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The Old Naturalist

The Old Naturalist

Written by: Brandon Brywczynski and Eric Durbin
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 Brandon is a teacher. Eric is a retired real estate title examiner. What do they have in common? A shared love for the natural history of Northwest Ohio. In The Old Naturalist you'll learn about some of the luminaries of Toledo area conservation, some current trends in environmental news, whether Eric can remember the birds, bees, or butterflies, and occasionally what beer or whiskey they would recommend you try. The Old Naturalist is a light hearted, easy listen for any nature lover.Brandon Brywczynski and Eric Durbin Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • The Lazy Big Year

    The Lazy Big Year
    Feb 16 2026

    At some point in every birder's life the idea of doing a Big Year pops into their head. But a true Big Year can be grueling, and Brandon and the Old Naturalist ain't about that. Listen in to this conversation in which the boys discussed the possibilities of the Lazy Big Year!
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    27 mins
  • What Do F's Get?

    What Do F's Get?
    Jan 26 2026

    Well we're a tad tardy on releasing our January episode, but better late than never. On this show the Old Naturalist does something he's never done before: Failed to pass the quiz. Tune in to see if you can best him at his own game.
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    16 mins
  • People Soup

    People Soup
    Dec 13 2025

    Possibly the best yarn spun by the Old Naturalist. In this episode the boys go a little outside the comfort zone to talk about a pivotal moment in the Eric Durbin's life. Take a trip back to the 1970's to check out what Eric was doing in the brain lab at the Medical College of Ohio.
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    38 mins
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