In this episode, we break down the basics of blood banking and transfusion medicine, focusing on how blood is safely typed, screened, and matched before it ever reaches a patient. We walk through the ABO and Rh systems, explain why compatibility is critical, and outline how antibody screening and crossmatching work together as key safety steps in the laboratory.

We also discuss what actually happens behind the scenes in the blood bank, from testing to product release, and highlight the role of the medical laboratory scientist in preventing transfusion reactions. This episode is a straightforward introduction to the core processes that make modern blood transfusion safe and reliable.

This week we took a totally normal, responsible approach to podcasting...and immediately fell down a Reddit rabbit hole.

Colin, Josh and Shawn take a microscope to the wildest, funniest, and sometimes questionable stories the internet has to offer-all with a scientific twist. From weird experiments gone wrong, mysterious observations , and "did this really happen in a lab?" confessions, the crew reacts, analyzes, and occasionally facepalms at human behavior.

Whether you're a scientist, a student, or just someone who loves nerdy Reddit rabbit holes, this episode is your ticket to lab chaos and internet absurdity.

This week, we turn the podcast into a full-on lab-themed trivia game show! I put Josh and Shawn to the ultimate test, channeling my inner Alex Trebek to see who knows their Medical Lab Science—and who’s just capping.

What to Expect:

• Rapid-fire MLS trivia questions 🧫
• Fun, playful banter (and a few surprising answers!) 😂
• “Fact or Cap” rounds—can you guess which answers are true?
• Behind-the-scenes laughs as we turn lab nerding into a gameshow

Whether you’re an MLS student, lab professional, or just love quirky podcast fun, this episode will test your knowledge and keep you laughing.

Tune in and play along—see if you can call out the facts before Josh or Shawn!

Follow & Connect:

• Instagram: @beyondbenchpod
• Twitter/X: @beyondbenchpod
• Email: beyondbenchpod@gmail.com

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