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A quick note before this episode, there are major spoilers ahead for both Harry Potter and

the Lord of the Rings. So if you haven't finished either series, beware. Now, on with the show.

From the brains behind brains on, it's Smash Boom Best.

The show for people with big opinions.

Hi, I'm Molly Bloom, and this is Smash Boom Best, the show where we take two things,

smash them together, and ask you to decide which one is best.

Today's debate is a magical matchup between two wizards.

One lives on Middle Earth, the other at Hogwarts.

One's got a pointy hat.

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