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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 do you become a CEO?
    Jul 8 2025

    Being a CEO is a big job and 9-year-old Shreen is wondering how to become one! On today’s episode, Bridget and Ryan learn about the different paths people take to be the boss and what it really means to lead a company. (Hint: its not just about meetings and fancy suits). And, guess what? Even CEOs have a boss sometimes, too!


    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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    31 mins
  • Replay: What is a credit card, and how does it work?
    Jul 1 2025

    Today, we’re taking it way back to Bridget and Ryan’s first episode together. They’ll work on answering a question that quite a few listeners were wondering about: What are credit cards, besides little pieces of plastic with chips in them? We’ll learn how grownups use credit cards in the first place, and some potential pitfalls of swiping. Then things really get out of hand when the ghost pirates show up.


    Check out the tipsheet for this episode for some ways you can keep the conversation about credit cards going at home.


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

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    26 mins
  • How do ATMs work? (And other money questions from you!)
    Jun 24 2025

    Bridget and Ryan hit rewind and break out an old-school cassette tape to answer your money questions. You wanted to know: how ATMs work, why the penny’s called the penny and how airlines set ticket prices? So we’re on the case to bring you the answers with an analog twist!


    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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    27 mins

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