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Bloodworks 101
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…
Episodes
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Practice makes perfect — Sam Sitzman (S7 E5)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Bloodworks is in the middle of our fifth annual Music’s In Our Blood campaign, seeking 10,000 new…
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"The Myth of The Normal Day" Saundra Sackett - Bloodworks Northwest Call Center (S7 E4)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message If you're a regular Bloodworks Northwest donor, you probably get calls from our staff at the…
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Path of Persistence: Remembering Dr. Sherrill Slichter - Part 2 (S7 E3)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message While platelets were the focus of Dr. Sherrill Slichter's research at Bloodworks, patients were…
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Path of Persistence: Remembering Dr. Sherrill Slichter - Part 1 (S7 E2)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Dr. Sherrill Slichter joined Bloodworks in 1970, and over four and a half decades, her platelet…
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"We Give Blood Drive" - Prof. Alexes Harris University of Washington (S7 E1)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The "We Give Blood Drive" is the brainchild of Abbott Laboratories, an American multinational…
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ENCORE EDITION "This Remarkable Thing" Platelet Donation - Kyle Boynton
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message At Bloodworks, we like to say that platelets are "golden." Why? well, as producer John Yeager tells…
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ENCORE EDITION "Walking and Talking with Randy Cantrell"
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a fitness buff, Randy Cantrell knew he wanted to do something big to celebrate turning 70. And…
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ENCORE EDITION “I Think about the Goldfish” - Mike Burlin
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a tech-savvy marketer, blood donor Mike Burlin likes to automate his donations as much as…
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ENCORE EDITIION "That was Pretty Easy, I'm not Gonna Lie" - Grayson Goodman
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message For many high schoolers, donating blood is a rite of passage, something cool you can do when you…
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ENCORE EDITION "It Made the Biggest Difference" Joshua Bell
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate…
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ENCORE EDITION "Give Blood Rescue a Human" Sharon Sferraza
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Today is the last day of our "Give Blood Rescue a Human" promotional campaign. Over the past few…
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"What If? The Current Generation of AI" (S6 E45) - Gabe Richman Omic & Dr. Jose Lopez Bloodworks Research Institute
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message What do you know about AI? As you're probably aware, there's way more to AI than what you get from…
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Cal Raleigh "The Big Dumper" 2025 ENCORE EDITION
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This has been a big week for Cal Raleigh, "The Big Dumper," the All-Star catcher from the Seattle…
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"The 100 Deadliest Days" - Dr. Kirsten Alcorn (S6 E44)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message They call the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the "100 Deadliest Days," for a very good…
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"A Cat Named Tiddly" - Leah Penney - Neko Cat Cafe (S6 E43)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message All summer, Bloodworks Northwest has been reaching out to pet owners through our Give Blood Rescue…
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"They Just Know" Give Blood Rescue a Human - Laura Klink & Jim Nelson (S6 E42)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message There's a common misconception that when you adopt a pet, you're saving that animal's life. It's a…
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"We tinker like crazy" - Cassy Alaire and Quality Control (S6 E 41)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When something at a Blood Center needs maintenance, you can't just slap some duct tape on it and…
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World Blood Donor Day (S6 E40)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and while giving blood looks a little different, no matter where…
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ENCORE EDITION "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" - Maria Reyes
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. And there are few people moree aware of gun violence…
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"When Your Whole Life Just Stops" - Anna Kervers (S6 E38)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message What do you do when your child starts acting "differently"? When you just know something's wrong…
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"Give Blood. Rescue a Human": Dylan Smith & Jake Cole (S6 E37)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Right now, Bloodworks Northwest is embarking upon a new awareness campaign we're calling "Give…
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"Give Blood. Rescue a Human" : Brandon Macz - Seattle Humane (S6 E36)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It seems like everyone has a reason why they donate blood. For Brandon Macz, with Seattle Humane…
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"It goes back to my mom" - Susan Gallotte (S6 E 35)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Susan Gallotte may not have donated gallons upon gallons, but what she gives is perhaps the most…
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"Give Blood. Rescue a Human": Sharon Sferrazza & Tigger - (S6 E34)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In a couple weeks, Bloodworks Northwest will launch a new campaign that celebrates the powerful…
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"It's the Time Part" National Volunteer Appreciation Week - Adelyn Emil & Jackie Kamath (S6 E33)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This podcast is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money of blood. That's what we say…
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"That was pretty easy, I'm not gonna lie" - Grayson Goodman (S6 E32)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message For many high schoolers, donating blood is a rite of passage, something cool you can do when you…
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"Because She's Persistent" - Dr. Joanne Thambuswamy (S6 E31)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Persistence pays off. Want proof? Just ask Dr. Joanne Thambuswamy, a persistent person if there…
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"I'm Just a Bill" - Juan Cotto Director of Government Affairs (S6 E30)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As anyone who's seen an idea become a piece of legislation and they'll tell you it takes a lot of…
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"This Remarkable Thing" Platelet Donation - Kyle Boynton (S6 E29)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message At Bloodworks, we like to say that platelets are "golden." Why? well, as Bloodworks 101 producer…
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“I Think about the Goldfish” - Mike Burlin (S6 E28)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a tech-savvy marketer, blood donor Mike Burlin likes to automate his donations as much as…
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"Three Tablespoons of Blood" - Robin Doughty, North Plains Public Library (S6 E27)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We often think of blood transfusion in units, or pints of blood. But that's not always the case…
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"If At First You Don't Succeed" - Rebecca Kasper, Carrie Underwood Ticket Winner (S6 E26)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We've all heard the expression, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Well, Seattle's…
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"Keeping the Lights on at The Bloodworks Research Institute" - Dr. Jose Lopez (S6 E25)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The new federal administration has issued a number of wide-ranging executive orders and policy…
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"Making Everyday Things Funny" - Lynette Manning 2025 (S6 E24)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message By day, Lynette Manning is a Regional Manager for Bloodworks Northwest. By night? That's a…
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"An Official Proclamation: Maria Reyes" (S6 E23)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When the Tualatin City Council met recently during National Blood Donor Month, an official…
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ENCORE EDITION: Black History Month - Juan Cotto & Carmen Best
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message February is Black History Month, a time set aside to celebrate achievements by Black Americans in…
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"Code Red 2025" - Bloodworks Northwest President & CEO Curt Bailey (S6 E22)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This week, Bloodworks Northwest has been forced to declare a "Code Red" regarding the state of the…
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"We Don't Get Kicked Out of Any Offices" Juan Cotto's Legislative Agenda (S6 E21)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message To say we live in politically polarized times would be an understatement. But there are issues…
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"A philatelic blood donor: Dennis Gelvin" (S6 E20)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Bloodworks 101 Co-Producer Helen Pitlick met up with Dennis Gelvin at Bloodworks’ Olympia Donor…
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"Cold-stored Platelets: Dr. Moritz Stolla & Dr. Kirsten Alcorn" (S6 E19)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Most platelet donations are stored at room temperature, sacrificing shelf life for circulation time…
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"Music's In Our Blood: Sara Camille & Marshall Hugh" (S6 E18)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message January is National Blood Donor Month, a time set aside to celebrate the importance of blood…
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Best of 2024 "Two Babies Saved My Life" - Alexis Harris
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In 2016, University of Washington sociology professor and mother of two, Alexes Harris was…
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Best of 2024 "Making Sickle Cell History" - Dr. Raymond Adili
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In February of 2024, since it was Black History Month, we took a hard look at Sickle Cell Disease…
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Best of 2024 "The Chemistry Behind Clotting" - Dr. Moua Yang
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Meet Bloodworks' newest Principal Investigator, Dr. Moua Yang. Dr. Yang sat down with Bloodworks…
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BEST OF 2024 "It Made the Biggest Difference" - Joshua Bell
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate…
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BEST OF 2024 "An Epic History of Medicine and Commerce" - Professor Douglas Starr
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Did you know that the history of blood transfusion goes back four centuries? There's a lot that we…
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"Those Types of Accidents" - Juan Cotto State Blood Donor Day 2024 - (S6 E17)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Wednesday, December 18th is State Blood Donor Day in the State of Washington. Bloodworks Northwest'…
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"A Normal Morning" December 18th - State Blood Donor Day: Dan Konzelman (S6 E16)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message December 18th is set aside each year in the State of Washington as State Blood Donor Day…
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ENCORE "The New Era of Blood Donation: Dylan Smith & Juan Gonzalez" (S6 E15)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This is a special ENCORE edition of Bloodworks 101, we're calling, “The New Era of Blood Donation.”…
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"Chris Cashman: One Thousand Thank You's - Thanksgiving 2024" (S6 E14)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Since it's Thanksgiving, it seemed like a good idea to thank the thousands of generous Bloodworks…
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"Dogs, Dawgs, and 'an exclusively human resource': Bryn Ament" (S6 E13)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message University of Washington senior Bryn Ament has a very cool job: she's a handler for one of the…
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"Stay Ahead of the Aircraft" Bloodworks Northwest President & CEO Curt Bailey: Veterans' Day 2024 (S6 E12)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Veterans' Day was set aside to honor those servicemen and women who put country first. Ask veterans…
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"Human-Proofing the Workplace: Randy Pickett" (S6 E10)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message How is workplace safety like steering an aircraft carrier? Randy Pickett will tell you. As manager…
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"Some Peculiar Things: Unexplained Happenings at the Beaverton Donor Center" (S6 E9)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Do you believe in ghosts? Seems like a good question to ask since it's Halloween. Well, whatever…
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"We're Definitely Not Alone: Unexplained Happenings at the Eugene Donor Center" (S6 E8)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Do you believe in ghosts? Before you answer that question, it might be a good idea to listen to…
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"Walking and Talking with Randy Cantrell" (S6 E7)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a fitness buff, Randy Cantrell knew he wanted to do something big to celebrate turning 70. And…
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"Seeing Taylor Swift: A Night to Remember" - Yosi Elison & Melissa Mason (S6 E6)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Overcoming a fear of needles can be a daunting task but consider the consequences, if you can do it…
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"It Made the Biggest Difference - Joshua Bell" (S6 E5)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate…
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"Hispanic Heritage Month: Jose Iniguez - Encanto Arts & Seattle Opera" (S6 E4)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Growing up Mexican in Eastern Washington presented a lot of challenges for Jose Iniquez, especially…
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"Dr. Moua Yang: the Chemistry Behind Clotting" (S6 E3)
Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Meet Bloodworks' newest Principal Investigator, Dr. Moua Yang. Dr. Yang sat down recently with…