Special Chronicles Podcast

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 Tries (again) To Get The Girl; Halloween Disability Costumes; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: What Do You Do Dear? blog: Wheelchair Costumes (this year’s costume yet to be unveiled) and Josh Sundquist: Amputee Halloween Costumes-  Check out

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 195, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with the lovely Elena Ashmore and her mom Hiromi, stars of Born This Way. Tune-in as they go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-winning series Born This Way airing on the A&E network.  Hear Elena and Hiromi share with us about her dreams, Elena on being diagnosed with Down syndrome; How they first heard … Continue reading SCP195: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 2) with Elena and Hiromi Ashmore

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 195, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with the lovely Elena Ashmore and her mom Hiromi, stars of Born This Way. Tune-in as they go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-winning series Born This Way airing on the A&E network.  Hear Elena and Hiromi share with us about her dreams, Elena on being diagnosed with Down syndrome; How they first heard about the Born This Way show; Why they wanted to be a part of the reality-docu series television program; Goal for Viewers; Why Born This Way and Inclusion is Important in Mainstream Media; Behind-The-Scenes of some of the scenes they filmed; Favorite Scenes for Elena and Hiromi; Teasers for Season 3; Thoughts on winning an Emmy; Behind-The-Scenes Happenings; If you were a producer on the show…; Final Thoughts; and much more!

Producer’s Note: Bonus video edition of our featured podcast conversation with Elena and Hiromi is available to watch on SCTV (linked at the bottom of this page or on our @SpecialChronicles YouTube Channel). 

Featured Links mentioned:

* Connect with Elena on her Facebook page/@Elena from Born This Way

* 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) | iTunes (Season 1)

* Follow: Hashtag #BornThisWay on Twitter: @BornThisWayAE | Facebook: @BornThisWayAETV

#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

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 194, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with the lovely Cristina Sanz and her dad, Mariano, stars of Born This Way. Tune-in as they go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-winning series Born This Way airing on the A&E network.  Hear Cristina and Mariano share with us about her dreams and audition, Cristina on being diagnosed with Down … Continue reading SCP194: Behind BORN THIS WAY (Part 1) with Cristina and Mariano Sanz

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 194, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with the lovely Cristina Sanz and her dad, Mariano, stars of Born This Way. Tune-in as they go behind-the-scenes of the Emmy-winning series Born This Way airing on the A&E network.  Hear Cristina and Mariano share with us about her dreams and audition, Cristina on being diagnosed with Down syndrome; How they first hear about the Born This Way show; Why they wanted to be a part of the reality-docu series television program; Goal for Viewers; Why Born This Way and Inclusion is Important in Mainstream Media; Describe some of scenes they filmed; Favorite Scenes for Cristina and Mariano; Teasers for Season 3; Thoughts on winning an Emmy; Behind-The-Scenes Happenings; If you were a producer on the show…; Mariano Plugs Born This Way Seasons 1 and 2 DVD The Classroom Edition on Amazon; Final Thoughts; and much more!

Producer’s Note: Bonus video edition of our featured podcast conversation with Cristina and Mariano is available to watch on SCTV (linked at the bottom of this page or on our @SpecialChronicles YouTube Channel). 

Featured Links mentioned:

* Connect with Cristina on her Facebook page/@Cristina from Born This Way

* 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) | iTunes (Season 1)

* Follow: Hashtag #BornThisWay on Twitter: @BornThisWayAE | Facebook: @BornThisWayAETV

#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

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 193, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our new series covering SPEECHLESS, the new ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 4: JJ & Kennth on being inspirations; Kenneth discovers wheelchair perks; Maya & family (Jimmy, Ray, & Dylan) get respite care through paintball & skating; … Continue reading SCP193: Speechless S1 E04 I-N-S–INSPIRATIONS Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 193, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our new series covering SPEECHLESS, the new ABC sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 4: JJ & Kennth on being inspirations; Kenneth discovers wheelchair perks; Maya & family (Jimmy, Ray, & Dylan) get respite care through paintball & skating; Our Picks of the Week; and much more!

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: The Accessible Stall podcast with Kyle & Emily Episode 5: “Disability Privilege”

* Daniel: “Essay winner’s words resonate on World Cerebral Palsy Day” By Mark Newman / MLB.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

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 on our Facebook Page, Tweet us on Twitter @SpecialCPodcast, or follow us on Instagram for the latest updates–Teaser Photos, Videos, and Other Sneak Peaks!

Connect with your hosts: 

* Daniel @podmandan on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat

* Sarah on sarahkperkins.com

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 192, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our new series covering SPEECHLESS, the new ABC Comedy sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 3: Jimmy & Ray on being bulletproof after JJ's diagnosis; Maya on adjusting to letting go of JJ and JJ as family's excuse to … Continue reading SCP192: Speechless S1 E03: B-O-N–BONFIRE Commentary

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 192, Daniel Smrokowski and Sarah Perkins co-host our new series covering SPEECHLESS, the new ABC Comedy sitcom that everyone is talking about.  Tune-in as they give their spoiler-filled analysis of Season 1, Episode 3: Jimmy & Ray on being bulletproof after JJ’s diagnosis; Maya on adjusting to letting go of JJ and JJ as family’s excuse to not do things; JJ’s Peers Viewing Him as Equal; Why does Dyan love running and is it because JJ can’t?; Kenneth’s right and wrong doings as an aide while being friend to JJ; JJ on Seeking & Achieving Inclusion; Our Picks of The Week; and much more!

Featured Links mentioned:

* “How ABC’s ‘Speechless’ is changing attitudes about disability.” By Lawrence Carter-Long/ Upworthy

Our Picks of the Week:

* Sarah: “Dear Parent Whose Child Has Just Been Diagnosed with CP” / Blog “Tonia Says”

* Daniel: Happy World CP Day! Watch a short World CP Day message from the Speechless Cast and Cerebral Palsy Foundation (Video via Facebook/ @SpeechlessABC) | WorldCPDay.org | News: See Hashtag: #WorldCPDay

#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 on our Facebook Page, Tweet us on Twitter @SpecialCPodcast,

In Special Chronicles Podcast Episode 191, Daniel Smrokowski is podcasting live from the 2016 National Association For Down Syndrome (NADS) Next Steps Conference.  Tune-in as we continue to feature fun conversations with Ali and David from GiGi's Playhouse Hugs&Mugs; Shepherds College; Buddy Cruise; Special Sparkle Jewelry Company; Dr. Kathleen Murray author of "Count It All Joy: Lessons … Continue reading SCP191: LIVE at NADS2016 Conference (Part 2)