Bloodworks 101

Bloodworks Northwest
  • 5.0 (20)
  • Medicine
  • Weekly

Started in 2020, Bloodworks 101 is an Anthem Award-winning, weekly podcast produced by Bloodworks Northwest, a Seattle-based blood bank and research center. It is the nation’s only regularly scheduled podcast in the blood banking industry. Episodes are designed to inspire and educate listeners to donate time, money, or blood. On Bloodworks 101 you'll meet experts who can discuss everything from the importance of blood donation to trypanophobia (fear of needles). Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist John Yeager, and co-producer Helen Pitlick are joined by contributors Juan Cotto, Giselle Lehman, Samantha DePinto and Kyle Boynton. In 2026, Bloodworks 101 won its eighth coveted Anthem Award, beating out more than 2,500 entries from 43 nations. 

  1. 18h ago

    Cord Blood gave Isabelle a second chance (S8 E13)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message "If it could happen to us... it could happen to anybody." Cancer isn’t something that Alison Thompson ever expected would impact her family, certainly not her fierce, athletic daughter Isabelle. November 17 is World Cord Blood Day. Here's how cord blood gave Isabelle a second chance. Learn more about cord blood donation: bloodworksnw.org/cordblood © 2026 Bloodworks 101 Support the show

  2. Nov 5

    "London Calling" - Mike Salvadore (S8 E12)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The Music's in Our Blood campaign brings us together as a community. But it also offers Bloodworks Northwest an opportunity to discuss the importance of blood donation. One of those behind the campaign is Seattle's Mike Salvador. Recently, Mike sat down with Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager and took us behind the the scenes of this unconventional approach that few blood banks around the country have had the imagination to try Support the show

  3. Oct 29

    "It's Good to Give Back" - The Georgetown Morgue (S8 E11)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message What’s scarier than a blood shortage? Not much, but a haunted house in a real morgue might be up there. For the past 10 years, The Georgetown Morgue has offered a unique proposition: donate blood, skip the line. Owner Scott Kolling sat down with Bloodworks' Giselle Lehmann to talk about how the Morgue is making waves, in more ways than one. © 2026 Bloodworks 101 Support the show

  4. Oct 22

    "Our research relies on these types of samples" - The Mitchell Lab (S8 E10)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Hospitals, research institutions, and biopharma companies rely on blood and blood cells from Bloodworks Research Donor Program for groundbreaking scientific research. Just a few miles from Bloodworks’ headquarters, the Mitchell Lab at the University of Washington turns this blood into a better understanding of the mechanisms behind disease. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick down with Dr. Patrick Mitchell to learn more. More about the Mitchell Lab: mitchelllabuw.com © 2026 Bloodworks 101 Support the show

  5. Oct 15

    "All we have is community" - Maia Gaiia and Where the Heart Lives (S8 E9)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Maia Gaiia is one of the talented young artists who brings her music, her poise, and her caring heart to Where the Heart Lives, our free one-hour hip hop performance for high schools and colleges. Bloodworks' Giselle Lehmann caught up with Maia to talk about music, community, and, in Maia's words, regulating your nervous system. Intro music: "I am" by Maia Gaiia More about Where the Heart Lives: wheretheheartlives.org More about Maia: linktr.ee/Maiagaiia © 2026 Bloodworks 101 Support the show

  6. Oct 8

    ENCORE EDITION "The Practical Nature of Gary Locke"

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Former Washington Governor Gary Locke has a long resume and a distinguished career in public service but did you know he was also an advocate for blood donation? For this special ENCORE EDITION of Bloodoworks 101, Locke sat down with contributor Juan Cotto.   Support the show

  7. Oct 1

    "Why Blood Donation is Good for You" Stephen Price - Goodlabs (S8 E8)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message You probably know that blood donation is good for our community but did you know that it's actually good for your health? It's true and in ways you've probably never known. Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager spoke with someone who's done a lot of research on the topic, an engineer with Goodlabs, a new company providing free blood testing to any Bloodworks donor who books their appointment through Goodlabs. His name is Stephen Price. Support the show

  8. Sep 24

    "Cancer Moms" Christine O'Connell & Akimi Hata (S8 E7)

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the importance of blood donation to the survival of kids fighting cancer. It's also a time to recognize "cancer moms" for the incredible support they give. Recently,  Producer John Yeager spoke with a couple of "cancer moms" for this edition of Bloodworks 101.  Support the show

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Started in 2020, Bloodworks 101 is an Anthem Award-winning, weekly podcast produced by Bloodworks Northwest, a Seattle-based blood bank and research center. It is the nation’s only regularly scheduled podcast in the blood banking industry. Episodes are designed to inspire and educate listeners to donate time, money, or blood. On Bloodworks 101 you'll meet experts who can discuss everything from the importance of blood donation to trypanophobia (fear of needles). Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist John Yeager, and co-producer Helen Pitlick are joined by contributors Juan Cotto, Giselle Lehman, Samantha DePinto and Kyle Boynton. In 2026, Bloodworks 101 won its eighth coveted Anthem Award, beating out more than 2,500 entries from 43 nations. 

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  • Creator
    Bloodworks Northwest
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    291
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bloodworks 101
  • Show Website
    Bloodworks 101

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