Special Chronicles Podcast
 

Special Chronicles Podcast

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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.

Episodes

The Katie O'Neill Podcast | Ep.749

Jan 6, 2025

Jan 6, 2025

31 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Katie O'Neill, a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader, sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her story: Turning Disability Challenges to Joys, Late Start to Special Olympics Success, Overcoming Bullies and Spreading Awareness, Confidence through Athlete Leadership, 3x World Champion Cheerleader, Speaking at International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference, Employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and how Katie is developing Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills within her job.

Episode 749 ShowNotes & Links:

Donate Now: Support Our Special Chronicles 2025 Giving Campaign

About the Podcast Host:  Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Jan 6, 2025

31 min

A Christmas for All at the White House | Ep.748

Dec 30, 2024

Dec 30, 2024

56 min

Friend of the podcast and Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Wyatt Spalding sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast to recap their experience this past week attending a state dinner at the White House. President Joe Biden invited Special Olympics athletes like Wyatt and Daniel to attend "A Christmas for All," in celebration of Unity, America, and Special Olympics.

On a special crossover episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast and Wyatt's Brave in the Attempt Podcast, tune in as Wyatt and Daniel recap their favorite memories of the event at the White House, comments on remarks from President Biden to Tim Shriver and Loretta Claiborne, and how the message of hope and inclusion in the movement were celebrated at this White House Event.

Episode 748 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Dec 30, 2024

56 min

Ganiel’s Christmas

Dec 24, 2024

Dec 24, 2024

43 min

Daniel goes to the White House, Georgia goes to Holiday Parties, We rewatched Home Alone, Our favorite Christmas traditions, we exchange gifts, and enjoy live music at FritzGerald's Side Bar. Join us for a Ganiel's Christmas Celebration!

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Watch Daniel's experience at the White House on the Special Chronicles Podcast Episode: "A Christmas For All at the White House" https://specialchronicles.com/podcast748/

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Follow Georgia on Socials: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Follow Daniel on Socials: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow Our Adventures on Socials: https://specialchronicles.com/danielandgeorgia

EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact

Want bonus content?
Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our bonus content and support the podcast!

Want our Merch? Visit https://specialchronicles.com/Shop to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection!

Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission 

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Dec 24, 2024

43 min

Traveling Wiki with Jonathan Sutter | Ep.747

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

1 hr 26 min

Jonathan Sutter, CEO & Founder of Traveling Wiki sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski after an impromptu conversation they had at O’Hare Airport a few months ago ago to talk about the largest non-profit resource center for travelers with disabilities.

Join us as we follow up our conversation about TravelingWiki.com, Document Resources for TSA (as the sole resource for 20M American) with Autism, ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s communities to enable access for those 20M Americans with Special Needs for flying, How Jonathan Sutter is a parent of a child with special needs, and how he works for free for the US Government via the TSA to document resources (sole external resources for those communities on TSA.gov).

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Episode 747 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 
 

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Dec 23, 2024

1 hr 26 min

Becoming a Special Olympics Official with Daniel Block | Ep.746

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 16, 2024

56 min

Special Olympics Athlete Official Daniel Block sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about his empowering story of Becoming a Sport Official with Special Olympics and overcoming challenges with autism. 

Tune in as Daniel Block talks about how he’s grown from not just being a Special Olympics Athlete but showcases leadership skills beyond sports as a referee from local to national competitions.

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Episode 746 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Dec 16, 2024

56 min

The Margaret Turley Podcast | Ep.745

Dec 9, 2024

Dec 9, 2024

56 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Margaret Turley sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role!

We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics Ireland Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Benefits of Strong Minds, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage.

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Episode 745 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 

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Dec 9, 2024

56 min

The Susan Wang Podcast | Ep.744

Dec 2, 2024

Dec 2, 2024

46 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics North America Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Susan Wang sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role!

We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage.

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Episode 744 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Dec 2, 2024

46 min

Ganiel Thanksgiving From Nashville

Nov 30, 2024

Nov 30, 2024

50 min

We recap our week of vacation with family, visited Country Music Hall of Fame, Pickleball with the fam, Celebrate Poppa's Day with a Family Photoshoot, Adults enjoy Marquitaville and Georgia's brother-in-law Dominick Morone joins us on a bonus segment to recount our family time together in the most elegant guest house at Nashville Urban Acreage. Join us for a Ganiel Thanksgiving, Recorded From Nashville!

Resources Mentioned On This Episode:

Book your 2 Acre Multi-Family Vacation Compound at Nashville Urban Acreage: https://linktr.ee/urbanacreage

Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/

Follow Dominick on Instagram: @DominickMorone https://www.instagram.com/dominickmorone/

Listen to Matthew West -- #GobbleGobble Everywhere Now: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/GobbleGobbleID!GobbleMV

Listen to our Ganiel Travels Episodes: https://specialchronicles.com/GanielTravels

Listen Now: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast98

Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/N7jRJB3sf1Y?si=cm5Rm4at5RWov7ww to see the full episode.

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Follow Georgia on Socials: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Follow Daniel on Socials: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow Our Adventures on Socials: https://specialchronicles.com/danielandgeorgia

EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact

Want bonus content?
Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our bonus content and support the podcast!

Want our Merch? Visit https://specialchronicles.com/Shop to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection!

Travel Intro Music: “Around The World and Back Again (ATWABA)” By Tom Chapin, Used with Permission.

Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission 

The post Ganiel Thanksgiving From Nashville | GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.98 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

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Nov 30, 2024

50 min

ComEd Financial Assistance | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt10 | Ep.743

Nov 25, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

33 min

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill.

From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd!

Episode 743 ShowNotes & Links:

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Read more about Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski HERE

 

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Nov 25, 2024

33 min

Smart Grid | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9

Nov 18, 2024

Nov 18, 2024

1 hr 1 min

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid, Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs!

Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

Episode 742 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Nov 18, 2024

1 hr 1 min

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