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

Our 16th Year Podiversary

Nov 11, 2024

Nov 11, 2024

1 hr 18 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We celebrate the 16th Year Anniversary of this podcast! It's been 16 years since our founder and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski first began podcasting. In celebration we bring you a special Podcast TakeOver episode from our friend Wyatt Spalding as he interviews Daniel on his Brave In The Attempt Podcast:

  • Daniel is known for his successful podcast (you'll listening to right now).
  • He was a former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger for Special Olympics North America region.
  • Daniel talks about how his teacher convinced him to participate in Special Olympics.
  • Daniel struggled with communicating so he turned it to a strength by starting his own podcast.
  • Daniel shares what he's learned through his journey of podcasting and the impact its made on his life as well as others.
  • Daniel shares his thoughts on Inclusive Health and becoming a Special Olympics Health Messenger and said "If it wasn't got Special Olympics, I wouldn't be able to focus on my health."
  • Daniel shares his experiences speaking at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
  • Daniel has made a huge impact on not just athletes but all people involved in the Special Olympics Movement. Athletes like Daniel is why Special Olympics continue to rise.

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Episode 605 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski: Read more here

 

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Nov 11, 2024

1 hr 18 min

Inclusive Comedy with Dustin Nickerson | Ep.604

Nov 4, 2024

Nov 4, 2024

48 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: Comedian and Podcaster Dustin Nickerson sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an entertaining conversation about his Backstory in Comedy, Funny Podcast about Family, Comedy at Disability Camp, Inclusive Comedy, Non-Offensive Jokes to Intellectual Disability, How To Be Married To Melissa Book, Amazon and YouTube Specials, and we highly recommend you see him on tour!

Episode 604 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 4, 2024

48 min

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.97: Ganiel Travels From Washington DC

Nov 3, 2024

Nov 3, 2024

37 min

We navigate the DC Metro, Stroll the National Mall and Georgetown Waterfront, Lunch with sister Emma at La Bonne Vache, Support our favorite local coffee shop Bitty & Beau's Coffee, and enjoy the #NonRevLife Pass Travel Benefits. Join us for another Ganiel Travels episode to our nation's capital as we bring you along our Washington DC Day Trip Adventures!

Georgia and Daniel Podcast Episode 97 ShowNotes & Links:

Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast97

Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/r5wsC3RwVYI to see the full episode episode.

Visit. Shop. Follow. Find your local Bitty & Beau's Coffee Location: https://bittyandbeauscoffee.com 

Daniel's Podcast with Ben and Amy Wright, Co-Founders of Bitty & Beau's Coffee https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee

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

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Follow Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Facebook: https://facebook.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 GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.97: Ganiel Travels From Washington DC first appeared on Special Chronicles.

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Nov 3, 2024

37 min

On The Job Celebrating Our 5 Yrs Workiversary | Unified at Work Series Season 5 Finale | Ep.603

Oct 28, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

52 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We are so excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October with the Season 5 Finale of our popular Unified at Work Series, celebrating the 5 Year Workiversary of United Airlines’ Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program.

Join Award-winning Podcast Host and ORD SOSA Daniel Smrokowski as he recounts the Origin Story of the 5 Year Milestone of working at United Airlines, Excerpt clips from Original SOSAs, Executives and Airport Leaders, and we look back to the groundbreaking first year of the innovative and impactful inclusive employment program.

Episode 603 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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Oct 28, 2024

52 min

On The Job with Sophia Gheblawi, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt10 | Ep.602

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

20 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P10: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Sophia Gheblawi sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about her first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

Episode 602 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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Oct 21, 2024

20 min

On The Job with Colin Bellows, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt9 | Ep.601

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 14, 2024

46 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P9: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Colin Bellows sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about his first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

Episode 601 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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Oct 14, 2024

46 min

On The Job with John Gionfriddo, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt8 | Ep.600

Oct 7, 2024

Oct 7, 2024

52 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P8: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador John Gionfriddo sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about his first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

Episode 600 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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Oct 7, 2024

52 min

On The Job with Margaret Goodman, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7 | Ep.599

Oct 5, 2024

Oct 5, 2024

36 min

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Margaret Goodman sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about her first year of inclusive employment as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport.

Episode 599 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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Oct 5, 2024

36 min

 GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.96: Ganiel’s Bocce Gold Medalists

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

29 min

We celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, We’re Special Olympics Bocce Gold Medalists, Georgia recaps Opportunity Knocks OK Classic Softball Tournament and SEASPAR Volleyball Tournament, and The Amazing Spider-Man was a web of fun!

Georgia and Daniel Podcast Episode 96 ShowNotes & Links:

Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast96

Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/OZmRQvpqXEk to see the full episode episode.

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Follow Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Facebook: https://facebook.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 

The post  GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.96: Ganiel’s Bocce Gold Medalists first appeared on Special Chronicles.

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Sep 30, 2024

29 min

Call To Unite Podcast with Tim Shriver | Extra Rebroadcast Episode

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

1 hr 10 min

This week on the Special Chronicles Podcast we have an EXTRA Episode in celebration of International Podcast Day today September 30th: Our friend Tim Shriver Chairman of Special Olympics and Founder of Unite is premiering a NEW Podcast of his own this week called Need A Lift? with Tim Shriver. 

Tim Shriver returns on the podcast for an impactful conversation with Special Chronicles Award-winning Podcast Host  Daniel Smrokowski that will have you joining millions in the call to Unite as one!

Tim talks with Daniel about the release of his book “The Call To Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening”, Leader in Unite Movement, Stories and Insights from leaders standing in common purpose, and Finding Your Guiding Light.

UNITE is a growing collaborative led by Tim Shriver and other Americans from all walks of life, dedicated to addressing universal challenges that can only be solved together. Join us.

Extra rebroadcast Episode 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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Sep 30, 2024

1 hr 10 min

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