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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.

Today’s episode is extra special as we sit down with Jason Earles following an incredible fan meet-and-greet at Mall of America. Best known for playing Jackson Stewart on the hit Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, Jason joins us as the show celebrates its 20th anniversary and fans everywhere are feeling the nostalgia. We also talk about his new podcast, Best of Both Our Worlds: The Official, Unofficial Hannah Montana Podcast , where he teams up with Shannon Flynn and Douglas Danger to share behind-the-scenes stories from the show. Jason reflects on reconnecting with fans, favorite moments from the set, and why Hannah Montana still resonates two decades later. It’s a fun conversation about nostalgia, fandom, and the magic of living the “best of both worlds.” 1:30 Jason shares the excitement behind his 5-hour long fan meet-and-greet at MOA 5:00 Memories of the Hannah Montana Show 7:45 The magic behind the brother-sister relationship on set 9:00 Behind the scenes moments that fans didn’t know 11:30 Talking about the show 20th reunion 14:00 Why the Hannah Montana Show was important to kids and families of all ages 17:00 Jason talks about his new podcast, Best of Both Our Worlds 22:00 How the show helped shape Jason’s life, and his career moving forward 24:05 Rapid fire questions about the show for Jason Visit: https://www.youtube.com/@BestOfBothOurWorlds Visit: https://mallofamerica.com/entertainment/events Find Best of Both Our Worlds: The Official, Unofficial Hannah Montana Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Guests: Jason Earles, actor, podcaster, comedian; with Madison Amland, Public Relations Specialist and Maggie Baukol, Entertainment Supervisor at Mall of America Hosts: Jill Renslow Presented by Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism the official destination marketing organization for the city of Bloomington, Minn.