DanTalks

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DANTALKS is an audio collection of speeches presented by acclaimed disability advocate & award-winning podcaster Daniel Smrokowski.

  1. 09/01/2025

    DanTalks: Podcasting For Social Change Live From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit | Ep.783

    On this encore Special Chronicles Podcast episode: host Daniel Smrokowski shares his keynote from the 2020 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit, presented by The Arc of Illinois and funded by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Hear the origin story of Special Chronicles, nearly two decades of disability media storytelling, tips for creating social change, live audience Q&A, and musician Peter Leidy’s song “Speak Up and Speak Out.” This episode originally aired on November 17, 2020. 🎧Follow and Listen to the Special Chronicles Podcast on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts: https://SpecialChronicles.com/POD 📺LIke watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD01BA706651153C3&si=1LdygYBIuMJbTBkX to see full episodes on YouTube. 😀Support This Podcast: https://SpecialChronicles.com/Donate ➕Join SpecialChronicles+PLUS! Go to: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS for our Premium Pre Show with behind the scenes podcast chats, exclusive bonus content, and to help support the show. 🛒Visit our Merch Shop: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP 📧Send us an Email: https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT 📱Get Social with us: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SOCIALS 📧Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://SpecialChronicles.com/NEWSLETTER 🎤Speaking Engagements with Daniel: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SPEAKING 💡ComEd EnergyForce Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️United Bridge BRG Partner: https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED 🎙️Podcast Hosting by Podbean: https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio by StreamYard: https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission: https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee . . . . . . About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes in over 15 years. In recognition of these accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/DanielSmrokowski The post DanTalks: Podcasting For Social Change Live From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit | Ep.783 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

    1h 8m
  2. 01/20/2025

    DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751

    On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast's DanTalks series: Join Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski as he speaks to the Knights of Columbus about his story in Special Olympics and the many opportunities he has had because of Athlete Leadership, from being a former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger to his jobs of this podcasting platform and working at United Airlines. Tune in to hear the latest speech he's presented to the Knights of Columbus, thanking them for supporting Special Olympics Illinois. Episode 751 Show Notes & Links: 🎧 Listen on SpecialChronicles or Wherever You Get Podcasts https://specialchronicles.com/podcast751 📺Like watching your podcasts? Visit https://youtube.com/@specialchronicles/podcasts to see full episodes. Support Our Special Chronicles 2025 Giving Campaign and Donate Now at https://specialchronicles.com/2025Giving . . . . Enjoyed this episode? Tune in to our DanTalks series, an audio collection of speeches presented by acclaimed disability advocate and Award-winning Podcaster Daniel Smrokowski https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks Get involved in Special Olympics Illinois or Find Special Olympics Near You: https://www.specialolympics.org/programs?locale=en . . . . . ➕Access our Bonus Premium Content: Join Now at https://SpecialChronicles.com/PLUS 🛒Our Disabled Voices Matter Collection Merch: https://SpecialChronicles.com/SHOP . . . . . 📱Follow This Podcast on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/SpecialChronicles Facebook: https://facebook.com/SpecialChronicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-chronicles/ X: https://x.com/specialcpodcast Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter 📱Follow Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski on Socials: Instagram: https://instagram.com/podmandan Facebook: https://facebook.com/podmandan X: https://x.com/podmandan LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/danielsmrokowski 📧Email: Send us a message at https://SpecialChronicles.com/CONTACT . . . . . 💡Partner: ComEd https://SpecialChronicles.com/COMED ✈️Partner: United Airlines https://SpecialChronicles.com/UNITED . . . . . 📻Podcast Hosting: Podbean https://SpecialChronicles.com/PODBEAN 📡Recording Studio: StreamYard https://SpecialChronicles.com/STREAMYARD 🥇PSA: Sign the Inclusion Pledge at https://JoinTheRevolution.org . . . . . Podcast Theme Music: “It Starts With A Voice” written by Amy Wright and performed by Ben Wright, co-founders of Bitty and Beau’s Coffee. Used with permission. https://specialchronicles.com/BittyandBeausCoffee Sponsor Break Background Music:Puzzle by Roa Used with permission: Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream | Music promoted by Audio Library . . . . . About the Podcast Host: Daniel Smrokowski is a well-known columnist and the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Special Chronicles, which has released over 750 episodes over the last 15 years. In recognition of these many accomplishments, Daniel is a recipient of the Matthew Freeman Award for Social Justice for his efforts through media to give people with disabilities a voice. Read more about Daniel HERE: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan The post DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751 first appeared on Special Chronicles.

    18 min
  3. 11/09/2021

    DanTalks: Keynote at Special Olympics US CEOs Meeting (Ep.453)

    Special Chronicles Founder and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski gives the Opening Keynote at the Special Olympics US CEO Meeting.  Pre-recorded from Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago in front of a live audience, Daniel talks about his backstory in Special Olympics and Athlete Leadership, and how his challenges led to his passion by podcasting on Special Chronicles. Tune in to one of Daniel's latest keynote speeches! …… Show Notes for this week's episode: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast453 Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan Subscribe to Daniel’s Mailing List: https://specialchronicles.com/Journal Connect with SpecialChronicles: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials @SpecialChronicles Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Write a Review for this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback Send us audio or email to: feedback@specialchronicles.com Subscribe to this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Subscribe to the DanTalks Series, an audio collection of speech’s presented by Daniel Smrokowski and a few other Special Olympics Athlete Leaders on the Voices of Champions Talks: https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows …… Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://SpecialChronicles.com/ComEd Amazon: Shop using our affiliate link: https://specialchronicles.com/shop StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard The post DanTalks: Keynote at Special Olympics US CEOs Meeting (Ep.453) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

    30 min
  4. 11/01/2021

    DanTalks: LIVE From Illinois Plane Pull 2021 (Ep.452)

    Special Chronicles Founder and Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski emcees and speaks at the Illinois Plane Pull 2021. Pre-recorded from O'Hare International Airport in front of a live audience, Daniel talks his backstory in Special Olympics, Challenges to Passion with Athlete Leadership, Unified Employment at United Airlines and his experience at the Plane Pull. Tune in to one of Daniel's latest speeches! …… Show Notes for this week's episode: https://specialchronicles.com/Podcast452 Support SpecialChronicles by becoming a supporter today at https://SpecialChronicles.com/give The #SpecialChronicles Show is streamed LIVE weekly every Monday 6pm CT on SpecialChronicles at https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Connect with Daniel: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan @podmandan Subscribe to Daniel’s Mailing List: https://specialchronicles.com/Journal Connect with SpecialChronicles: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials @SpecialChronicles Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/Newsletter Write a Review for this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/feedback Send us audio or email to: feedback@specialchronicles.com Subscribe to this podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Show Subscribe to the DanTalks Series, an audio collection of speech’s presented by Daniel Smrokowski and a few other Special Olympics Athlete Leaders on the Voices of Champions Talks: https://specialchronicles.com/DanTalks More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/Shows …… Thank you to our partners! ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador Program: https://SpecialChronicles.com/ComEd Amazon: Shop using our affiliate link: https://specialchronicles.com/shop StreamYard: Create easy and professional livestreams and get $10 in credit when you sign up with our referral link at https://specialchronicles.com/streamyard The post DanTalks: LIVE From Illinois Plane Pull 2021 (Ep.452) first appeared on Special Chronicles.

    24 min
  5. 03/02/2021

    Mission Moments Speech Special Olympics U.S. Programs CEO Biweekly Call

    Special Olympics Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski joined the biweekly call of Special Olympics U.S. Programs CEOs on Tuesday, 02 March 2021. Daniel presented an encore appearance of his impactful final "Mission Moments" speech he originally delivered during the SO Illinois Board of Directors Meeting in February 2021. ShowNotes & Links Mentioned on this episode podcast page: https://specialchronicles.com/ssigmpodcast2march2021 Subscribe to Listen: https://specialchronicles.com/SSIGMJournalPodcast Support This Podcast: https://specialchronicles.com/Give Shop on Amazon: https://specialchronicles.com/shop Send audio or email feedback to: feedback@specialchronicles.com Join The Conversation: #SpecialChronicles Follow @podmandan on Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/podmandan Follow @specialchronicles on Social Media: https://specialchronicles.com/Socials Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://specialchronicles.com/newsletter Watch Livestream: https://specialchronicles.com/watch/live Get started and create professional livestreams with StreamYard— you’ll receive $10 in credit once you’ve signed up with our Referral Link at: https://specialchronicles.com/StreamYard About the Podcast: Daniel’s SSIGM Journal Podcast follows Daniel’s adventures as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger with Special Olympics. As he is able to, Daniel will share on Original Audio Podcasts updates from his travels across the globe as he shares his story, how Special Olympics impacts his life, and invites all to join the Inclusion Revolution movement within Special Olympics. More on Special Chronicles Network: https://specialchronicles.com/shows The post Mission Moments Speech Special Olympics U.S. Programs CEO Biweekly Call first appeared on Special Chronicles.

    7 min

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DANTALKS is an audio collection of speeches presented by acclaimed disability advocate & award-winning podcaster Daniel Smrokowski.

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