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!
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!
My favorite thing about St Patricks day is how it reminds me that spring is just around the corner. I also love all the fun Webkinz World activities, especially collecting coins from the Leprechaun in the clubhouse!
Yay! Thanks for reading my comment! -Blair399
I remember when I was like 5 or 6 I used to always try to catch a leprechaun so I would make a little cardboard trap. Then on St. Patrick’s day I would find gold coins and gold dust!
My first Podkinz! It is great that someone @ Ganz made the decision to share the official history of Webkinz at this fitting ten-year mark.. The look-backs are fab–thank you! My favorite comment in this Podkinz was made by Laura to effect that she would like to see Webkinz come back around to its origins of playing with your pets…It seems contradictory to advocate simpler times when I have so many pets, rooms, etc., but I have loved the glimpses of the way things were (such as Wishing Well) and while I think the additions of Zums, Kinzville Park, etc., etc., have added to the game, I am not at all a fan of the new Wshop and hope that it has only been an experiment. If it does not go back to the old way, it most definitely needs a lot of tweaking! I have adapted to other changes, but this one huge change has definitely taken away from my enjoyment of Webkinz. Also, while I think the idea of the newspaper is great, I think the mini-tutorials which appear each time our pet changes a room are not only annoying and unnecessary, but they take away from my enjoyment of Webkinz as well. I literally try to turn away so as not to have to see the screen while it loads. It is impossible to get into and stay in any kind of a “play zone” with all this interference. Thanks for asking and congrats on Podkinz Genelle and Mike! ;)
The New Item for St. Patrick day this year should be a giant kinzcash wall décor.
i have several things i love about st. patricks day…. 1. i love making leprechaun traps 2. i love searching for 4 leaf clovers (which i am rather good at) 3. the webkinz challenges!
Really enjoyed listening to this! Loved learning about how webkinz got started! I am a HUGE fan of your show!
Great podkinz guys (and girls :!: ) My favourite thing about St. Patrick’s Day is probably our school dressing up in green, and in class, we get to make our own little stories of what the leprachuan does on St. Patrick’s Day with our book buddies. In, Webkinz I am looking forward to the Leprachuan chase and the St. Patrick’s Day prize!! :) I love Podkinz and look forward to every episode!
Also, I got a monthly deluxe challenge for March, however I’m not deluxe. Did everyone get that- non deluxe members I mean- or was it just me?
@Bows22, that challenge showed up in my room too! I’m not deluxe. I thought I couldn’t do it, but I looked at it and it’s counting when I do the Baby sitter job and wheel of wow. If star drops is the game of the day this month, then I can finish the deluxe challenge without becoming deluxe! ;)
Why did the signatures have to retire?!?! Bring the signatures back please!
Wow. Pretty cool!