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Special Chronicles Podcast

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Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider’s perspective. “PodmanDan” is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.

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Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590

Monday Aug 05, 2024

Monday Aug 05, 2024

Zachary Berns, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Shining Abilities, sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt5 with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we spotlight his story and how his organization is serving families in Lake and McHenry Counties through recreational programming for individuals with developmental disabilities.

From Challenges to Accomplishments, Becoming an EnergyForce Ambassador, Skills Learned as an EnergyForce Ambassador, Mission of Shining Abilities, Vocational Day Program, Unforgettable Engagements: Pulling the Punch and Shining at Craft Shows, and we dive into Special Olympics Sports Programming.

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About the Podcast Host:

About the Podcast Host:
Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

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Refreshing Team Coca-Cola | Ep.589

Monday Jul 29, 2024

Monday Jul 29, 2024

Francesca Aguilar, Director of Global Sports and Entertainment Partnerships at The Coca-Cola Company sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a Behind The Scenes conversation about refreshing Team Coca-Cola, a roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.

We chat about From Abu Dhabi to Team Coca-Cola: A Journey of Inclusion and Optimism, Highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot, Joys of Celebrity Status From Trailer to Wardrobe and Makeup, Unifying Global Athletes: Embracing Differences and Celebrating Abilities with Team Coca-Cola, and we encourage you to Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness and #Powerade.

Episode 589 ShowNotes & Links:

 

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 

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Creating Team Coca-Cola | Ep.588

Monday Jul 22, 2024

Monday Jul 22, 2024

Team Coca-Cola is Championing Everyday Greatness Moments beyond gold medals. Pam Rappaport, Vice President of 160/90 agency sits down on this Special Chronicles Podcast 2 Episode Event with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a behind-the-scenes conversation about creating this roster of talented and diverse athletes from around the world.

We chat about highlights from the Barcelona Photoshoot with dinner and many shooting locations, Unveiling the power of the Coca-Cola Company Partnership in the Olympic Movement, Unlocking the Power of Inclusion: A Necessity for Cultural Marketing, Unleashing the Power of Storytelling, and how you can Follow Team Coca-Cola on Social with #CelebrateEverydayGreatness.

Episode 588 ShowNotes & Links:

 

 

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE.

 

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Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability | Ep.587

Monday Jul 15, 2024

Monday Jul 15, 2024

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability Senior Vice President Entertainment and News Media Lauren Appelbaum sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how this nonprofit organization is fighting stigmas and advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.

Tune in as we chat about the mission of RespectAbility, The RespectAbility Report, Inclusion in Hollywood, How Pixar Connects with Disability Community, Working with Emmy-winning DocuSeries Born This Way, Toolkit of resources for disability community, and much more!

This episode originally aired January 14, 2018 --- Listen full episode here.

Episode 587 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 
 

 

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LIVE From Disability Pride Parade | Ep.586

Monday Jul 08, 2024

Monday Jul 08, 2024

Listen back on a 2015 episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast where Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski broadcasts live from Chicago’s Disability Pride Parade. He’ll discuss the unforgettable moments of smiles and inspiration from the disability community, chat with the Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interviews the Executive Director of ADA25Chicago, and bring you on stage to hear firsthand from Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa who was there during the signing of the ADA!


This episode originally aired July 19, 2015 

Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links:

About the Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 

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Sean McColl Celebrates Everyday Greatness | Ep.585

Monday Jul 01, 2024

Monday Jul 01, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Canadian Sport Climber Sean McColl is looking to make his second appearance at the Olympic Games as he sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a conversation about how Team Coca-Cola Celebrates Everyday Greatness, Highlights from our Barcelona Photo Shoot, and how the Real Magic of The Coca-Cola Company connects many talented diverse athletes globally!

Episode 585 ShowNotes & Links:

About Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 
 

 

 

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PODCAST TAKEOVER: Inclusive Health Chat | Ep.584

Monday Jun 24, 2024

Monday Jun 24, 2024

On this Podcast TakeOver episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: our friend Lauren Miller turns the microphone around on our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk about: the Power of Inclusive Health and Fitness, Embracing the Role of a Health Messenger, and how Special Olympics Transformed Lives to empower advocacy among Certified Health Messengers!

Episode 584 ShowNotes & Links:

About Podcast Host:

Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice.  Read more about Daniel HERE

 

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Special Father's Story | Ep.583

Monday Jun 17, 2024

Monday Jun 17, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Father's Day Conversation with Adam Smrokowski, father of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski. We talk about raising a son with special needs, early challenges of being a special needs dad, impact of the Special Chronicles platform, changing lives in Special Olympics movement, and much more!

This episode originally aired on June 18, 2017 -- Listen to the full episode here.

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Soundseeing SOILLSummerGames: An Audio Documentary | Ep.582

Monday Jun 10, 2024

Monday Jun 10, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Chronicles Original Audio Documentary: Soundseeing #SOILLSummerGames. Tune in for a firsthand Behind The Scenes glimpse of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski competing at the largest Special Olympics sporting event in Illinois.
This episode originally aired on June 14, 2018 -- Listen to the full episode here.

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Pride In Identities | Ep.581

Monday Jun 03, 2024

Monday Jun 03, 2024

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.

 

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