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Million Bazillion

By: Marketplace
  • Summary

  • 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 2024 American Public Media
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Episodes
  • How do people pay for college?
    Apr 23 2024

    In this episode, Bridget and Ryan answer Aela’s question about college saving accounts and how they work with a special guest: an aspiring tooth fairy hoping to embark on her own college adventure! Together, they’ll learn all about the ways people save or pay for college: savings accounts, 529 plans, scholarships, and student loans during orientation day at Magic University. And they’ll meet some magical (and spooky) creatures along the way.

    If your family is interested in learning more about ways to save for college, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips for learning more!

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Start saving for college with up to 5% on Savings. Get one month free and an extra $10 when you sign up for Greenlight Infinity at greenlight.com/million.

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    28 mins
  • What are unions?
    Apr 16 2024

    This week, Bridget and Ryan are working hard to answer a question many listeners sent in, including Benicio, about labor unions and how they work. They get some help from a group of middle school babysitters called The Caregiver Crew who want to form a union. We’ll learn the ins and outs of negotiations, collective bargaining, strikes, and even … scabbing.

    If your family is interested in learning more about labor unions, check out the page for this episode at our website. We’ve got discussion questions and tips for learning more!

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Get one month free and earn $10 today when you sign up for Greenlight at greenlight.com/million.

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    31 mins
  • How are cars made?
    Apr 9 2024

    Bridget and Ryan are back for a whole new season of “Million Bazillion”! Since we’ve been away, Ryan’s developed an interest in soapbox car racing — just in time for a question from Abigail about how cars are made. Bridget and Ryan head to a car factory to find out the answer. By the end of the episode, they’ll need to put their newfound knowledge (and Ryan’s skills as a soapbox racer) to the test!

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

    This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Start saving for your first car with up to 5% on savings. Get one month free and an extra $10 when you sign up for Greenlight Infinity at greenlight.com/million.

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    34 mins

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Awesome podcast for kids

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?

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Loved it

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

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SO FUNNY AND SMART

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.

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Keep making new episodes (KMNE)

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.)

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