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

Strong Minds | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt5 | Ep.598

Sep 30, 2024

Sep 30, 2024

15 min

Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Margaret Turley from Ireland joins us on this week on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2 Finale to talk about Strong Minds discipline of healthy athletes.

We define emotional and physical signs of stress and highlight the purpose of how Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Strong Minds helps develop coping strategies in your emotional health, and we show you how Margaret empowers all Special Olympics athletes to embrace the Strongs Minds in their Inclusive Health lifestyles on and off the competition field! 

Episode 598 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

15 min

Inclusive Advocacy | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt4 | Ep.597

Sep 23, 2024

Sep 23, 2024

29 min

Fellow Special Olympics Health Messenger Edith Reynolds returns on the Pod This Week to join Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 4 as we talk about Inclusive Health Advocacy, Inequity in healthcare, Overcome barriers to equal healthcare, and skills to be a strong advocate!

Episode 597 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 23, 2024

29 min

Healthy Habits | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt3 | Ep.596

Sep 16, 2024

Sep 16, 2024

42 min

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 3 as we cover all things Healthy Habits interactive education stations we bring to sport events for athletes, unified partners, coaches, parents, and community members.

We define Healthy Habits, it's purpose, what are Healthy Habits Stations, and educational topics we give across the state of Illinois!

Episode 596 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 16, 2024

42 min

Healthy Athletes | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt2 | Ep.595

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 9, 2024

55 min

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 2 as we cover all things Healthy Athletes and the largest health program for people with intellectual disabilities!

We breakdown the 8 disciplines, MedFest, Lions Club Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Health Promotion, Strong Minds, Physical Therapy FunFitness, Fit Feet, and we get into the Benefits for Athletes to attend our free medical screenings and education so Special Olympics athletes can be their best on and off the playing field. Plus we sit down with Hearing Hearing Clinical Director Jenn Ragusa, Recorded Live From 2024 Summer Games!

Episode 595 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 9, 2024

55 min

FIT5 | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt1 | Ep.594

Sep 2, 2024

Sep 2, 2024

44 min

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2 Premiere to give us an overview of FIT5.

We breakdown the FIT5 Guide with topics ranging from Hydration, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and share personal stories of how FIT5 impacts both of us that will motivate how this personal health and fitness guide can benefit your lifestyle on and off the sports field!

Episode 594 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski

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 2, 2024

44 min

 GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.95: Ganiel’s Ducktastic Dells

Aug 31, 2024

Aug 31, 2024

50 min

Daniel has a ducktastic time atop 100K Ducks, Niece Lily 1 Year Birthday Celebration, Georgia swims to Wisconsin Dells, and we had a web of fun watching Spiderman Homecoming!

Episode 95 ShowNotes & Links:

Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast95

Watch Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/kQPDVBfvET8?si=L3e0g3CfHuzt6rlQ

Movies and Resources:
* Spiderman Homecoming (Disney+)
* Chicago Ducky Derby benefiting Special Olympics Illinois https://chicagoduckyderby.com

Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow

Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22

Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan

Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia

Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia

EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact

Want bonus content?
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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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Aug 31, 2024

50 min

Powering Lives Education Centers | Ep.593

Aug 26, 2024

Aug 26, 2024

41 min

Lisa Mannella, Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd joins Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski in studio on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt8 to give us an overview of the Powering Lives Education Centers and how it benefits you the customer!

Throwback to Our Introduction to EnergyForce Program, Virtual Tour of Powering Lives Education Centers, Beneficial for Community, and we cover how accessible and inclusive these centers all for people with disabilities!

Episode 593 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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Aug 26, 2024

41 min

On The Job with Jack Mayor | Ep.592

Aug 19, 2024

Aug 19, 2024

43 min

Jack Mayor, a Best Buddies Ambassador and ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador sits down on the job with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt7 to prepare for National Disability Employment Month coming up in October.

We highlight his role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, his work as an Illinois and Global Ambassador for Best Buddies, his job at Oberweis, Jack's experiences in each role, and how they've helped him with his other employed positions.

Episode 592 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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Aug 19, 2024

43 min

Communicating Energy Efficiency | Ep.591

Aug 12, 2024

Aug 12, 2024

46 min

Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Manager at ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt6 to talk about Communication of Energy Efficiency.

We talk about Social messages with the customer, ComEd in the Community, and we highlight the importance of the back-and-forth relationship of trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips.
This episode originally aired September 4, 2023.

Episode 591 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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Aug 12, 2024

46 min

Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590

Aug 5, 2024

Aug 5, 2024

35 min

Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.

From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming.

Episode 590 ShowNotes & Links:

 

 

About the Podcast Host:

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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Aug 5, 2024

35 min

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