Happy New Year — This episode, Chris and Matt dive headfirst into nostalgia overload. The conversation bounces from Pokémon memories and game collecting to comic books, sealed packs, and the wild economics of modern fandom. From streaming shakeups and movie trailers to Rocky, Stallone, sports games, and celebrity run-ins, it’s a free-flowing hang packed with pop culture takes, laughs, and a few “how did we get here?” moments.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 — www.instagram.com/sketchinguppodFacebook —  www.facebook.com/sketchinguppodTikTok — 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:

00:00 – Holiday Reflections & Personal Stories
02:58 – Pokémon Nostalgia & Cultural Impact
06:02 – Gaming Evolution & Subscription Models
08:54 – Pokémon Comeback & New Game Releases
11:57 – Game Collecting & Nostalgia Value
15:01 – Comic Book Culture & Collector Trends
24:28 – Adult Collectors & Hobby Burnout
26:59 – High-Stakes Trading Card Market
30:00 – Sealed Packs, Rarity & Value
31:59 – Pokémon’s Evolution in Gaming
39:01 – Streaming Services & Industry Shifts
46:07 – Gaming Nostalgia & Childhood Memories
47:29 – Upcoming Movies & Trailer Reactions
49:05 – The Rock’s Career & Recent Films
50:38 – Movie Length, Pacing & Audience Fatigue
51:41 – Rocky, Stallone & Franchise Legacy
52:11 – Rocky Statue Debate Explained
53:55 – Stallone Projects & Hollywood Veterans
55:00 – Sports, Media & Pop Culture Talk
56:10 – Madden Movie Breakdown & Reception
58:27 – Sports Video Games: What’s Gone Wrong
01:01:32 – Celebrity Stories & Behind-the-Scenes Moments