Special Chronicles Podcast

By Special Chronicles Network

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 ev

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May 31, 2017 SCP249: Inclusive City From OnTheTable2017 In Clarendon Hills
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 249, Daniel Smrokowski was podcasting live from the “Inclusive City” On The Table 2017 discussion event in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, sponsored by The Chicago Community Trust and Special Olympics Illinois. Tune-in to hear the live broadcast of our discussion on what Inclusion means, how we can live in an Inclusive City, #PlayUnifed and Special Olympics upcoming 50th anniversary next year, and much more!
Featured Resource Links:

* PDF Document of the notes from our meeting
* PDF Flyer for Our Special Olympics Illinois On The Table event on May 30th
* Daniel’s latest Special Voices Column: “An inclusive city moving closer to reality” By Daniel Smrokowski
* On The Table from the Chicago Community Trust
* Diane Grover, Owner of Dreamers Merchants Coffee Company

Coffee of Choice Proudly Served:

Dreamers Coffee (Dreamers Blend and ToDiFor Decaf) and Ice Tea – Purchase your Dreamers Coffee online today from The Compton Family or Daniel Smrokowski‘s Dreamers Coffee Stores!
#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word — Take the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

Feedback:

* Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying

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: feedback[at]specialchronicles.com
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1h 21min
May 22, 2017 SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 248, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rob Snow who surprised him LIVE in the Special Chronicles Studio this week! Tune-in for a fun, unplugged podcast with Rob Snow, founder of the Stand Up For Downs charity, as we take about what’s new at Stand Up For Downs and his new Project Spotlight program … Continue reading SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
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1h 18min
May 22, 2017 SCP248: Stand Up For Downs UnPlugged with Rob Snow LIVE In Studio!
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 248, Daniel Smrokowski is joined by Rob Snow who surprised him LIVE in the Special Chronicles Studio this week! Tune-in for a fun, unplugged podcast with Rob Snow, founder of the Stand Up For Downs charity, as we take about what’s new at Stand Up For Downs and his new Project Spotlight program teaching improvisation and stand up comedy to individuals with Down syndrome; his book and podcast; humorously describing our Special Chronicles Studio; Comments on Born This Way docuseries on A&E Network; A few shoutouts for Megan, Steven, and Sean and rest of this incredible cast; Our Picks of The Week; and much more fun!
Featured Resource Links Mentioned To Connect with Rob Snow & Stand Up For Downs:

StandUpforDowns.org – Enhancing the lives of those with Down syndrome through humor
Project Spotlight program, new from Stand UP For Downs, eaching improvisation and stand up comedy to individuals with Down syndrome
Connect: Facebook/@StandUpForDowns | Twitter/@StandUp4Downs | YouTube
We Need A Sign! Productions – Rob Snow’s Speaking, consider him to speak at your next conference or event!
Connect with Rob Snow on Facebook/@RobSnow20 | Twitter/@WeNeedASign | Instagram/@RobSnow20

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* We talk about P.L.A.Y. #LetsChangeTheGame challenge and how you can change the game. Check out this graphic for 10 ways you can make a difference and change the game!

* Join us and Let’s Change The Game – Take the #LetsChangeTheGame Challenge at: SpecialOlympics.org/LetsChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word — Take the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

Feedback:

* Read or View What Other Listeners Like You Are Saying

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 sh...
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1h 18min
May 17, 2017 SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 247, 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 the Season Finale (Season 1, Episode 23): JJ has anxiety over going to camp & pushes people away; Kenneth helps Maya see that she prepared JJ to be more independent; … Continue reading SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
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1h 14min
May 17, 2017 SCP247: Speechless Season Finale S1 E23: C-A–CAMP Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 247, 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 the Season Finale (Season 1, Episode 23): JJ has anxiety over going to camp & pushes people away; Kenneth helps Maya see that she prepared JJ to be more independent; Jimmy and Dylan plan a “vacation”; Ray gets a girlfriend; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!
Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: Curb Free With Cory Lee
* Daniel: Shady Oaks Camp

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Kelsey Fowler Vlog (Filmed during the Speechless Season Finale taping)
* The SaintCast with Dr. Paul Camarata
* Airline Pilot Guy show
* Catholic In A Small Town podcast
* TV Rewind Podcast
* Pat Gohn
* Handicap This!
* Wicked Whoopie Pies

* All of us at Special Chronicles wish to extend a big thank you to all of you, our listeners, who have sent us feedback! Your feedback means the world to us. Special Thanks to: Billy, Capt. Jeff, Jose, and all those who have let us feedback!
* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities. Read his piece that reviews ABC’s Speechless: “ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community: Sitcom ‘Speechless’ has as its mission to include disability community in television”
* Speechless Commentary Listen Now Page
* Participate in our Speechless Commentary Podcast Challenge
* Help support us at Special Chronicles with your tax-deductible monetary donation or technological equipment donation – check out our Amazon Wish List to see what we need to make our media programs better for you!

Resources we recommend:

* 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
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1h 14min
May 16, 2017 SCP246: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 5) with Steven and Claudia Clark
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 244, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Steven and his mom Claudia Clark, stars of Born This Way, the Emmy-winning docuseries airing on the A&E Network that everyone is talking about! Tune-in as we go behind-the-scenes of Born This Way and talk about: Steven and the rare form of Down syndrome, Mosaic Down syndrome, he was diagnosed with; Steven's Story … Continue reading SCP246: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 5) with Steven and Claudia Clark
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1h 36min
May 16, 2017 SCP246: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 5) with Steven and Claudia Clark
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 244, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Steven and his mom Claudia Clark, stars of Born This Way, the Emmy-winning docuseries airing on the A&E Network that everyone is talking about! Tune-in as we go behind-the-scenes of Born This Way and talk about:

* Steven and the rare form of Down syndrome, Mosaic Down syndrome, he was diagnosed with; Steven’s Story Behind “Up Syndrome” instead of Down syndrome;
* Steven on playing Challenger Baseball; On trying Special Olympics and wants to compete in Special Olympics aquatics; Steven’s Favorite Activity at the Leap & Bounds center;
* Born This Way As More Than a Docuseries Show And More of Narrative, a compelling Story; How Steven and his family first heard about the Born This Way show on A&E; On Why they wanted to be a part of this show; Goal for Born This Way viewers; Sneak Peak at one of Steven’s storylines and Does Best Buddies Get Steven a Job and a Buddy?;
* Why Born This Way is an important TV show today in mainstream media; Why Inclusion of those of .us with special needs is important in mainstream media; We love “Life Goes On” Show;
* What TV Show Creators & Filmmakers Can Learn By Watching Born This Way For ALL Disabilities INCLUDED in Mainstream Media; On Future Hope of Inclusion In Media To Be Mainstream;
* Steven’s and Claudia’s Top 3 Favorite Scenes from Born This Way;
* Jobs Steven has worked at including Supermarket clerk and Dishwasher at Angels Games;
* Steven and his Movie Binders;
* Steven comments on Living Independently with Sean in Season 2;
* Behind-the-scenes stories of what filming was like;
* Steven and Claudia on winning their first Emmy award;
* If Steven and Claudia were producers of Born This Way… Storylines what Steven Wish Producers Would Include In Season 3; And Pitching Idea to producers to show Born This Way Cast watching movies or listening to Special Chronicles and Copyright Challenges;
* Steven’s idea for a “Behind Born This Way Season” with him interviewing producers and creators of the show: Hollywood Goes Disabled!”
* Social Media Plugs on Where to Watch Born This Way show; Final Thoughts; and much more!

Producer’s Note: Bonus video companion of our audio podcast with Steven and Claudia is exclusively available to watch on SCTV- The Special Chronicles TV Channel, linked at the bottom of this page or on our @SpecialChronicles YouTube Channel.
Featured Resource Links Mentioned To Connect with Steven and Claudia Clark and How To Watch #BornThisWay:

* Connect with Steven on his Facebook fan page/@stevenbornthiswayAE
* Born This Way – Available On Demand on aetv.com or the A&E App
* Born This Way: Season One: The Classroom Edition For Teachers! – Available on Amazon
* Born This Way Seasons 1 and 2 – Available on Amazon | iTunes (Season 2) |
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1h 36min
May 10, 2017 SCP245: Speechless S1 E22 M-A–MAY-JAY Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 245, 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 1, Episode 22: JJ wants to go to camp so he practices independent living skills like dressing; Maya looks forward to not having Kenneth around for the summer; Jimmy realizes his … Continue reading SCP245: Speechless S1 E22 M-A–MAY-JAY Commentary
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52min
May 10, 2017 SCP245: Speechless S1 E22 M-A–MAY-JAY Commentary
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 245, 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 1, Episode 22: JJ wants to go to camp so he practices independent living skills like dressing; Maya looks forward to not having Kenneth around for the summer; Jimmy realizes his power within the hospital; Ray is actually good at something & it’s one of Dylan’s favorite things; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!
Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “How Did You Get Here?” Or, Why I Wish People Would Stop Questioning My Independence” By Emily Ladau on Words I Wheel By blog
* Daniel: “Our ADA25th Special,” archived podcast produced by Daniel Smrokowski on Special Chronicles (Episode SCP154)

Links Mentioned On The Show:

“Wheel Respect” Extra podcast (Episode, SCP236)

* For the month of April, Daniel Smrokowski wrote an award-winning “Special Voices” column on supporting more inclusion and accurate inclusion in the mainstream media of those of us with disabilities. Read his piece that reviews ABC’s Speechless: “ABC-TV showcases a new face from disabled community: Sitcom ‘Speechless’ has as its mission to include disability community in television”

* Speechless Commentary Listen Now Page
* Participate in our Speechless Commentary Podcast Challenge
* Help support us at Special Chronicles with your tax-deductible monetary donation or technological equipment donation – check out our Amazon Wish List to see what we need to make our media programs better for you!

Resources we recommend:

* 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 and Pledge Now to #ChangeTheGame at: SpecialOlympics.org/ChangeTheGame

* Spread the Word to End the Word campaign: Take the end the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

Music Credits:

* Podcast Theme music: “It Starts With A Voice” By Amy and Ben Wright,
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52min
May 09, 2017 SCP244: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 4) with Sean and Sandra McElwee
In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 244, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with the Sean McElwee and his mom Sandra, owners of Seanese and stars of Born This Way, the Emmy-winning docuseries airing on the A&E Network that everyone is talking about! Tune-in as we go behind-the-scenes of Born This Way and Seanese and talk about: Sean and his family, On being diagnosed with Down syndrome; Sandra On … Continue reading SCP244: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 4) with Sean and Sandra McElwee
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1h 31min

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