By popular demand, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black compare National Treasure to The Librarians. Each franchise consists of films, books, and a television show developed over similar time periods, so why have they met such different fates?

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88. Hunt for Librarians

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?

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99. Hunt for Unity

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?

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NT/IRL: Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch (Seasons 3 & 4)

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, Resolute desk, presidential seal, and much more.

Get your ticket to FAN EXPO Philadelphia to attend National Treasure Hunt's signature interactive lecture on history, science, and Hollywood magic in National Treasure. The session will take place in Workshop Room 123 (Pennsylvania Convention Center) on Saturday, May 17, at 12:15 PM.

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.

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100. Hunt for the White House

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.

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Order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Agent Spellman (feat. Alicia Coppola)

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."

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Order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Seth (feat. Timothy V. Murphy)

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.

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Order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Daniel (feat. Michael Maize)

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 semiquincentennial. Keep an eye on www.nthuntpodcast.com/events for new event announcements and to learn when National Treasure Hunt is visiting a city near you!

Aubrey's new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," is coming in May 2026! Pre-order the book from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets.

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, walking tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com.

Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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101. Hunt for Call Sheets

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 of the 2026 semiquincentennial. Keep an eye on www.nthuntpodcast.com/events for new event announcements and to learn when National Treasure Hunt is visiting a city near you!

Reserve your spot on the fall 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running September 20 in Washington, DC! Space is limited; register here: https://forms.gle/PvAj4hAtYddjQhtJ8

Aubrey's new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," is coming in May 2026! Pre-order the book from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets.

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, walking tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com.

Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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NTNews: July 2025 (Clarifying the Chris Bremner Rumor!)

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 portrayal in scripted television from 38:00-39:00.)

Reserve your spot on the fall 2025 National Treasure Hunt Tour, running September 20 in Washington, DC! Space is limited; register here: forms.gle/PvAj4hAtYddjQhtJ8

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 semiquincentennial. Keep an eye on www.nthuntpodcast.com/events for new event announcements and to learn when National Treasure Hunt is visiting a city near you!

Aubrey's new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," is coming in May 2026! Pre-order the book from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets.

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, walking tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com.

Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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BONUS: The Secret Lies with Agent Johnson (feat. Mark Pellegrino)

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/PvAj4hAtYddjQhtJ8

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 semiquincentennial. Keep an eye on www.nthuntpodcast.com/events for new event announcements and to learn when National Treasure Hunt is visiting a city near you!

Aubrey's new book, "Riley Poole's Book of Secrets: History for National Treasure Hunters," is coming in May 2026! Pre-order the book from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/riley-poole-s-book-of-secrets.

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, walking tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com.

Order our first book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy.

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102. Hunt for the Fountain of Youth

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.

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88. Hunt for Librarians

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