Podcast

National Treasure Hunt is the award-winning podcast taking an ocular device to the National Treasure film franchise.

Every episode features co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examining the National Treasure movies or TV show through an interdisciplinary lens. Whether they're assessing historical accuracy, testing science tricks, debating the ethics of Ben Gates' decisions, or interviewing an expert from a National Treasure filming location, Aubrey and Emily embark on thought-provoking discussions that never fail to entertain. That's why National Treasure Hunt was named the 2025 Best Society and Culture Podcast by Quill and a Top 5 Treasure Hunting Podcast by Million Podcasts.

Special guests spill National Treasure secrets.

Aubrey and Emily are periodically joined by cast and creators of the National Treasure film franchise, including Jon Turteltaub, the Wibberleys, and Ted Elliott. These special episodes reveal behind-the-scenes secrets and share updates on the status of National Treasure 3.

New episodes are released every-other Wednesday on all podcast platforms.

National Treasure Hunt thanks Ankita Patil for creating our logo. Episode music was composed by our very own Emily Black.

Cast & Crew Interviews

Oren Aviv

Antonio Cipriano

Antonio Cipriano

Creator & Storywriter

National Treasure

Antonio Cipriano

Antonio Cipriano

Antonio Cipriano

"Oren Bradley"

National Treasure: Edge of History

Alicia Coppola

Antonio Cipriano

Terrence Currier

"Agent Spellman"

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Terrence Currier

Antonio Cipriano

Terrence Currier

"Charles Carroll of Carrollton"

National Treasure

Ted Elliott

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

Screenwriter

National Treasure 3

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

"Powell"

National Treasure

David Dayan Fisher

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

David Dayan Fisher

"Shaw"

National Treasure

Bruce Greenwood

Stewart Finlay-McLennan

David Dayan Fisher

"The President"

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Lisa Hoyle

Dustin Ingram

Dustin Ingram

Stunt Double for Diane Kruger

National Treasure

Dustin Ingram

Dustin Ingram

Dustin Ingram

"Myles Moro"

National Treasure: Edge of History

Avy Kaufman

Dustin Ingram

Avy Kaufman

Casting Director

National Treasure

Marco Kyris

Dustin Ingram

Avy Kaufman

Stand-in for Nicolas Cage

National Treasure

Chris Leps

Timothy V. Murphy

Ross MacDonald

Stunt Double for Justin Bartha

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Ross MacDonald

Timothy V. Murphy

Ross MacDonald

Prop Designer

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Michael Maize

Timothy V. Murphy

Timothy V. Murphy

"Daniel"

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Timothy V. Murphy

Timothy V. Murphy

Timothy V. Murphy

"Seth"

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Stephen Pope

Armando Riesco

Armando Riesco

"Phil"

National Treasure

Armando Riesco

Armando Riesco

Armando Riesco

"Agent Hendricks"

National Treasure & National Treasure: Edge of History

Tommy Savas

Armando Riesco

Charles Segars

"Dr. Zeke Hudson"

National Treasure: Edge of History

Charles Segars

Armando Riesco

Charles Segars

Creator & Storywriter

National Treasure

Oleg Taktarov

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Trampas Thompson

"Viktor"

National Treasure

Trampas Thompson

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Trampas Thompson

Stunt Double for David Dayan Fisher

National Treasure

Jon Turteltaub

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Director

National Treasure

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Cormac & Marianne Wibberley

Screenwriters, National Treasure

Showrunners, National Treasure: Edge of History

Media Coverage

National Treasure 3 Screenwriter on the Project's Status, Characters, and Treasure Hunt, JoBlo (August 7, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Just Got a Gold-Plated Update, Collider (August 6, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Writer Teases Character and Story Details for His Sequel, Geek Tyrant (August 6, 2024)
Script Finished, Some Plot Details Revealed for New National Treasure Film, DisInsider (August 5, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Writer Teases Returning Characters and Plot Details, CBR (August 4, 2024)
National Treasure 3: Will It Happen? Everything We Know, Screen Rant (updated August 3, 2024)
Voltron Is Trying to Become a Movie Again, Plus National Treasure 3 Screenwriter Ted Elliott Talks About What Could Become if the Sequel Ever Happens, Gizmodo (August 2, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Writer Reveals Major Script Update & Plot Details for the Disney Sequel, MovieWeb (August 2, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Has a First Draft Script, Treats Television Series as Canon, ComingSoon (August 2, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Writer Treating Disney+ Show as Canon, What's On Disney Plus (August 2, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Gets Major Update, Disney Plus Informer (August 2, 2024)
National Treasure 3's Returning Characters, Villains & Story Teased by Screenwriter After 17 Years of Development, Screen Rant (August 1, 2024)
National Treasure Director Addresses If Cancelled Disney+ Show Would Impact Third Movie, What's On Disney Plus (June 8, 2024)
Sean Bean's National Treasure Character Fate Gets Ambiguous Update from Director, Screen Rant (June 1, 2024)
National Treasure 3: Director Reveals Details About Nicolas Cage’s Return, The Economic Times (June 1, 2024)
National Treasure Director Addresses Nicolas Cage's Doubts About Third Movie, ComicBook (May 31, 2024)
Original National Treasure Director Addresses Whether Cancelled Disney+ Show Would Impact Movie, Screen Rant (May 31, 2024)
Original National Treasure Director Defends Nicolas Cage's Pessimistic Response to National Treasure 3, Screen Rant (May 31, 2024)
National Treasure Director Explains Why Nicolas Cage is Right to be Cautious About New Sequel, MovieWeb (May 31, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Gets Promising Update from Franchise Director, CBR (May 31, 2024)
Jon Turteltaub Raises Hopes for National Treasure 3, Film News UK (May 31, 2024)
"I've Waited So Long for This": Only Thing that Can Top Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Return is Nicolas Cage's Return in $788 Million Franchise, FandomWire (May 31, 2024)
Will Nicolas Cage Return for National Treasure 3? Here's What the Director Thinks, CinemaBlend (May 31, 2024)
National Treasure 3: Original Director Offers Script Update, Teases Nicolas Cage & Original Cast Returning, ComicBook (May 30, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Gets Cautious Script Update from Original Director, Screen Rant (May 30, 2024)
Nicolas Cage & Original Cast's National Treasure 3 Return Get Confident Response from Director, Screen Rant (May 30, 2024)
National Treasure 3 Will See "All Principal Actors" Return & Feature Sean Bean's Villain, MovieWeb (May 30, 2024)
National Treasure 3: Jon Turteltaub Says a Sequel Could "100%" Happen with the Original Cast, But They'll Need to Act Fast, JoBlo (May 30, 2024)
"A Very, Very Good Writer Writing It Right Now": Nicolas Cage Might Return for National Treasure 3, FandomWire (May 30, 2024)

What Listeners are Saying

I'm Gonna Steal the Declaration

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

I'm Gonna Steal the Declaration

I thought I liked the National Treasure films enough, but then I listened to this podcast. Emily and Aubrey's love of the movies and U.S. history is delightful and charming. I find myself entertained and learning about things I never would have known or thought to research myself. They also have a great rapport. I suddenly find myself wanting to watch both of these movies again...I think Andy Samberg's Nicolas Cage would have this to say about these hosts' passion for the films, "that's high praise."

-ZeroDarkToothHurty (Apple Podcasts)

Dust Off Your Copy of NT

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

I'm Gonna Steal the Declaration

It has been a while since I've watched the movies, but this pod made me want to watch them along with each episode. If you're just looking for National Treasure content or you want some history and context for the movie, this is the pod for you. Hosts are very entertaining, so if you're just looking for ANYTHING, this is worth checking out.

-PartyAng (Apple Podcasts)

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

Aubrey and Emily's passion for National Treasure is contagious even for non-superfans! This podcast has given me a broader appreciation not only for this film series but for film in general, thanks to the hosts' abilities to dissect the most innocuous-seeming plot points and uncover fun Easter eggs, story-wide motifs, and deeper, unforeseen meanings at every turn. This is a great listen for history buffs, science nerds, film critics, and Nick Cage aficionados alike!

-B-ryk93 (Apple Podcasts)

This is Great

Been on the Hunt

Fun & Insightful on Multiple Levels

This series takes a deep dive into the National Treasure franchise. I love how Aubrey and Emily break down so many parts of the movie while giving you a history lesson. It's really neat to hear what was accurate, embellished, and just plain fake in the films. Check them out.

-Zack (Apple Podcasts)

Been on the Hunt

Been on the Hunt

Been on the Hunt

For a great podcast! Aubrey and Emily are two great hosts and put a lot of heart and soul into this show. Even if you're not at a Nicolas Cage in National Treasure level there's still a ton to check out in this show!

-David (Apple Podcasts)

Great Podcast

Been on the Hunt

Been on the Hunt

The hosts are very informative and do deep dives into these movies in a way that no one else does. Breaking it down to an almost molecular level (pun intended) and still keeping it entertaining is tough to do but they pull it off. 10/10 would recommend!

-Albuquerque! (Apple Podcasts)

Recent Guest Hosting & Appearances

Two Sides to the Story

Two Sides to the Story

Two Sides to the Story

National Treasure Hunt Interview with Aubrey Paris & Emily Black

April 2025

Podcasting Made Simple

Two Sides to the Story

Two Sides to the Story

Grow Your Show by Repurposing Podcast Content | Aubrey Paris

April 2025

Book of the Mouse Club

Two Sides to the Story

Book of the Mouse Club

Author Interview: National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy

October 2024

Notably Disney

Two Sides to the Story

Book of the Mouse Club

National Treasure Films & Series Soundtrack Discussion

June 2024