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PODCAST

The Old Naturalist

Brandon Brywczynski and Eric Durbin

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.

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All Episodes

00:27:18

The Lazy Big Year

The Old Naturalist ·

2026/02/16

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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00:16:21

What Do F's Get?

The Old Naturalist ·

2026/01/26

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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00:38:12

People Soup

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/12/13

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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00:14:16

The Hot Zone!

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/11/24

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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00:04:40

Smallmouth Fishing on the Maumee

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/10/15

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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00:10:58

Ruby on the Hot Seat!

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/09/15

A couple months ago the boys decided to quiz Brandon's youngest daughter Audrey on her nature knowledge. Now, we'll see if his oldest daughter Ruby can beat Audrey's score of 4/5. Not to be outdone, you the listener can play along as well!

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00:08:18

Fantastic Fritillaries!

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/08/18

In this month's installment of The Old Naturalist the usual suspects take a backseat to butterfly enthusiast John Michael Durback. John Michael will teach you how to identify the 3 most common fritillaries in our area. He does a great job breaking down the differences so tune in to learn how to differentiate between these beautiful orange butterflies.

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00:12:57

Audrey on the Hot Seat!

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/07/21

Here's a call back to Season 1 of The Old Naturalist. The boys are doing a quiz, and their victim is Brandon's youngest daughter Audrey. Play along with Audrey and see if you can pass the quiz!

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00:50:14

The Old Naturalist on Safari

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/06/16

In previous episodes Eric has teased listeners with scant details about a hunting trip to South Africa he took with his friend Jerry. Well, in this episode you get the rest of the story. Watch on Spotify or listen on Apple to the Old Naturalist on Safari!

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00:47:33

Venomous NOT Poisonous

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/05/16

The Old Naturalist may get his vocabulary tangled up from time to time, but he does know a thing or two about the world's most dangerous snakes. Join Brandon as he learns about some of those serpents from Eric's world travels.

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00:35:42

Birding Then and Now

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/04/14

The natural world is always changing. The lives our backyard birds are no exception. In this episode, Eric takes Brandon on a tour of the natural history of some of our more common backyard birds. And to match the theme of the episode, the boys decided to record at a great place to watch the birds: Secor Metropark's Window on Wildlife.

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00:39:55

The Lost World

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/03/17

In this month's episode Eric regales Brandon with stories from the tropics. Specifically, the spotlight will be on the country of Venezuela and The Old Naturalist's many trips there. Eric also shares the source of his wanderlust for exploration...something that began when he was a young boy.

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00:21:26

Two Faces for Radio

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/02/17

Brandon and Eric make their radio debut, streaming live from the campus of Bowling Green State University. With BG in mind, Brandon crafted a little quiz for Eric that is fitting for the city that serves as the seat of Wood County Ohio. Listen in (or watch on Spotify) to see if you can match the Old Naturalist's score. Pictures provided by photographer and friend Brian Zwiebel were much appreciated.

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00:27:01

Eric and the Hippo

The Old Naturalist ·

2025/01/20

Happy 2025 everybody. Brandon and the Old Naturalist are kicking off the new year with a tail from Africa. As a reminder, we'll be doing video podcasts this year so the best way to follow us will be on Spotify. Our Apple Podcast listeners will still be able to listen in, but you won't be able to see us...which is probably not all bad.

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00:12:17

The Final Exam

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/12/31

It all comes down to this. Will the Old Naturalist pass the quiz in our final episode of the year? Tune in for that and what the plan is for 2025. Thanks again to our friend Brian Zwiebel for the episode art. Happy New Year everybody!

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00:24:50

The GRWA Christmas Count

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/12/26

Well the Christmas Bird Count season is in full swing, so the boys decided to have their pal Tom Kemp stop by to talk about one of our favorite counts: The Grand Rapids Waterville Christmas Bird Count. Learn about the history of what for many is a wonderful winter pastime.

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00:27:16

The Northwest Ohio Bucket List

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/12/19

The Old Naturalist dug up an old TNA publication he'd like to share with all of you! People tend to take for granted the great experiences that are right in their own backyard. Listen in to hear about some of the 111 places you should visit in the Toledo area.

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00:13:52

Baleful Stares with Beady Red Eyes

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/12/12

As we near the Christmas Bird Count Season, Brandon thought it would be fun to quiz Eric over birds that have been found at a hot spot within the Toledo Christmas Bird Count circle: the Bayshore Power Plant. With an assist from friend Greg Links, Brandon challenges the Old Naturalist to finish the year on an intellectual high note. Thanks to our friend Brian Zwiebel for the episode art.

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00:15:36

The Gull Whisperer

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/12/05

If you live in Northwest Ohio and you're in to birds, there's a pretty good chance you've heard of Tom Kemp. Mr. Kemp has been birding in our area for well over a half century! He's kind of expert on any local bird species, but gulls are his specialty. With that in mind, Eric and Brandon decided to spring a pop quiz on their birding buddy.

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00:19:50

Nature Trails with Jim Nessle

The Old Naturalist ·

2024/11/28

In today's episode Eric enlightens Brandon with a biography of Jim Nessle. Mr. Nessle was a Toledo area radio and TV personality who's love for nature was infectious for kids of all ages. Listen in to learn about someone who really excelled at the Toledo Naturalists' mission in "promoting popular interest in the study of natural history."

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