Million Bazillion
Million Bazillion, produced by Marketplace and hosted by Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar, answers children's questions about money, from inflation to IPOs, to help families talk about the economy. It has 108 episodes with a roughly weekly cadence and a median length of about 31 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a suggested rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Family-friendly money education with a trusted public media newsroom behind it
- Recent episodes average about 31 minutes and publish roughly every week.
- Covers inflation, credit scores, taxes and IPOs in plain language for families.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,402 ratings with a 4.6 average.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, explainer, kid question segment
- Tone
- curious, playful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 25 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- MarketplaceSy Syms FoundationThe Ranzetta Family Charitable FundNext Gen Personal Finance
- Categories promoted
- nonprofit funding, public media underwriting
- Affiliate links
- No
Description credits the Sy Syms Foundation and funding from The Ranzetta Family Charitable Fund and Next Gen Personal Finance, with no host-read sponsor mentions in the recent titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Explicit flag is 0 and titles cover economic systems such as capitalism, socialism and communism, plus climate-related choices in 'The Midnight Rebellion'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.marketplace.org/shows/million-bazillion |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1523486568 |
| RSS feed | feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/million-bazil… |
Benchmark score: 84 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What is an IPO? | 2026-10-13 | 31 min |
| What is a credit score? | 2026-10-06 | 31 min |
| What is shrinkflation? | 2026-09-29 | 31 min |
| "Million Bazillion" Season 11 is almost here! | 2026-09-22 | 4 min |
| What's an auction and how does it work? | 2026-09-15 | 29 min |
| How do claw machines work? | 2026-08-18 | 28 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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…
About Million Bazillion
Million Bazillion is a family podcast from Marketplace, hosted by Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar, that answers children's questions about money and the economy. According to the show's feed, it has published 108 episodes, with a recent cadence of about one episode every seven days and a median length of roughly 31 minutes.
The Apple Podcasts listing shows 3,402 ratings with a 4.6 average. Based on those signals, listenership is estimated at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a published figure. The audience is likely parents and families with children, and the show names funding from the Sy Syms Foundation and other charitable sources rather than advertisers.
At an estimated rate of $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Brands in personal finance, banking and family-oriented consumer goods should consider the show.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Million Bazillion can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Million Bazillion
How much does Million Bazillion charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's terms.
What is Million Bazillion about?
Million Bazillion is a Marketplace podcast that answers children's questions about money, from inflation and credit scores to IPOs. It is designed to help families talk about the economy together.
How do I contact Million Bazillion about sponsoring an episode?
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