Special Chronicles Podcast

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Margaret Turley sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role! We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics Ireland Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Benefits of Strong Minds, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 745 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts  📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episode Listen to Margaret's Strong Minds Episode on our Inclusive Health Series Watch SSGM Announcement Video Find a Special Olympics Program Near You! ➕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  

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Special Olympics North America Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) Susan Wang sits down with former SSGM and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski for an empowering conversation about her story of overcoming obstacles in life which led her to this elite athlete leadership role! We talk about her Early Years Challenges to Becoming a Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete, Athlete Leadership Opportunities, Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, and rising to becoming an Athlete Spokesperson on the global stage. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 744 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts  📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episodes Follow Susan Wang on Socials:  Instagram | Facebook Subscribe to Susan Wang's ASMR YouTube Channel Watch SSGM Announcement Video Find a Special Olympics Program Near You! ➕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

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series Season 7 Finale: Linda Rhodes Senior Manager Customer Assistance and Advocacy with ComEd sits down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk about customer’s frequently asked questions about financial assistance paying your ComEd bill. From Budget Billing Program and high usage alerts to State Program for Eligible Customers, ComEd is here to help those who have high energy bills this holiday season and throughout the year! Tune in to this educational episode about Financial Assistance, Presented by ComEd! Episode 743 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 Learn more about ComEd Financial Assistance Enjoyed this episode? We have more than 40 episodes on our EnergyForce Series ➕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 Read more about Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski HERE  

On the Special Chronicles Podcast’s EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9: Chris Khalid, Senior Business Program Manager, and Querida Ellis, Principal Program Manager Smart Grid Programs at ComEd sit down with Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski to talk all things ComEd Smart Grid, Beneficial Electrification Pilots, and Community of the Future Programs! Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign Episode 742 ShowNotes & Links: 🎧 Listen on Special Chronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts  📺Like watching your podcasts? Click here to see full episodes Learn more about Community of the Future: ComEd.com/COF Learn more about Smart Grid: ComEd.com/SmartGrid Learn more about ComEd Rebates: ComEd.com/Rebate Enjoyed this episode? You may also like episodes "Education Center", "Trees For You And Me", and more than 40 episodes on our EnergyForce Series ➕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

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. Donate Now: Support Our 2025 Giving Campaign 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