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Million Bazillion

Million Bazillion

By: Marketplace
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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 to answer the awkward, complex and sometimes surprising money questions from real kids.

Million Bazillion is made possible in part by The Ranzetta Family Charitable Fund and Next Gen Personal Finance, supporting Marketplace’s work to make younger audiences smarter about the economy. This podcast is presented by Greenlight, the debit card and investing app for kids and teens.Copyright 2025 Minnesota Public Radio
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Episodes
  • How much debt is too much debt?
    Jul 22 2025

    Bridget and Ryan get a question from listener Deji - who wants to know, how much debt is too much debt? Before they can answer, the pair run into Ghost Pirate Blackbeard, who has the same question! Together, they learn more about debt, and what everyone, even a ghost pirate, needs to know before borrowing money.


    If your family is interested in learning more about the questions we answered in this episode, check out our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips!


    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.


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    28 mins
  • Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food?
    Jul 15 2025

    Listener Cecilia wrote in to ask: “Why does organic food cost more than non organic food?” And she's right! Certified organic foods do usually cost more than other options. Bridget and Ryan dive into the question with the help of Stephanie Hughes, Marketplace's reporter on the organic farming beat. Ryan's inspired to try his own hand at organic farming ... but will his crops be able to survive an attack of horn worms, a stampede of chickens and a dustbowl to turn a profit at the farmer’s market?


    After you listen to this episode, be sure to check out our website. We’ve got conversation starters and tips!


    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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    28 mins
  • BONUS: Listen to Million Bazillion listener Shreen interview a real CEO!
    Jul 10 2025

    In the latest episode of Million Bazillion, listener Shreen wanted to know, “How do you become a CEO?” No spoilers, but after Ryan and Bridget’s adventure in attempting to become CEOs themselves, Shreen still had some questions about how a successful CEO gets their job, and what they do all day. In this special bonus episode, Shreen interviews Christina Stembel, CEO of Farmgirl Flowers to find out more about what it’s really like to be a CEO, how to start and run a company, and what Christina did as a kid that helped set her on the path to becoming a CEO as a grownup.


    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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    8 mins
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A very interesting & fun podcast for kids to learn everything about money throughout the podcasts. I stop it periodically to ask comprehension questions & clarify things if they don’t understand. Maybe ad a PDF worksheet reviewing?

Awesome podcast for kids

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I loved it I learned so much I definitely recommend it loved it so much

Loved it

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I love how funny this podcast is and all the stories they come up with to fit in with the topic. I also love that It explains money in a kid friendly way.

SO FUNNY AND SMART

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Oh my gosh this is the best money podcast ever! When I first listened to this podcast I knew NOTHING about money but now I know EVERYTHING! Don’t get me wrong, I still like other podcasts like Forever Ago and Brains On, but I love your podcast a lot too. KMNE! (Look above for definition.)

Keep making new episodes (KMNE)

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