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Million Bazillion

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

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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In this episode, Bridget and Ryan travel through the history of money in front of a live audience of kids and families (for real!) to answer Sofia’s big question: What is the gold standard? Together, they explore this old money rule, how paper money ... more

The episode you’ve been waiting for is finally here. This is part 2 of the San Fran Fin Lit Pod Con cliffhanger episode from last season. Bridget and Ryan finally made it to the conference, only to find it’s entirely cashless. It’s the perfect opport... more

“Million Bazillion” listeners and brothers John and Peter want to know where game shows get their prize money. It’s the perfect opportunity to answer this question as Ryan and Bridget find themselves competing on a chaotic game show with a chance to ... more

If you’re anything like “Million Bazillion” listener, Elijah, you may have noticed gas prices change from one day to the next, sometimes by a few pennies, sometimes by a lot more. Why does that happen? Ryan and Bridget’s search for answers turns into... more

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Recent Guests

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?
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?

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Why

    Ryan, why did you say 67? It is so dead.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    reviewer–e
    United States16 days ago
  • 🫪bruh…

    you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nooma<3
    United States18 days ago
  • Great show!🤑😺

    I love your show!hi to Ryan Bridgette and Skimbleshanks!🍵🍗🏧

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    madehughlook
    United States19 days ago
  • Love it

    I love the podcast it helps bye take my mind off my######## sister👿🤬😠😜😍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🧝🏼‍♀️😚Hannah 😚🧝🏼‍♀️
    United States20 days ago
  • YAY

    This is an amazing podcast! But please stop with the 67 stuff. You should do an episode on the roaring 20s and how it led to the Great Depression

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devyhjngcrdrsfhjjnjvs
    United States20 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.

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Apple Podcasts
#50
United States/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#152
United Kingdom/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#94
Australia/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#177
Italy/Kids & Family
Apple Podcasts
#213
Germany/Kids & Family

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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.
What are checks?
Q: Hi, my name is Henry and I am seven. How do people send and receive money using Venmo?
Money is sent by linking a bank account or card to the app, selecting a contact, and confirming the transfer; typically instant when both sides use the same app.
What are checks?
Q: Hi, my name is Ezra and my question is, what would happen if we lived in a cashless world where paper bills and coins were eliminated?
The hosts explain that while digital methods are convenient, outages and technology failures could disrupt transactions, so having alternative forms like cash or checks can be important for resilience.
Where do game shows get their prize money?
Q: Where do game shows get their prize money?
Prize money comes from a combination of the show's budget funded by advertising during commercial breaks, sponsorships for special prizes, and insurance to cover large jackpots, with streaming services using subscriptions or ads to finance production.
Why does the price of gas go up and down?
Q: What role do refineries play in price fluctuations?
Refineries decide how much gasoline to produce and switch fuels seasonally (summer blends), so outages or maintenance at refineries can tighten supply and raise prices.

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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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1. Frankie Checkbook
2. Ralph Macchio
3. Michael Bublé
4. Lee Forsari
5. Renu Zaretsky
6. Martha Olney
7. Dougie Pickles
8. Ms. Meow Meow

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