#115 - March Madness, X-Men Buzz, and Drafting Fictional Basketball Teams
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It's March Madness time! Welcome back to Sketching Up!  Join Chris and Matt in an exhilarating episode where they traverse various topics, from the excitement of March Madness and speculative fictional basketball drafts to the depths of comic lore with DC One Million and the anticipation surrounding the new X-Men release. They delve into the nuanced discussions on the potential success of mutants in the X-Men cartoon, the intricacies of continuing Tony Stark's legacy within the MCU, and offer their take on the latest from Invincible Season 2 on Amazon Prime. Key Discussions: March Madness & Fictional Basketball Draft: Delve into a fun-filled discussion where Chris and Matt select their dream teams of fictional basketball players from beloved movies and TV shows. The roster includes fan favorites like Chris Bosh from Parks and Rec, Uncle Drew, Charlie Day from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and the iconic Will Smith from Fresh Prince. DC One Million & Collecting Encyclopedias: A thoughtful conversation on the DC One Million comic series and the hosts' personal anecdotes on collecting encyclopedias and books. X-Men Release & Animation Style: The hosts share their enthusiasm for the new X-Men series, discussing its animation style and how it might influence the portrayal of various mutants. Tony Stark's Legacy & MCU Challenges: Insight into the complexities of moving forward in the MCU without Tony Stark, including the significance of staying true to comic book source material. Invincible Season 2 Episode 5: An in-depth analysis of Invincible Season 2 Episode 5, focusing on the introduction of the Viltrumites, the challenges of juggling multiple storylines, and a critique of the Guardians of the Globe. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Recap 01:31 - March Madness and Fictional Basketball Draft 02:55 - Discussion on DC One Million 04:26 - Potential TV Show Adaptation of DC One Million 05:31 - Failed Attempt to Get Grant Morrison on the Podcast 06:28 - Discussion on Collecting Encyclopedias and Books 07:26 - Challenges of Reading Comic Books While Traveling 08:26 - Reading Regular Books and Political Discussion 08:43 - Excitement for the Release of X-Men 09:12 - Discussion on the Animation Style of X-Men 09:39 - Plot and Characters of X-Men 11:05 - Exploring Xavier's Absence and Magneto's Role 12:03 - The Potential Role of Jubilee and Jean Grey's Pregnancy 13:28 - Speculation on the Success of Different Mutants 15:01 - The Significance of the X-Men Cartoon's Return 16:12 - Speculation on the Purpose of the X-Men Cartoon's Return 19:26 - The Importance of Staying True to the Source Material 21:20 - The Challenges of Continuing Tony Stark's Legacy 22:39 - The Impact of Tony Stark's Death in Endgame 23:50 - The Importance of Reading the Source Material 25:07 - The Need for Comic Book Knowledge in the MCU 26:05 - Discussion on Invincible Season 2 Episode 5 26:24 - Discussion about the release of Invincible on Amazon Prime 27:08 - The plot of Invincible and the introduction of the Viltrumites 28:22 - The challenge of fitting multiple storylines into the remaining episodes 30:06 - The return of Alan the Alien and the revelation of the Viltrumite 31:38 - The role of the Guardians of the Globe and their incompetence 33:21 - Speculation on the future of the show and the upcoming seasons 34:46 - Discussion about fictional basketball teams 45:29 - Drafting fictional basketball players 47:50 - Introduction and Draft Setup 48:19 - Chris Bosh from Parks and Rec 49:03 - Uncle Drew and Fictional Characters 49:54 - Charlie Day from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia 50:36 - Will Smith from Fresh Prince 51:13 - Nathan Scott from One Tree Hill 51:50 - Bow Wow from Like Mike 52:32 - Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man 53:00 - Michael Scott as the Sixth Man 57:20 - Surprise Picks: Steve Urkel and Will Smith's High School Basketball Career
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