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
