Special Chronicles Show Podcast

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 Savings Quiz. Episode 752 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign  

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 hear the latest speech he's presented to the Knights of Columbus, thanking them for supporting Special Olympics Illinois. Episode 751 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

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 recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice, Daniel has dedicated his career to giving people with disabilities a voice. Don't miss the opportunity to hear his story and learn from his journey. Episode 750 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our Special Chronicles 2025 Giving Campaign

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 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference, Employed as a Special Education Paraprofessional, and how Katie is developing Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills within her job. Episode 749 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our Special Chronicles 2025 Giving Campaign

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 Unity, America, and Special Olympics. On a special crossover episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast and Wyatt's Brave in the Attempt Podcast, tune in as Wyatt and Daniel recap their favorite memories of the event at the White House, comments on remarks from President Biden to Tim Shriver and Loretta Claiborne, and how the message of hope and inclusion in the movement were celebrated at this White House Event. Episode 748 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

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&si=7SVfsGRcYh7p8A89 to see the full episode. Watch Daniel's experience at the White House on the Special Chronicles Podcast Episode: "A Christmas For All at the White House" https://specialchronicles.com/podcast748/ Connect with Georgia and Daniel: Follow Georgia on Socials: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Follow Daniel on Socials: https://instagram.com/podmandan Follow Our Adventures on Socials: https://specialchronicles.com/danielandgeorgia EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact Want bonus content? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our bonus content and support the podcast! Want our

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 American) with Autism, ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, and Alzheimer’s communities to enable access for those 20M Americans with Special Needs for flying, How Jonathan Sutter is a parent of a child with special needs, and how he works for free for the US Government via the TSA to document resources (sole external resources for those communities on TSA.gov). Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 747 ShowNotes & Links:

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 national competitions. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 746 ShowNotes & Links:

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 a Special Olympics Ireland Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Benefits of Strong Minds, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 745 ShowNotes & Links:

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 Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 744 ShowNotes & Links:

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 Nashville! Resources Mentioned On This Episode: Book your 2 Acre Multi-Family Vacation Compound at Nashville Urban Acreage: https://linktr.ee/urbanacreage Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/ Follow Dominick on Instagram: @DominickMorone https://www.instagram.com/dominickmorone/ Listen to Matthew West -- #GobbleGobble Everywhere Now: https://matthewwest.lnk.to/GobbleGobbleID!GobbleMV Listen to our Ganiel Travels Episodes: https://specialchronicles.com/GanielTravels Listen Now: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast98 Like watching your podcasts? Visit https:

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, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd! Episode 743 ShowNotes & Links: Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign

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 Episode 742 ShowNotes & Links:

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 podcast (you'll listening to right now). He was a former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger for Special Olympics North America region. Daniel talks about how his teacher convinced him to participate in Special Olympics. Daniel struggled with communicating so he turned it to a strength by starting his own podcast. Daniel shares what he's learned through his journey of podcasting and the impact its made on his life as well as others. Daniel shares his thoughts on Inclusive Health and becoming a Special Olympics Health Messenger and said "If it wasn't got Special Olympics, I wouldn't be able to focus on my health

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 highly recommend you see him on tour! Episode 604 ShowNotes & Links:

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 ShowNotes & Links: Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast97 Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/r5wsC3RwVYI to see the full episode episode. Visit. Shop. Follow. Find your local Bitty & Beau's Coffee Location: https://bittyandbeauscoffee.com  Daniel's Podcast with Ben and Amy Wright, Co-Founders of Bitty & Beau's Coffee https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee Listen to our Ganiel Travels Episodes: https://specialchronicles.com/GanielTravels Connect with Georgia and Daniel: Follow Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Follow Da

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 Story of the 5 Year Milestone of working at United Airlines, Excerpt clips from Original SOSAs, Executives and Airport Leaders, and we look back to the groundbreaking first year of the innovative and impactful inclusive employment program. Episode 603 ShowNotes & Links:

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 as a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport. Episode 602 ShowNotes & Links:

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 Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport. Episode 601 ShowNotes & Links:

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 a Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA), Recorded From Washington Dulles International Airport. Episode 600 ShowNotes & Links: