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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 21, 2020
Jun 21, 2020
2 hr 6 min
Season 3 Premiere, Sort of Back In Studio, Back Porch Recording Studio LIVE From Oak Park, Physical Therapy, Camping Cycling Adventure, Georgia Loves MERLIN Series as Daniel's Entertained with MR IGLESIAS Original Netflix Series, Powerful LOVE WARRIORS Q&A, and we call Anne & Caroline O'Hara talking impact of #DanielandGeorigaShow.
PARENTAL EPISODE WARNING: We feed each other grapes and drink each other during a funny entertaining show audiences are calling "enlightening discussions!"
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep18: We’re Back In The Studio…Sort of! first appeared on Special Chronicles.
Jun 20, 2020
Jun 20, 2020
1 hr 55 min
Trin’s Early Years, Challenges and Accomplishments, Many Awards including World’s First Fitness Model with Williams syndrome to ICN World Champion to Natural Fitness Competitor, Williams syndrome & disabilities as a Gift, AbleFinder Mobile App Connections Resource for mums & dads, #IAmAble Social Media Campaign Featuring Self-Advocates & much more!
Featuring the lovely Trinity @fitmodeltrin with special guest appearance by Trin’s Mum Lori joins the episode for an interactive conversation on a family’s perspective raising someone with Williams syndrome.
Plus, Trin gives us special gift as she dances and sings in a beautiful LIVE impromptu performances! This is a fun, impactful & empowering podcast conversation you that you don’t want to miss!
And, our video producer texted in from behind-the-scenes to ask Trin: Favorite Competition, Traveling The World, Looking Ahead Five Years with Fitness and Modeling Career, Training Others with Disabilities, Becoming A Fitness Model and a DJ too.
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Jun 14, 2020
Jun 14, 2020
47 min
On this week's Season 2 Premiere, College Graduation Update, 2020 Self Advocacy Award Presented, Insta Photo Journal, Daniel Reviews SOMEBODY FEEDS PHIL, Georgia Reviews RIVERDALE, Virtual Summer Games Highlights, and we call Karen Hunter talking Favorite Wines, Impact of Season 2, and Preview Season 3!
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep17: Wine N’ Cheese Date Nights first appeared on Special Chronicles.
Jun 7, 2020
Jun 7, 2020
1 hr 28 min
We recap our 8 Mile Cycling Ride Date Morning, Review FULLER HOUSE (Netflix), FULL HOUSE (DisneyPlus), Ecnourage Everyone Particpate in 2020 Virtual Summer Games, and we call our friend CHRIS WINSTON to talk how Special Olympics Athletes Bring Inclusion and Love to People Who Show Hate.
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*This Week's Bonus Segment includes a Live Listener Phone Call with our Special Chronicles Board Member DIANE COMPTON on Co-Founding #FullCircleInclusion, #MyADA30Story, SpecialChronicles The NPR of People With Disabilities, and much more -- It's a 30-Minute After Show Conversation that's Available Exclusively to our Patron Subscribers. Become A Supporter Today for $5/month, $15/month, $25/two months, or $180/year.
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep16: Fuller House and Summer Games Date Nights first appeared on Special Chronicles.
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
26 min
Preview Podcast Giving You Backstage Access of First-Ever 2020 Virtual Summer Games Special Olympics Illinois, Save The Dates June 9 - June 14, Daily Digital Activities, Daily Leader Featuring Athlete Leaders Introductions, Interviews with SO Athletes, Opening Ceremonies and Everything Daniel Wanted To Say But Couldn’t in his Athlete Leader Keynote Speech, Virtual Torch Run For Everyone, and much more!
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Jun 1, 2020
Jun 1, 2020
1 hr 19 min
We share Never-Before-Heard Stories on Real Reason Georgia Went To College and Daniel's Burnt-Out Month Concluded a 3-Month Co-Research Job Leads To 2020 Self-Advocacy Award.
Georgia talks about Commuting To College, Why She Loves Cooking, Bakery & Nutrion Certificate, and her Zoom Graduation Untypical Celebration Actually Is Typical.
Daniel talks about The Arc of Illinois Presenting him Him with 2020 Self-Advocacy Award, Meeting Dr. Lieke from University of Illinois at Chicago, 3-Month Co-Researcher Job, and March 2020 Fox32Chicago TV News Story Included in Nomination Application.
Daniel and Georgia are Brave in the Attempt in calling listeners live in the air as this week's Live Phone Call Segment Fails.
We conclude with longtime listener favorite LET ME ANTHEM Song By SO Nebraska Athlete DAVID STEFFAN.
*This Week's Bonus Segment includes a Live Listener Phone Call with Daniel's Neighbor across the street. It's an 18-Minute After Show that is Exclusively to our Patron Subscribers.
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep15 Date Nights with Graduates and Awards first appeared on Special Chronicles.
May 27, 2020

May 25, 2020
May 25, 2020
1 hr 33 min
Voice of Garrett, Exceptionalities Blog By Lauren, Georgia Graduates College, Lauren Graduates High School, When Lauren Met Garrett, When Georgia Met Daniel, Activities of Fun Date Nights, The First Dates, Lauren Loves Daniel's Smile and Georgia Does Too, Couples of Nicknames, Ship Names Like The Youth, On Location For Perfect Dates, Becoming Exceptional, New Exceptionalities Blog By Lauren, Live Listener Phone Call with Jose Our Video Producer, Man Behind The Curtin, Q&A with Jose, Impact of #DanielandGeorgiashow, Defining Inclusion Leads To Final Thoughts You Don't Want To Miss!
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep14: Zoom Double Date Night first appeared on Special Chronicles.
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
40 min
Personal Backstory, Early Years, Loss of Baseball Dreams a Motivation, Special Olympics Backstory, Basketball & Swimming, Formal Athlete To Current Athlete Leader, Athlete Leadership Backstory, Becoming Athlete Leader, Journalism & Communication Studies, Digital Reporter, Contributor Writer, 10 Week ESPN Internship, and much more! Access this episode's show notes, audio podcast, video edition, links, free podcast subscription links to all major podcast apps, and more on our Episode Show Page: specialchronicles.com/Podcast372
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May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020
1 hr 31 min
Memories of Date Nights Past, Emotional First Fallin' in Love Moments,
Pictures of the Past, Bike Dates, Date Nights,
2 Wedding Dates, Movie Dates, 5 Year Anniversaries,
When Daniel Started @ United, Airlines,
The First Date,
Christmas Cards, Holiday Dates,
Karen Milligan The Matchmaker Us Together, Being Together Dates,
Sports Dates,
Fun Facts Regarding Facebook Status & Our Ship Name,
And we conclude with our popular Listener Phone Call with Great Britain Listener Ian:
talking everything from Ian Tells All About Georgia He Heard From Daniel During Their Global SSIGM Adventures,
In true British style, Daniel and Georgia are crowned Prince & Princess of Special Olympics,
Ian's Positive Review For #DanielandGeorgiaShow, and much more!
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The post DanielandGeorgiaShow Ep13: Memories of Date Nights Past first appeared on Special Chronicles.