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