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Special Chronicles Podcast — 229 episodes

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Live From Chicago Ducky Derby 2026

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Live From 2026USAGames Series Finale Ep.12: The Legacy

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.11: Inclusion in Action

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.10: ESPN Unified Sports Challenge

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.9: Athlete Media

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.8: Game Day Moments

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.7: Inside the Fan Zone

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.6: Opening Ceremony

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Live From 2026USAGames Ep.5: Healthy Athletes [Audio Updated]

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Road To 2026USAGames: The Family Perspective: Love, Support, and the Journey to the USA Games

11

Road To 2026USAGames: Communications, Storytelling, and the Heart of Team Illinois

12

Road To 2026USAGames: Sharon Laliberte - Unified Cornhole, SO Rhode Island

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Road To 2026USAGames: Amanda Propheter — Swimming, Team Illinois

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Unified Cheer--Team SO Mississippi Road to the 2026 USA Games

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Unified Cheer--Team SO Oklahoma’s Road to the 2026 USA Games

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Road To 2026USAGames: Val Densler — Swimming, Team Illinois

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Road To 2026USAGames: Katie O’Neill — Gymnastics, Team Illinois

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Road To 2026USA Games Ep.4: The Support System

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Road To 2026USAGames Ep.3: The Athletes' Journey

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Road To 2026USA Games Ep.2: Athlete Advisory Council

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TRAILER: Road to the Special Olympics 2026 USA Games: a Special Chronicles Podcast Series

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World Accessibility Day: Inclusion Takes Flight

23

Mental Health Series: A Flight Attendant’s Journey Through Mental Health & Advocacy

24

Mental Health Series: Strong Minds Strategies for Stress & Resilience

25

Mental Health Series: Building Strong Minds with Margaret Turley

26

Joyful Grit with Zach Anner — A Preview of the 76th Arc of Illinois Convention

27

Alex Lehmann: Behind The Scenes of Aspergers Are Us

28

Dr. Kerry Magro: From nonverbal child to national speaker

29

Tyler McNamer: Population One--Autism, Adversity, and the Will to Succeed

30

DanTalks: Polar Plunge 2026

31

Inside Jersey Mike’s Month & Day of Giving

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Nancy Goodfellow Returns: Celebrating Special & World Down Syndrome Day

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Be Cool. Take The Polar Plunge

34

Becoming a Special Olympics Coach: Austin Graf’s Journey from College to SEASPAR

35

Spread the Word: Words Matter

36

Inside Special Olympics Illinois’ New Athlete Leadership University

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Apolo Ohno — 8X Medalist: Hard Pivot, Focus, and the Winter Olympic Games

38

Marriage, Love, and Belonging with Matthew & Crystal Williams

39

Meet Sven Albrecht, New Regional President of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

40

Trace Nardi - Best Buddies | EnergyForce Series S9:E2

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Energy Savings 101 | EnergyForce Series S9:E1

42

Daniel’s 37th Birthday Special

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Tip Tock Travel with Laurie and Caroline Bridges | Inclusive Travel Series S2:E1

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Best of 2025: Our Most Impactful Episodes | Ep.814

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From Inclusive Housing and Employment: A Conversation with Bill Dwyer, President & CEO of Helping Hand

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From Volunteer to CEO: David Evangelista’s Special Olympics Journey

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Mary Davis: Leading Special Olympics with Vision and Heart

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Honoring Judy Heumann: The Voice That Sparked a Revolution

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Inside Our 2026 Giving Campaign: Why Your Support Matters

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Celebrating Our 17 Year Podiversary

51

Running for Inclusion: Matthew Gorski’s Chicago Marathon Journey

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Special: A Story of Friendship, Inclusion, and Belonging — with Author Nancy Goodfellow |

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Live from United Airlines HQ: On The Job with David Kinzelman, Chief Customer Officer | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt10 | Ep.805

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Rob Johnson on Overcommunicate | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt9

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Willing and ABLE: Why Hiring People with Disabilities Is Smart Business | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt8

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Caleb's Crew

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Lessons From A Podcasting Legend

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SUSO2025: Lawanda Grant

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SUSO2025: Carrie and Kalib McCoy

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SUSO2025: Timotheus (TJ) Gordon from Institute on Disability & Human Development at UIC

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SUSO2025: Marijane Sheridan from Sertoma Star

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SUSO2025: Jeffrey Matlock from Sertoma Star

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SUSO2025: Iris Pickens

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Wings for All: On The Job with Nefertiti "Neffie" Fisher

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SUSO2025: Carl Nave from Macon Resources

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SUSO2025: Erika Kissel from Just a Dollop

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SUSO2025: Bridget Brown from Engage IL Leadership Team

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SUSO2025: Nicholas T from Envision Unlimited

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Wings for All: Flying with Heart-A Conversation with United Captain Tait Wasser

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SUSO2025: Deanna E from Envision Unlimited

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SUSU2025: April McHenry and Leanne Mull

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SUSO2025: Conversation with Eva Kott and Parents

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SUSO2025: Conversation with Zach Anner

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Wings for All: Flying with Heart – A Conversation with The Arc's Samantha Alloway

75

End of Summer Adventures, Comedy, Gold Medals & Movie Reviews | GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.102

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DanTalks: Podcasting For Social Change Live From Speak Up and Speak Out Summit

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Finding My True Happiness with Author Crystal M Williams

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The Future of Athlete Leadership: Inside ALU with Michelle Mark & Emily Sullivan

79

The Improvaneers Tour: Theater on the Lake in Chicago | Ep.780

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The Improvaneers: Changing Lives Through Improv

81

Disability Is Another Face of Diversity (Encore) | Closing Out Disability Pride Month

82

Special Olympics Illinois: Summer Games Audio Documentary

83

Travel Diary: Louisville, Colorado 2025

84

ComEd Education | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt5

85

The Matthew Brough Podcast

86

ComEd Goats | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt4

87

Ganiel’s 100th Episode Celebration Live from Oak Park!

88

Celebrate Earth Day | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt3

89

Turin2025: Jenny Fortner, SOI Board Member and Volunteer

90

Special Father's Day Episode

91

Turin2025: United Airlines On The Job with Carly Pietrzak and John Kloosterman

92

Turin2025: Global Coalition for Inclusion with Shawn Ferguson

93

Turin2025: Global Youth Leadership Summit

94

Turin2025: Kellie Matthews, SO USA - Alpine Skiing

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Turin2025: Nick Mills, SO USA - Alpine Skiing

96

Special Mother's Day Episode | MomPod

97

Turin2025: Natalie Green and Trey Garrett, SO USA - DanceSport

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Turin2025: Coach Jim Bluemond, SO USA - Snowshoeing

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Turin2025: Mallory Marvin, SO USA - Snowshoeing

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Turin2025: Tyler Lagasse, SO USA - Alpine Skiing

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Turin2025: Grace Payne, Sargent Shriver Global Messenger

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Turin2025: Lou Lauria, SOI Chief of Sport and Competition

103

Down Syndrome Out Loud

104

Spread The Word: Inclusive Action

105

Spread The Word: Stand Up To Bullying

106

Spread The Word: Derogatory Language

107

Conversation with Charlie Carpenter from Misericordia | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt2 | Ep.756

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Be Cool. Take The Plunge | Ep.755

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A Conversation with Pete Beale-Delvecchio, CEO Special Olympics Illinois | Ep.754

110

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt2 | Ep.753

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Energy Savings 101 | EnergyForce Series S8:Pt1 | Ep.752

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DanTalks: Knights of Columbus | Ep.751

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Inspiration in Action | Daniel Smrokowski's Journey Talk to Ingredion | Unified at Work Series S6:Pt 1 | Ep.750

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The Katie O'Neill Podcast | Ep.749

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A Christmas for All at the White House | Ep.748

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Ganiel’s Christmas

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Traveling Wiki with Jonathan Sutter | Ep.747

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Becoming a Special Olympics Official with Daniel Block | Ep.746

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The Margaret Turley Podcast | Ep.745

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The Susan Wang Podcast | Ep.744

121

Ganiel Thanksgiving From Nashville

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ComEd Financial Assistance | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt10 | Ep.743

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Smart Grid | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt9

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Our 16th Year Podiversary

125

Inclusive Comedy with Dustin Nickerson | Ep.604

126

GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.97: Ganiel Travels From Washington DC

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On The Job Celebrating Our 5 Yrs Workiversary | Unified at Work Series Season 5 Finale | Ep.603

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On The Job with Sophia Gheblawi, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt10 | Ep.602

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On The Job with Colin Bellows, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt9 | Ep.601

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On The Job with John Gionfriddo, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt8 | Ep.600

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On The Job with Margaret Goodman, IAD | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt7 | Ep.599

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.96: Ganiel’s Bocce Gold Medalists

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Call To Unite Podcast with Tim Shriver | Extra Rebroadcast Episode

134

Strong Minds | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt5 | Ep.598

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Inclusive Advocacy | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt4 | Ep.597

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Healthy Habits | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt3 | Ep.596

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Healthy Athletes | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt2 | Ep.595

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FIT5 | Inclusive Health Series S2:Pt1 | Ep.594

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.95: Ganiel’s Ducktastic Dells

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Powering Lives Education Centers | Ep.593

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On The Job with Jack Mayor | Ep.592

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Communicating Energy Efficiency | Ep.591

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Conversation with Zachary Berns from Shining Abilities | Ep.590

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Refreshing Team Coca-Cola | Ep.589

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.94: Ganiel’s Poolside Birthday

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Creating Team Coca-Cola | Ep.588

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Disability Belongs formally known as respect ability | Ep.587

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LIVE From Disability Pride Parade | Ep.586

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Sean McColl Celebrates Everyday Greatness | Ep.585

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.93: Ganiel’s Summer Games

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PODCAST TAKEOVER: Inclusive Health Chat | Ep.584

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Special Father's Story | Ep.583

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Soundseeing SOILLSummerGames: An Audio Documentary | Ep.582

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Pride In Identities | Ep.581

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On The Job From 2024 SOSA Summit | Ep.580

156

Energy Efficiency Retail | Ep.579

157

Goals of Health Messengers Lauren & Daniel | Ep.578

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.92: May The 4th Be With You: Ganiel Star Wars Episode

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Becoming A Health Messenger with Lauren and Daniel | Ep.577

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On The Job with Linda Jojo, Chief Customer Officer at United Airlines | Ep.576

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Trees For You And Me | Ep.575

162

WWE Community Impact Correspondent | Ep.574

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.91: Ganiel’s Eclipse Roadcast

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Becoming a Health Messenger with Eric and Daniel | Ep.573

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Dream Ride Down Under | Ep.572

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The Wyatt Spalding Podcast | Ep.571

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.90: Ganiel’s 9 Year Anniversary

168

Dreams of a Sports Reporter with Lily and Nancy Goodfellow | Ep.570

169

Stepping Stones to Unified Work with Bella and Christine Kurash | Ep.569

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Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr | Ep.568

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Before Bitty and Beau's Coffee | Unified at Work Series S5:Pt3 | Ep.567

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GeorgiaandDanielPodcast, Ep.89: Ganiel’s Candlelight Valentine

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The Grace Payne Podcast | Ep.566

174

REBROADCAST: Autism in Love | Ep.565

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Conversation with Janno Juguilon from Project Onward | EnergyForce Series S7:Pt2 | Ep.564

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.88: Ganiel’s Frigid January

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Spreading Happiness with John's Crazy Socks | Ep.563

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Nicholas' Adventuring Journey | Ep.562

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The Hunger Games with Sofia Sanchez | Ep.561

180

Disability:IN NextGen Leaders | Ep.560

181

Energy Savings 101 | Ep.559

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.87: Ganiel’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2024

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Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic | Ep.558

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REBROADCAST: On The Job with Jessica Muench and Toby Enqvist | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt10 | Ep.557

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On The Job with Steve Restivo | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt9 | Ep.556

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Holiday Lights | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt10 | Ep.555

187

Season of Giving | Ep.554

188

Disabled Voices Matter | Ep.553

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Our 15th Anniversary Celebration | Ep.552

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REBROADCAST: Conversation with Legacy Ambassador Jessica Frantz | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt9 | Ep.551

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On The Job Celebrating Our 4 Year Work Anniversary | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt8 | Ep.550

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Pulling For Inclusion LIVE From Washington Dulles | Ep.549

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Conversation with Charlie Carpenter from Misericordia | Ep.548

194

Global Athlete Leadership Council with Heidi Mallett | Ep.547

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EnergyForce Origin Story | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt8 | Ep.546

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On The Job with Kristin C. Lewis | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt7 | Ep.545

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Choose To Include Scholar | Ep.544

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.86: Ganiel Travels Live From Washington DC

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Walking Miracles | Ep.543

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Communication with the Customer | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt7 | Ep.542

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DEI Best Practices LIVE From VMSProfessionals2023 | Unified at Work Series S4:Pt6 | Ep.541

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Miss Amazing with Edith and Jose | Ep.540

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Champions Movie Chat with Madison Tevlin | Ep.539

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Tools For The Customer | EnergyForce Series S6:Pt6 | Ep.538

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All You Hear Is Noise Film Chatter LIVE From Berlin | Ep.537

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Real Magic of Coca-Cola and Special Olympics LIVE From Berlin | Ep.536

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.85: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 2

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.84: A Ganiel Hiatus Part 1

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.83: A Ganiel Thanksgiving LIVE From Colorado

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.82: The OK Wedding

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.81: Awesome Abby Adventures

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.80: Infinity Game Plan

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.79: Wild One Birthday

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.78: Georgia’s 34th Birthday Bash

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.77: Summer Games

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.76: Springtime Travels

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.75: A Ganiel Valentine’s

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.74: Travel Around The World

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.73: Daniel’s 33 Birthday Bash

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2021 Holiday Message Bonus Episode (Ep.Bonus21Dec)

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.72: A Ganiel Christmas

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.71: A Ganiel Thanksgiving

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.70: Catchup in Skeletober

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.69: Unified Employment: Labor Day 2021 Special

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.68: Georgia’s Hot Cooking

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.67: Dinner At The Taylor Home

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.66: Music Under The Stars Concert in LaGrange Park

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.65: Interstate Travels

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GeorgiaandDanielShow, Ep.64: Traveling To The Olympics