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Dr. Thomas Mather a.k.a The TickGuy Shares Tick Prevention Tips | The Daily Show

2026-06-03 Comedy
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Dr. Thomas Mather, a.k.a The TickGuy, talks to Michael Kosta about how to enjoy the outdoors all year round while staying safe from ticks. Dr. Mather, a researcher and professor of public health entomology at the University of Rhode Island, explains how to identify the types of ticks that can carry Lyme disease, answers The Daily Show staff’s most neurotic tick questions, and offers a three-pronged approach to tick prevention: tuck in shirts and pant legs, treat clothing with repellent, and check yourself for ticks (perhaps while on the toilet). #DailyShow #Ticks #MichaelKosta #TheTickGuy Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@MB-qr6et 2026-06-03

this was an EXCELLENT interview. I love late night comedy, but in this time, we need humorous learning

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@cheesebug 2026-06-03

One of the most important interviews on the show. Need more guests that make an everyday difference. Love it!

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@virginiatyree6705 2026-06-03

Great interview and terrific public service announcement. Thanks for the laughs too.

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@arjparth80 2026-06-03

Finally, one of the best and most informative daily show interviews. Miles better than celebrities coming on to push something. Keep it up, Michael! Tell the producers from us, that it was the best use of airtime!

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@Blitznstitch2 2026-06-03

I appreciate this guest. Please let him book more guests about topics he cares about, which is keeping kids and families safe.

218 1 replies
@atoz09093 2026-06-03

Best guest yet! I want more science-oriented guests. I know TDS focuses on politics, but I'd watch the team interview interesting scientists all day long. Spin-off show: The Daily Science.

154 2 replies
@kimgannon5980 2026-06-03

Honestly, this was a really cool interview. I found the guest to be charming in a very professor-y way that even gave me slight Mister Rogers vibes 😊

172 3 replies
@robertduncan8801 2026-06-03

The single most entertaining and engaging tick talk I've seen in my forty some years. 👍

94 1 replies
@angus_ismyname3424 2026-06-03

As a nurse who works in the outpatient setting, I have a basic knowledge of ticks, care etc but this was SUPER informative. I sent it to my coworkers to watch. Wonderful guest

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@marksogge5745 2026-06-03

I really appreciate that Costa went out on a limb and brought this guest on. Great interview!

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