Special Chronicles Podcast

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Special Chronicles Podcast episodes

November 01, 2017 SCP270: Speechless S2 E4 T-R–TRAINING D-A–DAY Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 270, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about. Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 2 Episode 4 and discuss: Jimmy’s conversation with JJ about independence, because Jimmy gives Ray “the talk” without giving it to JJ first; Can you really do anything you want in life or is it a myth?; and much more!
Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Catholic In A Small Town podcast
The Accessible Stall with Kyle & Emily
Pat Gohn
Cerebral Palsy Foundation
SCP#266: Handicap This with Tim Wambach In Studio
Your Guide to Being a Grownass Adult – 22 Things You Should Be Able to Do by 30
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Connect with your hosts:

* Daniel @podmandan on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
* Sarah on Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Blog

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with permission

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November 01, 2017 SCP270: Speechless S2 E4 T-R–TRAINING D-A–DAY Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 270, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom everyone is talking about. Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 2 Episode 4 and discuss: Jimmy’s conversation with JJ about independence, because Jimmy gives Ray “the talk” without giving it to JJ first; Can you really do anything you … Continue reading SCP270: Speechless S2 E4 T-R–TRAINING D-A–DAY Commentary
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October 29, 2017 SCP269: Unified Champion Schools ChooseToInclude (Part 3)
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 269, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Leigha Bannon (Resources & Communications Manager), Brian Quinn (Sr. Manager), and Sara Prescott (Manager) of Unified Champion Schools at Special Olympics North America & Special Olympics International for the third of our three part Unified Schools podcast series. Tune-in as we talk about Unified Champion Schools here in the U.S.; How Unified Champion Schools has grown over the last 10 years; What it means to be a Unified Champion School; How is the whole schools involved; Schools incorporating the R-word campaign into their programming; Cool work Youth Leaders are doing around the country; National Partnerships Unified Champion Schools has; National Recognition Program recognizing hard work Unified Champion Schools are doing; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Watch the “Unified Champion Schools – Our Challenge To You” Video, YouTube/@SpecialOlympics (video about the National Recognition Program)
* Listen/Watch the first 2 parts of our Unified Schools podcast series: specialchronicles.com/UnifiedSchools
* Follow @SpecialOlympics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | SpecialOlympics.org
* Read stories from Special Olympics at The Playbook blog on Medium.com
* Spread the Word to End the Word campaign: r-word.org
* Special Olympics 50th Anniversary: SpecialOlympics50.org (Chicago is hosting the Special Olympics movement’s 50th Anniversary global celebration events July 17-22, 2018)
* Special Olympics Unified Schools | Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
* Special Olympics College Clubs | Special Olympics College Engagement
* It’s time to unite & change the game! Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes around the globe and use your voice to build an inclusive & unified world. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference.
* Help us celebrate the legacy of Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver! It’s time to get off the sidelines and make a choice. Join the 5 million Special Olympics athletes and raise your hand to show you choose to include. Pledge Now to #ChooseToInclude at: SpecialOlympics.org/Include

SCTV: Watch our Facebook Live stream video with Leigha, Brian,
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October 29, 2017 SCP269: Unified Champion Schools ChooseToInclude (Part 3)
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 269, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Leigha Bannon (Resources & Communications Manager), Brian Quinn (Sr. Manager), and Sara Prescott (Manager) of Unified Champion Schools at Special Olympics North America & Special Olympics International for the third of our three part Unified Schools podcast series. Tune-in as we talk about Unified Champion Schools … Continue reading SCP269: Unified Champion Schools ChooseToInclude (Part 3)
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October 22, 2017 SCP268: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 8) with Rachel, Gary, & Laurie Osterbach
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 268, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rachel Osterbach and her parents Gary & Laurie, stars on the Emmy-winning docuseries Born This Way airing on the A&E Network. Tune-in to hear about: How Rachel heard about the Born This Way show; Why Rachel wanted to be part of Born This Way; Goal for viewers; Why Born … Continue reading SCP268: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 8) with Rachel, Gary, & Laurie Osterbach
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October 22, 2017 SCP268: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 8) with Rachel, Gary, & Laurie Osterbach
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 268, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rachel Osterbach and her parents Gary & Laurie, stars on the Emmy-winning docuseries Born This Way airing on the A&E Network. Tune-in to hear about: How Rachel heard about the Born This Way show; Why Rachel wanted to be part of Born This Way; Goal for viewers; Why Born This Way is important TV show today in mainstream media; Why inclusion for people with special needs is important in mainstream media; Favorite Scenes Rachel filmed; Rachel’s fun story at the Emmys in 2016; On Rachel as one of the first with Down syndrome Presenting at an Awards Show; Presenting at Emmys last month (September2017); Laurie shares an amazing story of the impact a viewer had of the show; Rachel facing her fears; Possibly Preview of Season 4; Final Thoughts; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* Follow Rachel: Facebook/@rachelfrombornthisway | Instagram/@rachelosterbach
* Born This Way – Seasons 1-3 Available On Demand on aetv.com or the A&E Channel App
* Born This Way: Available on Amazon (Season 1) | Available on Amazon (Season 2) | Available on Amazon (Season 3)
* Born This Way: Available on iTunes (Season 1) | iTunes (Season 2) | iTunes (Season 3)
* Born This Way: Season One: The Classroom Edition For Teachers! – Available on Amazon
* Follow: #BornThisWay on Facebook: @BornThisWayAETV | Twitter: @BornThisWayAE

SCTV: Watch our Facebook Live stream video with Rachel Osterbach and her parents Gary & Laurie:

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with permission

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October 15, 2017 SCP267: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 7) with John & Joyce Tucker
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 267, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by John and his mom Joyce Tucker, stars on the Emmy-winning docuseries Born This Way airing on the A&E Network. Tune-in to hear about: How John got started with his music; How John first heard about the docuseries Born This Way; Why he wanted to be part of this … Continue reading SCP267: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 7) with John & Joyce Tucker
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October 15, 2017 SCP267: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 7) with John & Joyce Tucker
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 267, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by John and his mom Joyce Tucker, stars on the Emmy-winning docuseries Born This Way airing on the A&E Network. Tune-in to hear about: How John got started with his music; How John first heard about the docuseries Born This Way; Why he wanted to be part of this television show; John and his mom Joyce’s Goal for viewers; Why Born This Way is an important TV show today in mainstream media; Why inclusion of people with special needs is important in mainstream media; Favorite scenes filming Born This Way seasons 1-3; Thoughts on Born This Way winning Emmy awards in 2016 & last month (September 2017); John on Presenting an award at the Emmy’s; On being one of the first with disabilities to present at an Award Show; Possibly Preview of Season 4; Final Thoughts; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

* JohnTuckerMusic.com
* Follow John Tucker on his Facebook page, @JohnBornThisWay and on Instagram/@JohnBornThisWay
* Born This Way – Seasons 1-3 Available On Demand on aetv.com or the A&E Channel App
* Born This Way: Available on Amazon (Season 1) | Available on Amazon (Season 2) | Available on Amazon (Season 3)
* Born This Way: Available on iTunes (Season 1) | iTunes (Season 2) | iTunes (Season 3)
* Born This Way: Season One: The Classroom Edition For Teachers! – Available on Amazon
* Follow: #BornThisWay on Facebook: @BornThisWayAETV | Twitter: @BornThisWayAE

SCTV: Watch our Facebook Live stream video with John Tucker & his mom Joyce:

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with permission

We want to hear from you!

Join the Conversation and Send In your Feedback:

* CLICK HERE to call-in your Voicemail Feedback about the show or Email your comments to us:
46 min
October 08, 2017 SCP266: Handicap This with Tim Wambach In Studio
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 266, Daniel Smrokowski is joined in studio by Tim Wambach, managing director of Handicap This Productions. Tune in to hear about Tim’s relationship with Mike Berkson a young man with Cerebral Palsy from One-On-One Aide To a Two Man Stage Show; How Handicap This Began; Behind The Name of ‘Handicap This’; Why … Continue reading SCP266: Handicap This with Tim Wambach In Studio
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October 08, 2017 SCP266: Handicap This with Tim Wambach In Studio
On Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 266, Daniel Smrokowski is joined in studio by Tim Wambach, managing director of Handicap This Productions. Tune in to hear about Tim’s relationship with Mike Berkson a young man with Cerebral Palsy from One-On-One Aide To a Two Man Stage Show; How Handicap This Began; Behind The Name of ‘Handicap This’; Why Tim and Mike created Handicap This; How Tim’s relationship with Mike changed from when they first met to today; ABC’s Speechless Kenneth and JJ relationship similar/differs from Tim and Mike’s; The G.I.MP. Show Podcast; Handicap This Webisodes videos; Speaking at Schools and Colleges across the country; Speaking at Best Buddies Leadership Conference; Tim’s Book “How We Roll”; Final Thoughts; and much more!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned:

HandicapThis.com
Facebook/@HandicapThis
Instagram/@HandicapThis
Twitter/@HandicapThis
YouTube/HandicapThis
* Handicap This at Best Buddies Leadership Conference Video

SCTV: Watch our Facebook Live stream video when Tim joined us in studio: (Technical Note: We apologize for the technical difficulties with any static sound in the live video.)

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright, Used with permission

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Award‑winning advocate Daniel Smrokowski shares disability stories from an insider’s perspective. As a person with special needs himself, “PodmanDan” brings heart, humor, and lived experience to…