provide their signature recap and commentary for the first five episodes of National Treasure: Edge of History. Which nods to the films are successful, and what subtle questions need resolving by season's end?Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure…

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 us…

[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: Edg…

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…

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 …

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 Treas…

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 Treas…

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 yo…