

BloodStream
BloodStream Media
BloodStream is an entertaining and informational podcast for the bleeding disorders community. Each week, hemophilia patient Patrick James Lynch and former non-profit director Amy Board are joined by advocacy leaders, medical experts, and other guests to discuss the latest news, scientific advancements, policy initiatives, and so much more. Subscribe wherever you listen, or search BloodStream Podcast on YouTube to catch every episode there. Produced by Believe Limited. Presenting sponsor: Takeda.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 43min
Emerging treatment for vWD?!
Is there a new treatment for von Willebrand Disease on the horizon? This week on BloodStream, we’re joined by Jess Swann and Dr. Ben Kim from Star Therapeutics to talk about their promising pipeline and what it could mean for the vWD community. From science to support, they share their commitment to innovation and the people at the heart of it all. Plus, Patrick and Amy catch you up on the latest happenings—including the premiere of Dismissed! Don’t miss this insightful, energizing episode that dives into the future of bleeding disorders care. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Sep 12, 2025 • 46min
Patrick’s Surgery and Ed Rogoff’s book
Edward Rogoff, Blood Brother, NY chapter board member, and author of Scary Diagnosis, joins us on today’s BloodStream. We hear the powerful stories behind community tattoos and get an update from PJL on his ankle surgery and recovery. This episode is full of resilience, creativity, and the strength we find in unexpected places. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: http://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-rogoff-6624366 Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Aug 22, 2025 • 35min
Gene Therapy Around the World
Do you ever wonder who’s actually getting gene therapy around the world? So have we! Dr. Hank Greely from Stanford and Simon Fletcher, a nurse and PhD Candidate from Oxford, break it down in a way that’s eye-opening and real. Then stick around for Dr. Radek Kaczmarek’s update on the latest game-changing research. Two fascinating chats, one episode, this is BloodStream you don’t want to miss! Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Aug 15, 2025 • 54min
Actress Sami Rappoport’s short film, VIII. Plus Jeff & Barb with Dr. Joanna Davis
What do a heartfelt short film, a Hollywood actress, and a powerful community story all have in common? This week’s BloodStream Podcast. Actress Sami Rappoport shares how her grandfather’s life with hemophilia inspired her latest project, and Dr. Joanna Davis sits down with Barb Forss and Jeffrey Moualim for a conversation you won’t want to miss. Jeffrey Moualim, Barbara Forss and Joanna Davis, M.D., discussion is in conjunction with CHESFoundation/LadyBugs Program Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Aug 8, 2025 • 23min
Bleeding Disorders Conference preview with NBDF’s Phil Gattone
Phil Gattone joins the latest BloodStream Podcast to preview NBDF’s upcoming Bleeding Disorders Conference, coming mid-August. Plus, Amy and Patrick take a trip down camp memory lane, sharing summer stories from their days at hemophilia camp. Tune in for a mix of updates and nostalgia. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Segment is brought to you by Genentech: Visit www.hemashort.com to watch the short film. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Jul 25, 2025 • 40min
Hemophiliac of Love with Max Feinstein (!!)
Our bud, Max Feinstein, is back with us to share the outcome of his elbow surgery and he surprises us with a cover of Hemophiliac of Love (!!). Plus, the most pressing question when it comes to gene therapy for hemophilia B: How long does it last? Hanna does a deep dive into that very question with guest, Dr. Andrew Davidoff. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Jul 18, 2025 • 29min
Type 3 vWD, growing up and out with Rick Lindfors
Rick Lindfors is cool. He lives with Type 3 von Willebrand and is in the Minnesota Search and Rescue Dog Association. He sits down with Patrick to chat about how he saw it as an opportunity to give back to his younger self, who, for a time, didn't have anyone coming to rescue them. Listen in to his inspiring story - only on BloodStream! Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Jul 11, 2025 • 49min
Dr. Erik Berntorp (the best-kept secret in vWD) and cancer podcasting legend, Matthew Zachary
Dr. Erik Berntorp (medical doctor, researcher, and professor at Lund University in Sweden) joins us to discuss something special related to von willebrand disease and Matthew Zachary, award-winning Cancer Maverick, Keynote Speaker, and Pioneering Podcaster sits down with Patrick to chat all things advocacy and media! Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Jun 27, 2025 • 59min
New Treatment Options and Trials
New treatment options are here for the hemophilia community! Learn more in Patrick’s conversation with Craig Benson and our latest Gene therapy segment that focuses on the psychological impact of gene therapy. Plus, we share news about the Genentech and Spark integration. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Segment is brought to you by Genentech: Visit www.hemashort.com to watch the short film. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok

Jun 20, 2025 • 58min
Stop the Bleeding!, a retrospective
Stop the Bleeding! is celebrating 14 seasons of using comedy and entertainment to raise awareness and educate about hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. Join creator, director, and star, Patrick James Lynch, in a retrospective with director and writer Jim Fagan as they reminisce about the show’s characters and conflicts, and how entertainment & digital media was used to engage, educate, and inspire people with chronic conditions. Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Watch the trailer for the latest season! AWARDS & HONORS 2018 LA Web Fest - Best Premise for a Comedy Series (Winner); Best Cinematography, Best Editing (Nomination) 2017 Imagen Awards - Best Web Series (Nomination) 2017 Brooklyn Web Fest - Best Ensemble (Nomination) 2014 National Hemophilia Foundation - Meritorious Service Award (Winner) 2013 Hemophilia Federation of America - Health & Wellness Award (Winner) It’s a Whole New World Gene Therapy Segment brought to you by CSL Behring, which now has a first-of-its-kind hemophilia B treatment. Visit BeyondHemB.com or download B SUPPORT wherever you get your apps for more information. Segment is brought to you by Genentech: Visit www.hemashort.com to watch the short film. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter BloodStream on Instagram BloodStream on LinkedIn BloodStream on TikTok