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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
  • 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
  • The Hot Zone!

    The Hot Zone!
    Nov 24 2025

    Back when The Old Naturalist wasn't so old he took more than a few trips to Africa. One trip took him to a cave in western Kenya. Little did he know he was risking his life exploring this underground world that had served as a salty oasis for a plethora of animals including elephants for eons. Listen in to see what could have been a scary end for this wise-cracking adventurer.

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    14 mins
  • Smallmouth Fishing on the Maumee

    Smallmouth Fishing on the Maumee
    Oct 15 2025

    When Brandon and Eric can't seem to find the time to meet up so Eric can tell a tale about adventures past, Brandon decides to take his girls on a weekday adventure of the local variety. Watch to see if any of the three Brywczynski's catch their first largemouth bass.
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    5 mins
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