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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 21, 2019
Aug 21, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 347: Daniel Smrokowski talks with Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz, co-writers & directors of THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON movie. Tyler & Michael talk about Backstory of how they got started working on this feature-length movie; Lessons learned during filming & Behind-The-Scenes Stories; Importance of Inclusion those of … Continue reading SCP347: Behind THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON movie
Jul 31, 2019
Jul 31, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 346: Daniel Smrokowski gives two speeches LIVE from Special Olympics Illinois Foundation Golf Outing on July 22, 2019 at the Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois. Tune in to hear the welcome speech and dinner program keynote speech Daniel gave to Foundation Board Members and guests after … Continue reading SCP346: Golf Fore Special Olympics
Jul 27, 2019
Jul 27, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 345: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Ryan Dempster, a player for the Chicago Cubs baseball team who played 16 years as a professional hosted a talk show with other high celebrities that raised over $80,000 for Special Olympics Illinois. Tune in to this fun segment recorded in … Continue reading SCP345: Off The Mound LIVE with Ryan Dempster
Jul 15, 2019
Jul 15, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 344: Daniel Smrokowski and Ian Harper, Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers with Special Olympics, talk about: Ian's Backstory with Special Olympics; Becoming an Athlete Leader and Ian Co-chairing SO Europe-Euroasia's Athlete Input Council; Recap Our SSIGM Training in January 2019 at Special Olympics HQ in Washington D.C.; … Continue reading SCP344: Celebrating Global Inclusion Week
Jun 26, 2019
Jun 26, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 343: Daniel Smrokowski talks with Michael Brennan and Allison Schaar, Special Olympics Illinois Unified Athletes, who are selected to go to the MLS All Star Game in Orlando at end of July. Tune in to hear from Michael & Allison on what it's like playing unified soccer; … Continue reading SCP343: Playing Unified Soccer at MLS All Star Game
Jun 21, 2019
Jun 21, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 342, Daniel Smrokowski is talking all about our partnership with ComEd as we give you an Energy Efficiency Lesson, What the ComEd EnergyForce program is, Present you with an Energy Efficiency Quiz, Why we are thankful ComEd is one of our biggest partners, and much more! Featured … Continue reading SCP342: ComEd EnergyForce Lesson
Jun 13, 2019
Jun 13, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 341, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at the Special Olympics Illinois 2019 Summer Games at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Tune in as Daniel and Treasurer Frerichs discuss all things Illinois ABLE Act! Illinois ABLE accounts make it possible for people … Continue reading SCP341: Illinois ABLE Act
May 28, 2019
May 28, 2019
This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 340, Daniel Smrokowski and guest co-host Sarah K. Perkins talk about: Speechless gets Canceled and Are we surprised?; Could the JJ at NYU story carried the show?; Could the family go on with minimal appearances from JJ; Does the cancelation mean taking steps backward for the portrayal … Continue reading SCP340: Speechless Cancelation
May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
This Week on The #SpecialChronicles Show Episode 339, we're LIVE from the SEASPAR 2019 Believe & Achieve Banquet. Tune in to hear Daniel Smrokowski talk with the Award-winners including: Melissa Engelhardt (Athlete of the Year); Jonathan Shoup (Cultural Artist of the Year); Mindy Jack (Super Star Award); & Jim & Roxane Pappa (Naberhaus Volunteers of … Continue reading SCP339: Award-winners LIVE From SEASPAR 2019 Believe & Achieve Banquet
Apr 29, 2019
Apr 29, 2019
This Week on The #SpecialChronicles Show Episode 338, Tune in to hear Daniel Smrokowski give an opening speech at a Volleyball for Special Olympics Illinois event and a police detective's opening remarks at this Law Enforcement Torch Illinois event benefiting Special Olympics Illinois. Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles #ChooseToInclude SCTV: Watch the video edition of this … Continue reading SCP338: Volley For Special Olympics