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Million Bazillion

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Financial Literacy
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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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Bridget and Ryan are approached by a big film producer to write the next summer blockbuster — a movie all about the penny! The timing couldn’t be better because so many of you have been wanting to know: why did the U.S. stop making pennies? The answe... more

Hey Million Bazillionaires, we're dropping into your feeds again this week to tackle a different kind of question: can we actually change course on climate change? That question is at the heart of a new podcast for kids and families from our friends ... more

Bridget and Ryan are having their lunch break at a Chinese restaurant when they run into “Million Bazillion” listener Daphne with a big question: What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism? Turns out, each system was born out ... more

We’ve talked a lot about how money works and why countries have their own currencies here on “Million Bazillion.” But listener Alessio wants to know: Why DOESN’T the whole world use the same money? And could the world’s nations all decide to just use... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Michael Bublé
Musician, special musical guest for closing performance
Episode: What are tax returns?
Lee Forsari
Co-founder at Hell Yeah Taxes
Hell Yeah Taxes
Episode: What are tax returns?
Renu Zaretsky
Tax Policy Expert at Urban Brookings Tax Policy Center
Urban Brookings Tax Policy Center
Episode: What are tax returns?
Martha Olney
Economist who teaches economics to college students at UC Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: What is inflation?

Hosts

Ryan Perez
Host focusing on explaining money concepts to families; frequent collaborator with Bridget Bodnar.
Bridget Bodnar
Co-host and educator, helps translate economic concepts into family-friendly explanations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings
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    67 is from the year 2025 it’s currently 2026 at the time I’m writing this review and if your reading this review, Bridget and Ryan, please never do that again

    PS: I love the show keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa month ago
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    4
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    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Statesa month ago
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Listeners Say

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

A few fans mention the format can be repetitive or rely on inside jokes, but still find value.
Listeners appreciate clear, approachable money lessons for families and kids.
Many praise the show for making economics engaging and entertaining.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#71
United States/Kids & Family
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#95
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#217
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#124
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#25
India/Kids & Family
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#27
Indonesia/Kids & Family

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
Q: Is it possible for the whole world to use one currency or not?
It would be theoretically possible but would require unprecedented global cooperation, peace, and alignment on trade and sanctions, which are not currently present in the international arena.
What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
Q: Why do all these countries have their own currencies?
Countries keep their own currencies to maintain control over economic policy and the ability to respond to local conditions, rather than surrendering monetary decisions to a global authority.
What are checks?
Q: Hi Mia, what are checks and how do they work?
Checks are written payment promises that instruct a bank to move money from the payer's account to the recipient; processing can take a few days and incurs different fees than card payments.

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The show offers accessible, family-friendly money education through playful storytelling and real-world economics. Episodes cover core concepts like inflation, taxes, investments, and how money moves in everyday life, often using kid-centered framing, sketches, and guest experts to translate complex topics for households. A distinctive trait is its mix of narrative dramatizations with practical explanations, plus guest economists and legal/fiscal pros to provide deeper context. The format tends to blend humor with clear takeaways, aiming to empower families to discuss money matters together and spark curiosity in young listeners and their caregivers.

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1. Donna Rickles
2. Hannah Gabriel
3. Private equity Pete
4. Frankie Checkbook
5. Ralph Macchio
6. Michael Bublé
7. Lee Forsari
8. Renu Zaretsky

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