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Episode 1 of Road to Special Olympics USA Games: a Special Chronicles Podcast Series kicks off our journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games by answering the essential question: What are the USA Games?
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📱Follow the journey of 3,000 athletes by downloading the USA Games app — search “USA GAMES” in your app store.
👨💻Learn more about Special Olympics 2026 USA Games at: https://2026USAGames.org
🎧Follow the Podcast Series:
Ranked #1 for “USA Games” in search results, this landmark 10‑part narrative series from Special Chronicles follows the journey to, through, and beyond the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
On this week’s episode of the Special Chronicles Show Recorded LIVE from the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida: join Special Chronicles Podcast Host and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski as he hosts the Orlando Daily Show and reports on the events, people, and places at the 2022 USA Games. Tune in to a special audio program of the Orlando Daily Show!
In the audio program of the Orlando Daily Show, Daniel talks to:
Kevin Colman, Sr. Director of Global Philanthropy and Social Impact at Hasbro and Siobhan Anderson, Senior VP of Finance at Hasbro [starts at 11:40]
Crystalyn Huegen, mom whose son is competing in athletics with Team Illinois [starts at 18:20]
Kish Pisani, who son is competing in flag football with Team Illinois [starts at 23:30]
Laura Mignott, Coca-Cola Contract Employee [starts at 34:00]
Jill Mills, United Airlines' Bridge business resource group[starts at 45:12]
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Executive Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles Network, visit https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan to read more about Daniel.
This Week we bring you a special rebroadcast of our Special Chronicles Conversation with Joe Dzaluk, President and CEO of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games , joining the Special Chronicles Podcast to talk about: How Orlando came to host the USA Games, Preparations for the USA National Games, more sports to be offered, many celebrity ambassadors joining the #ShineAsOne movement, Athlete Leaders designing logo and hiring staff, Joe gives us an Exclusive Sneak Peek of a new shoe to be given at Healthy Athletes venue and we conclude with Joe defining inclusion.
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Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B5AQ9oM19bQ
Watch Live Every Monday 6PM CT: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Support This Podcast: Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give
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Stay informed as the Games approach and during the Games!
Get involved in your local Special Olympics Program: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en#united-states
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More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows
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Find Ways to save energy, rebates, discounts and assessments with the ComEd Energy Efficiency program: https://comed.com/info
Bridge, United's Business Resource Group Connecting People of All Abilities: Book your travel today at https://united.com or on the United App.
StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard
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Executive Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles Network, visit https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan to read more about Daniel.
This Week, we're on the Road to Special Olympics 2022 USA Games with Eric Baumann, an Athlete Coach from Team SO Illinois, joining the Special Chronicles Podcast in conversation about his story preparing to coach Flag Football at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, becoming an Athlete Leader and co-chair of Athlete Leadership Council, blogging, and how Eric defines Inclusion. Join us as we #ShineAsOne!
ShowNotes for this episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast466
Watch the livestream episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fyST7LtQ8RU
Watch Live Every Monday 6PM CT: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
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Learn more how you can get involved with Special Olympics 2022 USA Games, June 5-12, at: https://www.2022USAGames.org
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Bridge, United's Business Resource Group Connecting People of All Abilities: Book your travel today at https://united.com or on the United App.
StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard
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Executive Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles Network, visit https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan to read more about Daniel.
This Week, we're on the Road to Special Olympics 2022 USA Games with Joe Dzaluk, President & CEO of the 2022 USA Games, joining the Special Chronicles Podcast in conversation about: How Orlando came to host the USA Games, Preparations for the USA National Games, more sports to be offered, many celebrity ambassadors joining the #ShineAsOne movement, Athlete Leaders designing logo and hiring staff, Joe gives us an Exclusive Sneak Peek of a new shoe to be given at Healthy Athletes venue, and we conclude with Joe defining inclusion.
ShowNotes for this episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast462
Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FRbUpSwshfk
Watch Live Every Monday 6PM CT: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Learn more how it involved at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games, June 5-12: https://2022USAGames.org
Get involved in your local Special Olympics Program: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en#united-states
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Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles
Rate & Review this podcast on ApplePodcasts: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback
Connect with @SpecialChronicles:
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Subscribe to our 2022 USA Games Series to hear more conversations on the Road to Special Olympics 2022 USA Games: https://specialchronicles.com/2022USAGames
More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows
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Bridge, United's Business Resource Group Connecting People of All Abilities: Book your travel today at https://united.com or on the United App.
StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard
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Executive Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles Network, visit https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan to read more about Daniel.
This Week, we're on the Road to Special Olympics 2022 USA Games with Alexander Huegen from Team SO Illinois, joining the Special Chronicles Podcast in conversation about his story preparing to compete at the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, becoming an Athlete Leader, and how Alex defines Inclusion. Join us as we #ShineAsOne!
ShowNotes for this episode at: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast461
Watch the livestream video episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hSOv61_RbDs
Watch Live Every Monday 6PM CT: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
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Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles
Rate & Review this podcast on ApplePodcasts: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback
Connect with @SpecialChronicles:
Connect with Daniel:
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Subscribe to our 2022 USA Games Series to hear more conversations on the Road to Special Olympics 2022 USA Games: https://specialchronicles.com/2022USAGames
More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows
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Bridge, United's Business Resource Group Connecting People of All Abilities: Book your travel today at https://united.com or on the United App.
StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard
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Executive Produced by: Daniel Smrokowski/ Special Chronicles Network, visit https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan to read more about Daniel.
This Week we're On The Road To Special Olympics 2022 USA Games with Brent Kampert, Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Leader, joining us in conversation about being selected to compete at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games Orlando, Athlete Leadership, and Inclusion.
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Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give
The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm (central) on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan
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
Special Olympics 2022USAGames Series — listen and subscribe for more conversations on the road to our USA National Games: https://specialchronicles.com/2022USAGames
More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows
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Thank you to our partners!
This Week we're On The Road To 2022USAGames featuring a conversation with Katy Sanchez, Special Olympics New York Athlete Leader, joining us in conversation about being selected to compete at Special Olympics 2022 USA Games Orlando, Athlete Leadership, Blogging, and Inclusion.
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Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give
The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm (central) on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live
Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan
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
Special Olympics 2022USAGames Series — listen and subscribe for more conversations on the road to our USA National Games: https://specialchronicles.com/2022USAGames
More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows
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Thank you to our partners!
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