To hear from the new head of Arrow, Tim Phillips,
and also the gentleman who presides over America’s darkest, deepest secrets.

Rick and Marty Lagina find themselves grappling with unexpected challenges
as whispers about season 12 begin to unsettle fans.

The buzz around a significant new sponsorship and increased funds has leaked,
sparking intense speculation and anticipation.

With the promise of delving deeper than ever before,
this revelation raises eyebrows and questions about what lies hidden beneath.

What could be so monumental that it would compel someone to break silence?

Join us to uncover the shadowy depths of what the new season has in store.

New sponsors, new secrets, and new stakes.

This season, Rick and Marty are focusing on the famous Money Pit on Oak Island,
aiming to unearth valuable artifacts.

They’ve teamed up with Duma Contracting Limited
to dig deeper than ever.

They’ve already extended the excavation shaft to almost 90 ft
and are using advanced drilling methods to reach 95 ft.

Detecting metal traces deep in the ground
has given them hope for a big discovery.

As they dig, they found signs of a wooden structure below the tunnel,
which has sparked a lot of excitement — especially for Marty Lagina.

Despite past setbacks, the team is determined to widen the shaft
to connect with this underlying tunnel,
motivated by the chance to find historically significant items.

Leard Nan, another team member, is just as excited,
believing their hard work will eventually pay off.

But here’s where things get even more intriguing.

Terry Matheson and Charles Barkhouse
are closely monitoring borehole H8,
which they believe could be the key to finding a chapel vault beneath the island.

They found fragments of parchment and leather book bindings in this area,
strengthening their belief that treasure lies below.

Marty remains hopeful with each new discovery —
whether it’s wood that could be part of a treasure container
or something more ordinary.

As they dig deeper into H8,
they come across what seems to be a large object
at a depth of 170 ft.

This keeps the team on edge,
wondering what it could be.

However, unexpected challenges arise,
making it seem like the real treasures might be even deeper.

Terry suggests that earlier digging might have shifted a hidden vault.

New water testing and scanning methods hint at valuable objects nearby,
leading to more focused digging.

Rick Lagina notices that the material moved from site H8
might be a sign they are getting closer to the chapel vault,
boosting the team’s morale.

But this isn’t the toughest part.

The team’s determination is put to the test
as they turn their attention to the southeastern wetlands of the island.

Here, Gary Drayton, Jack Begley, and Billy Gerhardt
begin a detailed exploration near an ancient stone path.

This path is thought to be historically important
and possibly connected to early trading activities on the island.

As they gather more clues,
this area quickly becomes their main focus.

During their investigation, Gary Drayton suggests
that the stone path in the swamp might have been a landing site for ships.

He draws comparisons to similar paths in Portugal
and connections to the Knights Templar,
which could mean the path was used for unloading goods.

As they dig into the muddy ground,
they learn more about the historical significance of this ancient roadway.

Despite the swamp’s unpleasant smell,
Gary jokes that it’s the smell of treasure —
showing his undying enthusiasm.

But this wasn’t the most surprising find.

As they continue exploring,
they stumble upon a boulder oddly placed beside the stone path.

This discovery pushes the team to work even harder.

Billy notices rocks arranged like steps leading towards the boulder,
making them wonder if it was deliberately placed
near both the stone path and the Money Pit.

This sharpens their focus
as they hope this could lead to major discoveries —
really concrete answers relatively shortly.

“We’ve been involved in the oil business,” Rick says,
“so we’re used to looking for stuff.”

Rick, fascinated by the unique stone formations and the large boulder,
insists on continuing the excavation.

The boulder’s strategic placement suggests it might hold more clues.

As they dig nearby,
they unexpectedly find an item that hints at even more exciting discoveries buried deeper.

Adding to the thrill,
Gary Drayton uncovers a thick, unusually shaped plank
just 2 ft below the surface.

He believes it could be part of a ship,
noting its high-quality material and lack of metal fasteners.

This makes everyone wonder about its origins
and its role in historical ship building.

Rick can’t help but feel puzzled
as he examines the wooden board they’ve uncovered.

What surprises him the most
is the complete absence of any metal in it.

This discovery only fuels his determination
to dig deeper and explore further into the mysteries of Oak Island.

Meanwhile, Marty Lagina finds himself caught between frustration and hope.

The objects they keep finding in the swamp are difficult to make sense of,
yet he remains optimistic.

Marty believes that with time,
they will eventually understand what these pieces mean
and how they fit into the larger puzzle of the island’s history.

Adding to the intrigue,
Gary Drayton suggests that the swamp might actually be preserving metal objects,
making their search in the area even more compelling.

Over on another part of the island,
Jack Begley is dealing with the difficulties of detecting metal near the Money Pit —
especially in a spot known as Lot 5.

Despite the challenges,
their ongoing search is driven by past hints
that suggest there could be more to uncover.

But the mysteries don’t stop there.

An archaeology team is carefully examining a stone foundation
they found in a circular depression.

They’re trying to figure out its age and purpose.

Archaeologist Jaime Cuber,
with his deep knowledge,
brings new perspectives to the dig.

He studies an ancient stone structure
that changes what they previously thought about the site.

His findings suggest
that this place was used by various cultures throughout history.

The artifacts they’re finding —
like a 14th-century lead token,
Venetian glass beads from the 1500s to the 1650s,
and metal tools tied to historical figures —
paint a complex picture of human activity on the island over the centuries.

As the day goes on,
Jaime sets clear goals to map out the foundation’s boundaries.

His colleague Jack, driven by a strong curiosity,
is eager to find new evidence that might challenge what they know about history.

Another team member, Jeff,
looks into how this newly discovered foundation
fits into the broader story of Oak Island.

They uncover fragments of brick, ceramic, and glass —
each piece adding to their understanding of the site’s past.

But this wasn’t the most surprising part.

Jaime and his team are careful in documenting and analyzing everything they find,
working closely with other experts
to gain as much insight as possible from the site.

One of the participants noticed something small —
a piece, barely visible.

Could he be right?

Sure, he could be right.
Maybe he is right.

As far as what’s in the swamp,
there are some things that might be in there
that are beyond belief.

This renewed energy pushes Jack and the others to dig even more,
hoping to find key elements
that could tie these historical fragments together into a clear story.

During their careful digging,
Jaime notices something unusual.

The soil seems unusually compact —
almost as if something like mortar has been used to bind it.

This clue hints at the possibility of nearby structures or objects
that are well preserved,
which only adds to the excitement of their research.

The whole team is focused on piecing together the story of Oak Island’s past,
with each artifact offering a new clue
to the long history that has unfolded on this land.

But this wasn’t the last surprise.

The team soon gathers around an interesting find
that reminds them of something they discovered near Borehole H8 back in 2019.

As they discuss this,
archaeologist Fiona Steele shares news of another unexpected discovery,
raising the excitement even higher.

Leard Nan, another key member of the team,
suggests comparing this new find
with older samples from the stone foundation on the western side of Oak Island.

By doing so,
they hope to understand how the site has changed over time.

As they continue to dig deeper into the Money Pit,
the team’s search for the rumored treasure vault below 180 ft
remains as strong as ever.

With each layer of soil they remove,
Marty Lagina and his team feel a growing sense of excitement —
even though they haven’t found the treasure yet.

Their conversations often circle back to past challenges —
difficult moments they talk about like old war stories.

As they learn more,
the team encounters surprises that might change their search.

Wood.
Metal.
And mystery.

The latest discovery on Oak Island has everyone talking.

Terry Matheson, known for his sharp eye,
spots a piece of wood just above the bedrock at a depth of 211 ft.

At the same time,
Alex Lagina finds a significant piece of metal nearby.

Terry thinks this metal could be from a broken part of the treasure vault —
possibly damaged during an earlier excavation.

This idea catches Marty Lagina’s interest,
and he starts imagining how pieces of the vault might have scattered over time.

However, even with this exciting theory,
solid proof remains just out of reach.

The team then discusses whether they should move their drilling rig to a new spot.

They believe the treasure vault might have shifted over the years.

This kind of flexibility is essential for their continued digging efforts —
especially since they often come up empty-handed in their current locations.

Rick Lagina joins the conversation,
pointing out how the different materials they keep finding
add to their changing theories.

Just like the clay they dig through,
their ideas are constantly being reshaped.

As they prepare for the next day’s work,
Jack Begley gets ready to sift through whatever they might uncover next.

His routine remains steady,
even though they rarely find anything substantial.

The advanced digging technology they use
contrasts sharply with the speculative nature of their search.

But this wasn’t the end of their exploration.

Elsewhere on the island,
the team shifts focus to a wood sample that was sent for carbon dating.

This piece was taken from beneath the Garden Shaft,
and Alex Lagina keeps in touch with Craig Tester
to make sure they get the latest updates.

Their excitement peaks when the dating results come in —
showing the wood is from between 1631 and 1684.

This discovery sparks new enthusiasm
and leads to discussions about what it might mean.

However, while this piece of history is interesting,
it doesn’t bring them any closer to finding treasure.

Instead, it pulls them deeper into the island’s historical mystery.

Craig Tester presents the carbon dating results,
showing the structure could be centuries old.

“So these gentlemen were kind enough to rerun the sample at a higher res,” he says,
“and I believe this is the information they’re going to present to us today.”

This adds depth to their understanding of the island’s history,
but still doesn’t lead to any concrete discoveries.

As the focus shifts more towards the story they are uncovering,
it becomes clear that the team —
and the audience —
are captivated by the historical possibilities,
even as the chances of finding actual treasure seem to grow slimmer.

But this wasn’t the worst part.

Rick Lagina takes a moment to thank the Dumas team for their work on the Garden Shaft.
He acknowledges how challenging the excavation has been —
from the constant flooding
to the unstable ground
to the sheer unpredictability of what lies below.

Still, he insists the effort is worth it.

Rick’s belief has always been that every piece of evidence matters —
no matter how small,
no matter how uncertain.

The Garden Shaft, in particular,
has become a symbol of that perseverance —
a modern gateway into a centuries-old mystery.

Marty, on the other hand, takes a more pragmatic stance.
He’s focused on cost, timing,
and the need for measurable results.

He reminds the group that even though hope fuels the hunt,
data must guide the dig.
Without solid evidence,
they risk wasting both money and momentum.

The discussion quickly turns to whether they should pause operations for reassessment
or push forward while they have good weather and crew availability.

Pros of continuing the dig:
– Momentum remains strong; morale stays high.
– Every additional foot dug could reveal something crucial.
– The equipment and specialists are already on-site — stopping now could delay progress for months.

Cons of continuing the dig:
– Costs could spiral quickly with no guarantee of payoff.
– Safety concerns grow as they dig deeper into unpredictable terrain.
– The deeper they go, the harder it becomes to interpret findings accurately due to cross-contamination from past digs.

Despite the debate,
Rick ultimately argues that they’ve come too far to stop.
The Garden Shaft might hold the final piece —
a tunnel, a vault,
or at least a clue that ties together centuries of speculation.

The crew agrees to press on.
Their next step:
lower new sensors into the shaft
to capture thermal and acoustic readings
that might reveal hidden chambers nearby.

As the machinery rumbles to life,
the team stands back in anticipation.

If the readings show voids,
it could confirm the long-suspected presence of man-made tunnels
stretching beneath the island.

But if the readings show nothing…
it could mean the Money Pit legend
is nearing its end.