Million Bazillion

What is Black Friday?
^{00:32:24 | Season: 7 | Episode: 6 | November 19th, 2024}

For our final episode of the season, Bridget and Ryan team up with the hosts of “Forever Ago” to tell you about one of the biggest shopping days of the year: Black Friday. While they search for the best gifts for Podcast Host Appreciation Day, they learn how Black Friday started and how stores come up with deals, and they share tips on how to shop smart during the holiday season.

How do people pay for things when they retire?
^{00:27:20 | Season: 7 | Episode: 5 | November 12th, 2024}

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.

Sing along with “Million Bazillion”
^{00:25:09 | Season: 7 | Episode: 4 | November 5th, 2024}

Why do we have pennies? (and more money questions)
^{00:23:55 | Season: 7 | Episode: 3 | October 29th, 2024}

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.

What’s the difference between brand-name items and generics?
^{00:28:00 | Season: 7 | Episode: 2 | October 22nd, 2024}

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.

Let’s talk about savings accounts
^{00:30:17 | Season: 7 | Episode: 1 | October 15th, 2024}

Bridget and Ryan are back for a whole new season of “Million Bazillion”! With the help of their new All Questioning Questioni machine, they’re ready to answer more money questions than ever before — starting with savings accounts and how they work. Bridget and Ryan visit a circus-themed bank searching for answers and learn the step-by-step process of opening a bank account.

“Million Bazillion” is back Oct. 15!
^{00:04:08 | Season: 7 | October 8th, 2024}

Why is there so much gold at Fort Knox?
^{00:28:14 | Season: 6 | Episode: 8 | May 28th, 2024}

It’s our final episode of the season, Million Bazillionaires! Today, we’re answering Sadie’s question about why there is so much gold at Fort Knox. It’s one of the most secure places in the world, and 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.