The show appears on - and is owned by - the History Channel on cable - perhaps streamed by someone. It is History's most popular reality show and a $$$$$ maker. All that expensive equipment and projects couldn't be afforded by any individual - if one could afford that spending they probably wouldn't feel the need to go on a treasure hunt.
I was not enthusiastic about the Knights Templar theory until that Roman pilum was discovered on the beach a few years back. A Templar would be the most likely to carry such an ancient artifact... not that it is likely 'The Spear' that punctured Christ's side upon the cross, but an interesting artifact. (Hitler searched for it diligently!)
In order to verify Templar involvement in Oak Island, some link like the Vikings would be helpful. I think 15th century mariners were familiar with all sorts of sea stories involving 'lands' in the unknown West ... viz Columbus. Also there is a recent theory of the 'Viking Stone', a crystal that could have been used to aid navigation and exploration.
***one of the regulars (older guy, legacy-type helper) was wearing a masonic baseball hat on some of the episodes***
"Charles Barkhouse: An Oak Island historian who also acts as a tour guide for Oak Island Tours, the company that owns most of the island. Charles is a freemason."
PAIN: Pam Bondi not shrinking from her future duty - when asked if she will go after deep state she says NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW. Grassley presented her with a large binder filled with the criminal referrals he’s made to Garland and were never responded to.