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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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The Wyatt Spalding Podcast | Ep.571

Monday Mar 25, 2024

Monday Mar 25, 2024

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

Monday Mar 18, 2024

Monday Mar 18, 2024

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

Monday Mar 11, 2024

Monday Mar 11, 2024

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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Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568

Monday Mar 04, 2024

Monday Mar 04, 2024

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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Links Mentioned on Episode 568:

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.

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

Monday Feb 26, 2024

Monday Feb 26, 2024

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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The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566

Monday Feb 19, 2024

Monday Feb 19, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leader and newly selected Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Grace Payne joins SSGM Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a great conversation about being the first SSGM from New Zealand!

Tune in as Grace chats with Daniel about: Becoming Involved in Special Olympics Movement, One of Two Females on an all Men's Basketball Team at 2019 World Games Abu Dhabi, An Introduction to Athlete Leadership, Unified Schools Project at Global Athlete Congress, Becoming a SSGM and Goals for her 2024-2027 Term, and we dive into how Tim Shriver's challenge of Inclusive Education for this SSGM class perfectly aligns with Grace's project of bringing Unified Schools and Brand Awareness to New Zealand!

Listen full episode here: 

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

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Episode 566 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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REBROADCAST: Autism in Love | Ep.565

Monday Feb 12, 2024

Monday Feb 12, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: In celebration of Valentine's Day this week, we are celebrating this holiday focused on love with a special rebroadcast of an episode that goes Behind-The-Scenes of the feature length documentary AUTISM IN LOVE with Director Matt Fuller and Producer Carolina Groppa.
This episode originally aired on January 10, 2016

Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

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Episode 565 ShowNotes & Links:

Support This Podcast: Make a donation to our 2024 Giving Campaign right HERE

 

Visit Our MERCH Store: Click HERE to Shop Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection

 

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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Conversation with Janno Juguilon from Project Onward | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2 | Ep.564

Monday Feb 05, 2024

Monday Feb 05, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2: Project Onward Visual Artist Janno Juguilon sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for an honest and candid conversation about: Becoming a Visual Artist, Commentary on a few selections of Janno's Art, Connecting with Project Onward, and Becoming a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador!

 

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https://www.youtube.com/live/-K7FsSbCX-c?si=SaTlcKM63mqfALZ8

 

Episode 564 ShowNotes & Links:

 

  • Shop Janno Juguilon's Art
  • Connect with Project Onward at projectonward.org to learn more about this nonprofit art studio and gallery that supports Chicago visual artists developmental disabilities
  • Follow @ProjectOnward on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok |  YouTube | LinkedIn
  • Located: Bridgeport Art Center 1200 W. 35th St., 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60609 which is steps away from where the Chicago White Sox play. If you are ever in the Windy City or Chicagoland area, go check out Janno and the other artists every 3rd Friday where the studio is open to the public from 6PM to 9PM and can see their incredible works including ceramics, fiber art, drawings, paintings and more.  You can even commission an artist to do a drawing of a loved one or your favorite pet.   
  • Learn more about ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program
  • Listen and Follow Special Chronicles Podcast's ComEd EnergyForce Series for more conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors and staff, educational and solar lessons

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

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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Spreading Happiness with John's Crazy Socks | Ep.563

Monday Jan 29, 2024

Monday Jan 29, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S5:Pt2: John and Mark Cronin, co-founders of John's Crazy Socks sit down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and honest conversation about their father & son business, spreading happiness through socks, Supporting Special Olympics, The Spreading Happiness Podcast, and we dive into how they are celebrating the 7 Year Anniversary of John's Crazy Socks!

 

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Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 563 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

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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Nicholas' Adventuring Journey | Ep.562

Monday Jan 22, 2024

Monday Jan 22, 2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Nicholas Mcmahill, Special Olympics Illinois Athlete sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid and honest conversation about Becoming a Special Olympics Athlete, Athlete Leadership, and his Adventuring Journey into Blogging.

 

Listen full episode here:

New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one!

 

Watch full Video here:

 

https://www.youtube.com/live/dNErwG3GWkU?si=mLRXdbK77I2B5wBI

 

Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 562 ShowNotes & Links Mentioned On This Episode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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