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

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.91: Ganiel’s Eclipse Roadcast

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!

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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:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia

Email: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com
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Support This Podcast: Make a donation to this podcast at https://specialchronicles.com/Give
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Follow Special Chronicles on Socials:
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/specialchronicles
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/specialchronicles
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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Apr 13, 2024

19 min

Becoming a Health Messenger with Eric and Daniel | Ep.573

Apr 8, 2024

Apr 8, 2024

1 hr 12 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We're celebrating #WorldHealthDay with Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski and Eric Baumann as we recap the new Special Olympics Becoming a Health Messenger workshop, Sharing Audio Diary Reflections, Motivations and Preparations for Health Role, Our Biggest Takeaways and Messages, and we get personal with our Health Messenger Goals to inspire community to spread Healthy Habits!

Don't miss this motivational episode!
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Apr 8, 2024

1 hr 12 min

Dream Ride Down Under | Ep.572

Apr 1, 2024

Apr 1, 2024

1 hr 14 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Amanda Propheter and her parents Chris and Marc join Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her Autism Story, Communication Challenges, How Special Olympics Transformed Propheter Family, and we dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia!

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Episode 572 ShowNotes & Links:

  • Pre-Show: Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch- Starts at $5/month
  • 00:00 | Introduction with launch of our new Patreon!
  • 5:00 | Autism Story, Communication Challenges, Special Olympics Transformed Families
  • 30:00 | We dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia! If you want more information about Dream Ride, click here to learn more.
  • 50:00 | Amanda and Marc’s Highlights on their adventures from Dream Ride Australia. For listeners interested in more information about Dream Ride Australia, click here to learn more.
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  • 1:00:00 | Chris, Marc and Amanda define inclusion
  • 1:07:00 | A final plug about how your family can join Special Olympics Family!

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Apr 1, 2024

1 hr 14 min

The Wyatt Spalding Podcast | Ep.571

Mar 25, 2024

Mar 25, 2024

1 hr 36 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Nebraska Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Wyatt Spalding joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about his story of overcoming obstacles in life which led him to this elite athlete leadership role!

Episode 571 ShowNotes & Links:

  • 10:00 | Wyatt's Birth Story: born prematurely with many health challenges spending 7 months in NICU including early life full of surgical procedures; "scars who needs tattoos"
  • 17:00 | Challenges and Joys Accomplishments: Heartbroken moment when his dad sat him down and said he couldn't play organized sports due to it was too risky for Wyatt's health challenges with Cerebral Palsy
  • 28:30 | Becoming a Special Olympics Athlete in Basketball and Tennis Sports
  • 33:30 | Wyatt recounts 2018 USA Games
  • 38:00 | Meaning of Special Olympics and not cute; we're capable
  • 48:00 | Becoming a Health Messenger and Paid Health Intern with SO Nebraska
  • 48:50 | "Cerebral Palsy not related to his health problems"
  • 54:00 | How Wyatt began in Athlete Leadership
  • 58:00 | Becoming a Podcast Host
  • 1:06:00 | SO Nebraska Hall of Fame Induction in 2023
  • 1:09:00 | Hobbies outside of Special Olympics and Podcasting
  • 1:12:00 | Becoming a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM)
  • 1:17:00 | Wyatt's Reaction to Becoming a SSGM 2024-2027, Goals and Impact
  • 1:23:50 | Wyatt comment on Tim Shriver's challenge for this SSGM class "to push transformation of inclusive education through sports"
  • 1:25:30 | Follow Wyatt’s SSGM Journey on Socials: Instagram | Facebook
  • 1:26:50 | Subscribe to Wyatt's YouTube Channel: Life with Wyatt Spalding 
  • 1:30:15 | Wyatt defines Inclusion means to him!

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Mar 25, 2024

1 hr 36 min

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.90: Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary

Mar 21, 2024

Mar 21, 2024

1 hr 7 min

It’s an episode of 9’s as Georgia recaps her big Oak Park Family Trip celebrating sister Emma’s Baby Shower as Daniel recounts a fun hide-and-seek game with his 2 year old niece Molly.

Our weekend of living together to celebrate Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary includes an impromptu visit with cousin Caitlin, followed by A NightClub Birthday Party for Ben Parker who showed goodness and kindness to a loving community!

Camp Hideout was a fun teamwork movie, Big Momma’s House was a huge comedic flick, and Disney’s Encanto was magical and musical.

We recall our first dates 9 years ago and our first love connections as we begin our 2024 Travel Plans to San Francisco and ponder celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2025 with a London Trip across the pond!

Listen & Watch: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast90

New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month!

Movies and TV:
Jason Bourne (Hulu)
Home Improvement (Disney+)

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

Follow our podcast on Socials:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia
Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia

Drop us a message to: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com
Give us a Review: Rate & Review this podcast on ApplePodcasts or Spotify

Support This Podcast:
Make a donation here: https://specialchronicles.com/Give
Visit Our Merch Store: Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection at https://specialchronicles.com/Shop

Connect with Special Chronicles:
Follow us on social media: @specialchronicles
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/specialchronicles
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/specialchronicles
X: https://twitter.com/specialcpodcast
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/specialchronicles
Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter

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Mar 21, 2024

1 hr 7 min

Dreams of a Sports Reporter with Lily and Nancy Goodfellow | Ep.570

Mar 18, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

1 hr 15 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Lily and Nancy F. Goodfellow sit down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski talking about World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st, the Special Olympics Movement and College of DuPage as well as all Lily has accomplished to follow her dreams of being a sports reporter for ESPN and Special Olympics. Lily even announces her latest endeavor — her own YouTube channel Lily’s Sports Beat where she’ll ask athletes “Five Quick Questions with Lily.”

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Mar 18, 2024

1 hr 15 min

Stepping Stones to Unified Work with Bella and Christine Kurash | Ep.569

Mar 11, 2024

Mar 11, 2024

45 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt4: Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Bella Kurash and her mom Christine sit down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a cheerful conversation about the Stepping Stones to Inclusive Employment, Inspired by United Airlines' SOSA Program, Social Story Prepares Travelers of All Abilities, and how attending Special Olympics USA Games leads to Becoming a Special Olympics Athlete!

Bella and Christine Kurash had so much fun chatting with us! Appreciate Daniel Smrokowski encouraging Bella to get involved with Special Olympics and being a role model that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to do.
WARNING: this podcast includes lots of late-night giggles and cake… cheesecake! 🤣

Topics Heard On This Episode:

  • "Podcasting is a Piece of [Cheese] Cake" | In a "slap-happy" opening sequence, Christine asks Bella how she feels about being on a podcast, Daniel replies as it's a piece of cake, and we wrap up this pre-show with Bella and Daniel eating a slice of cheese cake!

  • "Emotional Intro to Special Olympics" | Christine on her introduction to Special Olympics Movement, Global Partnership with Special Olympics, and Connecting with Daniel through United's Bridge Business Resource Group.

  • "Just Like Me" | Bella on her introduction to Special Olympics, 2022 USA Games in Orlando, and why she wanted to become an athlete.

  • "SOSA's As Mentors" | Christine talks about Impact of United's SOSA Program and How to be more Inclusive and Accessible from the start as Bella bonds with United's Original Service Ambassadors and recounts being featured subject in United's Social Story.

  • "Introduction to Athlete Leadership" | Bella talks about why she wanted get involved in Athlete Leadership as Christine talks about how the Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Program is a stepping stone for inclusive employment.

  • "Disability Inclusion is the Story of an Airline when Good Leads The Way" | Bella and Christine talk about how the message of disability inclusion and United's SOSA's fit into United's Good Leads The Way campaign.

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Mar 11, 2024

45 min

Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568

Mar 4, 2024

Mar 4, 2024

1 hr 16 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. Join us and make your #PledgeToInclude this week!

Friend of the podcast and 3-Time Guest Tim Shriver Jr. joins us as we’re celebrating and reflecting on 15 Years of Spread The Word, a global campaign where we think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word.

Topic Chapter Markers:

  • 00:00 | Introduction
  • 5:00 | Special Olympics Founder’s Council and World Games Berlin 2023
  • 13:00 | Tim recounts the early days of Unified Sports
  • 20:00 | Tim reflects on 15 Years ago on Spread The Word began
  • 23:50 | Tim first time telling a personal story on a podcast
  • 30:00 | Daniel shares a personal tearful story from elementary to high school
  • 39:00 | Evolution of Spread The Word with Family and Community Around You
  • 43:00 | Why change Spread The Word to End the Word to become Spread The Word
  • 43:30 | Today Spread The Word needs leaders to refocus local
  • 45:24 | Motivation for Spread the Word with Tim's tearful story with Loretta Clairborne
  • 53:45 | Tim talks about this year’s 2024 Day of Activation
  • 1:05:45 | Tim's Final Thoughts is his Testimony of Gratitude for Special Chronicles Platform
  • 1:11:20 | What does inclusion mean to Tim Shriver Jr.?
  • 1:13:40 | Daniel shares Final Reminder Plugs for this podcast

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Credits:

Thank you to our partners!

  • ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.
  • United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.

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PSA Resources Heard On This Podcast:

  • Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

 

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Mar 4, 2024

1 hr 16 min

Before Bitty and Beau's Coffee | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3 | Ep.567

Feb 26, 2024

Feb 26, 2024

1 hr 16 min

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3: In celebration of the 8 Year Anniversary of Bitty & Beau's Coffee and with our recent visit a month ago to their Savannah location, we are celebrating a human rights movement disguised as a coffee shop where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are valued in the workplace. It's a place where diversity isn't just appreciated, it's celebrated. Bitty & Beau's Coffee proudly employs 400+ individuals with disabilities nationwide.

Bitty & Beau's Coffee Co-Founders Ben and Amy Wright join us for an exclusive interview to talk about their family story before their popular coffee shop was established.

This episode originally aired on March 15, 2013

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Episode 567 ShowNotes & Links:

Support This Podcast:

Connect with Special Chronicles:

Connect with Host Daniel Smrokowski:

Credits:

Thank you to our partners!

  • ComEd EnergyForce Program: The country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities.  Visit specialchronicles.com/comed for energy and solar efficiency resources and to learn more about EnergyForce Program.
  • United Airlines: United's Bridge Disability Business Resource Group is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities and is connecting people of all abilities. Visit specialchronicles.com/united to learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel.
  • Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. Sign up for an unlimited hosting plan and Get One Month Free Now to get started in podcasting today when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/Podbean.
  • Our livestreams are powered by StreamYard, the easiest way to create professional livestreams. StreamYard is a live streaming studio in your browser. Interview guests, share your screen, and much more. Stream directly to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Sign up for StreamYard today using our StreamYard Referral Link when you visit SpecialChronicles.com/StreamYard
  • Sign The Inclusion Revolution Pledge! Today, our world is more divided than ever and coming together has never been more urgent. Visit JoinTheRevolution.org to commit to overcome the fear of difference and replace it with the power of inclusion. Join us and #ChooseToInclude.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Feb 26, 2024

1 hr 16 min

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine

Feb 19, 2024

Feb 19, 2024

32 min

Join us for Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine as we competed in a Special Olympics Basketball Tournament followed by Georgia attending Chicago Auto Show’s First Look For Charity; How we celebrated Valentine’s Day 2024 and we dive into the meaning of our love story; Jason Bourne movie was an action packed flick as Home Improvement Season 1 … Continue reading GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine

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Feb 19, 2024

32 min

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