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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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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Energy Efficiency Retail | Ep.579 20.05.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  EnergyForce Series  S7:Pt4: Kara Schwer, Sr Marketing Specialist and Danielle Munroe Sr Program Manager for Energy Efficiency Retail Program sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about Energy Efficiency Retail Program, Energy-Efficient Savings, Engaged with Energy Efficiency, and a catalog of resources! 🎧 Listen Now |...

Goals of Health Messengers Lauren & Daniel | Ep.578 13.05.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Newly Certified Special Olympics Health Messengers  Daniel Smrokowski  and Lauren Miller reflect on their Goals, Lessons Learned Becoming New Health Messengers, and what Inclusive Health means to them. Grab your water bottle and tune in to this motivational episode that recaps the new Special Olympics Illinois Becoming a Health Messenger Workshop....

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.92: May The 4th Be With You: Ganiel Star Wars Episode 12.05.2024

Georgia joins the Auxiliary Board of Opportunity Knocks, Daniel attends Retired CEO of Special Olympics Illinois Received ISU Alumni Achievement Award, We both attended 2024 OK Gala, Behind The Scenes of Voiceover Video, We competed in Unified Bocce with college students, Daniel named on Team Coca-Cola, Georgia celebrates 3 Year Independent Living Anniversary, UNSUNG HERO is an adventure family mo...

Becoming A Health Messenger with Lauren and Daniel | Ep.577 06.05.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Newly Certified Special Olympics Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski  and Lauren Miller recap the new Special Olympics Illinois Becoming a Health Messenger Workshop, Motivations in Preparation, and Reflect on Biggest Takeaways. Grab your water bottle and exercise equipment and tune in to this motivational episode that will empower you to join us i...

On The Job with Linda Jojo, Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines | Ep.576 29.04.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s   Unified at Work Series S5:Pt5 : ORD Service Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski also doubles as the host of this award-winning podcast "Special Chronicles." This week, he sat down with United Airlines Chief Customer Officer & EVP Linda Jojo to chat about inclusive service, first-ever accessibility showcase , how United’s Service Ambassadors benefi...

Trees For You And Me | Ep.575 22.04.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  EnergyForce Series  S7:Pt3: We're celebrating Earth Day with an hour chat about Tree Efficiency! ComEd Sr. Vegetation Management Program Manager Kelvin Limbrick sits down with Award-winning Podcaster and EnergyForce Ambassador Daniel Smrokowski for a tree-tastic informative episode you don't want to miss! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now! New epi...

WWE Community Impact Correspondent | Ep.574 15.04.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Cody Field, returns on the program to sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski  to talk about his new opportunity as the first-ever Wrestle Mania Community Correspondent , Special Olympics Opportunities from Sports to Work to Leadership, Enthusiastic Love of WWE, and we throw down to th e impact of...

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.91: Ganiel’s Eclipse Roadcast 13.04.2024

Daniel returns home from a quick trip to the Cleveland International Film Festival and then turns around with Georgia and her dad on a one day Roadtrip to Indiana to see the Eclipse. Join us on a special travel edition podcast, Recorded on location from Hamilton County, Indiana! Listen full podcast episode here: : https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast91 Watch full video episode here: https://www...

Becoming a Health Messenger with Eric and Daniel | Ep.573 08.04.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We're celebrating #WorldHealthDay with Health Messengers Daniel Smrokowski  and Eric Baumann as we recap the new Special Olympics Becoming a Health Messenger workshop, Sharing Audio Diary Reflections, Motivations and Preparations for Health Role, Our Biggest Takeaways and Messages, and we get personal with our Health Messenger Goals to inspire com...

Dream Ride Down Under | Ep.572 01.04.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Amanda Propheter and her parents Chris and Marc join Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski  for an empowering conversation about her Autism Story, Communication Challenges, How Special Olympics Transformed Propheter Family, and we dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia...

The Wyatt Spalding Podcast | Ep.571 25.03.2024

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 |...

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.90: Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary 21.03.2024

It’s an episode of 9’s as Georgia recaps her big Oak Park Family Trip celebrating sister Emma’s Baby Shower as Daniel recounts a fun hide-and-seek game with his 2 year old niece Molly. Our weekend of living together to celebrate Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary includes an impromptu visit with cousin Caitlin, followed by A NightClub Birthday Party for Ben Parker who showed goodness and kindness to a lo...

Dreams of a Sports Reporter with Lily and Nancy Goodfellow | Ep.570 18.03.2024

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...

Stepping Stones to Unified Work with Bella and Christine Kurash | Ep.569 11.03.2024

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 P...

Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568 04.03.2024

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. J...

Before Bitty and Beau's Coffee | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3 | Ep.567 26.02.2024

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...

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine 19.02.2024

Join us for Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine as we competed in a Special Olympics Basketball Tournament followed by Georgia attending Chicago Auto Show’s First Look For Charity; How we celebrated Valentine’s Day 2024 and we dive into the meaning of our love story; Jason Bourne movie was an action packed flick as Home Improvement Season 1 … Continue reading GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Ca...

The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566 19.02.2024

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 Femal...

REBROADCAST: Autism in Love | Ep.565 12.02.2024

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 ep...

Conversation with Janno Juguilon from Project Onward | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2 | Ep.564 05.02.2024

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!   Listen full episode...

GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.88: Ganiel’s Frigid January 30.01.2024

Listen full episode here: Watch full video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/gq_xLUDJ2uM?si=IrqPRkMnRxpoqvKE Episode 88 ShowNotes & Links: Daniel travels to Savannah to celebrate his 35th Birthday, Georgia and Daniel competed in Special Olympics Illinois Regional Basketball Tournament, Young Sheldon is a genuine and funny show, and we recap Ganiel's Frigid January! Movies and TV: Young Sheldo...

Spreading Happiness with John's Crazy Socks | Ep.563 29.01.2024

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 ar...

Nicholas' Adventuring Journey | Ep.562 22.01.2024

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 n...

The Hunger Games with Sofia Sanchez | Ep.561 15.01.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sofia Sanchez, a Ukrainian American actress, author and advocate sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski to talk about her role in The Hunger Games, helping launch Mattel's first Barbie with Down syndrome, and how her story inspired a Scholastic Book Series! Listen full episode here: New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to...

Disability:IN NextGen Leaders | Ep.560 08.01.2024

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S5:Pt1: Shannon Maher , Manger of NextGen Leader Initiatives at Disability:IN sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a candid conversation about Disability:IN's NextGen Leadership Program and how students with disabilities are connected with Fortune 100 companies! Listen full episode here: New episo...

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