Knowing is Half the Podcast

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A comedy celebration of ‘80s and ‘90s cartoons. We started with the original G.I. joe and now we’re taking on everybody’s favorite animated shows from their childhood!

With Ray Stakenas, Robert Clarke-Chan, and Gina Ippolito.

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  • 1Delvin123
    Needs more Delvin
    Chan’s Beard is majestic, Gina is amazing and Ray’s there too.
  • cellopianist28
    95th review
    Good podcast. Very funny. Gina on Benadryl was been the 3rd highest highlight of my week (Battlevision episode).
  • Dankasarus
    Ray wants a review
    Hey everyone!!! Look if you’re into amazing community love and support this is the podcast for you. Ray, Gina and Robert are a delight. They make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Their take on you’re favorite childhood memories are the best in town. (whatever town you reside in) They respect and adore each other and that bleeds right into you’re heart to pass on each week. So glad I have found this diamond in the rough!!!! Also check out Reclaimed Detroit!!!!
  • Lord Snerts
    Fantacular Cartoon Podcast
    Gina and Robert tolerate Ray while watching cartoons. There are hundreds of episodes. Mostly GI Joe, but they’ve dabbled in other shows. The Mortal Kombat episodes specifically are super entertaining. Everyone should put on their finest suit. Look themselves into the mirror, and subscribe to this wonderful podcast.
  • Bruce LeRoy of Harlem
    Hilarious!
    I found the podcast through my friend Hal Rudnick. He had Gina on one of his shows and she was delightful. I decided to check it out when I found out Gina went to the same high school as my wife. The 3 hosts are the perfect compliment to each other. I started from the beginning and am now up to series 2. Great job everybody! #GoLakers!
  • Albert Artsz
    Oh no why did you do this ray
    Why did you do this to it
  • john loui
    Yay like podcast
    I like this podcast very cool
  • DeadTrends
    My favorite things
    This episode is amazing, new Christmas favorite
  • Ritilanranger
    Fan critical
    Heard your ad on fan critical subscribed Love it
  • I eat potatoes66
    I think this show is great
    I started this show because I love Who would Win and now I love this show just as much, which is a lot btw, as the other show. Also, I relate to Ray because we are both wild and weird and we are related to read headed people.
  • happy dude on internet
    Yay
    The cartoons are cool the hosts are cooler
  • Mr Retro Ghost
    Converted me.
    I would listen periodically on every episode dealing with Storm Shadow but when they finally expanded into reviewing other cartoons that's when this show became a real treat. Great show, great and funny hosts and worth a subscription! You won't regret it at all.
  • dinocat768
    What a find!
    I love this podcast! The chemistry between the 3 hosts is great. All 3 are funny in their own way. I’ve recommended to a few others who love it too. I would recommend subscribing to the Patreon account to access the vault.
  • erikacurry
    Super fun
    Nostalgia overload! Super fun podcast with hilarious hosts.
  • Nomad7513
    A Real American Hero
    This podcasts brings back so many great memories. Loved GI Joe as a kids and this makes me love it more. The Hosts are so funny and make my day.
  • Captain Falcon 14
    Came from Who Would Win
    I loved these people on WWW, and they’re great here. I have to know though, is Lieutenant Falcon a younger version of Captain Falcon? Just saying.
  • Big Bubba B61
    What are the odds that they read another review by me?
    HEYO!!! & WHADDA KNOW?!?! WHATS HAPPENIN EVERYBODY?!?! I’m back here with another review for Knowing Is Half the Podcast!!! What are my thoughts? Firstly, Gina is a absolute treasure. She is by far the greatest thing about the show! Ultimately just the biggest ray of sunshine in life, a pure joy to here on the show! Then we have Robert, the Man Of logic, quips and wisdom. His keen insight, his artistic prose and his all around Realness makes the show the greatest review podcast ever!!! And there’s Ray..... (Pause for awkward moment) 🤣 I’m just messin with y’all! Ray is the joyful voice behind the fandom. The ultimate authority of all things GI Joe! An absolute pleasure to here him on the show, even when he blows out your ear drums at the beginning of the show! Keep up the good work my friends! Can’t wait for the next episode! Yours truly, Hunter Belfield aka @CaptainBacon61
  • GeekSoup
    The Movie opening is the best
    I have always been more of a Transformers fan but this show has helped me discover a deeper understanding of GI Joe. Ray’s pure love for the show is so enduring and The conversation between Ray, Robert and Gina are hilarious and very off color at times. I really want to go back and watch the original series now. I think once they finish GI Joe they should do Transformers and Jem on alternating weeks.
  • tennessefan4life
    Yo joe
    Gina and Two Guys is my favorite podcast
  • Jay Tom io
    Extensive Enterprises Approved
    Gina and the Two Guys my jam. One of the handful of Joe pods or groups not hosted by people with vile world views. That they also happen to be hilarious and smart isn’t unrelated to that but is a nice bonus. In a effort to give a balanced review I’d add that All of them but Ray follow me on twitter which I consider a personal attack on my hegemony. That said the combo of a Boonton Township Blue Blood, a midwest Lions fans, and a punny Southern Californian makes for good tunage.
  • Andy Costello
    Knowing IS half the podcast!
    A really great, fun-loving look back at one of the 80s most popular action cartoons. The dynamic behind the trio of hosts is fantastic, with a super-fan, a "watched this when I was a kid" fan, and a "basically I have no idea what GI Joe is" fan. The mini-podcasts detailing a specific character are a nice, welcome addition as well, going beyond just what's seen in the show and into the larger world of the 80s GI Joe franchise. Five stars!
  • Bigga Rob
    Come back Gina!
    Guys, you know I’m a huge fan of the show. But sorry to say, I miss Gina! Chan and Ray, you guys are great and can do the show the two of you. I just can’t stand Eileen Mary o’Connell. She’s not funny and just annoying. In my humble opinion. Despite it all, I still listen and still live the show!
  • flowerchild2020
    Best podcast of my favorite cartoon
    I lived for GI Joe when I was a kid. I joined the Army because of it. I thought I knew all about GI Joe but the amazing interviews and funny banter in these podcasts have given me a weird new insight into the world of GI Joe. Great comedy and lots of naughty swear words. Thanks.
  • P. Siddoway
    Funny, funny nostalgia
    I’ve listened to the handful of Joe podcasts that exist and this is the only one I can’t listen to at work because I’m laughing. So. Hard. They do get a bit crass at times, so the four-star is really just a warning in case you’re not into that. #IhopeChanconsidersthisaonestarreview #Icouldntactuallygiveitjustonestar But I love it when they get dark. I’m not sure how much research they do beyond what they Google while they’re recording, but (to be fair) the Joe podcasts that are all about the deep research kinda turn me off. That’s not what I’m here for. I’m here for nostalgia and entertainment.
  • Kev_R.
    Laughing is Half the Podcast
    Super fun show. What better way to start your day? A bagel, toasted, some plain cream cheese (not the flavored garbage), a hot coffee, and a funny podcast about GI Joe. I challenge anyone to tell me that isn't bliss.
  • BinkMan85
    Great Stuff!
    This is a great series you need to check out. Didn't see a ton of the show growing up but that didn't take away from enjoying this. Keep up the great work. Ray, Chan, and Gina are a perfect mix of talent. Thanks for all the laughs. 1 star for Chan!
  • C. Sherm
    I Found a Home!
    I discovered this podcast a couple of weeks ago and I feel bad for not finding it sooner. The G.I. Joe cartoon was basically my entire life during its run (including the seasons no one likes to talk about) so much so that I order the box set not long after it came out. I used to play two or three episodes a day at work but I had to stop because they went from being something I listened to in the background to “holy crap what did they say, let me rewind and see.” Also, I work in a cubicle so I have to force myself to not laugh out loud sometimes. I’m sure my friends and family get sick of hearing me talk about a cartoon, so knowing that there are other people oh can appreciate it while simultaneously pointing out its more let’s call them “absurd” moments makes me happy. If anyone there ever needs to take a sick day, contact me. I’ll gladly step in and I won’t ask for one cent of all those podcast dollars you are making. :)
  • Eileen O'C
    Two things
    1) How cute is that logo? 2) This is SO funny
  • The truth.
    SUIT UP FOR FUNNY
    This podcast is niche and funny! GI Joe gets the criticism it deserves from these funny hosts.
  • Gonzimodo
    More fun than a sucking chest wound!
    This has quickly become one of my favorite podcasts because I'm a huge GI Joe nostalgia nerd, and the hosts have so much fun chemistry with each other. Ray's enthusiasm and unbridled love of this cheesy old cartoon is brilliantly offset by Chan's ability to bring a little sobering reality to the absurdity on screen, with Gina stuck somewhere in the middle offering some of the most hilariously disturbing comments you've got to hear to believe. These are three really funny people at the top of their game, so if you love comedy, GI Joe or just 80s cartoons in general, you need to listen to this podcast!
  • Cassi Jay
    So much fun!
    What a super fun show! I love all these hosts and I love their take on G.I. Joe! Too much fun
  • Stephen Perlstein
    Now I Know
    This crew puts on a great podcast. They're funny, insightful, great to listen to.
  • Through These Gates
    Tweedy likey
    I miss the cartoon and now I get to relive it in the podcast form. It's grrrrreat!
  • MediumTalent
    Super cool
    For good guys and bad guys!
  • Pete217
    The other half is listening.
    This podcast is one of the most entertaing, non-scripted podcast out there. Even if you haven't seen the original G.I. Joe since your childhood, this podcast is the best way to relive the show with new filters and lens. I find myself trying to hold back laughter as I listen to this in public. The only thing driving me a little nuts is that I look at the G.I. Joes through a veteran/military lens, so there are some things I want to share some two cents on. I hope this show continues on with all the other shows (Sigma 6, and Renegade) once they wrap up this series.
  • Joey Catboy
    More like Gina is half the podcast
    Gina Ippolito is an amazing podcast host and the other two guys are okay too I guess. Just to be clear, 4 of these 5 stars are allocated to Gina. The other two hosts, guest and the amazing cartoon GI Joe have to split the last star.
  • BryanRapp
    If you're not listening, you're missing out
    Whether they're reviewing the memorable episodes like The Viper or There's No Place Like Springfield, or one of the lesser known gems, they're always hilarious. The fact that they occasionally bring on some of the writers and voice actors is also a huge plus. They're just starting season 2 with Arise Serpentor Arise, so there's no better time to start then now. P.S. Be nice to Ray. He's almost got the intro down.
  • Dan4e2u
    YO JOE! Hell Yeah!
    I found this podcast by chance and literally cried tears of joy! G.I. Joe was all I ever careda bout growing up as a little kid. As mentioned in the 1st episode G.I Joe moved to a ridiculous time slot BEFORE SCHOOL which really took me out of the cartoon since I could never wake up, so to rewatch now as an adult with this podcast as a companion is pure awesome! The podcast itself is a riot! The audio quality is amazing, and the hosts do a perfect job inserting jokes and tidbits of info while staying on topic telling the story of the episode. Its very rare that you find a re-watch podcast that is coherent enough to to make funny, while also maintaining a followable story! I cant get enough of this show! I absolutely love it! and I have so much more to listen to! You have a dedicated listener in ME! Much love, Dan from the Dan & Kody Podcast!
  • Terry Kirk
    Funny Stuff!
    Of all the G.I. Joe cartoon themed podcasts I listen to, this one is probably the best.
  • shannonjcarmona
    awesome
    Ray is the highlight of the podcast. not sure why everyone is so mean to him. poor, poor Ray.😂
  • SteveInNoHoWood
    Duke is in a coma
    I love this show so much! GI Joe was a huge part of my childhood and I can perfectly picture the cartoon as Ray, Gina, and Chan hash out the details and raise all the important questions. Now you know.
  • guyfromkcmo
    Another Glowing 5 Star Review
    My only regret is that I can't give this podcast another 1000's and thousands of stars to annoy Chan without making up a bunch of pseudo iTune and email accounts.
  • The Insidious Dr. Chan
    This Podcast Is TERRIBLE
    And I should know: I’m one of the hosts. Every week we watch an episode of the old ‘80s GI Joe cartoon and it reminds me of what a dumb, dumb kid I was because I loved the show when I was ten. Looking back now, I’m appalled. Ray still adores the show and Gina is watching these all for the first time, so you get a pretty balanced take on it all. For the REAL skinny, go listen to the episode we did with GI Joe head writer Buzz Dixon - that dude is amazing and he’s got a lot of stories about cranking out those shows back then. The show may have been for kids, but those folks were no dummies. We’ve got another 50 episodes or so to get through. Heaven help us. Or me, at least. Heaven help me. Then we can finally get to *my* childhood favorite, Transformers! Which I can only imagine holds up just like I remember it.
  • Yet another irrate customer
    THE Must Listen Podcast!!
    Nothing like having your childhood memories tainted by the likes of Ray, Chan and Gina. No one could do it better then these three. It's the highlight of my week and with the minisodes I get to enjoy it twice as much. As much as want to give Chan a one star review, even the Russian judges agree on a perfect 10!
  • CD Holbrook
    "Knowing" Is ALL The Awesome!
    If you're not a GI Joe fan, you'll become one just to get more of these guys! Their take on the show is critical, but affectionate: the perfect recipe for this kind of podcast. Give it a listen- you'll be glad you did.
  • Lizden
    Ahhh Memories!
    Love this podcast! As somone who grew up watching GI Joe this podcast brings back good memories. :)
  • Usul36
    Nice Job Guys
    Great podcast to listen to on the bus
  • LMxDelta38
    G.I. Go-listen-to-this
    This podcast is fantastic. If you like GI Joe, America, and great podcasts. You need to be listening to this yesterday!! Keep up the good work!
  • herebewonder
    The best G.I. Joe podcast (that I know of).
    Seriously though, this is a great show. It would be easy to just look at an old show like this and tear it apart but Ray, Robert, and Gina also point out what the show does well and what they like. Plus, the Know Your Joe section is a great addition. And they got Buzz Dixon on the show! What more could you ask for?
  • Phammm
    Love this show!
    I found this show on Facebook and love Gijoe. Quick question; F/M/K Lady Jaye, Baroness, Polly the Parrot
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