Welcome to Podkinz, the official podcast of Webkinz™!
Hosted by Gennelle Webkinz and Mike 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:
- In the comment section under each podcast on WebkinzNewz.com
- On Facebook or Twitter (remember to hashtag your question/comment/suggestion with #podkinz)
- By email at podkinz@ganz.com
- By snail mail:
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Your submission might be read on the show!
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IN THIS EPISODE…
… we talk about all kinds of wintry things!
What’s In Our KinzPost?: We read letters and questions sent in by Webkinz fans from across the world!
Meet a Ganz-er: We talk to Michael B., a 3D Artist at Ganz!
Inside Scoop: To go along with the chilly weather hitting North America right now, we chat about Winterfest and all that comes with it!
What’s Next: We reveal the theme of next week’s episode!
Here’s the art that we talk about during the show:
BONUS: Win KinzCash by completing this quiz, all about Podkinz: Episode 2!
awesome and happy new year
Mike, you have the voice of a Game Show host or something, it’s awesome! And Gennelle, you’ll totally get to voice something by Ganz soon, they should have chosen you when you auditioned! Hahah. I love listening to the podcasts, I just play in the Kinzville park and listen to all you have to say. I’ve noticed that a lot of games and apps are mainly on Apple products, not Android or other things. I have a Kindle Fire. Is it harder, or does it cost more to release games and apps on other devices?
Hey Webkinz_Love! Porting and developing for mobile is tricky business. Lots of people prefer to start with iOS (Apple) simply because it’s generally the same across all the generation of devices. With Android, there are many different versions and types of phones, which means something that might work on one, might not necessarily look/work the same way on another. Either way, it will still cost money, yes. :)
How did you choose the names Gennelle and Mike? #WebkinzRocks!
Actually… we didn’t choose them because those are our real names! Although not the Webkinz part, obviously ;)
I wish my last name could be Webkinz haha. That would be pretty cool. :P
yes,yes it would
Okay the last name webkinz would be kinda cool but I love my last Name on its own………………..
Yeah. That was going to be my 2nd question – Are those your real names?
thank you for the info Matt! So you guys really play webkinz! COOL! do you friend people?!
Yes! Add me, my username is ‘gennelle3′.
You can add me too! I’m WWMike. :)
I am wondering if there will ever be in between episodes? Like just a 2 minute episode reaction to some of the new stuff that came out.
We definitely are thinking about it. We have some cool ideas for mini PodKinz that we know Webkinz fans would really love. Since Podkinz is being received really well by the fans, we may just do mini ones! :D
Awesome. I asked because I think that it would be nice if there was a little episode in between for fans (such as me) :D
Awesome suggestion Snowflake Pup Queen! I loved every minute of both Podkinz episodes … mini podkinz brilliant idea!
:)
Here’s a question about best friends…how did everyone meet theirs? I met my best friend Nick in kindergarten when we were playing with clay, and we’re still BFFs today!
One of my first best friends, I met on the first day of kindergarten. Our moms introduced us and have been friends ever since! :)
I met my best friend Kate in second grade when we were packing up to go home after our first day of second grade, but then she moved towards the end of the school year and we kept in touch by playing webkinz, although now she doesn’t play webkinz any more and that makes me sad. :(
Well, we have the same name, so we knew it had to be BFFs now or never. :P
Huh? What are you talking about? Is you first name Kate?
My BFFs name is Bethany and I met her (thanks to her sprinkler) by playing in the water together when we were three
No, no. Sorry for the confusion. My name is not Kate.
When I moved to a new town, my neighbor was a girl with her birthday just 3 days before mine! We have a lot of similarities and today we are still best friends.
Mine was back in kindergarten. Thats actually how I got in to webkinz, she taught me about webkinz, also AG dolls.
You are right – Podkinz rocks! I love hearing your enthusiasm for your work. Thanks so much for letting us hear from the real people behind all of the great work that goes into Webkinz. And thanks too for sharing how Michael B created the awesome showman snowman and that lots of practice and his schooling helped him achieve his success. Great to know. Thanks again Mike and Gennelle – Keep up the great work!
I will let Michael B know, thanks for listening. :)
Hi Matt I saw that your name included webkinz friends! Is the webkinz friends app and mobile app available on kindle fire HD?
Hey Galaya! Unfortunately we haven’t released the game on Android. Currently, it’s only available on the iPad.
do you play on the webkinz website, or do you just create the webkinz and not adopt them online and stuff
We absolutely play on Webkinz! We’re part of the team that creates and writes all the events and features you see, and we love logging on and playing in Webkinz World when they go live. My favorite pet to play with is my Signature Fox. Plus, we hang out in the Kinzville Park sometimes… watch for a Ganz team member wearing a ‘Ganz’ toque!
Awesome episode! Great job, Mike and Gennelle! I look forward to every upcoming episode!
Thank you! :)