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
"The Youngbloods": Cal Raleigh, Olivia Moultrie & Tariq Woolen (S4 E26)
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26-year-old Cal Raleigh is a catcher for the Seattle Mariners, 24-year-old Tariq Wollen is a corner back with the Seattle Seahawks and at 17, midfielder Olivia Moultrie from the Portland Thorns is one of the youngest female professional soccer players in the United States.
All three have promising careers ahead but there's something else they have in common, a strong desire to make a difference in their community by advocating for the cause of a healthy and sustainable blood supply. Recently, Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager got a chance to sit down and talk with all three of these "Youngbloods."
