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1 week ago | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez |Marissa Cabrera |Jasmine Romero
“Million Bazillion” listener Alistair wants to know how professional athletes get paid. It’s perfect timing for the question as Bridget and Ryan prepare for the semi-annual Public Radio Foosball Tournament. They scramble to assemble their dream team on a limited budget, while learning the reasons why big teams pay big bucks to the players who bring in big wins.
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2 weeks ago | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez |Marissa Cabrera |Jasmine Romero
Bridget convinces Ryan to launch a new side business, solving money problems. Today’s problem: a local fifth-grader is facing competition with her slime business from a rival school. Could a tariff help solve her problem? With the help of a not-so-spooky-ghost, they’ll learn what tariffs are, and why they make the price of things go up, and how tariffs can lead to … a trade war.
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2 weeks ago | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
Hello, Million Bazillionaires! In the new season of Million Bazillion, Ryan and Bridget head out on even bigger adventures to answer some of the best money questions we’ve ever received:From the mystery behind the lottery, to explaining tariffs, and how athletes get paid, the ins and outs of ATMs and how to keep your money info safe online, and why organic food costs more than non-organic food. But the fun doesn’t end there.
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1 month ago | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez |Marissa Cabrera |Courtney Bergsieker
Season 8May 5, 2025Listen to the trailer now!Hello, Million Bazillionaires! In the new season of Million Bazillion, Ryan and Bridget head out on even bigger adventures to answer some of the best money questions we’ve ever received:From the mystery behind the lottery, to explaining tariffs, and how athletes get paid, the ins and outs of ATMs and how to keep your money info safe online, and why organic food costs more than non-organic food. But the fun doesn’t end there.
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2 months ago | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez
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.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Bridget Bodnar |Ryan Perez
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.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
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.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
This week, Ryan and Bridget take the stage to perform some greatest hits from the “Million Bazillion” songbook. They’ll revisit some of their favorite songs about why it can be awkward to talk about money, why the United States has its own currency, how to spot a scam and more. Plus, a never-before-heard song from “Million Bazillion: The Musical.” So put on your top hats and sequined ponchos, and get ready to sing along with us!Click here to download the lyrics.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
Ryan and Bridget are back in the studio to host another live call-in show to answer the quick but not always easy questions listeners have about money. Together, they break down the difference between credit and debit cards, explain why pennies exist and show you how to spot fake money. But things take a turn when their soundboard develops a mind of its own.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
marketplace.org | Ryan Perez |Bridget Bodnar |Chris Julin |Bekah Wineman
“Million Bazillion” listener Kade wants to know why brand-name products cost more than store-brand and generic products. Bridget and Ryan head to a grocery store where they meet a talking can of soup in need of a brand makeover. In this episode, they learn the differences between brand-name products and generics, why we care about brands, and why they’re more expensive.
