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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider’s perspective. “PodmanDan” is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
BONUS LiveWithJoseTVConversationwithSOAthleteDanielSmrokowski
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
On This Week's The Special Chronicles Show, Bonus Episode SCP381 and The Live With Jose TV Show, Episode 3: Jose Moreno hosts "Conversations with Special Olympics Athletes" a digital video series. This episode is Featuring Daniel Smrokowski. Tune-in as we talk about Daniel's Backstory from Premature Birth Through High School Years, Special Olympics Journey From Athlete To Leader Reaching the pretigious title of Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. Plus we chat about the Origin Story of Special Chronicles, Few Listeners in year one to reaching an audience of thousands of listeners worldwide. And we conclude with the impact Special Chronicles is having on people of all abilities and much more!

Monday Jul 13, 2020
SCP379. Be Kind with Kaylee Show
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
SCP379 Be Kind With Kaylee Show -- Access Show Notes, Audio Podcast, Video Edition & More on: http://specialchronicles.com/Show

Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
SCP380. ChiDuckyDerby Family Festival SNEAK PEEK EXCLUSIVE Conversation with Keith Semple -- Access the Show Notes, Audio Podcast, Video Edition & More on: http://specialchronicles.com/Show

Saturday Jul 04, 2020
SCP378: The Moses Show | Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Saturday Jul 04, 2020
Growing Up, Bullies Be Gone, Special Olympics, Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Racial Issues, Racial Diversity and Changing Game in Special Olympics Illinois, and much more with Daniel & Jose Featuring Moses.
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
SCP377 ChiDuckyDerby SNEAK PEEK
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
On A Special Sneak Peek Edition, join us for an Exclusive Sneak Peek at the 2020 Chicago Ducky Derby Benefiting Special Olympics Illinois, Hosted by Athlete Leader Daniel Smrokowski with Duck Ambassador Mike McLaughlin & Featuring Guest Appearance by Alex McMillin, Entertaining & Informative Quackin' fun conversation on what's #ChiDuckyDerby, Goin' Virtual This Year, & Why Adopt A Duck.
Plus, we Mike answers listener questions submitted via text message: Becoming 2020 Duck Ambassador, Living The Quarantine Life, Feelings Being Duck Ambassador, Being a Multi-Sport Athlete, What Sport Mike & Daniel's Teams Competed Against Each Other; Mike Family Involvement, and much more!
*PARENTAL ADVISORY SPOILER ALERT: We may reveal who has dressed as Splash The Duck!
Help Us Reach Our Goal! Adopt a Duck from Daniel S. (Team 2020 Darling Ducklings): https://www.duckrace.com/Chicago/teams/9960/20904?fbclid=IwAR1X8mtmym1QKV5Y4QTBQyfxBQzYeULC8oI33ivxlr3UPaWvGVIHTNpbwQc
Enter the Ducky Derby by purchasing a duck for only $5 at chicagoduckyderby.com. All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Illinois! #ChiDuckyDerby
Connect with Special Olympics on Socials:
@SpecialOlympicsIllinois | Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitch,
@SO_Illinois | Twitter
Access this episode's show notes, audio podcast, video edition & more on our Episode Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast375
Send Daniel a TEXT Message to +1 (630) 280-3082
OR click this link to Text Daniel Now: https://my.community.com/danielsmrokowski
[*currently only United States, Canada & Puerto Rico, other countries can click the link above to join Daniel's community.
Send your email and audio feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
Support This Show and more podcasts like it at: http://specialchronicles.com/give
Become a Patron Supporter and get Exclusive Access to our BONUSCAST, A Premium Patron Only Podcast Featuring Bonus Features — just select your premium streaming plan today at https://specialchronicles.com/bonuscast and Become A Patron Supporter Today.
The #SpecialChronicles Show is a Special Chronicles Original Flagship Podcast.
Access Show Notes, Video Edition & More by Visiting Our Special Chronicles Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/Show
Full Episodes are available On Demand and Streaming Now online and all major podcast apps:
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Connect with us on socials: Daniel @podmandan, the network @SpecialChronicles
Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles

Saturday Jun 27, 2020
SCP376: Daniel's Text Community Launch Announcement | Text Me: 630-280-3082
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
On An Abridged Episode, we feature Daniel's Text Community Launch Announcement! Send Daniel A Text Message. Join Daniel's Community!
Hey, Let's be more than internet friends. For real. Text Daniel: 630-280-3082.
OR Click This link to Text Daniel Now!
Access Show Notes, Audio Podcast, Video Edition, and more:
http://specialchronicles.com/Podcast376
Send Daniel a TEXT Message to +1 (630) 280-3082
OR click this link to Text Daniel Now: https://my.community.com/danielsmrokowski
[*currently only United States, Canada & Puerto Rico, other countries can click the link above to join Daniel's community.
Send your email and audio feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
Support This Show and more podcasts like it at: http://specialchronicles.com/give
Become a Patron Supporter and get Exclusive Access to our BONUSCAST, A Premium Patron Only Podcast Featuring Bonus Features — just select your premium streaming plan today at https://specialchronicles.com/bonuscast and Become A Patron Supporter Today.
The #SpecialChronicles Show is a Special Chronicles Original Flagship Podcast.
Access Show Notes, Video Edition & More by Visiting Our Special Chronicles Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/Show
Full Episodes are available On Demand and Streaming Now online and all major podcast apps:
http://specialchronicles.com/Listen
Connect with us on socials: Daniel @podmandan, the network @SpecialChronicles
Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles

Saturday Jun 20, 2020
SCP Episode 375 Fitnesss Model Down Under with Trinity
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Saturday Jun 20, 2020
Trin’s Early Years, Challenges and Accomplishments, Many Awards including World’s First Fitness Model with Williams syndrome to ICN World Champion to Natural Fitness Competitor, Williams syndrome & disabilities as a Gift, AbleFinder Mobile App Connections Resource for mums & dads, #IAmAble Social Media Campaign Featuring Self-Advocates & much more!
Featuring the lovely Trinity @fitmodeltrin with special guest appearance by Trin’s Mum Lori joins the episode for an interactive conversation on a family’s perspective raising someone with Williams syndrome.
Plus, Trin gives us special gift as she dances and sings in a beautiful LIVE impromptu performances! This is a fun, impactful & empowering podcast conversation you that you don’t want to miss!
And, our video producer texted in from behind-the-scenes to ask Trin: Favorite Competition, Traveling The World, Looking Ahead Five Years with Fitness and Modeling Career, Training Others with Disabilities, Becoming A Fitness Model and a DJ too.
Access this episode's show notes, audio podcast, video edition, links, free podcast subscription links to all major podcast apps, and more: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast375
Send your email and audio feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com

Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Preview Podcast Giving You Backstage Access of First-Ever 2020 Virtual Summer Games Special Olympics Illinois, Save The Dates June 9 - June 14, Daily Digital Activities, Daily Leader Featuring Athlete Leaders Introductions, Interviews with SO Athletes, Opening Ceremonies and Everything Daniel Wanted To Say But Couldn’t in his Athlete Leader Keynote Speech, Virtual Torch Run For Everyone, and much more!
Access this episode's show notes, audio podcast, video edition, links, free podcast subscription links to all major podcast apps, and more: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast373
Access Event Details by visiting the Event Website: http://virtualsummergames.soill.org
Follow the daily activities on social and digital media: #SOILLStandsTogether
Support This Show and more podcasts like it at: http://specialchronicles.com/give
Become a Patron Supporter and get Exclusive Access to our BONUSCAST, A Premium Patron Only Podcast Featuring Bonus Features —select your premium streaming plan to Become A Patron Supporter Today at: https://specialchronicles.com/bonuscast

Wednesday May 27, 2020
DanNotes Ep1 Conversation with Former Athlete Leader Matthew Wiliams
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Visit our show page at: http://specialchronicles.com/PodmanNotes

Saturday May 23, 2020
SCP372: The RJ Nealon Story
Saturday May 23, 2020
Saturday May 23, 2020
Personal Backstory, Early Years, Loss of Baseball Dreams a Motivation, Special Olympics Backstory, Basketball & Swimming, Formal Athlete To Current Athlete Leader, Athlete Leadership Backstory, Becoming Athlete Leader, Journalism & Communication Studies, Digital Reporter, Contributor Writer, 10 Week ESPN Internship, and much more! Access this episode's show notes, audio podcast, video edition, links, free podcast subscription links to all major podcast apps, and more on our Episode Show Page: specialchronicles.com/Podcast372
The #SpecialChronicles Show is a Special Chronicles Original Flagship Podcast.