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Award‑winning advocate Daniel Smrokowski shares disability stories from an insider’s perspective. As a person with special needs himself, “PodmanDan” brings heart, humor, and lived experience to every conversation.
Special Chronicles is your weekly guide to joy, acceptance, and inclusive storytelling.
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Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
24 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast recorded on location from the Chicago Ducky Derby 2026, we bring you the excitement of 90,000 ducks splashing into the Chicago River from the Columbus Drive Bridge — all benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
You’ll hear conversations with sponsors RSM and WayMo, as well as media partners WBBM NewsRadio and WBEZ Chicago Public Radio, who helped share this incredible day with the community.
Make sure you like and subscribe to Special Chronicles, the longest‑running and #1 Special Olympics athlete‑led podcast series covering Special Olympics intellectual disability stories, athlete leadership, and inclusion.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:55 RSM sponsor
04:30 Waymo sponsor
08:18 WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
15:00 WBBM News Radio
18:49: WBBM Interviewed SOILL Athlete Leaders Daniel Smrokowski and Ryan Murray
21:56 Ducks Drop in the Chicago River
22:13 Closing with a special Choose To Include montage
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