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Ep. 908: The Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome

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Jul 27, 20261:29:41

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Steven Rinella talks with journalist and author Burkhard Bilger about: the lone star tick; alpha gal syndrome; Lyme disease; treatments; cockfighting; and more!

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"Ep. 908: The Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome" is an episode of The MeatEater Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 29 min. Published July 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: July 27, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 29 min.
What podcast is this from?: The MeatEater Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The MeatEater Podcast covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode Notes

Steven Rinella talks with journalist and author Burkhard Bilger about: the lone star tick; alpha gal syndrome; Lyme disease; treatments; cockfighting; and more!

Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network

Steve on Instagram and Twitter

MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next listen

All from The MeatEater Podcast →

Next listen

Ep. 915: Dan Moultrie on the History and Ethics of Trail Cameras and Other Thorny Issues of Wildlife Management

Yesterday1:54:17

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Pardon My Take

Barstool Sports

General Sports

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The MeatEater Podcast?

"Ep. 908: The Lone Star Tick and Alpha Gal Syndrome" is an episode of The MeatEater Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 29 min. Published July 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the The MeatEater Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. The MeatEater Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: July 27, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 29 min.
What podcast is this from?: The MeatEater Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The MeatEater Podcast covers general sports. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.