Special Chronicles Podcast

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 201, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Tennessee at the Signing Time Concert.  Tune-in as Daniel talks backstage with Rachel Coleman and her daughter Leah Coleman minutes before they go on stage!  Rachel and Leah talk about in the past 15 years how the perception of people with disabilities has changed; Where we go in the next few years; How special needs families can support other families; Leah comments on Intolerance; What Leah is studying in college; What this event means to Signing Time; Social Media Plugs; and much more!

Plus, we talk with Signing Time viewers from across the country: Abby and her dad Tom; the Cook family; Jenny and Michelle from Alabama on attending this special live concert and how Signing Time has made Sign Language mainstream for people of all ages and abilities!

Featured Links mentioned:

* Visit Signing Time at www.signingtime.com

* Purchase Digital Products at Signing Time! TV

* Join the newly launched American Sign Language Online Class at SignItASL.com

**Scroll to the bottom of this post for our Video edition – Exclusive Backstage chat**

#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

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* 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

* Transition Break music: “Signing Time Theme Song” By Rachel Coleman/Signing Time, Used with permission

* Blooper Outtakes music: “Shine” By Rachel Coleman/Signing Time, Used with permission

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 200, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Tennessee in celebration of our 200th Episode and 8 Year Anniversary!  Tune-in as Daniel goes on a literally last minute road trip with his friends and listeners, the Comptons, and reminisce about the past 8 Years of Special Chronicles; the "State of Special Needs"; Looking … Continue reading SCP200: Adventures in Tennessee Celebrating Our 8 Year Anniversary!

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 200, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from Tennessee in celebration of our 200th Episode and 8 Year Anniversary!  Tune-in as Daniel goes on a literally last minute road trip with his friends and listeners, the Comptons, and reminisce about the past 8 Years of Special Chronicles; the “State of Special Needs”; Looking Ahead to the Future; Bonus Anniversary Thoughts and the Next Few Years; Lots of Listener Testimony Endorsement Messages; and much more fun adventures in this special 8-year anniversary podcast episode!

Listener Testimony Endorsement Messages Heard in the Segment #3:

* Darian Packard, mother to daughter with Williams syndrome/SO Cheer commissioner  [starts 42:40]

* Joelle Packard, Special Olympics athlete/ diagnosed with Williams syndrome  [starts 43:25]

* Tim Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics  [starts 44:10]

* Tim Shriver Jr., Co-founder of Spread the Word to End the Word  [starts 46:25]

* Ben & Amy Wright, owners of Bitty & Beau’s  Coffee  [starts 48:25]

* Rob Johnson, Emmy-winning TV News Anchor at CBS Chicago and Author  [starts 50:05]

* Joe Sales, listener in Canada   [starts 51:10 and 55:55]

* Ashley Johnson, listener in Oregon  [starts 52:15]

* Kerry Magro, national speaker/author/autism self-advocate [starts 54:00]

* Sean McGaughey, listener in Canada   [starts 55:00]

* Pam Simon, principal at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Westmont, Illinois  [starts 57:10]

* William Newton, listener in Washington, D.C.  [starts 58:20]

* Capt. Jeff Nielsen, listener in Atlanta, Georgia/airline pilot/podcaster Airline Pilot Guy show  [starts 59:25]

Featured Links mentioned:

* “How Our Fight For Disability Rights May Change in the Next Four Years” By Hannah Anderson/ TheMighty.com

#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

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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 199, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Julian Feder, a lead actor in the upcoming movie, "Po."  Tune-in as Daniel and Julian discuss: Julian's Backstory of how he began acting; His Introduction to this movie project; How Julian Met Director John Asher; How he prepared for this role; Julian's View on the story; … Continue reading SCP199: Behind The Movie PO (Part 2)

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 199, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Julian Feder, a lead actor in the upcoming movie, “Po.”  Tune-in as Daniel and Julian discuss: Julian’s Backstory of how he began acting; His Introduction to this movie project; How Julian Met Director John Asher; How he prepared for this role; Julian’s View on the story; Julian on playing the character of Po; His favorite character or favorite co-star; Prior knowledge of autism; What this movie taught Julian about autism; Response from friends, community, and viewers at screenings; Plugging the film on social media and on the web; and much more!

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Featured Links mentioned:

* TheMoviePo.com | @TheMoviePo on Facebook | Twitter

* JulianFeder.com | Facebook/@JulianFederOfficial | Instagram/@Julian.Feder | Twitter/@JulianFeder1

* Missed Part 1 of our Behind-The-Scenes conversation with director John Asher?  Catch our chat on SCP#188

#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

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* 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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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 198, 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 7: DiMeo family playing "who gets annoyed most" for cash; Family "using" JJ to get out of the holiday; Billy & family learn the perks of disability; … Continue reading SCP198: Speechless S1 E07: T-H-A–THANKSGIVING Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 198, 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 7: DiMeo family playing “who gets annoyed most” for cash; Family “using” JJ to get out of the holiday; Billy & family learn the perks of disability; Audrey’s micro-aggressions towards JJ; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: 13 Microaggressions People With Disabilities Face On A Daily Basis By Wendy Lu/Bustle.com  

* Daniel:  “Wheelchair Perks” on the EasyStand blog 

#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

* Join the Conversation and Follow us for the latest updates!

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* Daniel @podmandan on  Facebook, Instagram, 

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 197, 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 6: How ABC Mis-marketed this episode; JJ Finds Love; Kenneth wingman vs. aide; Ray's Boys Night and his Vow of Celibacy?; Ray and his sexual nipple photo on … Continue reading SCP197: Speechless S1 E06: D-A-TE–DATE? Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 197, 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 6: How ABC Mis-marketed this episode; JJ Finds Love; Kenneth wingman vs. aide; Ray’s Boys Night and his Vow of Celibacy?; Ray and his sexual nipple photo on his phone; Maya’s Special Needs Moms Group; Dylan Takes On The Issues & Acts Out; Jimmy Shows daughter Dylan His Job at Airport; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: What Should You Really Put In That Dating Profile? By Tiffiny Carlson, New Mobility Magazine

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* Daniel:  Ouch! Disability Talk podcast on the BBC – Episode Jack Carroll: ‘I’m not properly  disabled’  (a 17-year-old comedian)

#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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In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 196, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our series covering SPEECHLESS, the new ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their (semi)spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 5: Jimmy & Maya Discovering What It Means To Be Normal Parents; JJ Gets Drunk & Grounded; Dylan on Participating in the School Haunted House; Ray … Continue reading SCP196: Speechless S1 E05 H-A-L–HALLOWEEN Commentary