Special Chronicles Podcast
1) Spread the Word: Words Matter
In this powerful episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host and founder Daniel Smrokowski welcomes back Special Olympics Athlete Leader, writer, and advocate Amanda Harrinauth for an important co...Show More
2) Inside Special Olympics Illinois’ New Athlete Leadership University
In this special encore episode of The Special Chronicles Podcast, host Daniel Smrokowski welcomes Michelle Mark, Director of Athlete Leadership and Family Initiatives, and Emily Sullivan, Assistant Di...Show More
3) Apolo Ohno — 8X Medalist: Hard Pivot, Focus, and the Winter Olympic Games
In celebration of the Winter Olympic Games (February 6–22, 2026), this week on the Special Chronicles Podcast we’re revisiting a powerful encore conversation with Apolo Anton Ohno — 8-time Olympic med...Show More
4) Marriage, Love, and Belonging with Matthew & Crystal Williams
This Valentine’s‑week episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast celebrates partnership, faith, and the power of belonging. Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Matthew and Crystal Williams from Special Ol...Show More
5) Meet Sven Albrecht, New Regional President of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
On this encore episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, Sven Albrecht joins host Daniel Smrokowski for an energizing conversation recorded during the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 — the w...Show More
6) Trace Nardi - Best Buddies | EnergyForce Series S9:E2
In this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast EnergyForce Series S9:E2, host Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Trace Nardi, a ComEd EnergyForce Ambassador and proud participant in Best Buddies Illi...Show More
7) Energy Savings 101 | EnergyForce Series S9:E1
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast EnergyForce Series S9:E1, award-winning host and founder Daniel Smrokowski kicks off Season 9 of the EnergyForce Series—marking the 9th year of partne...Show More
8) Daniel’s 37th Birthday Special
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast, host and founder Daniel Smrokowski marks his 37th birthday with a meaningful and celebratory encore episode that reflects on his journey, advocacy, a...Show More
9) Tip Tock Travel with Laurie and Caroline Bridges | Inclusive Travel Series S2:E1
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast Inclusive Travel Series, we sit down with Laurie and Caroline Bridges from Tip Tock Travel to explore how to make travel more inclusive for individual...Show More
10) Best of 2025: Our Most Impactful Episodes | Ep.814
To close out the year, the Special Chronicles Podcast brings you a special Best of 2025 episode! Our Host and Founder Daniel Smrokowski shares highlights from the most popular episodes of the year—sel...Show More