Sketching Up

Schnabel Studios
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A podcast about all of your favorite Cartoons, Comics, and Games! Hosted by Chris Schnabel, and Matt Tornetta!

  1. Grammy Winner Alvin and the Chipmunks!

    12/19/2025

    Grammy Winner Alvin and the Chipmunks!

    It’s the Sketching Up Holiday Episode — and Chris is joined by returning guest Joe Brown (OHKO Podcast) while Matt’s out sick. The convo starts in peak holiday chaos: Animal Crossing lo-fi, Nintendo nostalgia, and a deep (and accidental) spiral into Alvin and the Chipmunks… including a wild fact you have to hear! Subscribe to  ⁨@OHKOpodcast⁩  Try Audible today — head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading #podcast #nintendo #pokemon #animalcrossing #mario Follow Sketching Up: Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppod Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 0:09 – Holiday Episode Intro + Joe Brown Returns (Matt out sick) 1:08 – Joe’s “Home for the Holidays” + Jersey vibes 1:33 – OHKO Podcast Update: Subs, 100 Episodes, Pokémon community growth 2:44 – Chris gaming lately: Odyssey + Animal Crossing reset 4:14 – Time-of-day Animal Crossing music + favorite hourly tracks 5:39 – Nintendo winter music + Kirby/Yoshi underrated bangers 6:43 – Joe’s favorite Christmas gaming memory (Animal Crossing City Folk) 7:43 – Why Nintendo games work for everyone (Mario vs. Madden debate) 9:08 – Music trivia game: the Grammys twist 10:25 – Alvin & the Chipmunks 11:27 – Alvin & the Chipmunks origin year + Grammy count reveal 14:28 – “Chipmunk Song” + Chris warns Spotify algorithm chaos 15:15 – Shows you loved but can’t remember (Tom & Jerry / Garfield) 24:10 – Reboots era: Cartoon Network retreads + creativity vs. nostalgia 27:16 – Pokémon update: Legends ZA overview + mega evolutions + Champions talk 34:14 – Why big games release when they do (Oct/Nov vs spring/summer theory) 40:09 – Movies vs games release windows + awards season logic 42:15 – Movie hopping memories + why theaters got too expensive 44:23 – Streaming changed everything (and content is made for half-attention) 45:57 – Netflix/Warner & antitrust/monopoly frustration 56:30 – Superhero fatigue (Spider-Man exception) 59:04 – MCU reset debate + RDJ returning controversy 1:09:19 – Holiday gaming plans: Metroid Prime 4 + what Chris is playing 1:10:48 – Nintendo Switch Online tiers + Animal Crossing expansions 1:12:47 – GameCube nostalgia: Backyard Football + Mario Baseball + Double Dash 1:16:36 – Mario Sunshine + why Galaxy is “great but not most fun” 1:18:35 – Mario Odyssey moon count + the brutal final gauntlet 1:19:59 – Joe speedrunning Odyssey + Chris holiday plan (and Chipmunks music) 1:21:32 – Wrap-up: where to find Joe + OHKO Podcast plug 1:22:54 – Final outro: follow Sketching Up + happy holidays

    1h 24m
  2. Hollywood Shakeup: Mergers, Buyouts & Animation Trouble

    12/12/2025

    Hollywood Shakeup: Mergers, Buyouts & Animation Trouble

    Try Audible today — head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖Chris and Matt are back breaking down the massive shake-ups happening across the entertainment industry — from major mergers and studio buyouts to the fall of Cartoon Network, Warner Bros.’ chaos, and the shifting landscape of streaming. If you love animation, pop culture, and media industry analysis, this episode dives deep into all of it.#podcast #animation #cartoonnetwork #warnerbros #streaming #entertainmentnews #mergers #superheroes #popcultureFollow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Matt TornettaEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters:0:00 – Welcome to Sketching Up2:00 – The People Want to Hear Us Talk4:00 – George Lucas Museum in LA6:00 – Breaking Down Studio Finances8:00 – Hit Shows & Streaming Successes10:00 – James Gunn & Peter Safran Era Changes12:00 – Competing Bids & Industry Tension14:00 – Revisiting Cartoon Network’s Rise and Fall16:00 – Warner Brothers’ Downward Spiral18:00 – Video Game Adaptations & New Seasons

    1h 1m
  3. Why Did We Skip Super Mario World

    12/07/2025

    Why Did We Skip Super Mario World

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖Chris and Matt are back and they are discussing the Super Mario Movie Trailer. #youtube #mario #nintendo #supermario #movie #podcastFollow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Matt TornettaEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters:0:00 - Super Mario Movie Announcement Breakdown2:58 - Personal Updates, Nostalgic TV Shows & Growth6:01 - 50 Cent Documentary The Reckoning Review9:00 - Documentary Analysis, Critique & Storytelling12:11 - Super Mario Galaxy Movie Anticipation & Hype15:00 - Nintendo Universe Expansion & Franchise Plans18:03 - Mario Movie Character Introductions & Arcs20:46 - Luigi’s Role, Spin-offs & Future Stories24:03 - Character Development Concerns in Mario Movies26:52 - Nintendo Cinematic Universe Future & Roadmap30:01 - Final Thoughts on the Super Mario Franchise

    1h 6m
  4. Spider-Man and Invincible Mid-Season Review

    02/14/2025

    Spider-Man and Invincible Mid-Season Review

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖 Open your mind with the Curiosity Box by Vsauce, head to the link to get started: the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/SchnabelStudios Chris and Matt give mid-season reviews for Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Invincible Season 3.  #youtube #spiderman #superhero #mcu #invincible #disney #comics #podcast #cartoons  Follow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ You can find Schnabel Studios on  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@schnabel.studios Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ X- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schnabelstudios/ Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and Alaska Adventures 03:00 – Kendrick Lamar's Halftime Show Analysis 06:13 – Super Bowl Game Recap and Performances 09:11 – Spider-Man Series Discussion and MCU Connections 32:31 – Exploring Spider-Man's Character Development 36:30 – The Complexity of Norman Osborn 40:55 – The Evolution of Doc Ock 41:23 – Invincible Season Three: A Return to Form 52:20 – Anticipating Future Storylines in Invincible

    1h 2m
  5. Super Bowl Ad Predictions

    02/07/2025

    Super Bowl Ad Predictions

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖 Open your mind with the Curiosity Box by Vsauce, head to the link to get started: the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/SchnabelStudios Chris and Matt predict which movies will have ads during the Super Bowl! See a list of the films with ads here (list populated post-recording) https://comicbook.com/movies/news/super-bowl-2025-movie-trailers-list-confirmed-captain-america-fantastic-four-superman-jurassic-world/ #youtube #superbowl #superhero #mcu #marvel #disney #comics #podcast #cartoons  Follow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ You can find Schnabel Studios on  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@schnabel.studios Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ X- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schnabelstudios/ Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Context of the Episode 1:27 - Super Bowl Commercials and Their Evolution 5:06 - Social Media Insights and Promotions 10:37 - Excitement for Upcoming DC Lantern Show 20:09 - Anticipation for New Trailers and Movies 30:00 - Discussion on Fantastic Four and MCU's Future 32:34 - Superman and Upcoming DC Projects 35:51 - Mission Impossible and Other Slam Dunks 39:19 - Anticipated Releases: Avatar and More 41:55 - Animated Sequels: Zootopia and Five Nights at Freddy's 43:49 - Box Office Blasts: Karate Kid and Sinners 47:07 - Mystery Movies: Thunderbolts and Alien Earth 53:51 - Nintendo Switch 2 and Super Bowl Predictions

    1h 1m
  6. Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review

    01/31/2025

    Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖 Open your mind with the Curiosity Box by Vsauce, head to the link to get started: the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/SchnabelStudios Chris and Matt review the new MCU series, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Review! #youtube #spiderman #superhero #mcu #marvel #disney #comics #podcast #cartoons  Follow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ You can find Schnabel Studios on  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@schnabel.studios Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ X- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schnabelstudios/ Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 00:00 – Celebrating Five Years of Sketching Up 05:13 – Diving into the New Spider-Man Series 09:50 – Character Development and Changes 14:51 – Pacing and Engagement in Storytelling 20:00 – Connections to the MCU and Future Implications 25:59 – The Future of Spider-Man in the MCU 30:54 – Resetting the Marvel Universe 36:05 – Plot Holes and Time Travel Conundrums 41:51 – Final Thoughts and Ratings

    45 min
  7. The Entertainment Mount Rushmore

    01/10/2025

    The Entertainment Mount Rushmore

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖 Open your mind with the Curiosity Box by Vsauce, head to the link to get started: the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/SchnabelStudios Chris and Matt create the entertainment Mount Rushmore! #youtube #spiderman #superhero #sonic #marvel #mario #nintendo #podcast #cartoons Follow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ You can find Schnabel Studios on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@schnabel.studios Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ X- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schnabelstudios/ Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to the Mount Rushmore of Entertainment 11:43 - Comic Book Characters on the Rushmore 22:16 - Overall Animation Icons 34:41 - The Iconic Characters of Animation 44:38 - The Evolution of Adult Animation 56:11 - The Decline of The Simpsons 01:02:03 - Video Game Icons and Their Legacy 01:07:42 - Iconic Video Game Characters 01:13:10 - Nickelodeon Animation Favorites 01:17:02 - Disney Animation Icons 01:22:04 - Cartoon Network Legends

    1h 40m
  8. #122 - Sonic 3 and A New Spider-Man?

    01/03/2025

    #122 - Sonic 3 and A New Spider-Man?

    Try Audible today, head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖 Open your mind with the Curiosity Box by Vsauce, head to the link to get started: the-curiosity-box.pxf.io/SchnabelStudios For audio, skip to 13:51 Chris and Matt have a lot to chat about this episode! From the new Spider-Man TV show trailer, to the release of Sonic 3 and the ComicBook.com awards! #youtube #spiderman #superhero #sonic #marvel #movies #comicbooks #podcast #new Follow Sketching Up on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/ Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/ You can find Schnabel Studios on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@schnabel.studios Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/schnabel.studios/ X- https://twitter.com/schnabelstudios Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schnabelstudios/ Video edited by Chris Schnabel Episode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt Tornetta Music by Kyle Scott Sketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Winter Vibes 03:04 - Curiosity Box Unboxing and Science Exploration 06:00 - Sonic Franchise and Upcoming Movie Promotions 18:04 - Superman Trailer and Anticipation 25:04 - Spider-Man Freshman Year Trailer Discussion 32:41 - Concerns About MCU Animation 39:18 - ComicBook.com Golden Issue Awards Discussion 54:07 - Reflections on the Past Year and New Year's Resolutions

    1h 6m
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Ratings & Reviews

5
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About

A podcast about all of your favorite Cartoons, Comics, and Games! Hosted by Chris Schnabel, and Matt Tornetta!

Information

  • Creator
    Schnabel Studios
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Schnabel Studios
  • Show Website
    Sketching Up