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- 🇺🇸US · Kids & Family#6430K to 100K
- 🇨🇦CA · Kids & Family#1235K to 30K
- 🇦🇺AU · Kids & Family#1265K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Kids & Family#4130K to 100K
- 🇯🇵JP · Kids & Family#7510K to 30K
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53K to 192K🎙 Daily cadence·92 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
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How do athletes get paid?
Jun 2, 2026
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What if there was only one currency in the whole world?
May 28, 2026
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How does a company buy another company?
May 26, 2026
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What is the gold standard?
May 19, 2026
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Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?
May 12, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/2/26 | ![]() How do athletes get paid? | Today, we’re resharing an episode from our archive that feels especially relevant as the World Cup men’s soccer tournament kicks off next week! “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. | — | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() What if there was only one currency in the whole world? | We’ve talked a lot about how money works and why countries have their own currencies here on “Million Bazillion.” But listener Alessio wants to know: Why DOESN’T the whole world use the same money? And could the world’s nations all decide to just use one shared currency? In this bonus mini-episode, we’ll get some answers! | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() How does a company buy another company? | “Million Bazillion” listener Cora wants to know: How does a company buy another company? But before Bridget and Ryan can answer, Borpo, host of “Learning with Borpo” and CEO of a giant educational media empire, shows up with an offer to buy “Million Bazillion!” As the duo tries to figure out whether it’s a good deal or not, they’ll learn that buying (or selling) a company is more than just money on the table. It also involves intense negotiations, government regulations, and could change things for workers and customers. | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() What is the gold standard? | In this episode, Bridget and Ryan travel through the history of money in front of a live audience of kids and families (for real!) to answer Sofia’s big question: What is the gold standard? Together, they explore this old money rule, how paper money became a thing, and why no countries in the world – not a single one – use gold to back their money anymore.This episode was performed as part of WBUR’s Podcast Playdate festival for kids in Boston. It was one of the most fun experiences we’ve ever had on the show. We loved seeing so many of you in the audience, hearing your reactions in real time and getting to meet you in person.Thank you to everyone who came out. We can’t wait to go back next year!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!Love the show? You can help make it happen. Donate what you can at marketplace.org/givemillion | — | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox? | Today, we’re resharing an important episode from our archive! We’re answering Sadie’s question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. (And, we’re releasing a special new episode next week all about gold too. We can’t wait for you to hear it!) Fort Knox is one of the most secure places in the world. In today’s episode, Bridget and Ryan are determined to get inside! But just as the pair lands a special tour to the top-secret gold vault, a couple of mysterious Fort Knox enthusiasts throw a wrench in their plans. | — | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | ![]() What are checks?✨ | cashless worldmobile payment apps+3 | — | San Fran Fin Lit Pod Con | — | checkscashless+3 | — | 31m 02s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Where do game shows get their prize money?✨ | game showsprize money+3 | — | Marketplace | — | game showsprize money+3 | — | 32m 31s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Why does the price of gas go up and down?✨ | gas priceseconomics+3 | — | Marketplace | — | gas priceseconomics+3 | — | 32m 17s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() What are tax returns?✨ | tax returnsTax Day+3 | — | Marketplace | — | tax returnsTax Day+3 | — | 32m 04s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() “Million Bazillion” Season 10 is almost here!✨ | money questionsgas prices+4 | — | Million BazillionMillion Bazillion newsletter | Boston | Million Bazillionmoney questions+5 | — | 3m 05s | |
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| 3/30/26 | ![]() What is inflation?✨ | inflationgas prices+4 | — | Million Bazillion | — | inflationgas prices+4 | — | 27m 04s | |
| 11/11/25 | ![]() What are royalties, trademark and copyright?✨ | copyrighttrademark+3 | — | — | — | copyrighttrademark+3 | — | 32m 45s | |
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Why do we have $2 bills if nobody uses them?✨ | currencyhistory+3 | — | Marketplace | — | $2 billcurrency+3 | — | 29m 09s | |
| 10/28/25 | ![]() What is the national debt?✨ | national debtHalloween+3 | — | — | Halloweentown+1 | national debtHalloween+3 | — | 25m 30s | |
| 10/24/25 | ![]() How do stocks make money? (Part 2)✨ | stock marketinvesting+3 | Joshua | — | — | stocksinvesting story+3 | — | 5m 36s | |
| 10/21/25 | ![]() How do stocks make money?✨ | stock marketinvesting+3 | RyanBridget | Marketplace | Wall Street | stocksmoney+3 | — | 29m 22s | |
| 10/14/25 | ![]() What is insurance?✨ | insurancefamily learning+3 | — | Marketplace | Los Angeles | insurancehome insurance+3 | — | 27m 40s | |
| 10/10/25 | ![]() What is a government shutdown? | When Esmé noticed her dad suddenly staying home from work, she had questions! Her dad is one of the hundreds of thousands of workers sent home because of the government shutdown. But what is a government shutdown anyway? In today’s special bonus episode, we explain what’s going.We’re working on future seasons and would love to hear your kid’s money questions! Record your Million Bazillionaire and send the audio using this online form and we just might include your kid in an upcoming episode! | — | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() Why is it called a bull market or a bear market? | Bridget and Ryan are at the Podcast Hosts for Youths Sleepaway Camp, but Ryan just can’t fall asleep. That’s when they meet Dougie Pickles, host of the Cozy Critters sleepy time podcast, with a surprising bedtime trick. Together, they unpack the world where animals and money collide, learn what bull and bear markets are, and introduce us to a fishy little entrepreneur, all while soothing Ryan to sleep. Plus, what do you think is more expensive to feed, a tiger or an elephant?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! | — | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | ![]() Why does everything cost more at airports? | You had lots of travel related money questions! So, Bridget and Ryan are on a money mission. While racing through the airport on their way to the San Fran Fin Lit Pod Con, they get to the bottom of why stuff costs more at airports than at regular stores, how currency exchange works and where our money actually comes from. How does it travel from the U.S. Mint to our wallets? Cue the spy music! 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! | — | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | ![]() What is a financial bubble? | Today, we’re talking about bubbles. Not the kind you play with. The kind that happen in the economy! Bridget and Ryan take a trip down memory lane to answer Jocelin’s question about what caused the 2008 housing bubble. With help from Bridget’s unforgettable treehouse bubble tale, we’ll learn what can happen when prices rise too high, too fast and the bubble finally pops! Plus, why it’s so tricky to spot a bubble before it bursts.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! | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() What is a chain restaurant? | It's the start of a whole new season and Bridget and Ryan have a great question from listener, Dena: What is a chain restaurant? Some chain restaurants work a little differently than other chains — they're "franchises" and individual people can open a location of their own! To answer Dena’s question, Bridget and Ryan try their hand at opening their own location of the incredibly popular and beloved chain, the International House of Clams. Together, they’ll learn how the chain restaurant business works and what makes it different from starting a restaurant from scratch. Plus, keep an ear out for cameos from some of your favorite Million Bazillion characters!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! | — | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | ![]() “Million Bazillion” returns Sept. 16! | Hey Million Bazillionaires, are you ready for a new season of “Million Bazillion”?Bridget and Ryan are back to answer even more of your money questions. This season, we’ll learn all about the business behind your favorite chain restaurants, take a flight to find out why airport prices are sky-high and pop into the world of bubbles, not the ones you blow with soap, but the kind that burst in the economy! Plus, we’re cracking the mystery behind $2 bills: why do they exist if we hardly use them?New episodes drop every Tuesday, starting September 16th! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And, if you want even more Million Bazillion in your life, make sure you’re subscribed to our newsletter for bonus episode content and tip sheets to keep the money learning going.In the meantime, check out our trailer above and catch up on any episodes you might’ve missed. | — | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | ![]() Who is fibbing about ... the stock market? | Hi Million Bazillionaires. While we’re working on a brand-new season, we’ve got a special treat for you. Today, we’re sharing an episode from our friends over at “The Big Fib.” In this gameshow, a kid contestant will try to spot which adult expert is lying about … the stock market. What do you call the person who buys and sells stocks for a fee? How many stocks get sold in a day? Which stock is less risky to buy? Do you know the true answers to these questions? Play along and see if you can guess who is telling fibs and who’s telling the truth on “The Big Fib” gameshow. For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com. | — | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | ![]() The ghost that launched a business | Hey, Million Bazillionaires! We just wrapped up the latest season of the show and are already working on the next one. In the meantime, we’re bringing you a special feature from our friends at Story Pirates. In this episode, you’ll hear two fun stories: “The Ghost That Launched a Business,” a terrifying tale about entrepreneurship, written by Jesse, a 9-year-old from the UK, and “Julius Caesar: The Guinea Pig, Not the Famous Ancient Roman Dude, But This Rodent Thinks Otherwise,” a story about how our names sometimes shape who we are inside, written by a 9-year-old from Illinois named Scottie. | — | ||||||
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