The Special Chronicles Show

The Special Chronicles Show

By Special Chronicles Network

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.

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03/31/26

DanTalks: Polar Plunge 2026

In this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast’s DanTalks Series, host Daniel Smrokowski shares his heartfelt speech from the 2026 Polar Plunge—an inspiring event that brings communities together in support of Special Olympics athletes. More than … Read more

03/23/26

Inside Jersey Mike’s Month & Day of Giving

In this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Maegan Duffy, Director of Operations for the Hellcat Group, a Jersey Mike’s franchise organization deeply involved in the Month and Day of Giving supporting Spec… Read more

03/21/26

Nancy Goodfellow Returns: Celebrating Special & World Down Syndrome Day

Author Nancy Goodfellow returns to the Special Chronicles Podcast for an encore conversation celebrating the March release of her new novel, Special, and World Down Syndrome Day on March 21st. Host Daniel Smrokowski and Nancy explore the story of Mad… Read more

03/16/26

Be Cool. Take The Polar Plunge

Dive into a refreshing and meaningful conversation as Tim Griffin and Nick Spurgash from the LaGrange Park Police Department join Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a special Polar Plunge edition of the Special Chronicles Podcast.   This episode cel… Read more

03/09/26

Becoming a Special Olympics Coach: Austin Graf’s Journey from College to SEASPAR

In this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Host Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Austin Graf, Recreation Specialist at SEASPAR and Special Olympics Illinois coach. Daniel and Austin first met at the 2025 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games… Read more

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