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. 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 Bill Harper, Helen Pitlick and Juan Cotto.
In 2024, Bloodworks 101 won its fourth coveted Anthem Award, beating out more than 2,000 entries from 43 nations.
Bloodworks 101
"Music's In Her Blood" - KEXP's Cheryl Waters (S4 E5)
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If you love music and you listen to Seattle's KEXP, you probably know who Cheryl Waters is. As an announcer at KEXP, Cheryl has been part of Seattle's musical landscape for more than 20 years. Because of live performances and interviews on YouTube, which she's hosted, she also has a following of music lovers all over the world. But did you know she's a strong advocate for blood donation and a regular blood donor? As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, there's a very good reason why.
