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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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

Jul 29, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
39 min
Francesca Aguilar, Director of Global Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a Behind The Scenes conversation about refreshing Team Coca-Cola, a roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.
We chat about From Abu Dhabi to Team Coca-Cola: A Journey of Inclusion and Optimism, Highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot, Joys of Celebrity Status From Trailer to Wardrobe and Makeup, Unifying Global Athletes: Embracing Differences and Celebrating Abilities with Team Coca-Cola, and we encourage you to Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness and #Powerade.
Episode 589 ShowNotes & Links:
- 🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- 📺Watch full video here
- Read more about Team Coca-Cola
- Follow on Social: #CelebrateEverydayGreatness #Powerade @CocaCola @TheCocaColaCo
- 😊Support Special Chronicles
- ➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast
- 🛒Shop Our Merch Store
- 📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel on Socials: @podmandan
- 📧Email Feedback
- 💡ComEd
- ✈️United Airlines
- 📻Podbean
- 📡 StreamYard
- 🥇Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
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

Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
32 min
A Grease Musical Evening to a Funny Night at Dustin Nickerson Comedy, Georgia 36th Birthday Getaway, Podcasting Poolside, Irish Pub Dinner, Birthday Cake Surprise, Daddy Daycare Movie in the Park, and we recap Independence Day holiday. Join us on a very special unplugged birthday celebration Recorded Poolside!
Episode 94 ShowNotes & Links:
Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast94
Watch Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/eBDRXxGyh24?si=5X6-9wPAH5fIKrPy
Movies, & Organizations:
* Dustin Nickerson Comedy -- Tour, Podcast, Book: https://www.dustinnickerson.com
* Daddy Daycare (2003): https://specialchronicles.com/watchdaddycarecaremovie
Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
New Episodes Monthly: Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts at https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow/
Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow the Podcast on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Follow the Podcast on Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia
EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact
SUPPORT: https://specialchronicles.com/Give
Go to https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the show!
MERCH: https://specialchronicles.com/Shop
Partners: ComEd | United
Services: Podbean | StreamYard
Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission
The post GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.94: Ganiel’s Poolside Birthday first appeared on Special Chronicles.
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
36 min
Team Coca-Cola is Championing Everyday Greatness Moments beyond gold medals. Pam Rappaport, Vice President of 160/90 agency sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a behind-the-scenes conversation about creating this roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.
We chat about highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot with dinner and many shooting locations, Unveiling the power of the Coca-Cola Company Partnership in the Olympic Movement, Unlocking the Power of Inclusion: A Necessity for Cultural Marketing, Unleashing the Power of Storytelling, and how you can Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness.
Episode 588 ShowNotes & Links:
- 🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- 📺Watch full video here
- Read more about Team Coca-Cola
- Follow on Social: #CelebrateEverydayGreatness #Powerade @CocaCola @TheCocaColaCo
- 😊Support Special Chronicles
- ➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast
- 🛒Shop Our Merch Store
- 📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel on Socials: @podmandan
- 📧Email Feedback
- 💡ComEd
- ✈️United Airlines
- 📻Podbean
- 📡 StreamYard
- 🥇Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
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.

Jul 15, 2024
Jul 15, 2024
58 min
On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability Senior Vice President Entertainment and News Media Lauren Appelbaum sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how this nonprofit organization is fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.
Tune in as we chat about the mission of RespectAbility, The RespectAbility Report, Inclusion in Hollywood, How Pixar Connects with Disability Community, Working with Emmy-winning DocuSeries Born This Way, Toolkit of resources for disability community, and much more!
This episode originally aired January 14, 2018 --- Listen full episode here.
Episode 587 ShowNotes & Links:
- 🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- 📺Watch full video here
- Learn more about Respect Ability
- The Respect Ability Report: Nonpartisan U.S.Election commentary focus on disability issues
- Respect Ability's Disability Resources
- 🎧Special Chronicles Podcast's Born This Way Series Conversations with Creator and Cast
- 😊Support Special Chronicles
- ➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast
- 🛒Shop Our Merch Store
- 📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel on Socials: @podmandan
- 📧Email Feedback
- 💡ComEd
- ✈️United Airlines
- 📻Podbean
- 📡 StreamYard
- 🥇Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
About the Podcast Host:

Jul 8, 2024
Jul 8, 2024
56 min
Listen back on a 2015 episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast where Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski broadcasts live from Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade. He’ll discuss the unforgettable moments of smiles and inspiration from the disability community, chat with the Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interviews the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA!
This episode originally aired July 19, 2015
Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links:
- 🎧 Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- 📺Watch full video here
- 📰Read Special Voices Column "Pride on Parade"
- 🚶Learn more about Chicago's Disability Pride Parade
- 😊Support Special Chronicles
- ➕Access our Premium Bonus Content and support the podcast
- 🛒Shop Our Merch Store
- 📱Follow us on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel on Socials: @podmandan
- 📧Email Feedback
- 💡ComEd
- ✈️United Airlines
- 📻Podbean
- 📡 StreamYard
- 🥇Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
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

Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
41 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Canadian Sport Climber Sean McColl is looking to make his second appearance at the Olympic Games as he sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how Team Coca-Cola Celebrates Everyday Greatness, Highlights from our Barcelona Photo Shoot, and how the Real Magic of The Coca-Cola Company connects many talented diverse athletes globally!
Episode 585 ShowNotes & Links:
- New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube
- Follow Sean McColl on Instagram: @mccollsean
- Learn more about about Team Coca-Cola: Read Official Press Release
- Support Podcast: Give Now
- Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the podcast!
- Merch: Shop
- Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan
- Contact: Email
- Partners: ComEd | United
- Services: Podbean | StreamYard
- Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
About 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

Jun 29, 2024
Jun 29, 2024
1 hr 29 sec
We explain why we delayed this month’s episode, We recap the 2024 SOILLSummerGames, Daniel volunteered with Athlete Leadership and Health Messenger activities, Georgia received silver medal in bocce, Daniel coached Chicago Bears Tight End Cole Kmet at United Airlines O’Hare Airport, 2014 Annie movie was comically musical, and a Wrinkle in Time was family adventurous. Plus, Daniel travels to Washington Dulles and we have emotional farewell messages to our friend Karen Milligan and Opportunity Knocks’ Kim.
Episode 93 ShowNotes & Links:
Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast93
Watch Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/Y040B3Ggo6Y
Movies, & Organizations:
* Annie (2014) — DisneyPlus
* A Wrinkle In Time (2018) - DisneyPlus
* Opportunity Knocks: https://www.opportunityknocksnow.org
Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
New Episodes Monthly: Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts at https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow/
Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow the Podcast on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Follow the Podcast on Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia
EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact
SUPPORT: https://specialchronicles.com/Give
Go to https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the show!
MERCH: https://specialchronicles.com/Shop
Partners: ComEd | United
Services: Podbean | StreamYard
Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission
The post GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.93: Ganiel’s Summer Games first appeared on Special Chronicles.
Jun 24, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
24 min
On this Podcast TakeOver episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: our friend Lauren Miller turns the microphone around on our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk about: the Power of Inclusive Health and Fitness, Embracing the Role of a Health Messenger, and how Special Olympics Transformed Lives to empower advocacy among Certified Health Messengers!
Episode 584 ShowNotes & Links:
- 🎧New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- 📺Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube
- Follow Lauren's Blog: Exceptionalities
- Inclusive Health Series: Follow Podcast and Access Resources
- Support Podcast: Give Now
- Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the show!
- Merch: Shop
- Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan
- Contact: Email
- Partners: ComEd | United
- Services: Podbean | StreamYard
- Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
About 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

Jun 17, 2024
Jun 17, 2024
40 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Father's Day Conversation with Adam Smrokowski, father of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski. We talk about raising a son with special needs, early challenges of being a special needs dad, impact of the Special Chronicles platform, changing lives in Special Olympics movement, and much more!
This episode originally aired on June 18, 2017 -- Listen to the full episode here.
Episode 583 ShowNotes & Links:
- New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts
- Podcasts with Adam: Listen Here
- Support: Give
- Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the show!
- Merch: Shop
- Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan
- Contact: Email
- Partners: ComEd | United
- Services: Podbean | StreamYard
- Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library

Jun 10, 2024
Jun 10, 2024
33 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Chronicles Original Audio Documentary: Soundseeing #SOILLSummerGames. Tune in for a firsthand Behind The Scenes glimpse of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski competing at the largest Special Olympics sporting event in Illinois.
This episode originally aired on June 14, 2018 -- Listen to the full episode here.
Episode 582 ShowNotes & Links:
- New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
- Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
- Support: Give
- Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind The Scenes Podcast, Bonus Content and to help support the show!
- Merch: Shop
- Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan
- Contact: Email
- Partners: ComEd | United
- Services: Podbean | StreamYard
- Pledge: #InclusionRevolution
- Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
- Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
