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Million Bazillion

Marketplace
Financial Literacy
Stock Market
Money
Inflation
Interest
Credit Cards
Investing
Bankruptcy
Tariffs
Lottery
Entrepreneurship
Consumer Behavior
Savings Accounts
Black Friday
Claw Machines
Debt
Holiday Shopping
Chain Restaurants
Economy
Fort Knox

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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Latest Episodes

Hear ye, hear ye! Bridget and Ryan have received this question from listener Perry: “How do companies get on the stock market?” which the pair intend to answer while spending the day at the Renaissance Fair. With a wizard as their guide, they discove... more

Tula wants to know, "what is a credit score," which is perfect timing for Bridget, her board game crew, and Ryan to play Credit Score Quest: Path to 850. As the players roll the dice and pull cards, they navigate credit score myths, surprising score ... more

It’s a new season of “Million Bazillion” and listener Noah wants to know, what is shrinkflation? When Ryan notices his favorite pita chip snack is shrinking, he, Bridget and a talking pita chip put on their detective hats and head to a food factory t... more

Hello Million Bazillionaires, we’ve got a new season of “Million Bazillion” coming your way on September 29th!

Get ready to follow Bridget and Ryan as they meet new characters on their adventures to answer your questions about money. This season, o... more

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Recent Guests

Chi Chi Wu
Expert contributor credited for accuracy
National Consumer Law Center
Episode: What is a credit score?
Dr. Sneckenstein
Genius inventor and mad scientist hired by Food and Stuff
Food and Stuff
Episode: What is shrinkflation?
Brenda Hammer
Champion of consumers, reporter/researcher
Scam Slammers
Episode: What is shrinkflation?
Gene Lewin
Owner of Vintage Arcade Superstore, Glendale, CA
Vintage Arcade Superstore
Episode: How do claw machines work?
Donna Rickles
Producer at Triumph Pictures International
Triumph Pictures International
Episode: Why did the U.S. stop making pennies?
Hannah Gabriel
Professor of Economics at Sacramento State University, specializes in international finance
Sacramento State University
Episode: What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
Private equity Pete
Entrepreneurial figure representing private equity investor interests
Private equity
Episode: How does a company buy another company?
Frankie Checkbook
Connoisseur of custom checks, checkbook vendor
Checkbook booth
Episode: What are checks?
Ralph Macchio
Beloved 80s actor voicing host of The Incredible Chase
The Incredible Chase (voice)
Episode: Where do game shows get their prize money?

Hosts

Bridget Bodnar
Host of Million Bazillion
Ryan Perez
Host of Million Bazillion

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I hate you all the reviewers
    United States10 days ago
  • I have a Question

    Hi I’m Iver and I’m 10 and my question is what is dynamic pricing?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brains on!
    Canada12 days ago
  • Need consistent uploading

    Would be 5 stars but it takes so long for episodes there was a 3 month gap to reshare an episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Good game but better security
    Australia13 days ago
  • Hi

    Ryan don’t you dare stop saying 67 it’s not so 2025 it’s so 8553 let’s keep it on the show for the next 6548 years and if you do dare stop saying it start saying the names of Italian brain rots, such as trippi troppi and the unofficial one I made that no one knows about because I don’t think my mom will let me get onto social media and his name is Kittino Tophatella Custardio, rivals with cuupitina ballerina. Also did lil’jimmy😆 stole the idea of the traveling stockman, Jimmy?

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I really like cheese 🧀🫕
    United States14 days ago
  • I don’t like this podcast I love it 😃

    It is a very good podcast, but they should make more episodes. Spot the difference:😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😄😁😁😁😁😁😁 Spot the difference but harder:⛅️⛅️⛅️⛅️🌥️⛅️⛅️⛅️⛅️⛅️⛅️ NZ fan! 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🥝📝

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    New Zealand18 days ago

Listeners Say

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

Audience appreciates guest experts and interactive segments that spark real-world money conversations at home.
Listeners praise accessible money education for families and the engaging, playful delivery.
Many comments note the show's ability to explain complex topics (inflation, currency, M&A) in kid-friendly terms.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#44
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#65
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#162
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#73
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#187
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#15
United Arab Emirates/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

What is a credit score?
Q: What is a credit score?
A credit score is a three-digit to high-range number that banks use to assess how likely you are to repay borrowed money, influenced by factors like payment history, amount owed, length of credit history, new credit, and credit mix.
What's an auction and how does it work?
Q: How do paddles work and why are there different auction formats (live, silent/online)?
Paddles display bidder numbers to identify who is bidding, and different formats help include more buyers and create different kinds of excitement, with online formats expanding participation globally.
What's an auction and how does it work?
Q: What is an opening bid?
The opening bid is the initial price set by the auctioneer to start the bidding, chosen to engage bidders and kick off competitive bidding.
What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?
Q: What is socialism and how is it different from capitalism?
Socialism argues that when profit-driven decisions hurt the public, the government should step in to run certain things for the greater good and ensure basic needs and education are available to all.
What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?
Q: What is capitalism in simple terms?
Capitalism is an economy where regular people and companies decide what to make, how to make it, and how much to charge, competing to do it best.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Million Bazillion

What is Million Bazillion about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A family-friendly money education show that answers kids' questions about how money works, from pennies and inflation to digital payments and corporate finance. Episodes mix playful scenarios, expert explanations, and interactive bits (like spot-the-difference games and live demos) to explain financial concepts in accessible terms for households. Notable is the blend of real economics with narrative-driven storytelling and kid-centered prompts, making it easy for parents to spark financial literacy conversations at home and for sponsors aiming at families. The format often features hosting banter, guest experts, and pop-culture touches to keep complex topics approachable for a broad audience of parents, educators, and curious learners.

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Recent guests on Million Bazillion include:

1. Chi Chi Wu
2. Dr. Sneckenstein
3. Brenda Hammer
4. Gene Lewin
5. Donna Rickles
6. Hannah Gabriel
7. Private equity Pete
8. Frankie Checkbook

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