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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.
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Jun 3, 2024
Jun 3, 2024
42 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast an excerpt of our conversation with Jorge Hernandez-Perez talking about how his identities of immigrating from Cuba, diagnosed with ADHD, and identifying as gay have shaped him as a human in society.
Jorge is currently a student at Columbia University, Class of 2025 and was the 2021 Southeast Youth of the Year with the Boys and Girls Club of America.
This episode originally aired on May 15, 2023 -- Listen to the full episode here.
Episode 581 ShowNotes & Links:
- Watch Full Video Here
- New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
- Follow Jorge Hernandez on Instagram: @jorgefhernandezz
- Learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of America HERE
- Watch recap video on LinkedIn of Coca-Cola Company 2022 Community Engagement Summit in which Jorge and Daniel both were speakers on a panel in Atlanta, GA.
- 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
May 27, 2024
May 27, 2024
30 min
On this special solo episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S5:Pt6: ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski recaps the 2024 SOSA Summit, where last week United Airlines' 18 Service Ambassadors (SOSAs) traveled to ORD for a day of networking and professional development.
United’s Airport Operations SVP kicks off the summit, followed with a safety briefing, a Fireside Chat with DEN HUB VP and Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO, and we wear from Service Ambassadors and Supervisors on the impact of how SOSAs are bringing bringing smiles to the Airport Operations Teams at United Hubs.
Episode 580 ShowNotes & Links:
- Tune in to this Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver and Houston. (IAD SOSA’s Coming Soon)
- Follow and Listen to our Unified at Work Series and hear more conversations about the meaning of inclusive employment.
- Check out United Airlines’ Social Story to help you prepare for travel
- Book your travel today on United.com or on the award-winning United mobile app.
- Learn more about United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel HERE
- 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
May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
36 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt4: Kara Schwer, Sr Marketing Specialist and Danielle Munroe Sr Program Manager for Energy Efficiency Retail Program sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Energy Efficiency Retail Program, Energy-Efficient Savings, Engaged with Energy Efficiency, and a catalog of resources!
🎧 Listen Now | 📺Watch Now | New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 578 ShowNotes & Links:
- Visit ComEd.com/Appliance for participating retails; select "Instant Discount" below product.
- ComEd.com/Eligible
- ComEd.com/RetailEvents
- Comed.EfficientChoice.com
- 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
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
36 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Newly Certified Special Olympics Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski and Lauren Miller reflect on their Goals, Lessons Learned Becoming New Health Messengers, and what Inclusive Health means to them. Grab your water bottle and tune in to this motivational episode that recaps the new Special Olympics Illinois Becoming a Health Messenger Workshop.
Listen in 🎧 | Watch Here | New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 578 ShowNotes & Links:
- Follow Special Chronicles Podcast’s Inclusive Health Series and Resources
- Special Olympics’ Fit5 Guide
- Special Olympics’ My Health
- 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
May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024
54 min
Georgia joins the Auxiliary Board of Opportunity Knocks, Daniel attends Retired CEO of Special Olympics Illinois Received ISU Alumni Achievement Award, We both attended 2024 OK Gala, Behind The Scenes of Voiceover Video, We competed in Unified Bocce with college students, Daniel named on Team Coca-Cola, Georgia celebrates 3 Year Independent Living Anniversary, UNSUNG HERO is an adventure family movie, BLENDED was an Africa adventure flick, and Carlos Whittaker's Book HOW TO HUMAN shows the thrill of being fully human.
In celebration of Star Wars Day, join us for a Star Wars Trivia Game and we indulged in Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope on Disney+. May The 4th Be With You as you tune in to a Ganiel Star Wars Episode!
Listen in: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast92
Watch full episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/6WY6Aj81Nh4?si=b4BXvz0tcWLnFh_V
New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month!
Videos, Movies, TV & Books:
* This Is Ok. Then. Now. Next. 2024 Opportunity Knocks Gala Video (YouTube) https://youtu.be/0QIbj2oBfq0?si=CP0thlDGP8zqGZnn
* Blended (Netflix)
* Star Wars: Episode IV— A New Hope (Disney+)
* Unsung Hero (Now Playing In Theaters)
* How To Human By Carlos Whittaker (Amazon Book)
Connect with Georgia and Daniel:
Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow the Podcast on:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
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EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact
SUPPORT: https://specialchronicles.com/Give
Go to Patreon.com/SpecialChronicles for the Patreon Pre-Show with exclusive behind the scenes podcast bonus content 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
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May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
31 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Newly Certified Special Olympics Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski and Lauren Miller recap the new Special Olympics Illinois Becoming a Health Messenger Workshop, Motivations in Preparation, and Reflect on Biggest Takeaways. Grab your water bottle and exercise equipment and tune in to this motivational episode that will empower you to join us in advocating for Inclusive Health!
Listen in 🎧 | Watch here | New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 577 ShowNotes & Links:
- Follow Special Chronicles Podcast’s Inclusive Health Series and Resources
- Special Olympics’ Fit5 Guide
- Special Olympics’ Fit5 Fitness
- Special Olympics’ My Health
- Follow Lauren's Blog: Exceptionalities
- Support: Give
- Go to Patreon.com/SpecialChronicles for the Patreon Pre-Show with exclusive 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
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
58 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s Unified at Work Series S5:Pt5: ORD Service Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski also doubles as the host of this award-winning podcast "Special Chronicles."
This week, he sat down with United Airlines Chief Customer Officer & EVP Linda Jojo to chat about inclusive service, first-ever accessibility showcase, how United’s Service Ambassadors benefit the customer experience and how United truly show that Good Leads The Way with their commitment to disability inclusion.
"We are proud of you and all of our Service Ambassadors," shared Linda on the podcast. "They are -- you are -- among our best employees."
Listen in 🎧 | Watch Now
New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 576 ShowNotes & Links:
- Book your travel today on United.com or on the award-winning United mobile app
- Learn more about United’s commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility HERE
- Check out United Airlines’ Social Story to help prepare you for travel
- Follow and Listen to our Unified at Work Series to hear more conversations about the meaning of inclusive employment.
- Tune in to this Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s Service Ambassadors from Chicago, Denver and Houston.
- Connect with your local Special Olympics Program
Other Important Links:
- Support This Podcast: Make a donation to support this podcast right now
- Join our Patreon Exclusive Access to Bonus Content -- Starts at $5/month
- Visit Our MERCH Store: Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection
- Follow this podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- Join Our Newsletter: Subscribe to our Mailing List
- Email Feedback: feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Write a Review: Rate and Review this show on ApplePodcasts or Spotify
- Follow Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: specialchronicles.com/comed
- United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group: specialchronicles.com/united
- Podbean Podcast Hosting: SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean
- StreamYard Recording and Livestream Studio: SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard
- Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! JoinTheRevolution.org
- 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
Apr 22, 2024
Apr 22, 2024
59 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt3: We're celebrating Earth Day with an hour chat about Tree Efficiency!
ComEd Sr. Vegetation Management Program Manager Kelvin Limbrick sits down with Award-winning Podcaster and EnergyForce Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski for a tree-tastic informative episode you don't want to miss! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now!
New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 575 ShowNotes & Links:
- Join our Patreon Pre-show Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month
- How trees keep your homes energy efficient in summer and winter due to shade placement?
- How does ComEd tree trimming supports our reliable grid?
- How do cutoffs from our local foliage go to our local zoos with Zoo Browse Program?
- Learn more about ComEd's Tree Efficiency: Comed.com/Trees or Call 1-800-Edison-1
- Follow @ComEd on Socials: X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Other Important Links:
- Support This Podcast: Make a donation to support this podcast right now
- Visit Our MERCH Store: Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection
- Follow this podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- Email Feedback: Contact our team here
- Join Our Newsletter: Subscribe to our Mailing List
- Email Feedback: feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Write a Review: Rate and Review this show on ApplePodcasts or Spotify
- Follow Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: specialchronicles.com/comed
- United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group: specialchronicles.com/united
- Podbean Podcast Hosting: SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean
- StreamYard Recording and Livestream Studio: SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard
- Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! JoinTheRevolution.org
- 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
Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
47 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Cody Field, returns on the program to sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about his new opportunity as the first-ever Wrestle Mania Community Correspondent, Special Olympics Opportunities from Sports to Work to Leadership, Enthusiastic Love of WWE, and we throw down to the impact of being a WWE Community Correspondent, reporting from Philadelphia!
Don't miss this enthusiastic episode! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now!
New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!
Episode 574 ShowNotes & Links:
- Pre-Show | Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month
- WATCH: Cody “In The” Field shares his experience from night one of WrestleMania
- WATCH: Special Olympics Athlete Cody Field joins WWE as WrestleMania XL Impact Correspondent
- Follow Cody Field on Socials: Facebook | Instagram
- Connect with your Special Olympics Program
Other Important Links:
- Support This Podcast: Make a donation to support this podcast right now
- Visit Our MERCH Store: Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection
- Follow this podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
- Join Our Newsletter: Subscribe to our Mailing List
- Email Feedback: feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Write a Review: Rate and Review this show on ApplePodcasts or Spotify
- Follow Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: specialchronicles.com/comed
- United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group: specialchronicles.com/united
- Podbean Podcast Hosting: SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean
- StreamYard Recording and Livestream Studio: SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard
- Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! JoinTheRevolution.org
- 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
Apr 13, 2024
Apr 13, 2024
19 min
Daniel returns home from a quick trip to the Cleveland International Film Festival and then turns around with Georgia and her dad on a one day Roadtrip to Indiana to see the Eclipse. Join us on a special travel edition podcast, Recorded on location from Hamilton County, Indiana!
Listen full podcast episode here: : https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast91
Watch full video episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/74bwGzkpBQw?si=BnK0qWSSfqCC1h-a
New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month!
Movies and TV:
- Switched at Birth (Disney+, Hulu)
Someone Like You (Now Playing in theaters nationwide)
The Baxters (TV Series on Prime Video)
Follow Georgia and Daniel on Socials:
Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22
Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan
Follow our podcast on Socials:
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Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia
Email: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com
Write a Review on ApplePodcasts or Spotify: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback
Support This Podcast: Make a donation to this podcast at https://specialchronicles.com/Give
Visit Our Merch Store: Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection at https://specialchronicles.com/Shop
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Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter
Music Credits:
Travel Intro Music: : “Around The World and Back Again (ATWABA)” By Tom Chapin, Used with Permission. (Spotify Link)
Our Podcast Theme music: “When You Say My Name by Keith Semple and is Used with permission — (Spotify Link to listen to the full song)
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
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