Podkinz Ep. 40: What’s in a Name?

 

Hosted by Gennelle Webkinz, this podcast is about all things Webkinz! Each episode has a theme and we chat about everything – favorite pets, awesome items, current and upcoming Webkinz events, and more! For fans who want an inside look at Webkinz World, we also feature interviews with Ganz staffers and put a spotlight on different areas in Webkinz. Most importantly, though, Podkinz is all about YOU. Tell us what you’d like us to talk about in the podcast! There are so many ways to get in touch with us to send us your comments, suggestions and questions:

 

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IN THIS EPISODE…

 

…Gennelle and Matt chat about pet names with special guest Michelle from the eStore!

 

What’s In Our KinzPost?: Your pet names are so creative! We read your favorites.

 

Spotlight on…Pet Names: We talk about what goes into coming up with a GREAT pet name.

 

What’s Next: We’re talking… EXPLORATION! Who are your favorite explorers of all time? Where do you like to explore? Share your stories with us at podkinz@ganz.com!

 

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122 Responses to Podkinz Ep. 40: What’s in a Name?

  1. WebkinzLoverLoomers says:

    Hey PodKinz! I love exploring! Sometimes my family and I go on bike rides! Every now and then, we find a cool place to explore, like mini waterfalls! My dad, brother and I usually like to skip rocks there. It is so fun and I hope to go again soon.

    • Fracktail says:

      Cool! Although I don’t go bike riding, it sounds really fun to go out there and explore the wilderness. I think we’re all explorers, in a way. I’m not talking just about exploring uncharted lands and becoming famous, but just exploration in general. Exploring new ideas, places we’ve never been, things we’ve never seen…every new experience is an adventure. Even if you’ve never gone anywhere in your entire life, we all still have our personal journeys where we explore who we are and why we’re here, how we can make the world a better place than it was. Life is an adventure!

  2. Thepunkwebkinz says:

    Aww man, I kinda am sad my comment didn’t make it to the show, but I’m sure they have like a milion comments to read. My fave explorer is probably Cowabelle, because before she came mayor she was in the adventure park and was my fave explorer. I don’t know why, she just kinda spoke to me

  3. acouwntt says:

    Matt Webkinz in Swahili is Mathayo Webkinz :3

  4. lavadragon says:

    Love the Podkinz episodes! It doesn’t seem possible it’s at episode 40 already! And Matt, I also love kayaking! Hehe, I also like cannoning but I prefer kayaking since there is less of a chance of you falling of the kayak (: Anyways, for me, a pet name shows who you and your pet are. I am pretty bad at coming up with unique pet names, But I love using the forums to ask people to help me with coming up with unique names! A couple of names I have for my pets are, Maple- which is the name of my Signature Deer, Avonaco- Which is the name of my Signature Brown Bear, *It means leaning bear, in Native American!* and Evergreen for my Timber Wolf *which I don’t have yet* But anyways, there is some of my pet names!

  5. MEGWEBKINZ says:

    Hey Podkinz! I love exploring. My favorite explorer is Ernest Shackleton. You may not have heard of him, but in my opinion he was an amazing explorer- and person! He attempted to travel ON FOOT across the icy continent of Antarctica. While he never made it, I see him as a great explorer because his goal was so incredible, he had so much perseverance, and he could have finished the journey but he ended it so his travel crew would survive the journey. Exploring is really fun in my opinion. The best part is that you NEVER run out of reasons to explore! I do it a lot when I go camping or to the beach. I even do it in my backyard! Exploration is awesome- and so is Podkinz! :P ~Hug a Pug~

  6. fredorg says:

    i’ve always thought it would have been great to meet Magellan, one of the all-time great explorers. and i met a neighborhood kitten who was brave enough to come right up to me. she was very pretty with tiger stripes, so i named her Magellan because of her bravery. if Ganz ever makes a gray tiger cat, i’ll get one and name her Magellan like the explorer and my brave kitten neighbor!

  7. oats34WK says:

    my mom wants me to go on trip to disney world but i can’t stand flying and funnest part about it is i haven’t been on a plan before in my life.

    • huggiebuggy9 says:

      Flying isn’t bad, I was really scared the first couple times. Take some gum with you, because the worst part of flying is that you ears sometimes pop and the gum helps!

      • MandevillaRed says:

        I LOVE planes!!! They make me so happy! And airports! And the scanning security with the conveyor belts and scary scanners!! yes, i know i’m weird…..

        • MandevillaRed says:

          And how do you know you can’t stand flying, if you’ve never been on a plane? Who knows, you might end up LOVING it!!! (or hating it. it can go either way) But even if you hate it, Disney is TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Btw, what park are you going to?

    • chattyb says:

      You should go! If you’re nervous about flying, tell your Mom about it. This might be the only chance you get to go to Disney. ♡chattyb

    • Augustbaby2001 says:

      oh my gosh your so lucky. ive always wanted to go there. You should go since you have the chance. Thats so cool i wish i could go.

      • Hhayes says:

        I was in the same situation two years ago. My mom and dad finally had enough money for Disney World but I was so scared for the plane ride! The take off wasn’t very fun but after that I must say I enjoyed it. Especially after the snacks came out! The landing was a little better because I knew we would be on ground soon. I still don’t like planes but I know if i want to go some places in life I’ll have to get used to them. And they are of course very very safe. Don’t worry. It’s not that long a flight. Mine was only eight hours. Enjoy your trip! :)

        • oats34WK says:

          actually guys my mom was telling me that it would be nice if to go on trip that don’t mean that i’m going.

          • CatHeart says:

            Lar year, I was going on a cruise, and I had to take a plane. I havn’t ben on a plane since I was a baby, and I was sorta excited. I went on the plane and I really enjoyed it, so you have nothing to worry about. It will be fun! TIP: Bring gum or earplugs when the plane is taking off. You don’t have to, but it’s better if you do. Also, bring somthing to do. Such of bring Webkinz, iPad or a iPod, or also a iPhone, a book, and maybe dolls. You can also just play truth or dare, or would you rather with your brother, sister, mom, or dad. Maybe if you go you will enjoy it.

          • CatHeart says:

            I mean been, not ben

          • CatHeart says:

            And last, not lar

    • whataawsomekitty says:

      try flying a plane yourself its FUN (I did it) lol

  8. SugarShack says:

    Did you know there’s a whole world to explore beneath the surface? I love exploring nature and seeing all the natural wonders! It’s like Webkinz another World only underground with stalagmites rising from the floor and stalactites from the ceiling. Awesome!!!

    • likewebkinz4o9 says:

      IKR

    • Fracktail says:

      I know, right??? If there’s anywhere to look for alien life, it’s underwater. There’s so many cool and weird animals down there, like cuttlefish which are the best animals ever next to axolotls and tarsiers (two equally bizarre animals). I think a lot of the things that happen in real life animals are even crazier than fantasy: bioluminescence (animals making their own biologically-generated light, like with anglerfish and fireflies), neoteny (like how axolotls stay in the tadpole-ish form their entire lives instead of metamorphosing into a salamander), and camouflage (which chameleons are famous for, but cuttlefish are much better at it on account of changing the <texture of their skin as well as the color, that is awesome). Animals are the best ever!

      • griffoned says:

        Try looking at a babirusa, and an indian purple toad. And a blobfish.

        • Fracktail says:

          I think blobfish are adorable, seriously. Like, everyone judges them by that one picture they saw off the Internet, but that’s just what they look lookout of water and underwater they are cute little dudes. I guess they just had a bad picture day or something. But yeah, those animals are really cool. I already have a level of respect for amphibians because of poison dart frogs and axolotls, so I also really liked the Indian purple toad too!

      • ArtMagician says:

        Fracktail you are either a genius or I REALLY need to catch up on my reading about scientifically mind-boggling words that describe both animals and animal activities and apparently are understandable to the human mind which in itself is completely overwhelming to think about since I have never even heard of most of the things you have just so effortlessly put into one comment.

        • Fracktail says:

          Aww, thanks! I guess I just really like animals. I mean, those guys are crazy! And to think that they do all those awesome things out of instinct, effortlessly…it really is amazing! I think learning about animals is really fun not only because they are SO EPIC but because when you’re having a bad day, you can just remind yourself that somewhere in the world there is an animal that can become a disco ball by changing its colors rapidly. And then your whole day gets better, because underwater disco balls are the coolest!!!

          • ArtMagician says:

            ……………Oh wow I’m so trying that the next time I have a bad day.

          • ArtMagician says:

            ……….I mean I’m not kidding that is fantastic and wonderful at the same time. O_O

          • ArtMagician says:

            …………Make a shout out to me the next time you talk amazing animal things. :)

          • Fracktail says:

            I know, right? The animal I’m talking about is the cuttlefish, which is an adorable cephalopod that is also extremely intelligent and can change not only the color of its skin, but its texture as well! They’re one of my favorite animals, along with axolotls and tarsiers. Wait, I already said that. At any rate, animals are cool. :P

          • ArtMagician says:

            :O

    • ArtMagician says:

      Are you looking for aliens???? They don’t come from the sky. THEY COME FROM THE SEA. O_O

  9. baconeater says:

    i think my pet’s name is the best! (actually all of their’s)

  10. vgcallah says:

    My Fiesta Unicorn is Salsa The Burrito, I held a poll on G+.

    • MsBirdy5780 says:

      My favorite explorer is quite odd and secret. He is a husky. One day I went to my school to play on the play-ground. I looked to my left and saw the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. He was so kind and graceful. He was brave at the way that he stood up to a bigger dog that even scared me. He showed me that I can never be afraid with friends. Now every month I go and visit my new BFF. P.S. If you want to see a video of him go to youtube and find my channel. My channel name is CanineKinz.

      • MsBirdy5780 says:

        The video will be called “my new BFF from the park” and if you can not find my channel look back in a month.

      • iluv2skate4ever says:

        One of my pets is a Rocker’s Monkey, and his name is Arion. Arion is a greek god that also plays music. (don’t worry, didn’t confuse it with Apollo :) ) I thought it was unique, and I like it!

        • natalierose says:

          Lol! I have that name too! I’m really into Greek Mythology!

        • webkinzforever3520 says:

          My strategy is simple yet difficult. start with a fiesta unicorn. Now find a feature. ( rainbows! ) since fiesta is party in spanish, i looked up rainbow in spanish. Her name is Arco ( Arcoiris )

          • webkinzforever3520 says:

            another pet is the decade dragon. find a feature ( 10 ) since 10 is known as deci or or deka. when i get the 10 puppy i will name her deka. so the 10 dragons name is deci

    • Augustbaby2001 says:

      thats a good name. Hey does anyone have any counters from the webkinz 10 theme, or puzzle peices from the time capsules? If you could send them to Augustbaby2001 that’d be great.

      • Pokekinz says:

        Hehehheheh, Harry Potter. I named my sister’s Decade Dragon “Xenophilius”. Who knows who that iiiiis? :D Also, my favorite explorer of all time… Dora! Hahah not. I like Fun Size the Corgi, I love the idea of a little dog with stubby legs exploring caves and stuff. XD (Disclamer: Fun Size is skydemonwolf’s Webkinz Corgi.)

        • ArtMagician says:

          My Decade Dragon’s name is Decadus, just thought I’d say that. And YES, THERE ARE AWESOME NAMES IN MOVIE CREDITS. And congrats, My9tailkinz, for getting your comment posted, if you’re reading this. ;)

        • whataawsomekitty says:

          xenophilius is a famous roman math teacher I think

          • Pokekinz says:

            Well, he might be that too, but I was referring to Xenophilius Lovegood, father of Luna Lovegood, from Harry Potter, since they talked about him a bit. So uh, yeah.

    • WebkinzLover2015 says:

      Hi Podkinz!!!! I love exploring, and if you are with your friends it’s more great. Last year we went to Europa, in France to the most excited place ever for a child: Disneyland Paris. In that amazing castle we met a lot of Disney characters, and that was great. But in the group picture we were so excited and we fall down over Mickey Mouse!!! Believe it!!! But maybe this means to explore………….. To have courage to meet the world. But we had an amazing trip and we escape in a really interesting country. AND this inspires me to name my pet…..Dissfrance. ( like this is France)

    • woofwoofwoof says:

      yay!!!! they read my email!!! and yes it is dog safe hair dye!!

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