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In today’s Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 Podcast Bonus Episode, Daniel brings you to a Press Conference, the day before the Opening Ceremony.  Tune in as we meet top leadership of Special Olympics (SO) and the Games Organizing Committee (GOC), song composer of “Reach up LA” and performers; the Most SO athlete and top leadership of ESPN; and much more!

* Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics, Inc. discusses why SO has World Games   [starts at 00:50]

* Patrick McClenahan, President/CEO of LA2015, on the celebrity figure, Circle of Inclusion, and colors of the logo; Diversity of 165 countries; and much more!     [starts at 8:20]

* J. Balvin, a performer at Opening Ceremonies of LA2015, shares why he’s supporting SO. [starts at 12:20]

* Siedah Garrett, composer of “Reach up LA,” on the backstory of the Official Theme Song of LA2015; a powerful call to action; why she’s supporting SO; and much more! [starts at 14:00]

* Mark Poncher, Executive Producer of FiveCurrents Productions, on the challenges and joys of producing the Opening Ceremonies of LA2015  [starts at 17:00]

* Dustin Plunkett, Special Olympics  athlete, Global Messenger, LA2015 Board Member, and member of the ESPN Broadcast Commentary Team, on his experience of being the first SO athlete to be part of the ESPN Team.  [starts at 20:20]

* Russell Wolff, Executive President and Managing Director of ESPN International, on being Dustin’s new boss, and thoughts on the challenges and joys of broadcasting at SO World Games LA2015.   [starts at 23:00]

* Questions & Answers from the Media includes Daniel’s Question to the panel on the “Reach Up” song and much more!  [starts at 28:42]

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Music Credits:
Special Olympics World Games LA2015 Unified Theme Song:  “Reach Up” By O.A.R. with Cody Simpson, Breanna Bogucki, and Madison Tevlin.  Used with permission of O.A.R.
Special Olympics World Games 2015 Official Theme Song:  “Reach Up LA” By Siedah Garrett, Available on iTunes, Amazon, and on Spotify
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