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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

What's Happening in animation this year?

Welcome back to Sketching Up! 

Dive into the animation world with Matt & Chris as they share comic shop tales, and review new projects like Barney's World, Dora the Explorer, Eyes of Wakanda, & Marvel Zombies. They discuss animation's resurgence, and the impact of upcoming series, and give their take on industry trends. Perfect for animation enthusiasts!

#comics #cartoon #animation #podcast #youtube #video 

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Takeaways:

Comic shop experiences vary widely.

Animation is seeing a significant resurgence.

Upcoming projects promise to impact the industry.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories

03:20 Comic Book Shop Experiences

10:26 Upcoming Animation Projects

26:49 Barney's World

27:38 Dora the Explorer

34:24 Exploding Kittens

37:38 Eyes of Wakanda

44:56 Marvel Zombies

45:58 Marvel's Filler Content

47:28 He-Man's Return

48:23 Unnecessary TV Shows

49:14 Moana Overkill

50:05 Spider-Man: Freshman Year

51:04 Tom Holland's Reluctance

52:29 Sony's Madame Webb

53:26 Sony's Movie Rights

54:20 X-Men 97

55:35 Rock, Paper, Scissors

56:35 Annie Awards

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the comic book Outlaw Country and interview the creator, Kylar Merrell. They share their initial reactions to the comic, including confusion about certain plot points and the need for more narration and art detail. The hosts also discuss the motivation behind the story and the influence of comics like The Flash. They speculate on the future of the story and the characters' motivations. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming projects and excitement for future episodes. The conversation covers topics related to Wolverine's impact, managing hype in Marvel movies, the oversaturation of comic book movies, and promoting the Sketching Up podcast.

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Music by Kyle Scott
Episode produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta
This episode was directed and edited by Chris Schnabel
Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction and Dedication

01:25 - Introduction to Outlaw Country

03:21 - Initial Reactions and Confusion

05:16 - Lack of Narration and Art Detail

08:13 - Connection to Outlaw Music and Small-Town Struggles

09:08 - Influences and Motivation for Creating Comics

19:16 - Favorite Part of The Flash Comic

21:58 - Connecting the Story and Character Motivations

24:44 - Lee's Anger and Alternative Motives

28:59 - Dividing the Money and Future Plans

33:35 - Upcoming Issues and Other Projects

42:46 - Final Thoughts and Excitement for Future Episodes

48:48 - Wolverine's Impact on the Mainstream and Comic Book Universe

51:09 - Managing Hype and Expectations in Marvel Movies

52:06 - The Oversaturation of Comic Book Movies

52:59 - Promoting the Sketching Up Podcast

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In this audio-only episode, Chris Schnabel provides updates on the Sketching Up podcast and discusses recent Nintendo news. He talks about the switch to a bi-weekly format, the PALWorld game and Nintendo's response to it, copyright issues with Steamboat Willie, the end of Wii U Online and Mario Maker, rumors of the Switch 2 announcement, and his expectations for a new Mario game!



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You can find us on Instagram and TikTok - @schnabel.studios along with Twitter @schnabelstudios

Music by Kyle Scott
Episode produced by Chris Schnabel
This episode was directed and edited by Chris Schnabel
Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.

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00:00 - Introduction and Explanation for Audio-Only Episode

01:29 - Switching to Bi-Weekly Format

03:20 - Discussion on PAL World and Nintendo's Response

07:14 - Copyright Issues with Steamboat Willie and Disney

11:55 - End of Wii U Online and Mario Maker

23:42 - Rumors of Switch 2 Announcement

28:25 - Expectations for a New Mario Game

35:53 - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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In this episode, Kyle Scott is joined by Chris Taylor and they discuss the anime series Attack on Titan. They delve into various themes, including the treatment of Eldens by the Marlians, the sacrifices and heroism of the Scout Regiment, and the emotional impact of character deaths. They also explore the self-hate of the Eldens and the awakening of Gabi. The conversation touches on the difficult decisions faced by Levi and the conflicted feelings of parents when their loved ones are in danger. Kyle shares his alternative strategies for the Marlians and Aaron, and emphasizes the importance of making examples to deter others.



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You can find us on Instagram and TikTok - @schnabel.studios along with Twitter @schnabelstudios



Music by Kyle Scott

Episode produced by Chris Schnabel

This episode was directed and edited by Chris Schnabel

Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.

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00:00 - Introduction and Social Media Promotion

01:53 - Southern Takeover and Discussion of Attack on Titan

03:07 - The Marlians and Their Treatment of Eldens

04:05 - The Nature of Wolves and Rich People's Lack of Understanding

05:10 - Kyle's Alternative Approach for the Marlians

06:08 - The Sacrifices and Heroism of the Scout Regiment

08:04 - RIP to Erwin Smith and Hange

09:03 - The Impressive Titan Kill Count of the Scouts

10:14 - Levi's Difficult Decision: Armin or Erwin

13:26 - The Emotional Impact of Character Deaths

16:39 - Understanding Aaron's Actions and the Ending

21:05 - The Self-Hate of the Eldens and Gabi's Awakening

30:06 - Putting Loved Ones at Risk and the Conflicted Feelings of Parents

35:18 - Choosing Your People Over Others

36:06 - Kyle's Alternative Strategy for Aaron

39:00 - Making Examples to Deter Others

41:33 - The Vulnerability of Having Your Home Known

45:14 - The Conflicted Feelings of Parents

48:30 - Closing Remarks and Social Media Promotion

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Welcome back to Sketching Up!

In this episode, Chris and Kyle reflect on the past year and discuss their expectations for 2024. They express their desire for crossover episodes and the growth of Schnabel Studios. The conversation then shifts to Eminem and Shady Records, as they discuss the artists who succeeded and those who didn't under the label. They also appreciate the rap group Slaughterhouse and discuss the roster of Young Money and Aftermath Records. They also reflect on Austin Mahone, Kevin Rudolph, and their memories of playing Madden 07 on PSP. Kyle and Chris also discuss their gaming skills in Madden and reminisce about their past successes. They also delve into the evolution of music artists, particularly in the hip-hop genre, and highlight artists like Childish Gambino and Tyler, the Creator. The conversation then shifts to trap music and its influence in Atlanta, with a focus on Gucci Mane's impact and growth. The episode concludes with a discussion about expanding Sketching Up in 2024 and the exciting plans for the future.

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You can find us on Instagram and TikTok - @schnabel.studios along with Twitter @schnabelstudios

Music by Kyle Scott
Episode produced by Chris Schnabel
This episode was directed and edited by Chris Schnabel
Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.

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