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Bloodworks 101

Hosted by Bloodworks Northwest · health · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

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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Booking probability

37%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Bloodworks 101 about?

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.

Who hosts Bloodworks 101?

Bloodworks 101 is hosted by Bloodworks Northwest. The show has published 288 episodes to date.

What has Bloodworks 101 covered recently?

Recent episodes include ""It's Good to Give Back" - The Georgetown Morgue (S8 E11)" (29 October 2026, 18 minutes), ""Our research relies on these types of samples" - The Mitchell Lab (S8 E10)" (22 October 2026, 14 minutes), and ""All we have is community" - Maia Gaiia and Where the Heart Lives (S8 E9)" (15 October 2026, 24 minutes).

How often does Bloodworks 101 publish?

Bloodworks 101 publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 16 minutes across 288 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Bloodworks 101?

Booking probability for Bloodworks 101 is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Bloodworks 101 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Bloodworks 101's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Bloodworks 101?

The strongest fits for Bloodworks 101 are Health & Wellness Services. Bloodworks 101 has a health audience.

About the host

Bloodworks Northwest hosts Bloodworks 101, a health podcast with 288 episodes published.

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  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Oct 29, 202618 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Oct 22, 202614 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Oct 15, 202624 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

    ENCORE EDITION "The Practical Nature of Gary Locke"

    Oct 8, 202628 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Oct 1, 202615 min

    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...

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  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Sep 24, 202614 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

    "9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later" - Chris Adams (S8 E5)

    Sep 11, 202610 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Most of us are old enough to remember September 11th, 2001. Vancouver's Chris Adams will never forget that day. That's because when tradegies like 9-11 happen...

  • Bloodworks 101

    Jason Hess & Cheryl Sutherland 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later (S8 E4)

    Sep 10, 202615 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message For most people, Tuesday, September 11th, 2001 is a day of unmatched terror, that played out right before our eyes on television sets around the world. Almost...

  • Bloodworks 101

    "It's My First Day!" - 9/11 Twenty-Five-Years Later - Dawn Walker (S8 E3)

    Sep 9, 202612 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Starting a new job is stressful, but starting a new job on the same day as the deadliest terrorist attack in American history? Dawn Walker sat down with...

  • Bloodworks 101

    "The Sonic Boom" - Adrienne Averett (S8 E2)

    Sep 7, 20269 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message If her husband is present, Adreinne Averett isn't allowed to sing in the bathroom. It has to do with the fact that according to Ken Averett, listening to his...

  • Episode #1

    "I Think You Have Cancer" - Lauren Quinsland - Forest Grove, Oregon P.D. (S8 E1)

    Sep 3, 202622 minS8

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Imagine hearing the words, "I think you have cancer." Forest Grove Oregon's Lauren Quinsland doesn't have to use her imagination. For Lauren, it was real. But...

  • Bloodworks 101

    ENCORE EPISODE "Natasha Erickson and the 37 Strangers"

    Aug 27, 202614 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you donate blood, you have no idea where your blood goes nor do you know who received it. This is a story about someone who received it. Her name is...

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    ENCORE EDITION "Dr. Cameron Berg and The Lucky Fox"

    Aug 20, 202612 min

    Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It's not everyday we feature a Canadian veterinarian and a rare blood procedure called xenotransfusion. But that's exactly what brought international media...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Aug 13, 202619 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

    "Grant Brewster - Goodlabs" - (S6 E40)

    Aug 6, 202616 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Jul 29, 202615 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

    Juan Cotto - One More Time 2026 (S7 E38)

    Jul 23, 202610 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Jul 16, 20269 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Jul 9, 202621 min

    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...

  • Bloodworks 101

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

    Jul 2, 202624 min

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

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