• Our 16th Year Podiversary
    Nov 11 2024

    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."
    • Daniel shares his experiences speaking at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
    • Daniel has made a huge impact on not just athletes but all people involved in the Special Olympics Movement. Athletes like Daniel is why Special Olympics continue to rise.
    Episode 605 ShowNotes & Links:
    • 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski: Read more here

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Inclusive Comedy with Dustin Nickerson | Ep.604
    Nov 4 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Follow Dustin Nickerson on Socials: @DustinNickerson | DustinNickerson.com
    • Catch Dustin on Tour: DustinNickerson.com/Tour
    • Follow and Listen to Dustin's Podcast: Don’t Make Me Come Back There
    • Watch Dustin's Latest Comedy Special on YouTube: Runs in the Family
    • Order Dustin's Book: How to be Married to Melissa
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    48 mins
  • On The Job Celebrating Our 5 Yrs Workiversary | Unified at Work Series Season 5 Finale | Ep.603
    Oct 28 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Tune in to our Original "Meet The SOSAs" Podcast Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C.
    • Enjoyed this episode? Re-live Season 1 and all five seasons of our popular Unified at Work Series, Sponsored by United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group
    • Connect with your local Special Olympics Program
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    52 mins
  • On The Job with Sophia Gheblawi, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt10 | Ep.602
    Oct 21 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Tune in to our Original "Meet The SOSAs" Podcast Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C.
    • Enjoyed this episode? We have five seasons of our popular Unified at Work Series, Sponsored by United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group
    • Connect with Special Olympics Virginia or your local Special Olympics Program
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    20 mins
  • On The Job with Colin Bellows, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt9 | Ep.601
    Oct 14 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Tune in to our Original "Meet The SOSAs" Podcast Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C.
    • Enjoyed this episode? We have five seasons of our popular Unified at Work Series, Sponsored by United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group
    • Connect with Special Olympics Virginia or your local Special Olympics Program
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    47 mins
  • On The Job with John Gionfriddo, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt8 | Ep.600
    Oct 7 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Tune in to our Original "Meet The SOSAs" Podcast Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C.
    • Enjoyed this episode? We have five seasons of our popular Unified at Work Series, Sponsored by United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group
    • Connect with Special Olympics Virginia or your local Special Olympics Program
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    52 mins
  • On The Job with Margaret Goodman, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7 | Ep.599
    Oct 6 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Tune in to our Original "Meet The SOSAs" Podcast Playlist and hear a collection of conversations with United’s SOSAs from Chicago, Denver, Houston, and Washington D.C.
    • Enjoyed this episode? We have five seasons of our popular Unified at Work Series, Sponsored by United Airlines' Bridge Disability Business Resource Group
    • Connect with Special Olympics Virginia or your local Special Olympics Program
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    37 mins
  • Call To Unite Podcast with Tim Shriver | Extra Rebroadcast Episode
    Sep 30 2024

    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:
    • 🎧 Follow: Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Need A Lift? Podcast with Tim Shriver
    • Call To Unite Book
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Shop our store at SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us feedback or a message here
    • 💡Partner: ComEd
    • ✈️Partner: United Airlines
    • 📻Podcast Hosting:Podbean
    • 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard
    • 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge Now!
    • Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission.
    • Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library
    About the Podcast Host:

    Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE

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    1 hr and 10 mins