Special Chronicles Podcast

Written by: Special Chronicles Network
  • Summary

  • Disabled Voices Matter! As an award-winning intellectual disability advocate and host of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Daniel Smrokowski tells special needs stories from an insider’s perspective. “PodmanDan” is himself a person with special needs. As your weekly guide to finding joy and acceptance, Special Chronicles offers entertaining and informational disability conversations.
    2024 By Special Chronicles Network
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Episodes
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt2 | Ep.753
    Feb 3 2025

    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!

    Creation and Inspiration of the Sunflower scheme, Personal and impactful stories from individuals with hidden disabilities, Sunflower helps address common misconceptions about hidden disabilities, Sunflower supports colleagues in workplace not just customers, Sunflower and Legos, Raising Awareness and Education, Sunflower scheme contributes to education in promoting inclusivity, and in looking ahead to the future, Paul announces the launch of the new Sunflower Extra Cards in using technology to tap card to any phone!

    Episode 753 ShowNotes & Links:
    • 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Watch on YouTube: Watch Full Episode
    • Get your Sunflower lanyard and personal card at HDSunflower.com
    • Enjoyed this episode? Listen the past five seasons of our Unified at Work Series to hear more conversations about the meaning of inclusive employment
    • Support This Podcast: Click Here to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to Access our premium content
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Visit SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection!
    • 📱Follow Special Chronicles 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.
    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 7 mins
  • Energy Savings 101 | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt1 | Ep.752
    Jan 27 2025

    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

    • 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Enjoyed this episode? Tune in to the past 7 seasons of our EnergyForce Series featuring educational lessons of energy and solar efficiency and conversations with ComEd EnergyForce Ambassadors.
    • This EnergyForce Series is brought to you by ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program
    • Learn more (click HERE) about the ComEd EnergyForce Program.
    • Find Ways To Save (click HERE) – ​Save energy and money by taking advantage of these offerings and tools for your home.
    • Support This Podcast: Click Here to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles
    • ➕Access our Bonus Premium Content: Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS
    • 🛒Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection Merch: SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP
    • 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: @SpecialChronicles
    • 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: @podmandan
    • 📧Email: Send us 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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    29 mins
  • DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751
    Jan 20 2025

    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
    • 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts
    • 📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode
    • Enjoyed this episode? Tune in to our DanTalks series, an audio collection of speeches presented by acclaimed disability advocate and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski
    • Get involved in Special Olympics Illinois or Find Special Olympics Near You
    • Support This Podcast: Click Here to Donate Now and support the mission of Special Chronicles
    • ➕Want bonus content? Join Now at SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS to access our premium bonus content and support the podcast!
    • 🛒Want our Merch? Visit SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP to shop our Disabled Voices Matter collection!
    • 📱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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    18 mins

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