BONUS: The Secret Lies with Thomas Gates (feat. Jason Earles)

Jason Earles ("Thomas Gates") joins co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black to discuss his experience filming National Treasure's opening history sequence in Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. Listen to hear his vivid memories of learning to drive a horse-drawn carriage, acting opposite Terrence Currier ("Charles Carroll of Carrollton"), and getting acting advice at the hotel bar. Plus, why is National Treasure one of Jason's "favorite movies ever"? • It's your last chance to register for the fall 2026 National Treasure Hunt Tour in Washington, D.C., happening on Saturday, October 17th. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Xnhd5d3mJLDXqG8J9 • 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 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.