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 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.
Bloodworks 101
"Transfusions in the Field Part 2: Lt. Michael Barokas, Seattle Fire Dept." (S3 E33)
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Ever heard of a lactaided ringer? Do you know the difference between blunt and pentrating trauma? Today, in Part Two of our special Bloodworks 101 series entitled, "Transfusions in the Field," Lieutenant Michael Barokas, a Medical Services Officer for Seattle's Medic One will answer those questions as we take you behind-the-scenes in the life and death battle that can happen every time Barokas leaves on an emergency. It's also a battle where blood donors play a big role, as producer John Yeager found out.
(TW: This episode contains graphic references to the effects of gun violence and suicide.)
