Welcome back to the Rebel Teacher Alliance! In this episode, we sit down with Emmy-nominated producer Jerry Kolber, the creative mastermind behind Brain Games, Who Smarted?, and Mysteries About True Histories (M.A.T.H.). Jerry shares his journey from making reality TV to redefining edutainment with shows that entertain, educate, and sometimes blow our minds. We talk about magic, Star Wars fandom, and what makes learning fun instead of fearsome. From classroom applications to screen-free engagement, we explore what’s next for Jerry and his team—including a new project that’s literally brainy. Of course, we wrap things up with a solid recommendation for one of the most beloved board games in our ever-popular segment, “Whatcha been playin’…?”

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Things mentioned on the show:

• Braingames

• Who Smarted? (free Teacher Subscription)

• Histories about True Histories (M.A.T.H.)

• Jedi Junkies

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