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On this encore Special Chronicles Podcast episode: host Daniel Smrokowski shares his keynote from the 2020 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit, presented by The Arc of Illinois and funded by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Hear the origin story of Special Chronicles, nearly two decades of disability media storytelling, tips for creating social change, live audience Q&A, and musician Peter Leidy’s song “Speak Up and Speak Out.” This episode originally aired on November 17, 2020. 🎧Follow and Listen to the Special Chronicles Podcast on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts: https://SpecialChronicles.com/POD 📺LIke watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD01BA706651153C3&si=1LdygYBIuMJbTBkX to see full episodes on YouTube. 😀Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Donate ➕Join SpecialChronicles+PLUS! Go to: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for our Premium Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast chats, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show. 🛒Visit our Merch Shop: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP 📧Send us an Email: https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT 📱Get Social with us: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SOCIALS 📧Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://SpecialChronicles.com/NEWSLETTER 🎤Speaking Engagements with Daniel: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SPEAKING 💡ComEd EnergyForce Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️United Bridge BRG Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED 🎙️Podcast Hosting by Podbean: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio by StreamYard: https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 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: https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee . . . . . . About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes in over 15 years. In recognition of these 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: https://specialchronicles.com/DanielSmrokowski The post DanTalks: Podcasting For Social Change Live From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit | Ep.783 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

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 Show Notes & Links: 🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast751 📺Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to see full episodes. Support Our Special Chronicles 2025 Giving Campaign and Donate Now at https://specialchronicles.com/2025Giving . . . . 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 https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks Get involved in Special Olympics Illinois or Find Special Olympics Near You: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en . . . . . ➕Access our Bonus Premium Content: Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS 🛒Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection Merch: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP . . . . . 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/SpecialChronicles Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpecialChronicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/ X: https://x.com/specialcpodcast Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Facebook: https://facebook.com/podmandan X: https://x.com/podmandan LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielsmrokowski 📧Email: Send us a message at https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT . . . . . 💡Partner: ComEd https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️Partner: United Airlines https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED . . . . . 📻Podcast Hosting: Podbean https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org . . . . . 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. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee 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: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan The post DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

https://youtu.be/TnpPZcOv428 Click Here to Watch on YouTube On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski speaks at a Coca-Cola Luncheon, Recorded From Berlin, Germany. Daniel talks about the REAL MAGIC of the partnership of Special Olympics and Coca-Cola, which is a Founding Partnership of Special Olympics and has … Continue reading Real Magic of Coca-Cola and Special Olympics LIVE From Berlin | Ep.536 The post Real Magic of Coca-Cola and Special Olympics LIVE From Berlin | Ep.536 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski kicks off the storytelling session at the 2023 Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Summit, Recorded From Berlin, Germany. Daniel's remarkable journey as the founder and leader of this award-winning Special Chronicles Podcast touches thousands of people each month. His story … Continue reading Storytelling LIVE From Global Youth Leadership Summit in Berlin| Ep.535 The post Storytelling LIVE From Global Youth Leadership Summit in Berlin| Ep.535 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Join us as Special Chronicles Podcast Host and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski presents his latest keynote talk “From Challenges To Opportunity,” recorded LIVE From Special Olympics Missouri. Daniel will speak to us today about what we can learn from challenges to opportunity in his leadership journey and encourage you to overcome your challenges and rise to success! Listen, Subscribe, and Find the ShowNotes & Links to this week's podcast episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/missouritalk2022 Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_uIRDIhSWuA ….. Stay up to date and join the community by subscribing! Follow us on social media @specialchronicles New episodes drop every Monday so be sure to subscribe so you never miss one! Check out our podcasts on https://SpecialChronicles.com or search for @SpecialChronicles wherever you get your podcasts! Become a supporter of our work and Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/give ….. The post DanTalks: From Challenges To Opportunity LIVE From Missouri (Ep.MissouriTalk2022) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Special Chronicles Founder and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski gives the Opening Keynote at the Special Olympics US CEO Meeting.  Pre-recorded from Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago in front of a live audience, Daniel talks about his backstory in Special Olympics and Athlete Leadership, and how his challenges led to his passion by podcasting on Special Chronicles. Tune in to one of Daniel's latest keynote speeches! …… Show Notes for this week's episode: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast453 Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan Subscribe to Daniel’s Mailing List: https://specialchronicles.com/Journal Connect with SpecialChronicles: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials @SpecialChronicles Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Write a Review for this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback Send us audio or email to: [email protected] Subscribe to this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Subscribe to the DanTalks Series, an audio collection of speech’s presented by Daniel Smrokowski and a few other Special Olympics Athlete Leaders on the Voices of Champions Talks: https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows …… Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://SpecialChronicles.com/ComEd Amazon: Shop using our affiliate link: https://specialchronicles.com/shop StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard The post DanTalks: Keynote at Special Olympics US CEOs Meeting (Ep.453) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Special Chronicles Founder and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski emcees and speaks at the Illinois Plane Pull 2021. Pre-recorded from O'Hare International Airport in front of a live audience, Daniel talks his backstory in Special Olympics, Challenges to Passion with Athlete Leadership, Unified Employment at United Airlines and his experience at the Plane Pull. Tune in to one of Daniel's latest speeches! …… Show Notes for this week's episode: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast452 Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan Subscribe to Daniel’s Mailing List: https://specialchronicles.com/Journal Connect with SpecialChronicles: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials @SpecialChronicles Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Write a Review for this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback Send us audio or email to: [email protected] Subscribe to this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Subscribe to the DanTalks Series, an audio collection of speech’s presented by Daniel Smrokowski and a few other Special Olympics Athlete Leaders on the Voices of Champions Talks: https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows …… Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://SpecialChronicles.com/ComEd Amazon: Shop using our affiliate link: https://specialchronicles.com/shop StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard The post DanTalks: LIVE From Illinois Plane Pull 2021 (Ep.452) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski joined the biweekly call of Special Olympics U.S. Programs CEOs on Tuesday, 02 March 2021. Daniel presented an encore appearance of his impactful final "Mission Moments" speech he originally delivered during the SO Illinois Board of Directors Meeting in February 2021. ShowNotes & Links Mentioned on this episode podcast page: https://specialchronicles.com/ssigmpodcast2march2021 Subscribe to Listen: https://specialchronicles.com/SSIGMJournalPodcast Support This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Shop on Amazon: https://specialchronicles.com/shop Send audio or email feedback to: [email protected] Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles Follow @podmandan on Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan Follow @specialchronicles on Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter Watch Livestream: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Get started and create professional livestreams with StreamYard— you’ll receive $10 in credit once you’ve signed up with our Referral Link at: https://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard About the Podcast: Daniel’s SSIGM Journal Podcast follows Daniel’s adventures as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger with Special Olympics. As he is able to, Daniel will share on Original Audio Podcasts updates from his travels across the globe as he shares his story, how Special Olympics impacts his life, and invites all to join the Inclusion Revolution movement within Special Olympics. More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/shows The post Mission Moments Speech Special Olympics U.S. Programs CEO Biweekly Call first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski presented at the first-ever Voices of Champions Talks on 16-February-2021. On this week's episode: we present Daniel's powerful brief speech talking about how our Special Olympics Movement is all about love, why we need to bring love to everyone in today's world, and our After Show Commentary to his most impactful talk that is needed in today's world! Access the audio podcast episode, livestream video episode, shownotes and more on: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast413 Subscribe to Listen: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Support This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Shop on Amazon: https://specialchronicles.com/shop Send audio or email feedback to: [email protected] Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles Stay in touch with Daniel,@podmandan: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan Stay in touch with Special Chronicles: Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials Website: https://specialchronicles.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Watch Livestream: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Get started and create professional livestreams with StreamYard— you’ll receive $10 in credit once you’ve signed up with our Referral Link at: https://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard About the Podcast: The Special Chronicles Show tells special needs stories in a unique way because the host, Daniel “PodmanDan” Smrokowski, is a person with special needs. Because of his insider’s perspective and the show being available online, Special Chronicles broadcasts distinctive, first person accounts of special needs that are heard around the world. Daniel interviews people with special needs including their families, friends and anyone who touches their lives. Special Chronicles is your guide to finding joy, acceptance, and inclusion. The Special Chronicles Show lets us meet real people, hear their voices and understand what is important to people with special needs. It is desperately needed in the special needs community. We all need an outlet, a place to be understood and Special Chronicles provides that for people with both visible and invisible special needs. Reaching Over 464,000 viewers, this is a five-star rated show that audiences say is “A Must Listen, is Entertaining, Informative, Sincere, Inspirational, and A Terrific Content Provider!” More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/shows The post Bring Love To Everyone (Ep413) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

DANTALKS Presents: Podcasting For Social Change, Acclaimed Self-Advocate and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski presents a Keynote Virtually LIVE From the SPEAK UP AND SPEAK OUT SUMMIT, presented by The Arc of Illinois and funded by Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. 
 Daniel talks about: Origin Story of Special Chronicles, , Giving Respect and Voice to People with Disabilities Through Digital Media Storytelling, shares tips for social change, responds to a LIVE Q&A with the virtual Zoom Webinar audience, and we conclude with musician Peter Leidy's original song SPEAK UP SPEAK OUT, recorded LIVE From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit on Tuesday, 17 November 2020. Access the podcast, video, show notes, links and more mentioned on this episode at: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Podcast401 Listen to DANTALKS, an audio collection of speeches presented by acclaimed disability self-advocate & award-winning podcaster Daniel Smrokowski. Visit https://specialchronicles.com/dantalks to listen to more speeches presented by Daniel. Visit https://specialchronicles.com/speaking to learn more about Daniel’s speaking engagements and book him to speak at your conference, company, school or community group. Listen & Subscribe Anywhere! https://wavve.link/SpecialChroniclesShow Send a Text Message to Daniel! 630-280-3082 Follow Special Chronicles Network: Official Website: https://specialchronicles.com Facebook: https://Facebook.com/specialchronicles Instagram: https://Instagram.com/specialchronicles Twitter: https://twitter.com/specialcpodcast YouTube: https://YouTube.com/specialchronicles Support This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Access our social media links: https://specialchronicles.com/socialmedialinks Watch Livestream: Join us during the LIVE taping of podcasts! We livestream on our YouTube & Facebook video channels. Access our livestreams and recent video episodes at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live About the Podcast: The Special Chronicles radio show tells special needs stories in a unique way because the host, Daniel “PodmanDan” Smrokowski, is a person with special needs. Because of his insider’s perspective and the show being available online, Special Chronicles broadcasts distinctive, first person accounts of special needs that are heard around the world. Daniel interviews people with special needs including their families, friends and anyone who touches their lives. Special Chronicles is your guide to finding joy, acceptance, and inclusion. The Special Chronicles radio show lets us meet real people, hear their voices and understand what is important to people with special needs. It is desperately needed in the special needs community. We all need an outlet, a place to be understood and Special Chronicles provides that for people with both visible and invisible special needs. Reaching Over 464,000 viewers, this is a five-star rated show that audiences say is “A Must Listen, is Entertaining, Informative, Sincere, Inspirational, and A Terrific Content Provider!” Official Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/show Help us reach our $12,000 Goal and Give Now at: https://specialchronicles.com/celebration12 #SpecialChronicles The post DANTALKS Presents: Podcasting For Social Change LIVE From SPEAK UP AND SPEAK OUT SUMMIT (Ep.401) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Presented by Daniel Smrokowski: The Early Years with Special Olympics, Athlete Leadership Journey, Becoming A Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, Daniel’s Global Messenger Platform, Bringing Love To Hateful People, Lessons Learned, Favorite Memories Thus Far, Currently Doing Today. 
Plus, we conclude with Live Audience Q&A and Advice for new Athlete Leaders! Access show notes for this week’s podcast: Episode Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/podcast384 Send audio and email feedback to [email protected] Send Daniel a TEXT Message to 630-280-3082 https://my.community.com/danielsmrokowski Support This Podcast at: https://specialchronicles.com/give text “GIVE” to 833-953-2598 The #SpecialChronicles Show is a Special Chronicles Original Podcast. Full Episodes are available for Free and On Demand on SpecialChronicles.com — search #specialchronicles on all major podcast apps. Visit our digital home: https://specialchronicles.com Visit our Special Chronicles Show Page: https://specialchronicles.com/show Watch Full Episodes Online: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Watch Subscribe to our IGTV Channel on Instagram to View our livestream after shows and more Behind-The-Scenes footage and we’ll let you know when we do a “LIVE”— @specialchronicles Connect with us on Socials: https://specialchronicles.com/Instagram Connect with Daniel @podmandan, the network @SpecialChronicles Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles The post SCP384: DanTalks Presents International Global Messenger Virtual LIVE From Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Leadership University Beginner Training first appeared on Special Chronicles.

Featured Resource Links Mentioned on the show: Learn More about Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run | Special Olympics Illinois WATCH: The video edition of this week’s podcast is available on SCTV, our Special Chronicles Digital Television platform: This Episode's video edition was Available Exclusively to Subscribers of Daniel's SSIGM Journal - Subscribe Today so you … Continue reading SCP356: Daniel’s Global Messenger Address LIVE at Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference The post SCP356: Daniel’s Global Messenger Address LIVE at Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On The Special Chronicles Show Episode 355: Daniel Smrokowski speaks at the 2020 Board Orientation of Special Olympics Illinois, presenting to new and current Board Members. As a Board Member & Athlete Leader, Daniel talks about: Who Does Special Olympics Serves, Who are People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Variety of Athletes you'll see at competitions, … Continue reading SCP355: An Orientation To Special Olympics Illinois The post SCP355: An Orientation To Special Olympics Illinois first appeared on Special Chronicles.

This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 346: Daniel Smrokowski gives two speeches LIVE from Special Olympics Illinois Foundation Golf Outing on July 22, 2019 at the Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette, Illinois. Tune in to hear the welcome speech and dinner program keynote speech Daniel gave to Foundation Board Members and guests after … Continue reading SCP346: Golf Fore Special Olympics The post SCP346: Golf Fore Special Olympics first appeared on Special Chronicles.

On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 281, Daniel Smrokowski gives two talks live at R.O.W.V.A. Jr./High School & Elementary School in Oneida, IL.  Tune-in as Daniel talks to approximately 500 jr. high/high school & elementary students on his backstory of being diagnosed with special needs, how the r-word has affected him, his experiences in Special Olympics, Messages from … Continue reading DanTalks: Spread The Word To End The Word 2018 LIVE From Oneida, IL [SCP281] The post DanTalks: Spread The Word To End The Word 2018 LIVE From Oneida, IL [SCP281] first appeared on Special Chronicles.