Special Chronicles Show Podcast

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

On this Podcast TakeOver episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: our friend Lauren Miller turns the microphone around on our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski as we talk about: the Power of Inclusive Health and Fitness, Embracing the Role of a Health Messenger, and how Special Olympics Transformed Lives to empower advocacy among Certified Health Messengers! Episode 584 ShowNotes & Links: New Episodes Every Monday: Follow wherever you get your podcasts  Watch Full Video Episode: YouTube Follow Lauren's Blog: Exceptionalities Inclusive Health Series: Follow Podcast and Access Resources 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 show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Father's Day Conversation with Adam Smrokowski, father of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski. We talk about raising a son with special needs, early challenges of being a special needs dad, impact of the Special Chronicles platform, changing lives in Special Olympics movement, and much more! This episode originally aired on June 18, 2017 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 583 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Podcasts with Adam: Listen Here Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind The Scenes Podcast, Bonus Content and to help support the show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast a Special Chronicles Original Audio Documentary: Soundseeing #SOILLSummerGames. Tune in for a firsthand Behind The Scenes glimpse of our very own Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski competing at the largest Special Olympics sporting event in Illinois. This episode originally aired on June 14, 2018 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 582 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Learn more about Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind The Scenes Podcast, Bonus Content and to help support the show! Merch: Shop Socials: @SpecialChronicles| @podmandan Contact: Email  Partners: ComEd | United Services: Podbean | StreamYard Pledge: #InclusionRevolution Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wri

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: We rebroadcast an excerpt of our conversation with Jorge Hernandez-Perez talking about how his identities of immigrating from Cuba, diagnosed with ADHD, and identifying as gay have shaped him as a human in society. Jorge is currently a student at Columbia University, Class of 2025 and was the 2021 Southeast Youth of the Year with the Boys and Girls Club of America. This episode originally aired on May 15, 2023 -- Listen to the full episode here. Episode 581 ShowNotes & Links: Watch Full Video Here New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Follow Jorge Hernandez on Instagram: @jorgefhernandezz  Learn more about the Boys and Girls Club of America HERE Watch recap video on LinkedIn of Coca-Cola Company 2022 Community Engagement Summit in which Jorge and Daniel both were speakers on a panel in Atlanta, GA. Support: Give Go to SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for Special Chronicles PLUS Behind

On this special solo episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s  Unified at Work Series S5:Pt6: ORD Service Ambassador and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski recaps the 2024 SOSA Summit, where last week United Airlines' 18 Service Ambassadors (SOSAs) traveled to ORD for a day of networking and professional development. United’s Airport Operations SVP kicks off the summit, followed with a safety briefing, a Fireside Chat with DEN HUB VP and Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO, and we wear from Service Ambassadors and Supervisors on the impact of how SOSAs are bringing bringing smiles to the Airport Operations Teams at United Hubs. Episode 580 ShowNotes & Links: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Watch Full Video Episode Here Tune in to this Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver and Houston.  (IAD SOSA’s Coming Soon) Follow and Listen to our Unified at Wor

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!

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. Listen in

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 movie, BLENDED was an Africa adventure flick, and Carlos Whittaker's Book HOW TO HUMAN shows the thrill of being fully human. In celebration of Star Wars Day, join us for a Star Wars Trivia Game and we indulged in Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope on Disney+. May The 4th Be With You as you tune in to a Ganiel Star Wars Episode! Listen in: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast92 Watch full episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/6WY6Aj81Nh4?si=b4BXvz0tcWLnFh_V New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month! Videos, Movies, TV & Books: * This Is Ok. Then. No

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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, our first-ever accessibility showcase,, how our Service Ambassadors benefit the customer experience and how United truly show that Good Leads The Way with their commitment to disability inclusion. "We are proud of you and all of our Service Ambassadors," shared Linda on the podcast. "They are -- you are -- among our best employees." Listen in

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 episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Episode 575 ShowNotes & Links: Join our Patreon Pre-show Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month How trees keep your homes energy efficient in summer and winter due to shade placement? How does ComEd tree trimming supports our reliable grid? How do cutoffs from our local foliage go to our local zoos with Zoo Browse Program? Learn more about ComEd's Tree Efficiency: Comed.com/Trees or Call 1-800-Edison-1 Follow @ComEd on Socials: X | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn  Other Important Links: Support

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 the impact of being a WWE Community Correspondent, reporting from Philadelphia!   Don't miss this enthusiastic episode! Tap PLAY to Listen or Watch Now! New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!   Episode 574 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show | Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month WATCH: Cody “In The” Field shares his experience from night one of WrestleMania WATCH: Special Olympics Athlete Cody Field joins WWE as WrestleMania XL Impact Correspondent  Follow Cody Field on Socials:  Facebook  | Instagram Connect with your Special

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.youtube.com/live/74bwGzkpBQw?si=BnK0qWSSfqCC1h-a New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month! Movies and TV: - Switched at Birth (Disney+, Hulu) Someone Like You (Now Playing in theaters nationwide) The Baxters (TV Series on Prime Video) Follow Georgia and Daniel on Socials: Georgia on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/peachgeorgia22 Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Follow our podcast on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/danielandgeorgia Facebook: https://facebook.com/danielandgeorgia Email: georgiaanddaniel@specialchronic

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 community to spread Healthy Habits! Don't miss this motivational episode-- Tap PLAY to Listen Now or Watch full episode here as New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday!   Episode 573 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show | Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch -- Starts at $5/month Segment 1 | Becoming A Health Messenger: Reflection on our motivations Segment 2 | Biggest Takeaway: Standout Messages, Learning Reflections, and our hopes! Segment 3 | Goals of A Health Messenger Segment 4 | Resources and Defining Inclusive Health: Follow Special Ch

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! Listen/Watch full episode here: New episodes drop weekly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every Monday! Episode 572 ShowNotes & Links: Pre-Show: Join our Patreon for Exclusive Access to Watch- Starts at $5/month 00:00 | Introduction with launch of our new Patreon! 5:00 | Autism Story, Communication Challenges, Special Olympics Transformed Families 30:00 | We dive down under to the Father-Daughter Dream Ride Adventures in Australia! If you want more information about Dream Ride, click here to learn more. 50:00 | Amanda and Marc’s Highlights on their adventures from Dream R

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 w

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 loving community! Camp Hideout was a fun teamwork movie, Big Momma’s House was a huge comedic flick, and Disney’s Encanto was magical and musical. We recall our first dates 9 years ago and our first love connections as we begin our 2024 Travel Plans to San Francisco and ponder celebrating our 10 year anniversary in 2025 with a London Trip across the pond! Listen & Watch: https://specialchronicles.com/gdpodcast90 New episodes drop monthly so be sure you tap Follow wherever you get podcasts to be notified every month! Movies and TV: Jason Bourne (Hulu) Home Improvement (Disney+) Connect with Georgia and Daniel:

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Lily and Nancy F. Goodfellow sit down with Award-winning Podcaster 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.” Longtime listeners finally become podcast guests Lily's Birth Story Connecting with Down Syndrome Organizations like Dear Mom Conference and The Lucky Few Intro to Special Olympics Movement and How Athlete Leadership Prepares Lily for College Dreams of a Sports Reporter; Lily's biggest media opportunities -- Gaming For Inclusion with Microsoft and Special Olympics! Plus, we hope you'll Pledge support for Ruby’s Rainbow in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st! Listen full episode here: New episodes d

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!