Special Chronicles Podcast

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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.


Episode Date
Tip Tock Travel with Laurie and Caroline Bridges | Inclusive Travel Series S2:E1
Jan 05, 2026
Best of 2025: Our Most Impactful Episodes | Ep.814
Dec 29, 2025
From Inclusive Housing and Employment: A Conversation with Bill Dwyer, President & CEO of Helping Hand
Dec 22, 2025
From Volunteer to CEO: David Evangelista’s Special Olympics Journey
Dec 15, 2025
Mary Davis: Leading Special Olympics with Vision and Heart
Dec 08, 2025
Honoring Judy Heumann: The Voice That Sparked a Revolution
Dec 01, 2025
Inside Our 2026 Giving Campaign: Why Your Support Matters
Nov 24, 2025
Celebrating Our 17 Year Podiversary
Nov 17, 2025
Running for Inclusion: Matthew Gorski’s Chicago Marathon Journey
Nov 10, 2025
Special: A Story of Friendship, Inclusion, and Belonging — with Author Nancy Goodfellow |
Nov 03, 2025
Live from United Airlines HQ: On The Job with David Kinzelman, Chief Customer Officer | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt10 | Ep.805
Oct 27, 2025
Rob Johnson on Overcommunicate | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt9
Oct 20, 2025
Willing and ABLE: Why Hiring People with Disabilities Is Smart Business | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt8
Oct 13, 2025
Caleb's Crew
Oct 06, 2025
Lessons From A Podcasting Legend
Sep 30, 2025
SUSO2025: Lawanda Grant
Sep 29, 2025
SUSO2025: Carrie and Kalib McCoy
Sep 29, 2025
SUSO2025: Timotheus (TJ) Gordon from Institute on Disability & Human Development at UIC
Sep 26, 2025
SUSO2025: Marijane Sheridan from Sertoma Star
Sep 25, 2025
SUSO2025: Jeffrey Matlock from Sertoma Star
Sep 24, 2025
SUSO2025: Iris Pickens
Sep 23, 2025
Wings for All: On The Job with Nefertiti "Neffie" Fisher
Sep 22, 2025
SUSO2025: Carl Nave from Macon Resources
Sep 19, 2025
SUSO2025: Erika Kissel from Just a Dollop
Sep 18, 2025
SUSO2025: Bridget Brown from Engage IL Leadership Team
Sep 17, 2025
SUSO2025: Nicholas T from Envision Unlimited
Sep 16, 2025
Wings for All: Flying with Heart-A Conversation with United Captain Tait Wasser
Sep 15, 2025
SUSO2025: Deanna E from Envision Unlimited
Sep 12, 2025
SUSU2025: April McHenry and Leanne Mull
Sep 11, 2025
SUSO2025: Conversation with Eva Kott and Parents
Sep 10, 2025
SUSO2025: Conversation with Zach Anner
Sep 09, 2025
Wings for All: Flying with Heart – A Conversation with The Arc's Samantha Alloway
Sep 08, 2025
End of Summer Adventures, Comedy, Gold Medals & Movie Reviews | GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.102
Sep 07, 2025
DanTalks: Podcasting For Social Change Live From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit
Sep 01, 2025
Finding My True Happiness with Author Crystal M Williams
Aug 25, 2025
The Future of Athlete Leadership: Inside ALU with Michelle Mark & Emily Sullivan
Aug 18, 2025
The Improvaneers Tour: Theater on the Lake in Chicago | Ep.780
Aug 11, 2025
The Improvaneers: Changing Lives Through Improv
Aug 04, 2025
Disability Is Another Face of Diversity (Encore) | Closing Out Disability Pride Month
Jul 28, 2025
Special Olympics Illinois: Summer Games Audio Documentary
Jul 21, 2025
Travel Diary: Louisville, Colorado 2025
Jul 19, 2025
ComEd Education | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt5
Jul 14, 2025
The Matthew Brough Podcast
Jul 07, 2025
ComEd Goats | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt4
Jun 30, 2025
Ganiel’s 100th Episode Celebration Live from Oak Park!
Jun 30, 2025
Celebrate Earth Day | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt3
Jun 23, 2025
Turin2025: Jenny Fortner, SOI Board Member and Volunteer
Jun 16, 2025
Special Father's Day Episode
Jun 15, 2025
Turin2025: United Airlines On The Job with Carly Pietrzak and John Kloosterman
Jun 09, 2025
Turin2025: Global Coalition for Inclusion with Shawn Ferguson
Jun 02, 2025
Turin2025: Global Youth Leadership Summit
May 26, 2025
Turin2025: Kellie Matthews, SO USA - Alpine Skiing
May 19, 2025
Turin2025: Nick Mills, SO USA - Alpine Skiing
May 12, 2025
Special Mother's Day Episode | MomPod
May 11, 2025
Turin2025: Natalie Green and Trey Garrett, SO USA - DanceSport
May 05, 2025
Turin2025: Coach Jim Bluemond, SO USA - Snowshoeing
Apr 28, 2025
Turin2025: Mallory Marvin, SO USA - Snowshoeing
Apr 21, 2025
Turin2025: Tyler Lagasse, SO USA - Alpine Skiing
Apr 14, 2025
Turin2025: Grace Payne, Sargent Shriver Global Messenger
Apr 07, 2025
Turin2025: Lou Lauria, SOI Chief of Sport and Competition
Mar 31, 2025
Down Syndrome Out Loud
Mar 21, 2025
Spread The Word: Inclusive Action
Mar 17, 2025
Spread The Word: Stand Up To Bullying
Mar 10, 2025
Spread The Word: Derogatory Language
Mar 03, 2025
Conversation with Charlie Carpenter from Misericordia | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt2 | Ep.756
Feb 24, 2025
Be Cool. Take The Plunge | Ep.755
Feb 17, 2025
A Conversation with Pete Beale-Delvecchio, CEO Special Olympics Illinois | Ep.754
Feb 10, 2025
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt2 | Ep.753
Feb 03, 2025
Energy Savings 101 | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt1 | Ep.752
Jan 27, 2025
DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751
Jan 20, 2025
Inspiration in Action | Daniel Smrokowski's Journey Talk to Ingredion | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt 1 | Ep.750
Jan 13, 2025
The Katie O'Neill Podcast | Ep.749
Jan 06, 2025
A Christmas for All at the White House | Ep.748
Dec 30, 2024
Ganiel’s Christmas
Dec 24, 2024
Traveling Wiki with Jonathan Sutter | Ep.747
Dec 23, 2024
Becoming a Special Olympics Official with Daniel Block | Ep.746
Dec 16, 2024
The Margaret Turley Podcast | Ep.745
Dec 09, 2024
The Susan Wang Podcast | Ep.744
Dec 02, 2024
Ganiel Thanksgiving From Nashville
Nov 30, 2024
ComEd Financial Assistance | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt10 | Ep.743
Nov 25, 2024
Smart Grid | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9
Nov 18, 2024
Our 16th Year Podiversary
Nov 11, 2024
Inclusive Comedy with Dustin Nickerson | Ep.604
Nov 04, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.97: Ganiel Travels From Washington DC
Nov 03, 2024
On The Job Celebrating Our 5 Yrs Workiversary | Unified at Work Series Season 5 Finale | Ep.603
Oct 28, 2024
On The Job with Sophia Gheblawi, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt10 | Ep.602
Oct 21, 2024
On The Job with Colin Bellows, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt9 | Ep.601
Oct 14, 2024
On The Job with John Gionfriddo, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt8 | Ep.600
Oct 07, 2024
On The Job with Margaret Goodman, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7 | Ep.599
Oct 06, 2024
 GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.96: Ganiel’s Bocce Gold Medalists
Sep 30, 2024
Call To Unite Podcast with Tim Shriver | Extra Rebroadcast Episode
Sep 30, 2024
Strong Minds | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt5 | Ep.598
Sep 30, 2024
Inclusive Advocacy | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt4 | Ep.597
Sep 23, 2024
Healthy Habits | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt3 | Ep.596
Sep 16, 2024
Healthy Athletes | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt2 | Ep.595
Sep 09, 2024
FIT5 | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt1 | Ep.594
Sep 02, 2024
 GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.95: Ganiel’s Ducktastic Dells
Aug 31, 2024
Powering Lives Education Centers | Ep.593
Aug 26, 2024
On The Job with Jack Mayor | Ep.592
Aug 19, 2024
Communicating Energy Efficiency | Ep.591
Aug 12, 2024
Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590
Aug 05, 2024
Refreshing Team Coca-Cola | Ep.589
Jul 29, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.94: Ganiel’s Poolside Birthday
Jul 23, 2024
Creating Team Coca-Cola | Ep.588
Jul 22, 2024
Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability | Ep.587
Jul 15, 2024
LIVE From Disability Pride Parade | Ep.586
Jul 08, 2024
Sean McColl Celebrates Everyday Greatness | Ep.585
Jul 01, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.93: Ganiel’s Summer Games
Jun 29, 2024
PODCAST TAKEOVER: Inclusive Health Chat | Ep.584
Jun 24, 2024
Special Father's Story | Ep.583
Jun 18, 2024
Soundseeing SOILLSummerGames: An Audio Documentary | Ep.582
Jun 10, 2024
Pride In Identities | Ep.581
Jun 03, 2024
On The Job From 2024 SOSA Summit | Ep.580
May 27, 2024
Energy Efficiency Retail | Ep.579
May 20, 2024
Goals of Health Messengers Lauren & Daniel | Ep.578
May 13, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.92: May The 4th Be With You: Ganiel Star Wars Episode
May 12, 2024
Becoming A Health Messenger with Lauren and Daniel | Ep.577
May 06, 2024
On The Job with Linda Jojo, Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines | Ep.576
Apr 29, 2024
Trees For You And Me | Ep.575
Apr 22, 2024
WWE Community Impact Correspondent | Ep.574
Apr 15, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.91: Ganiel’s Eclipse Roadcast
Apr 13, 2024
Becoming a Health Messenger with Eric and Daniel | Ep.573
Apr 08, 2024
Dream Ride Down Under | Ep.572
Apr 01, 2024
The Wyatt Spalding Podcast | Ep.571
Mar 25, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.90: Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary
Mar 21, 2024
Dreams of a Sports Reporter with Lily and Nancy Goodfellow | Ep.570
Mar 18, 2024
Stepping Stones to Unified Work with Bella and Christine Kurash | Ep.569
Mar 11, 2024
Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568
Mar 04, 2024
Before Bitty and Beau's Coffee | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3 | Ep.567
Feb 26, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine
Feb 19, 2024
The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566
Feb 19, 2024
REBROADCAST: Autism in Love | Ep.565
Feb 12, 2024
Conversation with Janno Juguilon from Project Onward | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2 | Ep.564
Feb 05, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.88: Ganiel’s Frigid January
Jan 30, 2024
Spreading Happiness with John's Crazy Socks | Ep.563
Jan 29, 2024
Nicholas' Adventuring Journey | Ep.562
Jan 22, 2024
The Hunger Games with Sofia Sanchez | Ep.561
Jan 15, 2024
Disability:IN NextGen Leaders | Ep.560
Jan 08, 2024
Energy Savings 101 | Ep.559
Jan 01, 2024
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.87: Ganiel’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024
Dec 31, 2023
Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic | Ep.558
Dec 26, 2023
REBROADCAST: On The Job with Jessica Muench and Toby Enqvist | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt10 | Ep.557
Dec 19, 2023
On The Job with Steve Restivo | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt9 | Ep.556
Dec 12, 2023
Holiday Lights | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt10 | Ep.555
Dec 05, 2023
Season of Giving | Ep.554
Nov 28, 2023
Disabled Voices Matter | Ep.553
Nov 21, 2023
Our 15th Anniversary Celebration | Ep.552
Nov 14, 2023
REBROADCAST: Conversation with Legacy Ambassador Jessica Frantz | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt9 | Ep.551
Nov 07, 2023
On The Job Celebrating Our 4 Year Work Anniversary | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt8 | Ep.550
Oct 30, 2023
Pulling For Inclusion LIVE From Washington Dulles | Ep.549
Oct 23, 2023
Conversation with Charlie Carpenter from Misericordia | Ep.548
Oct 16, 2023
Global Athlete Leadership Council with Heidi Mallett | Ep.547
Oct 09, 2023
EnergyForce Origin Story | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt8 | Ep.546
Oct 02, 2023
On The Job with Kristin C. Lewis | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt7 | Ep.545
Sep 25, 2023
Choose To Include Scholar | Ep.544
Sep 18, 2023
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.86: Ganiel Travels Live From Washington DC
Sep 18, 2023
Walking Miracles | Ep.543
Sep 11, 2023
Communication with the Customer | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt7 | Ep.542
Sep 04, 2023
DEI Best Practices LIVE From VMSProfessionals2023 | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt6 | Ep.541
Aug 28, 2023
Miss Amazing with Edith and Jose | Ep.540
Aug 21, 2023
Champions Movie Chat with Madison Tevlin | Ep.539
Aug 14, 2023
Tools For The Customer | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt6 | Ep.538
Aug 07, 2023
All You Hear Is Noise Film Chatter LIVE From Berlin | Ep.537
Jul 31, 2023
Real Magic of Coca-Cola and Special Olympics LIVE From Berlin | Ep.536
Jul 24, 2023
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.85: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 2
May 30, 2023
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.84: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 1
May 23, 2023
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.83: A Ganiel Thanksgiving LIVE From Colorado
Nov 29, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.82: The OK Wedding
Sep 30, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.81: Awesome Abby Adventures
Sep 13, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.80: Infinity Game Plan
Sep 06, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.79: Wild One Birthday
Aug 23, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.78: Georgia’s 34th Birthday Bash
Jul 19, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.77: Summer Games
Jul 05, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.76: Springtime Travels
May 17, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.75: A Ganiel Valentine’s
Feb 22, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.74: Travel Around The World
Feb 01, 2022
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.73: Daniel’s 33 Birthday Bash
Jan 18, 2022
2021 Holiday Message Bonus Episode (Ep.Bonus21Dec)
Dec 21, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.72: A Ganiel Christmas
Dec 07, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.71: A Ganiel Thanksgiving
Nov 23, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.70: Catchup in Skeletober
Oct 26, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.69: Unified Employment: Labor Day 2021 Special
Sep 07, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.68: Georgia’s Hot Cooking
Aug 31, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.67: Dinner At The Taylor Home
Aug 24, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.66: Music Under The Stars Concert in LaGrange Park
Aug 17, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.65: Interstate Travels
Aug 03, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.64: Traveling To The Olympics
Jul 27, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.63: Georgia’s 33rd SOULful Birthday Bash
Jul 20, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.62: Date Night with Full House
Jul 13, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.61: Our July 4th Special
Jul 06, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.60: Cinema Vacation with Peter Rabbit
Jun 29, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.59: Cartoon Selfies
Jun 15, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.58: Date Night with Moana
Jun 08, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow Ep.57: LIVE From Memorial Day 2021
Jun 01, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.56: Couple’s Therapy
May 25, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.55: Georgia’s Place
May 23, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow Ep.54: Mother’s Day Bikecast [Rebroadcast]
May 11, 2021
GeorgiandDanielShow, Ep.53 | May The 4th Be With You: Our Star Wars Episode
May 04, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.52: Kinda LIVE From Washington DC
Apr 27, 2021
GeorgiaandDanielShow Ep.51: Missin’ Special Olympics Sports
Apr 20, 2021