Special Chronicles Show Podcast

This Week on the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7: We're On The Job with IAD Service Ambassador Margaret Goodman 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 599 ShowNotes & Links:

We celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, We’re Special Olympics Bocce Gold Medalists, Georgia recaps Opportunity Knocks OK Classic Softball Tournament and SEASPAR Volleyball Tournament, and The Amazing Spider-Man was a web of fun! Georgia and Daniel Podcast Episode 96 ShowNotes & Links: Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast96 Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtu.be/OZmRQvpqXEk to see the full episode episode. Connect with Georgia and Daniel: Follow Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Follow Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia Facebook: https://facebook.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 Merch? Visit https://specialchronicles.com/Shop to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection! Our Podcast Theme music: “Wh

This week on the Special Chronicles Podcast we have an EXTRA Episode in celebration of International Podcast Day today September 30th: Our friend Tim Shriver Chairman of Special Olympics and Founder of Unite is premiering a NEW Podcast of his own this week called Need A Lift? with Tim Shriver.  Tim Shriver returns on the podcast for an impactful conversation with Special Chronicles Award-winning Podcast Host  Daniel Smrokowski that will have you joining millions in the call to Unite as one! Tim talks with Daniel about the release of his book “The Call To Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening”, Leader in Unite Movement, Stories and Insights from leaders standing in common purpose, and Finding Your Guiding Light. UNITE is a growing collaborative led by Tim Shriver and other Americans from all walks of life, dedicated to addressing universal challenges that can only be solved together. Join us. Extra rebroadcast Episode ShowNotes & Links:

Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Margaret Turley from Ireland joins us on this week on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2 Finale to talk about Strong Minds discipline of healthy athletes. We define emotional and physical signs of stress and highlight the purpose of how Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Strong Minds helps develop coping strategies in your emotional health, and we show you how Margaret empowers all Special Olympics athletes to embrace the Strongs Minds in their Inclusive Health lifestyles on and off the competition field!  Episode 598 ShowNotes & Links:

Fellow Special Olympics Health Messenger Edith Reynolds returns on the Pod This Week to join Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 4 as we talk about Inclusive Health Advocacy, Inequity in healthcare, Overcome barriers to equal healthcare, and skills to be a strong advocate! Episode 597 ShowNotes & Links:

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 3 as we cover all things Healthy Habits interactive education stations we bring to sport events for athletes, unified partners, coaches, parents, and community members. We define Healthy Habits, it's purpose, what are Healthy Habits Stations, and educational topics we give across the state of Illinois! Episode 596 ShowNotes & Links:

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2:Part 2 as we cover all things Healthy Athletes and the largest health program for people with intellectual disabilities! We breakdown the 8 disciplines, MedFest, Lions Club Opening Eyes, Healthy Hearing, Special Smiles, Health Promotion, Strong Minds, Physical Therapy FunFitness, Fit Feet, and we get into the Benefits for Athletes to attend our free medical screenings and education so Special Olympics athletes can be their best on and off the playing field. Plus we sit down with Hearing Hearing Clinical Director Jenn Ragusa, Recorded Live From 2024 Summer Games! Episode 595 ShowNotes & Links:

Taylor Combs, Director of Health & Wellness with Special Olympics Illinois joins Award-winning Podcast Host and Health Messenger Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's Inclusive Health Series Season 2 Premiere to give us an overview of FIT5. We breakdown the FIT5 Guide with topics ranging from Hydration, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and share personal stories of how FIT5 impacts both of us that will motivate how this personal health and fitness guide can benefit your lifestyle on and off the sports field! Episode 594 ShowNotes & Links:

Daniel has a ducktastic time atop 100K Ducks, Niece Lily 1 Year Birthday Celebration, Georgia swims to Wisconsin Dells, and we had a web of fun watching Spiderman Homecoming! Episode 95 ShowNotes & Links: Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast95 Watch Full Video Episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/kQPDVBfvET8?si=L3e0g3CfHuzt6rlQ Movies and Resources: * Spiderman Homecoming (Disney+) * Chicago Ducky Derby benefiting Special Olympics Illinois https://chicagoduckyderby.com Connect with Georgia and Daniel: Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia EMAIL: https://specialchronicles.com/contact Want bonus content? Visit https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our bonus content and support the

Lisa Mannella, Senior Marketing Specialist at ComEd joins Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski in studio on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt8 to give us an overview of the Powering Lives Education Centers and how it benefits you the customer! Throwback to Our Introduction to EnergyForce Program, Virtual Tour of Powering Lives Education Centers, Beneficial for Community, and we cover how accessible and inclusive these centers all for people with disabilities! Episode 593 ShowNotes & Links:

Jack Mayor, a Best Buddies Ambassador and ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador sits down on the job with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt7 to prepare for National Disability Employment Month coming up in October. We highlight his role as an EnergyForce Ambassador, his work as an Illinois and Global Ambassador for Best Buddies, his job at Oberweis, Jack's experiences in each role, and how they've helped him with his other employed positions. Episode 592 ShowNotes & Links:

Shakara Robinson, eChannels Senior Manager at ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on the Special Chronicles Podcast's EnergyForce Series S7:Pt6 to talk about Communication of Energy Efficiency. We talk about Social messages with the customer, ComEd in the Community, and we highlight the importance of the back-and-forth relationship of trust ComEd has with its customers in communicating energy efficiency tips. This episode originally aired September 4, 2023. Episode 591 ShowNotes & Links:

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. Episode 590 ShowNotes & Links:

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:

A Grease Musical Evening to a Funny Night at Dustin Nickerson Comedy, Georgia 36th Birthday Getaway, Podcasting Poolside, Irish Pub Dinner, Birthday Cake Surprise, Daddy Daycare Movie in the Park, and we recap Independence Day holiday. Join us on a very special unplugged birthday celebration Recorded Poolside! Episode 94 ShowNotes & Links: Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast94 Watch Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/eBDRXxGyh24?si=5X6-9wPAH5fIKrPy Movies, & Organizations: * Dustin Nickerson Comedy -- Tour, Podcast, Book: https://www.dustinnickerson.com * Daddy Daycare (2003): https://specialchronicles.com/watchdaddycarecaremovie Connect with Georgia and Daniel: New Episodes Monthly: Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts at https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow/ Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Follow the Podcast on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia F

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:

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:

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Join Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a special podcast recorded on location from the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago. Tune in as we recap the event with Disability Services Office at Roosevelt University, interview with 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 --- Listen full episode here. Episode 586 ShowNotes & Links:

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: New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts  Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube Follow Sean McColl on Instagram: @mccollsean Learn more about about Team Coca-Cola: Read Official Press Release Support Podcast: Give Now Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS to Access Our Premium Bonus Content, Behind The Scenes Footage, and to help support the podcast! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #Incl

We explain why we delayed this month’s episode, We recap the 2024 SOILLSummerGames, Daniel volunteered with Athlete Leadership and Health Messenger activities, Georgia received silver medal in bocce, Daniel coached Chicago Bears Tight End Cole Kmet at United Airlines O’Hare Airport, 2014 Annie movie was comically musical, and a Wrinkle in Time was family adventurous. Plus, Daniel travels to Washington Dulles and we have emotional farewell messages to our friend Karen Milligan and Opportunity Knocks’ Kim. Episode 93 ShowNotes & Links: Listen to the Audio Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast93 Watch Full Video Episode: https://youtu.be/Y040B3Ggo6Y Movies, & Organizations: * Annie (2014) — DisneyPlus * A Wrinkle In Time (2018) - DisneyPlus * Opportunity Knocks: https://www.opportunityknocksnow.org Connect with Georgia and Daniel: New Episodes Monthly: Follow Wherever You Get Podcasts at https://specialchronicles.com/listen/danielandgeorgiashow/ Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.co