User:Schank1234/Webkinz Webcast

The Webkinz Webcast is a podcast based on the Webkinz line of stuffed animals. The first episode aired on September 23, 2007. The podcast was started by Dave Swerdlick and his two children, Hannah and Zoey. They have recorded over sixty shows. Each episode runs for 25 to 30 minutes. The Webkinz Webcast is not an affiliate of or sponsored by the maker of Webkinz, Ganz. The show is hosted on Libsyn, a podcast provider. New shows are recorded every wednesday and uploaded fridays. It has had almost 1 million downloads since the show start in September, 2007.

Breaking News
At the start of each show, the Webkinz Webcast shows a feature called "Breaking News", where the listener is told about events related to Webkinz, such as the release of new Webkinz pets. Each show usually contains one or two Breaking News features, although some have more.

WebkinzWebcast.com
The webcast's website hosts several other Webkinz-related features, such as monthly contests and virtual Webkinz recipes. They also have pictures of the newest pets and items.

Monthly contests
Every month, the Webkinz Webcast holds a contest that asks a question such as, "What new Webkinz item should Ganz release next?", which viewers can answer. The winner is sent a full-sized Webkinz as a prize.

Opening Statement
Before the theme song of each show, Zoe starts off the webcast by saying a rhyme like "We're gonna have a blast, it's time for the Webkinz Webcast" or "Hey, kids, don't you know? It's time for the Webkinz Webcast show"