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National Treasure Hunt

Aubrey Paris & Emily Blacknthuntpodcast.com
National Treasure Hunt is the award-winning 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 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite audio podcast platform every-other Wednesday, and join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast!
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Episodes

66. Hunt for Villains 2.0

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 change of heart is finally revealed! Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-...

Sep 19, 20231 hr 22 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Superfans 4.0

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 Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever y...

Sep 12, 20231 hr 11 min

65. Hunt for Iam Phasma

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, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the N...

Sep 05, 20231 hr 10 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with MacDonald

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 what Charlotte references didn't make the final cut of the film? Learn more about Ross MacDonald's work and career at https://www.ross-macdonald.com/. J...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 44 min

64. Hunt for Jess

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 Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.n...

Aug 23, 20231 hr 22 min

63. Hunt for Blood

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 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpo...

Aug 08, 202357 min

NTNews: August 2023

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 using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More inf...

Aug 01, 202346 min

62. Hunt for Cage

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, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. Order our b...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 19 min

61. Hunt for Facts (Edge of History)

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-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be fo...

Jul 11, 20231 hr 41 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Bloopers 2.0

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 wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, book, and tour can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. Order our book,...

Jun 14, 202317 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Superfans 3.0

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 of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt...

Jun 07, 20231 hr 27 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Shaw

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. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple ...

May 31, 20231 hr 17 min

60. Hunt for Heere

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 Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you liste...

May 16, 202348 min

59. Hunt for Minor Characters

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 Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, a...

May 03, 20231 hr 20 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Oren

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: Edge of History.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday ...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 1 min

58. Hunt for Patriarchy

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-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be foun...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 31 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with the Wibberleys 2.0

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 Maddox? Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, App...

Apr 12, 20231 hr 6 min

57. Hunt for Red Notice

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, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.c...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 19 min

NTNews: April 2023

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, 2023.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Ap...

Apr 03, 202331 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Salazar

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 Season 1 of National Treasure: Edge of History.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Trea...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 12 min

56. Hunt for Coins

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 information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. Order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Ste...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 11 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Turteltaub

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 using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More in...

Mar 15, 20231 hr 18 min

55. Hunt for Screenplays

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 of History. Plus, the true relationship between Ben Gates and Agent Sadusky is finally revealed, and you won't believe the original iteration of the n...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 40 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Kacey

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 for Season 1 of National Treasure: Edge of History.) Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National ...

Mar 01, 20231 hr 1 min

54. Hunt for Parallels: Films vs. Series

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 new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National ...

Feb 22, 20231 hr 32 min

53. Hunt for Edge of History (S1E6-10)

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 Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tou...

Feb 08, 20232 hr 9 min

BONUS: The Secret Lies with Myles

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: Edge of History now, only on Disney Plus. (This episode contains spoilers for Season 1, Episodes 1-8 of National Treasure: Edge of History.) Join the...

Feb 01, 202358 min

52. Hunt for Characters (Edge of History, S1)

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 Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 25 min

51. Hunt for Edge of History (S1E1-5)

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 Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and ...

Jan 11, 20232 hr 23 min

NTNews: December 2022

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 National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More in...

Dec 21, 202257 min
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