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Bloodworks 101

Bloodworks 101

Hosted by Bloodworks Northwest

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Episodes

275

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

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 producer John Yeager, is joined by a team of gifted storytellers; Helen Pitlick and Juan Cotto. In 2025, Bloodworks 101 won its sixth coveted Anthem Award, beating out more than 2,500 entries from 43 nations.

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August 13, 202618 min

ENCORE: "Be Silly" - Madi Johnson, Diabetes, and Blood Donation

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Did you know that people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, on or off medication, can donate blood if their diabetes is under control and they meet the other eligibility criteria? Madi Johnson didn't know this until she started working for Bloodworks, and she's lived with diabetes since she was 12. Now, it's her job to help people in all communities donate blood.© 2026 Bloodworks 101Support the show

August 6, 202615 min

"Grant Brewster - Goodlabs" - (S6 E40)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Are you curious about your health but just haven't taken the time to get your blood tested? Is the cost of getting your blood tested holding you back? Well, there's a new company called Goodlabs, partnering with Bloodworks Northwest that provides free blood testing to Bloodworks Northwest donors. Goodlabs is a nationwide company that's just getting a foothold here in the Pacific Northwest. Recently, Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager got a chance to sit down with Goodlabs CEO Grant Brewster. If you're interested, go to goodlabs.com. Support the show

July 29, 202615 min

"Four Quiet Heroes on a Monday Morning - The Seattle Center Shooting 2026 (S7 E39)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message On Sunday, July 26th, 2026, three people were killed and more than four people were injured in a shooting at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle food and music festival. Many in the city feel sad and powerless in the aftermath of events like these. But the next day, as Bloodworks 101 Producer Helen Pitlick discovered, four people came forward and did what they could to respond in their own quiet way. Here's a special edition of Bloodworks 101 we're calling "Four Quiet Heroes on a Monday Morning."Support the show

July 23, 20269 min

Juan Cotto - One More Time 2026 (S7 E38)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We say "One More Time" a lot. The expression "One More Time" can apply to many things in life. Here in Seattle, if you're a football fan, you'd probably like the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl just "One More Time". But if you're a Bloodworks Northwest donor, we hope you take that expression to heart in a different way that could save a life. Recently, Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager sat down for a frank discussion about "One More Time" with Juan Cotto, our Senior Government Affairs Director. Support the show

July 16, 20269 min

"Tash Haynes: A Trusted Voice Online" - (S7 E37)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Tash Haynes is a storyteller and content creator based here in the Puget Sound Area. Tash says she loves to share people's stories but as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, it's her personal story that brought her in to the new Bloodworks Northwest Tacoma Donor Center. Wait til you hear it. Support the show

July 9, 202621 min

“The importance of having something to say” — Tazz Enrico & Where the Heart Lives (S7 E36)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Bloodworks partners with The Residency on Where the Heart Lives, a free one-hour hip-hop show for high school and college students that makes blood donation more approachable. If you’ve seen a performance, you’ve probably seen Tazz Enrico. Tazz came into Bloodworks to talk with our own Giselle Lehmann. As you will hear, the relationship that Giselle and Tazz have built through Where the Heart Lives is truly something special. Find Tazz at: https://djten.my.canva.site/t-en-comWhere the Heart Lives: https://wheretheheartlives.org/ © 2026 Bloodworks 101Support the show

July 2, 202624 min

"Give Blood. Rescue a Human. 2026" - Mark Dyce-Ryan (S7 E34)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Support the show

June 25, 202621 min

"Almost a statistic" — Dr. Laura Marie Rivera (S7 E34)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Content warning: this episode involves life-threatening bleeding during childbirth. The strengths of motherhood are not often recognized or appreciated in the workplace. Seattle resident Dr. Laura Marie Rivera is very aware of this — her work focuses on the intersection between motherhood and leadership. But, 11 years ago as of this week, Dr. Laura Marie almost lost her life while becoming a mom for the third and fourth time. More about Dr. Laura Marie:Intuitionship: https://intuitionship.com/The Motherhood Advantage: https://www.motherhoodadvantage.com/ © 2026 Bloodworks 101Support the show

June 18, 20267 min

Urgent: Bloodworks issues Code Red

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This week, Bloodworks issued a Code Red, an urgent appeal for blood donors: our region’s blood supply has reached emergency low levels. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick talked with Harry Thomas, Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement, to learn more about this urgent need. Make your next appointment at bloodworksnw.org or by calling 800-398-7888. Support the show

June 11, 202623 min

"We have to keep dancing" — Remembering the Pulse Nightclub shooting (S7 E33)

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire during Latin Night at Pulse, a popular gay nightclub in Orlando, FL. 49 people lost their lives, 58 were wounded, and countless worlds changed forever. Ten years later, Bloodworks 101 host John Yeager sat down with Bloodworks staff to reflect on the impact that The Pulse Nightclub has had on blood banking, the LGBTQIA+ community, and the country as a whole. © 2026 Bloodworks 101Support the show

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