"Yer a Wizard” | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Part 1 with Khleo Thomas
5/19/20261 hr 2 min
Where it all began - a cupboard under the stairs, a letter that changes everything, and a first glimpse of a world just out of reach. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Khleo Thomas as they step back into the first half of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, retracing Harry’s journey from Privet Drive to his first arrival at Hogwarts. Together, they explore the wonder, warmth, and storytelling that defined the start of the series, and why it still feels like coming home. Plus, a behind-the-scenes conversation with Head of Props Pierre Bohanna reveals how some of the film’s most iconic magical objects were brought to life. Watch the Harry Potter 8-Film Collection on HBO Max Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 1· Soundbite0:00
[dramatic music] Good evening, Professor Dumbledore. Are the rumors true? Albus?
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:19
I'm afraid so, Professor. The good and the bad.
Speaker 1· Soundbite0:25
And the boy?
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:26
Hagrid is bringing him.
Speaker 1· Soundbite0:28
Do you think it wise to trust Hagrid with something as important as this?
Speaker 2· Soundbite0:33
Ah, Professor, I would trust Hagrid with my life.
Rhianna Dhillon· Host0:37
[dramatic music] Hello, and welcome to Harry Potter, the official film podcast, where we deep dive into the magical details that define our love for the wizarding world as we look back through the entire series one film at a time. I'm Rhianna Dhillon, and I've always been obsessed with Harry Potter, ever since my best friend gave me the first two books when I was 10. And I just so happen to have made a career as a film critic and broadcaster. So getting to talk about Harry Potter on an official Harry Potter podcast, I'm living the dream. 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 with a quick recap, not that we could ever forget. And then we'll dive even deeper