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 to answer the awkward, complex, and sometimes surprising money questions from real kids.
Million Bazillion is funded in part by the Sy Syms Foundation, partnering with organizations and people working for a better and more just future since 1985. And special thanks to The Ranzetta Family Charitable Fund and Next Gen Personal Finance for providing the start-up funding for this podcast, and continuing to support Marketplace in our work to make younger audiences smarter about the economy.
Latest episodes
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"Million Bazillion" Season 11 is almost here!
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 cha
Sep 22 4 min
What's an auction and how does it work?
A new season of “Million Bazillion” is almost here. But first, we’re resharing one of our favorite episodes. Today, Ryan and Bridget are answering Hezekiah’s questions ab
Sep 15 28 min
How do claw machines work?
Today, we’re resharing an episode that’s perfect for a summer listen. We’re answering Maddox’s question about what happens to your quarter when you put it inside a claw m
Aug 18 28 min
Why did the U.S. stop making pennies?
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 o
Jun 16 30 min
Introducing "The Midnight Rebellion": which climate path would you take?
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 q
Jun 10 19 min
What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?
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 be
Jun 9 33 min
How do athletes get paid?
Today, we’re resharing an episode from our archive that feels especially relevant as the World Cup men’s soccer tournament kicks off next week! “Million Bazillion” listen
Jun 2 31 min
What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
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 whol
May 28 9 min
How does a company buy another company?
“Million Bazillion” listener Cora wants to know: How does a company buy another company? But before Bridget and Ryan can answer, Borpo, host of “Learning with Borpo” and
May 26 34 min
What is the gold standard?
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
May 19 30 min
Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?
Today, we’re resharing an important episode from our archive! We’re answering Sadie’s question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. (And, we’re releasing a speci
May 12 26 min
What are checks?
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
May 5 31 min
Where do game shows get their prize money?
“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 Rya
Apr 28 32 min
Why does the price of gas go up and down?
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
Apr 21 32 min
What are tax returns?
The 10th season of “Million Bazillion” is here just in time to mark Bridget and Ryan’s favorite holiday – Tax Day! There’s just one problem: Ryan hasn’t finished filing h
Apr 14 32 min
“Million Bazillion” Season 10 is almost here!
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
Apr 7 3 min
What is inflation?
Today we're resharing an episode from our archive that might feel more relevant with gas prices up. We're going to dig more into those gas prices in the new season of “Mi
Mar 30 27 min
What are royalties, trademark and copyright?
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
Nov 11 2025 32 min
Why do we have $2 bills if nobody uses them?
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 wh
Nov 4 2025 29 min
What is the national debt?
It’s Halloween, and Bridget and Ryan are trying to answer a question about the national debt while preparing for their town’s giant Halloween extravaganza. The town has t
Oct 28 2025 25 min
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This is a amazing podcast to teach your kids about the economy and how to spend there money. I really enjoy listening to it on long road trips because the kids can ask questions and I can answer them with the help from the podcast.
Lsidbfbdjwmak · Dec 2024
Great financial podcast for a younger audience it certainly helped me with tackling the relatively hard questions talked about on the show. Would recommend this show for any child older than ten years who would be interested in financial business.
Agent Vex · Jul 2024
This is a great podcast and has taught me so much! I love it and just finished all of their episodes. The hosts are very funny and entertaining it has also helped me in economics class in school and at home I think everyone should listen to this podcast bc some of the episodes I thought I already knew abt but then I listened to it anyways and learned even more! ❤️
weirdkid73637300 · Oct 2023
This podcast helps me fall asleep straight away. My nephew loves it, and when he comes over he always wants to listen to it. I defenitly recommend this podcast for ages 4-13.
Big thumbs up! 👍
Podcast trio · Jun 2023
This review is concerning the most recent season of Million Bazillion.
I have been a fan of this show since it came out back in 2020. Even as a tween and teen, I still found the show entertaining and interesting. However, this most recent season of million bazillion feel targeted only for kids under the age of 7. “Borpo” was way too kiddish and Ryan’s sulky behavior in the why does it feel good to spend money took me out of the episode and was kind of silly. Please restore this show to its former glory and make it more suitable to a broader age range than very young kids.
Switch2 2024 · May 2024
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