Podkinz Episode 4.5: A Brief History of Webkinz

 

 

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:

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Your submission might be read on the show!

 

IN THIS EPISODE…

 

…we debut our first ever “mini” episode (OK, it’s not THAT mini, we guess) as we take a brief glimpse into Webkinz’s early days.

 

Sneek Peek: A quick look at upcoming St. Patrick’s Day events!

 

What’s In Our KinzPost?: We read letters and comments from Webkinz World members about their favorite Webkinz memories.

 

Meet a Ganz-er: We speak with Laura, an Associate Producer at Ganz, who played an important part in creating Webkinz from the very beginning.

 

What’s Next: We have important St. Patrick’s Day questions for our listeners!

 

80 Responses to Podkinz Episode 4.5: A Brief History of Webkinz

  1. PinkPiano says:

    Thank’s for reading my comment!!! I don’t really have a favorite part about St. Patrick’s Day but I guess it’s that St. Patrick listened to God’s calling on his life and went back to the people who put him to work and told them about God’s love for them. It’s cool how he used a clover to represent the three persons of the One God. What I’m looking forward to in Webkinz World is getting all the prizes.

  2. dctalk says:

    I’m looking forward to catching the leprechaun and getting my gift on St. Patrick’s day!

  3. kandykinz says:

    Great idea launching more segments of Podkinz! I love hearing from people that work at Ganz! It is not everyday that such a massive site like Webkinz can have interaction with the people who actually work at the company! My favorite part of St. Patrick’s day would have to be how it is celebrated in Webkinz World. I don’t do much outside of Webkinz for this day but I love the leprechaun chase and most importantly the stunningly detailed grand prize for this year’s event!! Great art work and concepts! I am so excited! By the way, could you explain a little something about the new deluxe challenge I have for the month? Is that going to continue monthly? I love it so far!

  4. WebkinzDog01 says:

    I found two GORGEOUS hats in the eStore,the fashion fedora and lovely feather hat,but I don’t know which one is trendier. :(

  5. JesusismyLord830 says:

    I can’t wait for Saint Patrick’s Day in Webkinz, because I like collecting holiday items from the past, and seeing the new floaty-clickys that come. I like collecting fancy-looking foods and then when I see them in my dock later on, I remember when and how I got them. I love Saint Patrick’s day because every holiday, big or small, holds special memories. I can’t wait for more episodes, wishing everyone a magical day, JesusismyLord830 :mrgreen: (I can even use a green smiley, hooray for St. Patty’s Day!)

  6. cuddlyfur1 says:

    Hi Podkinz! To answer your question, on St. Patrick’s day my school is very festive and has a huge party. People wear lots of green and bring in snacks to share. We will go outside and play a game, and when we come back inside our classroom has been trashed by leprechauns! There are little green footprints on the walls and all the desks are flipped over. But the leprechauns always leave a pile of chocolate coins!

  7. CountryKinz17 says:

    How did the kinzville park come out?

  8. CountryKinz17 says:

    Hello Gennelle and Mike I’m Jennifer! and I have three reasons why I luv St. Patrick’s day so much. One St. Patrick’s day is my grandma’s birthday! Two sense my best friend is part Irish and luvs the holiday it reminds me of her! And three I am crossing my fingers and hoping I get the clover puppy that’s still selling online, for some reason St. Patrick’s day inspires me to try and get it because its the dream pet I always wanted, and if I do get it St. Patrick’s day would probably be my favorite event on webkinz! and that’s my favorite things about this holiday! PS. Sorry if number three is a little weird. :3

  9. momo4cookie says:

    In webkinz world I am looking forward to getting the special prize from the leprechaun in the clubhouse. P.S. How did you come up with the name webkinz?

  10. JaneOfAllTrades says:

    Dear Mike and Genelle Webkinz, I have been playing on WW for a little more than 6 years. I have always loved Webkinz too! I started just before my 7th birthday and I’m 12 now. My first Webkinz was a Black Friesian.(did I spell that right? :P ) I got it for Christmas in 2007 from my mom’s friend Jennifer! My sister got an orange and white striped cat. I named my horse Blackie(Very original!) and my sister named her cat Chelsea. I have 13 pets now. I might adopt my 14th soon though. I want to adopt my Lil Kinz black bear soon. I think I’ll name it Violet. I also had a question for you. When was the The Trading room introduced to WW? I love Trading in the clubhouse because I can get really cool clothing! and Thank you for doing Podkinz! I love listening to all the workers at Ganz and all the letters sen in to you!

    • kinzklipfan says:

      You’ve been on Webkinz for 5 years and have 13 pets? I’ve been on Webkinz for a little over 5 years and have over 100 pets. One of my brother’s first Webkinz was a Black Stallion/Black Friesian named Blacky, just with a different spelling than yours.

    • firefox101 says:

      I like ganelle because I like her voice and character as a fox. I love foxes sooo much! and to answer your question, I love st. patricks day because LEPRACAUNS!!! :D (did I spell that right??????) :P byeeeee! (ps. I have two foxes on my account. Carol (very old classic name) and foxy doxy (very original) :P please announce me on your next video! :) (im dfox1984) byeee!

    • uhbanned12 says:

      dear Mike and Genelle webkinz, I love your show ;)! I want to share a speech and I hope you share it on podkinz :D ! my speech is…….. the webkinz park plus…. its shutting down on Wendsday March 12 2014 I think the park started back in 2007 or 2008 I started webkinz in 2012 from my 2 sisters because they loved webkinz when they were little! I was 7 when this happed my first pet was the free dog named Sophie then I got a peace love puppy named Princess. Ever since then I played webkinz every day even school! A year later I was 8 years old I found that there was a kinzville park plus I asked my mom if I can join and she said yes! When I went to the park for the first time I had brought my peace love puppy I made a new friend named Rose but after a few weeks I never saw her again :(. But after that I made a new friend named Addason I called her add but then 2 months later she was never seen again too.. I changed pets a lot but then I said to myself I should only be 1 pet so I picked Sophie! I had great friends like, car yellow trop cap fuzzy had mike webkinz and more! 4 months later Addason came back! She was a bear named Maddy. I was really popular then so Maddy asked me to get popular so I helped her and in a few weeks she was as popular as me! I have lots of history in the park I always lost friends I lost my best friend raini but I made new friends. Now the park is shutting down I will never see my friends again ;( the park is like my home I told every pet that it will be okey and we will always be a family. So what if theres not that much people it does not mean to take away our home I go to the park every day and now that its shutting down I am quiting webkinz. I am Sophie turning 10 and I am now saying…. Goodbye park I will always remember you ;(

    • tancat5 says:

      Dear Mike and Gennelle, Hi My first Webkinz was a striped alley cat named Fluffy, I got Fluffy on June 29 Since Then I’ve always played webkinz! I don’t know which webkinz to get now I want to get a gold Pegasus but their too expensive $124•99 so I decided to get my favourite animal a cat! I think I will get Persian cat for my birthday but there are just to many to chose from I also want the pet of the Month for April 2014 The butterscotch retriever which is a dog but if there was any webkinz cat you’ll chose please tell me!

    • ThaoTN says:

      I’ve been on WW for 6 years and I’m almost thirteen now. I have 27 Webkinz and 3 KinzKlips.

    • mysisella says:

      Same, I have been playing for about 6 to 7 years and only have 12 pets, not that many but o’ well!

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