Special Chronicles Podcast

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Soeren Palumbo, co-founder of Spread The Word , to talk about the Spread the Word Day of Activation this week on March 5th. This Week, our focus is on derogatory language. Tune in to a rebroadcast conversation with Soeren as he talks about: his backstory of growing up with his sister who has intellectua...

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S8:Pt2 : Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Charlie Carpenter, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador from Misericordia to talk about Charlie's Challenges and Accomplishments because of his disability; Being an EnergyForce Ambassador, a Real Passion of Music, and we chat about the Arts and Cultures Programs and enjoy swimming...

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Director of the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Commander Bill Devine on the Special Chronicles Podcast to talk about how you can be cool and take the Polar Plunge in support of the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. We talk about: What the Polar Plunge is and how long Bill has been plunging, Why...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Pete Beale-DelVecchio, President and CEO of Special Olympics Illinois to reflect on his first year and introduction to Special Olympics. We talk about his Accomplishments and Challenges, Leadership Style, Vision for future of Special Olympics Illinois, Inclusivity Goals, Program Highlights, Athlete Impact, Athlete...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's Unified at Work Series S6:Pt2: Paul White, CEO of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for a thorough understanding of the Sunflower initiative, its importance for people with hidden disabilities, and tune in to the final segment for an exciting new development of the Sunflower Extra Cards! Creati...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S8:Pt1: Join award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we kickoff our 8th year of partnership with the  ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program with an updated educational presentation on energy and solar savings, energy efficiency tips, learn more about Electric Vehicles (EVs),  and we test your knowledge with an Energy Sav...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's DanTalks series : Join Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski as he speaks to the Knights of Columbus about his story in Special Olympics and the many opportunities he has had because of Athlete Leadership, from being a former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger to his jobs of this podcasting platform and working at United Airlines. Tune in to he...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Presents Unified at Work Series S6:Pt 1: Amanda Spies from Special Olympics Illinois joins us for a presentation to Ingredion. Join us for an inspiring episode with Daniel Smrokowski, a pioneering advocate and original Special Olympics Service Ambassador at United Airlines. Host of the award winning podcast Special Chronicles, with over 750 episodes, and r...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Katie O'Neill, a Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader, sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski  to talk about her story: Turning Disability Challenges to Joys, Late Start to Special Olympics Success, Overcoming Bullies and Spreading Awareness, Confidence through Athlete Leadership, 3x World Champion Cheerleader, Speaking at In...

Friend of the podcast and Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Wyatt Spalding sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast to recap their experience this past week attending a state dinner at the White House. President Joe Biden invited Special Olympics athletes like Wyatt and Daniel to attend " A Christmas for All, " in celebration of Unit...

Daniel goes to the White House, Georgia goes to Holiday Parties, We rewatched Home Alone, Our favorite Christmas traditions, we exchange gifts, and enjoy live music at FritzGerald's Side Bar. Join us for a Ganiel's Christmas Celebration! Listen Now: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast99 Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf9HemrAQXjmmJSzlc2d7-RHg9F1wBHzf&...

Jonathan Sutter, CEO & Founder of Traveling Wiki sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski after an impromptu conversation they had at O’Hare Airport a few months ago ago to talk about the largest non-profit resource center for travelers with disabilities. Join us as we follow up our conversation about TravelingWiki.com, Document Resources for TSA (as the sole resource for 20M A...

Special Olympics Athlete Official Daniel Block sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about his empowering story of Becoming a Sport Official with Special Olympics and overcoming challenges with autism.  Tune in as Daniel Block talks about how he’s grown from not just being a Special Olympics Athlete but showcases leadership skills beyond sports as a referee from local to...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sargent Shriver Global Messenger  (SSGM) Margaret Turley sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster  Daniel Smrokowski  for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role! We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming...

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics North America Sargent Shriver Global Messenger  (SSGM) Susan Wang  sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster  Daniel Smrokowski  for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role! We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Spe...

We recap our week of vacation with family, visited Country Music Hall of Fame, Pickleball with the fam, Celebrate Poppa's Day with a Family Photoshoot, Adults enjoy Marquitaville and Georgia's brother-in-law Dominick Morone joins us on a bonus segment to recount our family time together in the most elegant guest house at Nashville Urban Acreage. Join us for a Ganiel Thanksgiving, Recorded From Nas...

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series  Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster  Daniel Smrokowski  to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill. From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, Co...

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series  S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster  Daniel Smrokowski  to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid , Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs! Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign E...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We celebrate the 16th Year Anniversary of this podcast! It's been 16 years since our founder and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski first began podcasting. In celebration we bring you a special Podcast TakeOver episode from our friend Wyatt Spalding as he interviews Daniel on his Brave In The Attempt Podcast : Daniel is known for his successful p...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: Comedian and Podcaster Dustin Nickerson sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an entertaining conversation about his Backstory in Comedy, Funny Podcast about Family, Comedy at Disability Camp, Inclusive Comedy, Non-Offensive Jokes to Intellectual Disability, How To Be Married To Melissa Book , Amazon and YouTube Specials , and we...

We navigate the DC Metro, Stroll the National Mall and Georgetown Waterfront, Lunch with sister Emma at La Bonne Vache, Support our favorite local coffee shop Bitty & Beau's Coffee, and enjoy the #NonRevLife Pass Travel Benefits. Join us for another Ganiel Travels episode to our nation's capital as we bring you along our Washington DC Day Trip Adventures! Georgia and Daniel Podcast Episode 97...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast: We are so excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October with the Season 5 Finale of our popular Unified at Work Series , celebrating the 5 Year Workiversary of United Airlines’ Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) Program. Join Award-winning Podcast Host and ORD SOSA Daniel Smrokowski as he recounts the Origin Stor...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s   Unified at Work Series S5:P10 : We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Sophia Gheblawi sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about her first year of inclusive employment a...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s   Unified at Work Series S5:P9 : We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Colin Bellows sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about his first year of inclusive employment as a...

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:P8 : We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador John Gionfriddo sits down with ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an engaging conversation about: Becoming a Special Olympics Virginia Athlete, Journey Coming to United Airlines, and we hear about his first year of inclusive employment as...