Chris and Matt kick things off with Christmas energy before drifting into a relaxed, free-flowing conversation about Nintendo nostalgia, Pokémon, Mario, and the games and cartoons they grew up on. The episode touches on holiday traditions, childhood gaming memories, cartoon influences, and how franchises like Disney and Marvel shape release timing and pop-culture moments.A casual, nostalgic holiday hang focused on gaming, animation, and growing up with iconic characters.Try Audible today — head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudiosto start your 30-day free trial and get reading 📖Try Audible today — head to www.audibletrial.com/SchnabelStudios to start your 30-day free trial and get reading #podcast #nintendo #pokemon #christmas #mario Follow Sketching Up:Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/sketchinguppod/Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/sketchinguppod/TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@sketchinguppodVideo edited by Chris SchnabelEpisode Produced by Chris Schnabel and Matt TornettaMusic by Kyle ScottSketching Up is a Schnabel Studios Production.Chapters:0:00 – Introduction and Holiday Greetings2:59 – Health Updates and Holiday Preparations5:45 – Weather Changes and Its Impact8:59 – MCU Leaks and Anticipation for Upcoming Films12:00 – Discussion on Superhero Movie Trends14:49 – The Future of DC and Marvel Movies17:57 – Video Game Adaptations and Expectations21:12 – Excitement for Upcoming Shows and Characters29:41 – Exploring Nostalgia in Childhood Cartoons32:32 – The Legacy of Alvin and the Chipmunks35:08 – The Evolution of Animated Series39:00 – Rugrats: A Cultural Phenomenon43:40 – The Rise and Fall of Video Game Collecting51:59 – Remembering Aaron Carter and His Impact52:15 – The Value of Nostalgia in Gaming55:09 – The Evolution of Gaming Consoles58:16 – Video Game Museums and Their Significance1:01:17 – Memorable Gaming Experiences and Movies1:06:13 – Christmas Gaming Memories1:10:16 – The Impact of DLCs on Gaming1:13:12 – The Revival of Classic Games During COVID