“The Function Of A Rubber Duck” | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 1 with Naomi Kyle
5/26/202656 min
A house-elf with a flair for chaos, a flying car that definitely wasn’t Ministry-approved, and a school year that starts going very, very wrong. Welcome back to Hogwarts. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Together, they unpack the moments that make this chapter feel bigger, darker, and a little more chaotic - from Dobby’s well-meaning interference to Lockhart’s truly relentless main-character energy. Plus, Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson reveals how the film’s most magical practical effects - from flying broomsticks to the Whomping Willow - were brought to life. Watch the full video podcast episode, exclusively on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsDobby· Soundbite0:00
[whimsical music] [box thuds] [laughs] Harry Potter, such an honor it is.
Rhianna Dhillon· Host0:19
[door closes] Who are you?
Dobby· Soundbite0:23
Dobby, sir. Dobby the house elf.
Rhianna Dhillon· Host0:26
Not to be rude or anything, but this isn't a great time for me to have a house elf in my bedroom. [gentle music] Hello, and welcome to Harry Potter the Official Film Podcast, as we continue our journey through the films that taught us all to believe in magic, as well as how to pronounce Leviosa. I'm Rhianna Dhillon. I'm a lifelong Harry Potter super fan, and I've dressed up as both Ron and Dumbledore, despite being an absolute Hermione at heart. And no, you can't have the photographs. As we look back at each film, I'll be joined by guests who famously love the series almost as much as me, and together we'll revisit each film and dive deeper, discussing our hottest takes, dissecting the details, and exploring all the behind-the-scenes magic. And you can watch every Harry Potter film along with us on HBO Max. Today, we're talking about the first half of the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. [whimsical music] Here with me to share her love of all things Harry Potter, it's producer and gaming personality Naomi Kyle.