Podcasts

Celebrating our 100th episode with a conversation with the President and CEO of Special Olympics International, David Evangelista

Special Olympics Indiana soccer player, Charlie Wilson, talks about being selected for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota in June

In this inspiring interview, Charlotte Miller, a Special Olympics athlete from Indiana, shares her journey in golf, her experiences leading up to the 2026 USA Games, and the importance of leadership and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Support Team Indiana https://support.soindiana.org/fundraiser/6813093

Special Olympics Indiana Swimmer talks about being part of Team Indiana Swim Team for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The conversation with Tyler, a Special Olympics athlete, covers his involvement in softball and the Special Olympics, representing Minnesota at the USA Games, his inspiration and favorite athletes, training and fitness routine, challenges faced and overcome, goals for the USA Games, supporting athletes, favorite sports, and athlete encounters. The episode concludes with a sponsor acknowledgment.

Kurt and I talk with Minnesotta Special Olympics Athlete Sydney Sexton about competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in swimming

Kurt and Lisa talk with fellow Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Leader Eric Baumman about the importance of leadership.

On this episode of Amazing Individuals, we celebrate the journey of Stephen Bragg a Special Olympics athlete from West Virginia, who is set to compete in the 2026 USA Games in Minnesotta in Golf. Stephen shares his experiences in sports, the challenges he faces, and the support he receives from his coaches and teammates. He emphasizes the importance of having fun and doing your best in training, while also reflecting on memorable moments from past competitions. The conversation highlights the em...

2026 Special Olympics USA Games Athlete Advisory Council officers talk about helping plan the Games and the importance of having them be inclusive for all

Lisa and Kurt talk about Special Olympics with Northwestern Reporter Sara Galla

Kurt and I talk with fellow teammate Kirk Nelson

I talk with Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Courtney Kruger about competing in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

Lisa talks with Charlie Carpenter about the Comed Energy Force program

Kurt and I talk with Taylor Combs, Special Olympics Illinois Director of Health and Wellness about the importance of health and wellness for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Kurt and I talk with Special Olympics Illinois Assistant Director of Athlete Leadership And Family Initiatives

Lisa talks with Special Olympics Connecticut Athlete and Athlete Leader Robin Batchelder about Special Olympics and advocacy.

Lisa talks about how competing in her regional Special Olympics Spring Games inspires people to excel in Sports and Life

Lisa talks with her mother about what it was like to raise a child with autism.

Kurt and I talk with Debbie Horne, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for Special Olympics Connecticut, about inclusion and Athlete Leadership.

Kurt and I talk with Monique Matthews who is a Special Olympics Maryland Athlete, Coach, Athlete Leader and also a At Large Member of the Special Olympics United States Athlete Leadership Council .

Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Rhode Island about Special Olympics and Athlete Leadership

Kurt and I talk to the Kelly Sheehey who is the Regional Operation and Program Manager for Special Olympics about working for Special Olympics and inclusion.

We talk with the founder of Wil's Place and Wil about inclusive employment.

Kurt and I talk with the CEO of Special Olympics Illinois about everything Special Olympics including Athlete Leadership