Show overview
Million Bazillion has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 108 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 9th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 21 min and 29 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 27 episodes published. Published by Marketplace.
From the publisher
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
View all 108 episodesWhat is a credit score?
What is shrinkflation?
"Million Bazillion" Season 11 is almost here!
What's an auction and how does it work?
How do claw machines work?
Why did the U.S. stop making pennies?
Introducing "The Midnight Rebellion": which climate path would you take?
What’s the difference between capitalism, socialism, and communism?
How do athletes get paid?
What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
How does a company buy another company?
What is the gold standard?
Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?
What are checks?
Where do game shows get their prize money?
Why does the price of gas go up and down?
What are tax returns?
“Million Bazillion” Season 10 is almost here!
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 “Million Bazillion: (coming soon). But this is a good time to learn about something called "inflation." After traveling back in time to stock up on snacks, Bridget and Ryan get a chance to try to control runaway inflation … but their ideas don’t quite go as planned.
S9 Ep 8What 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 from Garrett, who wants to know about copyright, trademarks, and royalties. We all know people deserve to be paid for their creative ideas. But how does it actually work? Together, we’ll find out how creators protect their ideas and make money from them. Plus, will Ryan be able to turn what he’s learned into a lucrative musical career?If your family is interested in learning even more about today’s question, check out our website. We’ve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!