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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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Aug 14, 2023
Aug 14, 2023
40 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Madison Tevlin, the actor, presenter and passionate advocate for the Down syndrome community who stars alongside Woody Harrelson in the newly released movie Champions, joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski for her encore appearance on this podcast.
Behind The Scenes stories on set filming Champions movie, Favorite Scenes, Most Laughing Scenes While Filming, Memories Madison shared with each character, Embracing a love of basketball, Connections shared with castmates, Stories of working with Woody Harrelson, Canadian Screen Awards, and Madison’s recent Net-A-Porter article “A Letter To My Future Self” recounts her incredible journey from her twenties and her dream to bring her positive self for the long journey ahead you won’t want to miss this empowering conversation!
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Watch full video here
Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 539 ShowNotes & Links:
- Follow @MadisonTevlin on Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook
- Read Madison’s Net-A-Porter article, “A Letter To My Future Self: Actor and Advocate Madison Tevlin”
- Watch CHAMPIONS Movie HERE
- Watch Daniel’s First Look Review of Champions (2023) Movie HERE
- Support This Podcast HERE
- Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows!
- Watch full video here
- Follow us on social media: @SpecialChronicles
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan
- Subscribe to Daniel’s SSIGM Journal
- WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- 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
Thank you to our partners!
Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program. The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on. As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs. We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles. Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed
Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG. Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities. Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app. Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united
Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today! 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
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Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
41 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S6:P6: Patrick Newman and Daniel Andrade from ComEd joins podcast host Daniel Smrokowski talking about tools for the customer from MyAccount, ComEd Mobile App, Social Media, and Events.
We review tools within MyAccount to assist the customer. Plus we give you a quick overview of ComEd Mobile App, social media, and events can all help you to be energy efficient and save you money on your energy utility bill!
Listen full episode here:
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Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 538 ShowNotes & Links:
Links Mentioned on this Episode:
- Support This Podcast HERE
- Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows!
- Watch full video here
- Follow us on social media: @SpecialChronicles
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan
- Subscribe to Daniel’s SSIGM Journal
- WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- 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
Thank you to our partners!
Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program. The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on. As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs. We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles. Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed
Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG. Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities. Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app. Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united
Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today! 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 Inclusion Pledge! The Revolution Is Inclusion - Click here to Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now: JoinTheRevolution.org
Jul 31, 2023
Jul 31, 2023
39 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski hosts a panel discussion after the Berlin Screening of the All You Hear Is Noise documentary film, Recorded From Berlin, Germany.
Daniel talks about his role as an advisor to the film and why its important to have advisors form the intellectual disabilities community to tell a story like this
Trent Hampton, Special Olympics athlete who stars in the film, talks about what he hopes to be accomplished by sharing his story in the film, advise to other Special Olympics athletes who might be approached by filmmakers and media to share their lives.
Tara Baker on why she wanted to help the directors on this film, how she sees this film fitting into the story of Special Olympics, and opportunities she sees to help people outside of the movement have a more complete understanding of the Special Olympics Movement.
Listen full episode here:
New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!
Watch full Video here:
Click Here to Watch Full Video of All You Hear Is Noise Discussion in Berlin
Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 537 ShowNotes & Links:
Links Mentioned on this Episode:
- Learn more about the All You Hear Is Noise film HERE
- IMDB Page for All You Hear Is Noise film
- Learn more about the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany
- Connect with your local Special Olympics Program
- Support This Podcast HERE
- Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows!
- Watch full video here
- Follow us on social media: @SpecialChronicles
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan
- Subscribe to Daniel’s SSIGM Journal
- WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- 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
Thank you to our partners!
Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program. The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on. As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs. We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles. Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed
Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG. Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities. Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app. Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united
Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today! 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 Inclusion Pledge! The Revolution Is Inclusion - Click here to Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now: JoinTheRevolution.org
Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
15 min
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski speaks at a Coca-Cola Luncheon, Recorded From Berlin, Germany.
Daniel talks about the REAL MAGIC of the partnership of Special Olympics and Coca-Cola, which is a Founding Partnership of Special Olympics and has been supporting our Movement since 1968. Coca-Cola's support of our athlete leadership program has provided opportunities for our athletes to be be leaders both on and off the field and break down barriers of disability. Coca-Cola brings moments of joy, opportunity and inclusion to our athletes and their families.
Listen/Watch full episode here
New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!
Click Here to Watch Daniel's Speech at the Coca-Cola Luncheon in Berlin, Germany.
Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 533 ShowNotes & Links:
Links Mentioned on this Episode:
- Learn more about Special Olympics founding partnership with Coca-Cola
- Learn more about the 2023 World Games in Berlin, Germany
- Connect with your local Special Olympics Program
- Support This Podcast HERE
- Review this show on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite shows!
- Watch full video here
- Follow us on social media: @SpecialChronicles
- Subscribe to our Newsletter
- Send your audio and email feedback to feedback@specialchronicles.com
- Follow Daniel on social media: @podmandan
- Subscribe to Daniel’s SSIGM Journal
- WATCH ‘From Challenges To Opportunity’ (Full Talk) HERE
- Book Daniel to speak at your event: Daniel's Official Speaking Page
- 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
Thank you to our partners!
Support for Special Chronicles comes from ComEd. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with the ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program. The Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with disabilities. ComEd is powering lives and really is powering us here at Special Chronicles to keep the lights on and our technology is powered on. As ComEd powers the lives of us, they are literally giving a voice to people with special needs. We thank ComEd for their generous support of our mission at Special Chronicles. Learn more at specialchronicles.com/comed
Support for Special Chronicles comes from United Airlines Bridge Disability Business Resource Group. Special Chronicles is proud to partner with United Airlines and their Bridge BRG. Bridge BRG is committed to being an ally for all employees and customers with disabilities. Bridge helps to create internal awareness to keep accessibility needs in mind and partner with key organizations to empower disability inclusion for employment and travel. Bridge. Connecting people of all abilities. Book your travel today on United dot com or on the award-winning United app. Learn more on United’s commitment to disability inclusion for employment and travel at specialchronicles.com/united
Special Chronicles is hosted by Podbean Podcast Hosting, the easiest, most affordable option to get started in podcasting. At Special Chronicles, we proudly host our weekly podcasts with Podbean and highly recommend you use Podbean Podcast Hosting to get started in podcasting today! 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
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May 30, 2023
May 30, 2023
1 hr 9 sec
We’re still baaack on the Pod! Join us as we return from our half-year podcasting hiatus on the Georgia and Daniel Show with more updates! Georgia celebrates 2 Year Anniversary of Independent Living, We flourished in our recap from the OK Gala 2023; and we ponder Summer Vacation Trip to celebrate Georgia 35 Birthday! Don’t Miss Part 2 of a Ganiel Hiatus!
GeorgiaandDanielShow - Episode 85 SHOWNOTES & LINKS:
Listen full epiosde here: https://specialchronicles.com/GDShow85
Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/WHxsYv6Bvks
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Follow Daniel on Instagram: @podmandan
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Follow the Special Chronicles Network on social media: @specialchronicles
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The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.85: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 2 first appeared on Special Chronicles.May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
1 hr 19 sec
We’re baaack on the Pod! Join us as we return from our 6-month podcasting hiatus on the Georgia and Daniel Show talking about updates from the past half-year and Never-Before-Heard part of our love story.
We answer our listeners’ most asked question: “Are you still doing the Pod?” and share updates from our recent Special Olympics sports accomplishments; Christmas; New Years; Daniel 34 Birthday; Easter; and in the final minutes of the episode we perform a birthday surprise for our friend Karen Milligan. Don’t Miss Part 1 of a Ganial Hiatus!
Listen/Watch, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDShow84
Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/Rk34hIKdEi0
Support This Podcast HERE: https://SpecialChronicles.com/give
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Email us: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronicles.com
Follow Georgia on Instagram: @peachgeorgia22
Follow Daniel on Instagram: @podmandan
Follow our podcast on Instagram & Facebook: @danielandgeorgia
Follow the Special Chronicles Network on social media: @specialchronicles
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Listen to our podcast-- Available on ApplePodcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your favorite shows: https://SpecialChronicles.com/GeorgiaandDanielShow
Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HemrAQXjmmJSzlc2d7-RHg9F1wBHzf
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The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.84: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 1 first appeared on Special Chronicles.Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
51 min
Join us as we return from our two month podcasting hiatus and celebrate A Ganiel Thanksgiving LIVE From Colorado! We recap our first #MyUnitedJourney cross country travel adventures as a couple to Fruita, Colorado, Georgia introduces Daniel to her cousins, and we go clubbing at the Copper Club Brewing Company.
We played with lots of little ones, experienced Virtual Reality (VR) for the first time, and went on a Dinosaur Journey. We enjoyed ice cream and an impromptu meetup with Daniel’s cousin Nick and Jessica Flaten and their daughter Faye.
We hiked Snooks Bottom Loop to awesome canyon views and we hiked Devil’s Canyon to find our Rocky Mountains Cottage! Plus: we give thanks to each other and our loving family. Join us on a Ganiel Thanksgiving, Recorded Live From Fruita, Colorado!
Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDSHOW83
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The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.83: A Ganiel Thanksgiving LIVE From Colorado first appeared on Special Chronicles.Sep 30, 2022
Sep 30, 2022
40 min
We go to a Renaissance Wedding, celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, and The Brady Brunch reminds us of Classic Television.
Plus: we ponder renaming our podcast #TheGanielShow!
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The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.82: The OK Wedding first appeared on Special Chronicles.Sep 13, 2022
Sep 13, 2022
39 min
Niece Abby travels to Miami for her 10 Year Trip with her aunts as they visited Miami Sugar Factory, Beaches, Crafetti Art, and harmlessly pet alligators while on an Air Boat Alligator Tour.
Plus we binge Season 5 of Netflix’s Cobra Kai!
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The post GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.81: Awesome Abby Adventures first appeared on Special Chronicles.Sep 6, 2022
Sep 6, 2022
45 min
Georgia prepares travels to Florida as Daniel does a hot dog fundraiser at work and we loved Lightyear, Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear, and The Game Plan on Disney+! Tune in for an Infinity Game Plan!
Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/GDSHOW80
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