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Million Bazillion

Million Bazillion

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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 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • From "Financially Inclined": How to negotiate

    From "Financially Inclined": How to negotiate
    Apr 18 2025

    Hey Million Bazillionaires! Ryan and Bridget are working hard on brand-new episodes for our next season. In the meantime, we're doing something special today. We're sharing an episode from our friends at Marketplace’s podcast for young people, “Financially Inclined.” It's all about negotiation. That means learning how to speak up for yourself, make fair deals and solve problems in smart ways. It's a skill grown-ups use all the time. But negotiation isn't just for adults. Kids do it every day at home, school and even the playground. We’ve talked before about why negotiation is such an important skill. But if you still have questions, this episode is for you!


    Want more “Financially Inclined”? Check out the rest of the season wherever you get your podcasts.


    Have a question you want Million Bazillion to answer? Send it to us!
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    14 mins
  • What is Black Friday?

    What is Black Friday?
    Nov 19 2024

    For our final episode of the season, Bridget and Ryan team up with the hosts of “Forever Ago” to tell you about one of the biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday. While they search for the best gifts for Podcast Host Appreciation Day, they learn how Black Friday started and how stores come up with deals, and they share tips on how to shop smart during the holiday season.


    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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    32 mins
  • How do people pay for things when they retire?

    How do people pay for things when they retire?
    Nov 12 2024

    The hosts visit Bridget’s grandma to answer questions from Josephina and Anna about how retirement works. Along with dancing and eating a lot of casserole, they learn about the many ways people save for retirement and how the government helps people pay for things when they stop working. Plus, they help Bridget’s niece understand why it’s important to start saving for retirement early.


    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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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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