Special Chronicles Podcast

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 216, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Alex McMillin, assistant communications director for Special Olympics USA at Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.  Tune-in to hear Alex talk about how she got involved in Special Olympics, her favorite part of working on staff; How she began working at World Games; Her Training Camp Adventures; and much more fun in Alex’s 2nd appearance on this show!  [Our conversation with Alex starts at 3:00 time]

**This episode was recorded live at the Special Olympics Illinois northwest suburban office in Lombard, Illinois. // This episode was produced in partnership with Special Olympics. 

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Related Article: Daniel’s latest Special Voices column – “Athletes ready to bring message to Winter Games” By Daniel Smrokowski | Columnist

* Follow Special Olympics USA: specialolympicsusa.org

* Facebook: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Instagram: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Twitter: @SpecialOlyUSA

* Use Hashtag:  #Cheer4USA

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Join Special Olympics USA Newsletter

* Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria2017:  Austria2017.org

* Facebook: @Austria2017

* Instagram: @Austria2017

* Twitter: @2017Austria

* Use Hashtags: #austria2017  #heartbeatfortheworld

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Sign Up for Austria2017 Newsletter

* SOCheer:  Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat: @SOCheer4All  | #SOCheer4All

#LetsChangeTheGame segment:

* 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 — Take the r-word pledge at: r-word.org

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Music Credits:

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 215, 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 13: Jimmy has to be "Mr. Mom" for a day while Maya recovers from her cold, as a result he questions his contributions to the family; JJ … Continue reading SCP215: Speechless S1 E13: S-I–SICK D-A–DAY Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 215, 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 13: Jimmy has to be “Mr. Mom” for a day while Maya recovers from her cold, as a result he questions his contributions to the family; JJ Needs to not catch a cold; JJ protects Dylan from a boy she likes, in his own way; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* Bringing the Sunshine blog  

* A CP Glossary/ “Most Usually Unusual” A Blog Of Sarah K. Perkins

* 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!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “The 12 Super Human Powers of Every Special Needs Parent”/The Mobility Resource Blog

* Daniel:  Bringing The Sunshine Blog By Andi Sligh | There’s Sunshine Behind the Cloud: Surviving The Early Years As A Special Needs Mom EBook By Andi Sligh (Available for FREE PDF or Purchase for $0.99 through Amazon for Kindle) 

#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 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 214, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Jamiah Shepard, a Special Olympics USA athlete competing in snowshoe at Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.  Tune-in to hear Jamiah talk about how she got involved in Special Olympics, her favorite part of competing; How she got selected to compete at World Games; … Continue reading SCP214: Road To Austria2017 with Jamiah Shepard

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 214, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Jamiah Shepard, a Special Olympics USA athlete competing in snowshoe at Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.  Tune-in to hear Jamiah talk about how she got involved in Special Olympics, her favorite part of competing; How she got selected to compete at World Games; Her Training Camp Adventures; ESPN Stalking; Advice for others who want to compete at World Games; and much more!  [Jamiah’s conversation Starts at 4:00 time] 

**This episode was recorded live at the Special Olympics Illinois northwest suburban office in Lombard, Illinois. // This episode was produced in partnership with Special Olympics. 

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Related Article: Daniel’s latest Special Voices column featuring Jamiah!

* Follow Special Olympics USA: specialolympicsusa.org

* Facebook: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Instagram: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Twitter: @SpecialOlyUSA

* Use Hashtag:  #Cheer4USA

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Join Special Olympics USA Newsletter

* Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria2017:  Austria2017.org

* Facebook: @Austria2017

* Instagram: @Austria2017

* Twitter: @2017Austria

* Use Hashtags: #austria2017  #heartbeatfortheworld

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Sign Up for Austria2017 Newsletter

* SOCheer:  Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat: @SOCheer4All  | #SOCheer4All

#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: 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 213, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 12: Kenneth learns about inspiration porn and tokenism, which he relates to his his own life (Aka, living outside the box of "white privilege"), Maya and Jimmy … Continue reading SCP213: Speechless S1 E12 H-E-R–HERO Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 213, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 12: Kenneth learns about inspiration porn and tokenism, which he relates to his his own life (Aka, living outside the box of “white privilege”), Maya and Jimmy try to get in good with their new claims rep; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Links Mentioned On The Show:

* “‘Speechless’ Just School Everyone On Disability ‘Inspiration Porn’” By Elyse Wanshel/ The Huffington Post 

Watch “Speechless” episodes on iTunes 

The SaintCast 

The Accessible Stall Episode 20 Bodily Autonomy 

The Accessible Stall Episode 16 Inspiration Porn 

The Accessible Stall Episode 8 Tokenization & Music 

A Christmas Carol via Wikipedia

“Introducing Kelsey Fowler” Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s Facebook Live video  (Kelsey Fowler is the older sister of “Speechless” Star, Micah Fowler)

* 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!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much”/  a Tedx talk by Stella Young (“Inspiration Porn” definition)

* Daniel: “A Lesson In Perseverance, Success From My Brother With Special Needs” By Caroline Smrokowski

#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:

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 212, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Lisa Menichino, a Special Olympics USA athlete competing in cross-country skiing at Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.  Tune-in to hear Lisa talk about how she got involved in Special Olympics, her favorite part of competing; How she got selected to compete at World … Continue reading SCP212: Road To Austria2017 with Lisa Menichino

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 212, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with his friend Lisa Menichino, a Special Olympics USA athlete competing in cross-country skiing at Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.  Tune-in to hear Lisa talk about how she got involved in Special Olympics, her favorite part of competing; How she got selected to compete at World Games; Her Training Camp Adventures; Advice for others who want to compete at World Games; and much more!

**This episode was recorded live at the Special Olympics Illinois northwest suburban office in Lombard, Illinois. // This episode was produced in partnership with Special Olympics. 

Featured Resource Links mentioned:

* Follow Special Olympics USA: specialolympicsusa.org

* Facebook: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Instagram: @SpecialOlympicsUSA

* Twitter: @SpecialOlyUSA

* Use Hashtag:  #Cheer4USA

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Join Special Olympics USA Newsletter

* Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria2017:  Austria2017.org

* Facebook: @Austria2017

* Instagram: @Austria2017

* Twitter: @2017Austria

* Use Hashtags: #austria2017  #heartbeatfortheworld

* See Photos on Flickr

* View Videos on YouTube

* Sign Up for Austria2017 Newsletter

* SOCheer:  Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat: @SOCheer4All  | #SOCheer4All

#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

* Final Closing music: 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 211, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host an "extra" show and talk about travel planning & disabilities (land based edition); road trips via automobiles, trains, and busses; our own personal disability travel stories; Practical Realistic Tips; Our Picks of the Week; and much more! Links Mentioned On The Show: SCP210: Speechless S1 E11 R-O--ROAD … Continue reading SCP211: Travel Planning & Disabilities: land based edition