National Treasure Hunt

Aubrey Paris & Emily Black
  • 5.0 (54)
  • TV & Film
  • Updated Biweekly

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 YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform every-other Wednesday, and join the hunt on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn using @NTHuntPodcast!

  1. 1d ago

    122. Hunt for Riley

    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 Treasure: Book of Secrets. • Join National Treasure Hunt for the first-ever NATIONAL TREASURE WEEKEND in Philadelphia from August 20-22, 2026. Here's what's in store and where you can get tickets... • LIVE recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast featuring National Treasure director Jon Turteltaub: Friday, August 21; 6:00-7:30 PM; The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center. Limited capacity; get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-treasure-hunt-live-a-conversation-with-director-jon-turteltaub-tickets-1994606658208?aff=ebdsoporgprofile • Two opportunities to participate in National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event: Thursday, August 20, 6:00-9:00 PM, OR Saturday, August 22, 5:00-8:00 PM; Carpenter's Hall. Limited capacity; get tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/vpbqfa/event/heistnight/ • Special summer installment of our Philadelphia National Treasure Hunt Tour: Saturday, August 22; 10:00 AM-3:30 PM; tour route available at https://nthuntpodcast.com/tour. Limited capacity; get tickets here: https://forms.gle/TcAMm1KQsm4FQBfU7 • FREE screenings of the National Treasure movies including special introductions by Jon Turteltaub: Friday, August 21, 8:00 PM for National Treasure; Saturday, August 22, 8:00 PM for National Treasure: Book of Secrets; Independence Mall. Walk-ups welcome. ~~ • Sign-ups are OPEN for the fall 2026 National Treasure Hunt Tour in Philadelphia happening on Saturday, September 19th. Register here before all spots are filled: https://forms.gle/FmRjbHwbUU73r7rd7 • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, plus supplementary short- and long-form video content, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To support our show and access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes, watch parties, and a book club, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our merch store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: http://tee.pub/lic/nthuntpodcast.

    122. Hunt for Riley

  2. Jul 15

    121. Hunt for Templar Treasure 2.0

    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 the National Archives gala, or how patient the villains are with Patrick when he's being particularly petulant at Trinity Church? • Sign-ups are OPEN for a special summer installment of the Philadelphia National Treasure Hunt Tour happening on Saturday, August 22nd. Register here before all spots are filled: https://forms.gle/TcAMm1KQsm4FQBfU7 • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, plus supplementary short- and long-form video content, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To support our show and access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes, watch parties, and a book club, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our merch store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: http://tee.pub/lic/nthuntpodcast.

    121. Hunt for Templar Treasure 2.0

  3. Jul 1

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

    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://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes, watch parties, and a book club, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

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

  4. Jun 10

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

    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 scene at the Louisiana governor's mansion come to be? • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on X and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

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

  5. May 13

    120. Hunt for Freemasonry

    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 treasures can you find at the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia? • Plan your visit to the Masonic Temple in Philadelphia at https://pamasonictemple.org/. • Tickets are available for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX, happening Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets here: https://my.hmns.org/67154/67155 • Tickets for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, happening Saturday, May 23, at 5:30 PM, are currently SOLD OUT. Keep an eye on this page in case new tickets become available: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/congressionalcemetery/national-treasure-hunt-s-heist-night • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

    120. Hunt for Freemasonry

  6. Apr 29

    119. Hunt for Myths That Could Be True

    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 Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Westport Museum for History and Culture in Westport, CT, happening Saturday, May 16, at 4:00 PM. Get your tickets here: https://westporthistory.org/event/32869/ • Tickets are available for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX, happening Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets here: https://my.hmns.org/67154/67155 • Tickets for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, happening Saturday, May 23, at 5:30 PM, are currently SOLD OUT. Keep an eye on this page in case new tickets become available: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/congressionalcemetery/national-treasure-hunt-s-heist-night • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

    119. Hunt for Myths That Could Be True

  7. Apr 22

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

    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 National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Westport Museum for History and Culture in Westport, CT, happening Saturday, May 16, at 4:00 PM. Get your tickets here: https://westporthistory.org/event/32869/ • Tickets are available for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX, happening Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets here: https://my.hmns.org/67154/67155 • Tickets for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, happening Saturday, May 23, at 5:30 PM, are currently SOLD OUT. Keep an eye on this page in case new tickets become available: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/congressionalcemetery/national-treasure-hunt-s-heist-night • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

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

  8. Apr 15

    118. Hunt for Hospitals 2.0

    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 one character in particular could totally change the way we think about National Treasure 3! • It's your last chance to register for the first-ever National Treasure Hunt Tour in Philadelphia, PA, which will run on Saturday, May 9. Sign up here before registrations close on April 18: https://forms.gle/2jetZW1eXhtnQU1N6 • Tickets will soon be available for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Westport Museum for History and Culture in Westport, CT, happening Saturday, May 16, at 4:00 PM. Keep an eye on this page for tickets: https://westporthistory.org/event/32869/ • Tickets are available for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX, happening Thursday, May 21, at 6:30 PM. Get your tickets here: https://my.hmns.org/67154/67155 • Tickets for National Treasure Hunt's HEIST NIGHT event at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, happening Saturday, May 23, at 5:30 PM, are currently SOLD OUT. Keep an eye on this page in case new tickets become available: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/congressionalcemetery/national-treasure-hunt-s-heist-night • Order our new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Riley-Pooles-Secrets-Aubrey-Paris/dp/1959748394/, and leave a rating and review on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/246259636-riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets). • Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press or on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/National-Treasure-Hunt-Short-Crazy/dp/1959748009. • National Treasure Hunt is now available as a video podcast! To watch video versions of this and future episodes, subscribe at www.youtube.com/@NTHuntPodcast. • Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, walking tour, books, and events can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. • To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast, and visit our Etsy store to find designs that celebrate your love of National Treasure: www.etsy.com/shop/NationalTreasurHunt/.

    118. Hunt for Hospitals 2.0
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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 YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform every-other Wednesday, and join the hunt on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn using @NTHuntPodcast!

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  • Creator
    Aubrey Paris & Emily Black
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    National Treasure Hunt