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The Straight and Marrow

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About this Podcast:

A show that discusses all things Allogeneic bone marrow transplant. From pre transplant considerations to survivorship using experiences of health care professionals patients & carers with current evidence to keep it straight. The Straight and Marrow podcast is sponsored by ARROW, the Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

20%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Straight and Marrow about?

A show that discusses all things Allogeneic bone marrow transplant. From pre transplant considerations to survivorship using experiences of health care professionals patients & carers with current evidence to keep it straight. The Straight and Marrow podcast is sponsored by ARROW, the Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation.

What has The Straight and Marrow covered recently?

Recent episodes include "100 years of Transplantation" (20 November 2025, 35 minutes), "Fertility Post Transplant and Cellular Therapy" (2 October 2025, 20 minutes), and "My CAR T Journey: A Patient’s Story of Hope, Risk, and Recovery" (25 June 2025, 24 minutes).

How often does The Straight and Marrow publish?

The Straight and Marrow publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 26 minutes across 39 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Straight and Marrow?

Booking probability for The Straight and Marrow is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Straight and Marrow requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Straight and Marrow's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Straight and Marrow?

The strongest fits for The Straight and Marrow are Health & Wellness Services. The Straight and Marrow has a health audience.

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The Straight and Marrow is a health podcast with 39 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #6

    100 years of Transplantation

    Nov 20, 202535 minS3

    Forget Day 100......In this episode of the straight and marrow, Lisa, Kerrin and Jon take over the microphone and discuss their transplant experience over 30 years ago and their lives since BMT. Together they make up...

  • Episode #6

    Fertility Post Transplant and Cellular Therapy

    Oct 2, 202520 minS3

    The topic of fertility and reproduction before and after BMT can be emotional and complex. In this episode of the straight and marrow podcast, Alex and Yvonne have a conversation with A/Prof Antoinette Anazodo, a...

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    My CAR T Journey: A Patient’s Story of Hope, Risk, and Recovery

    Jun 25, 202524 min

    In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Chantelle, a patient who underwent CAR T-cell therapy after exhausting other treatment options. They share the highs and lows of the experience — from the decision to...

  • Episode #7

    Low Counts, High Stakes: Infections After CAR T Therapy

    May 22, 202517 minS4

    Dr Katherine Cummins (Haematologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital with a focus on clinical translation of CAR T-cells and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation) joins Alex and...

  • The Straight and Marrow

    Critical Support: The Essential Role of Carers in CAR T

    May 7, 202528 min

    Nicole O'Leary - an experienced CAR-T nurse practitioner - discusses the importance of the role of the carer. CAR T therapy is not a solo journey and in this episode, we shine a light on the unsung heroes: the carers...

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    CAR T and the Brain: Navigating Neurotoxicity

    Apr 30, 202525 min

    Dr Valeriya Kuznetsova, a neuropsychologist, joins the Straight and Marrow team to discuss the neurological side effects of CAR T cell therapy, including ICANS (immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome)...

  • Episode #3

    CRS, Neurotoxicity & More: Understanding CAR T Side effects

    Apr 17, 202525 minS4

    CAR T-cell therapy is revolutionising cancer treatment, but it comes with unique side effects that every patient and caregiver should understand. In this episode, Dr Hamish Scott joins Alex and Hannah to break down the...

  • Episode #3

    Bioengineering CAR T: From Bench to Bedside

    Apr 7, 202528 minS4

    Have you ever wondered how CAR T Cells are made? Join us for a look behind the curtain of CAR T manufacturing with esteemed scientist Associate Professor Dominic Wall, an acknowledged expert in the field and Chief...

  • Episode #2

    CarT Cell Collections: From the Centrifuge, across the Ocean and Back

    Feb 20, 202521 minS4

    Shae Disney - an expert Apheresis nurse - talks to Hannah and Alex about what to expect when your cells are being collected, from vein assessments to buffy coat and citrate toxicity as she maps out the journey of the...

  • Episode #1

    Harnessing Immunity: The CAR T Story

    Jan 29, 202527 minS4

    Harnessing Immunity: The CAR T Story is your guide to one of the most ground breaking cancer treatments of our time. This podcast season unpacks how CAR-T therapy is revolutionizing immunotherapy, giving T-cells the...

  • Episode #5

    More than Skin Deep: Discussing Cutaneous Graft vs Host Disease

    Jan 21, 202529 minS3

    When it comes to skin/cutaneous GVHD, it takes more than thick skin to face the challenges. In this episode, we uncover the layers of this condition—its causes, treatments, and the impact on daily life. With insights...

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    Catch Your Breath: Pulmonary Graft Versus Host Disease Explained

    Jan 1, 202527 min

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into pulmonary graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a complex and potentially life-altering complication of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation. Discover how GVHD impacts the lungs...

  • Episode #2

    Beneath the Surface: Understanding Vaginal GVHD

    Nov 27, 202420 minS3

    Join us as we explore the intimate and often overlooked topic of vaginal graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This episode delves into the physical, emotional, and medical challenges faced by individuals experiencing this...

  • Episode #1

    Stephanie Lee on Chronic Graft vs Host Disease “It Takes a Village”

    Nov 6, 202419 minS3

    Join us for an insightful episode as we welcome Professor Stephanie Lee, a leading expert in chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). With years of experience as a researcher and clinician, Dr. Lee sheds light on the...

  • Episode #11

    Getting Back to the Daily Grind

    Apr 21, 202431 minS2

    The decision and planning about when and how to return to work or study after an allogeneic BMT can be really stressful. Sometimes you really want to get back into it but you wonder what to tell your employer and...

  • Episode #12

    Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

    Jan 15, 202436 minS2

    Be Alert- Not Alarmed. In this episode, Yvonne and Alex talk you through a head to toe chronic Graft vs Host Disease Self Assessment. From prayer pose to fingernails to the digestive system we walk you through possible...

  • Episode #10

    Meet Josh and Hazel : How a mother and son navigated their way through a bone marrow transplant

    Nov 26, 202330 minS2

    Josh and his mum Hazel talk with the Straight and Marrow team about Josh’s bone marrow transplant for lymphoma. They discuss tips, hope, count recovery and post transplant complications to help other people no matter...

  • Episode #9

    Navigating Diet, Nutrition, and Bone Marrow Transplants

    Oct 26, 202328 minS2

    We go straight to the expert on what to eat and why post transplant. Danika Carty, an experienced haematology dietician, dispels the myths of a neutropenic diet and shares strategies on how to manage taste changes, high...

  • Episode #8

    To Day 100 and Beyond - Part Two

    Aug 17, 202322 minS2

    Our most popular guest returns to discuss the nuts and bolts of the post transplant course after discharge from hospital. Dr Ashvind Prabahran talks about CMV/EBV, GVHD –every acronym in BMT including the risk of...

  • Episode #7

    To Day 100 and Beyond - Part One

    Aug 3, 202319 minS2

    Our most popular guest returns to discuss the nuts and bolts of the post transplant course after discharge from hospital. Dr Ashvind Prabahran talks about CMV/EBV, GVHD –every acronym in BMT including the risk of...

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