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Million Bazillion

Marketplace
Financial Literacy
Bankruptcy
Money
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Economy
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Corporate Culture
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Banks
Compound Interest
Inflation
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Money Management
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Job Application Process
Car Manufacturing

Million Bazillion is a podcast from Marketplace that inspires families to talk about money. Described as “a godsend for anyone who knows a little kid with big questions about money,” by The New York Times, the podcast tackles questions from: "What is cryptocurrency?" to “How do I save money?” and “How does inflation work?” Hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar take listeners on an awesome adventure ... more

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Hello, Million Bazillionaires, we’ve got a new season of “Million Bazillion” coming your way on April 14!

To mark the 10th season, Bridget and Ryan are going all out to answer your money questions. If you’re wondering why gas prices keep going up? W... more

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It’s karaoke night for Bridget and Ryan, but something stops them from belting their favorite tunes on their podcast: the law. It’s the perfect setup to answer a question from Garrett, who wants to know about copyright, trademarks, and royalties. We ... more

It’s Skimbleshanks’ birthday bash and Bridget and Ryan head to the two-dollar general store for party supplies. When they get back, they tackle Harper’s question about why $2 bills exist if nobody uses them. With a little help from two ghostly guests... more

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Martha Olney
Economist who teaches economics to college students at UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: What is inflation?
Dougie Pickles
Host of Cozy Critters
Cozy Critters
Episode: Why is it called a bull market or a bear market?
Ms. Meow Meow
Co-host of Cozy Critters, a calming bedtime show for kids.
Cozy Critters
Episode: Why is it called a bull market or a bear market?
Kieran Langan
An eight-year-old contestant who loves beatboxing and scaling doorways in his house.
Episode: Who is fibbing about ... the stock market?
Brenda Hammer
Scam expert and host of Scam Slammers
Episode: How does online scamming work?
Stephanie Hughes
Marketplace Senior Reporter
Marketplace
Episode: Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?
Christina Stembel
CEO of Farmgirl Flowers
Farmgirl Flowers
Episode: BONUS: Listen to Million Bazillion listener Shreen interview a real CEO!
Christina Stemble
CEO of Farm Girl Flowers, featured in a related interview segment.
Farm Girl Flowers
Episode: How do you become a CEO?
Nola Aga
Sports management professor at the University of San Francisco
University of San Francisco
Episode: How do athletes get paid?

Hosts

Ryan Perez
Co-host of Million Bazillion
Bridget Bodnar
Co-host of Million Bazillion

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Random-guy123
    United States6 days ago
  • WHAT?!?!?!

    Speaking of inflation, the toys at Target (the store) are like $59 for 1 toy. Like, WHAT?!?!?!?!?!🤬. So unfair. Also, why pull random levers and...candy bars that are $1000?🤣😂.

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    gjvughvjy
    United States7 days ago
  • Good podcastal all

    It is good but it need more to make episodes sooner and faster like I lot sooner and more offing

    Good pod thought

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    Canada7 days ago
  • WHO SAID THE HOSTS

    Are STUPID they’re smarter than you. I learned so much much financial from the podcast and you’re calling them stupid that’s just wrong. I suggest you recall and say sorry.NOWWWWW!!!!! And the not so random question I would help Israel in the war and Ukraine🇮🇱🇺🇦🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beomosemo
    United States8 days ago
  • Yay more episodes

    There are more episodes

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    Wolfieiscoolandbetterthenyou
    United States8 days ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the balance of humor and practical financial lessons.
Some negative comments exist about the hosts' dynamics, but these are outnumbered by positive feedback.
Requests for more episodes are common, indicating strong engagement with the hosts and format.
Overall, the show is praised for making money topics accessible and entertaining for families.

Chart Rankings

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#77
United States/Kids & Family
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#99
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#89
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#61
Singapore/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#66
China/Kids & Family
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#66
Mexico/Kids & Family

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What is inflation?
Q: Hi Ryan, hi Bridget. My question is, why is a dollar today worth more than a dollar in the future?
Prices tend to rise over time because goods and services get more expensive to produce and because demand can outpace supply, so a dollar today buys more than a dollar in the future; the concept is inflation, which occurs when the overall price level increases.
Why do we have $2 bills if nobody uses them?
Q: Why are there $2 bills when nobody uses them?
The $2 bill has an interesting history and was once commonly used, but various superstitions and negative associations led to its decline in usage.
What are royalties, trademark and copyright?
Q: What are royalties, trademark, and copyright?
Royalties are payments made to creators for using their work, trademark protects brand identity like logos and slogans, and copyright gives creators rights to their original works.
How do stocks make money?
Q: What is the stock market and how do stocks make money?
The stock market is where companies sell shares to the public, and stocks make money through share appreciation or dividends.
Why does everything cost more at airports?
Q: What is an exchange rate and how does it work?
It determines how much one currency is worth in terms of another, affecting how much money you can get when exchanging currencies.

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Million Bazillion delivers kid-friendly money education through playful, real-world questions about saving, investing, debt, inflation, and consumer economics. Hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar tackle topics with humor, guest experts, and hands-on activities to make complex financial concepts approachable for families. Notable strengths include high accessibility for younger audiences, a blend of storytelling with practical money lessons, and occasional crossovers with children's content creators to keep episodes entertaining while educational. The show stands out for its family-oriented format, practical financial literacy angles, and partnerships that support accessible financial education for kids.

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2. Dougie Pickles
3. Ms. Meow Meow
4. Kieran Langan
5. Brenda Hammer
6. Stephanie Hughes
7. Christina Stembel
8. Christina Stemble

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