

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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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

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 11min
Aging with a Bleeding Disorder
Join us for an episode dedicated to aging with hemophilia, with several stories from our community. We hear from Jeffrey Moualim & Barb Forss, and Patrick sits down with Prisilla Oren, while Hanna chats with Walter Justus. It's a special episode to celebrate the strength of our community. 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

May 23, 2025 • 54min
NBDF CEO weighs in on current events
NBDF CEO, Phil Gattone, is back on the show to share his thoughts on the current events happening in our bleeding disorder community. Plus, Hanna speaks with Stanford law professor Dr. Hank Greely and legendary hematologist Dr. Margaret Ragni about how we know when gene therapy is the right choice—and is our system ready to support it? And, an interview with the founder of Hope Runs Red, Breana Sinkfield. All this and more! 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: Visit Hope Runs Red and watch or share your story! Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter

May 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
Medicaid Cuts and vWD Clinical Trials
Join Benny Sorensen, CEO of Hemab, as he discusses groundbreaking clinical trials for von Willebrand’s disease and the potential impact of looming Medicaid cuts on the bleeding disorders community. Kayla Klein shares her heartfelt family story of resilience through hemophilia, alongside her mother, Nancy Rodgers, who recounts her experiences during the blood contamination crisis. Their powerful narratives highlight the importance of advocacy and community support in navigating the complexities of rare bleeding disorders.

Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 24min
New Music from Trevor Martin and info about Deliver Us, an upcoming documentary
One of our most stacked episodes in a while, featuring a chat and new music with Blood Brother, Trevor Martin. We also have Dr. Richard Lemon on the latest Gene therapy segment discussing the implications of recent hemophilia B gene therapy data. Plus, Allegra Hill and Kimberly Durdin from the only Black-owned birthing center in LA, and the visionary subjects behind our upcoming documentary Deliver Us. AND NYLI's Shanthi Hegde & Eliza Marie VanZweden! Whew! 😅 Presenting Sponsor: Takeda, visit bleedingdisorders.com to learn more. Show Notes: Subscribe: The BloodStream Podcast 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. To learn more about Trevor and hear his music, visit trevormartinmusic.com To learn more about Trevor Martin's treatment, visit Hemlibra.com Connect with BloodStream Media: BloodStreamMedia.com BloodStream on Facebook BloodStream on X/Twitter


