Reviews
“I’ve really enjoyed this podcast. The producer does a great job and shares fascinating stories about diverse and often obscure organisms. It seems to be well researched, as when I dug deeper into some of the things I learned from this podcast, I found confirmation of the facts presented. I...”Read full review »
HodorTheTriumphant via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“Such a welth of wonderful information about the natural world. Beautifully presented!!”
ARIceberg via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/16/23
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“An excellent podcast. Five stars! Listening to it, I am constantly reminded of and excited about the endless ingenuity, diversity and wonder of the natural world. Packed with information, but not at all dry or boring. Thank you!”
A.E. Thomas via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/27/23
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“Great facts and stories. I need a new episode soon. REALLY soon”
Nobody AKA Odysseus via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“Absolutely superb work on unusual animals.
Well researched with a comedic term of phrase from time to time.
Very interesting and well presented.”
timber man lee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/15/23
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“It’s so refreshing to hear a nature prog that has details and facts rather than just cutsy gloss.”
{{kjf}} via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/22
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“Great content, great music, but the star is the narrator and writer. I could listen to him all day.”
Tom Conwell via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/22
“Brilliant natural history podcast which focuses on the more weird and wonderful organisms.”
lord darcey via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/01/22
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“Beautifully done in a nice and calm fashion. Very refreshing to see in this loud modern world where showmanship takes over quality and information. Thank you very much!”
ghjjytdddvhiiyt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/06/22
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“This is such a wonderful podcast! For anyone with an interest in biology or zoology, I promise this show will teach you so much you didn’t know that you didn’t know. I’ve learned so much from this show, and the sometimes complex information is given in such a completely manageable way. The...”Read full review »
joshuaraeburn2002 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/11/21
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“One of the best researched wildlife podcasts and presented in a great way. Go listen now!”
Neil UK Wildlife via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/10/21
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“One of the best, if not the best, natural history podcasts I've listened to. I can't recommend them highly enough. Many thanks for doing them Brian.”Read full review »
Andy Pym via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/13/21
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“I’m a zoologist and am currently studying for my masters degree in Global Wildlife Health and Conservation, and this podcast is amazing for some easy listening supplemental knowledge about the natural world and it’s many wonders. Wonderful story telling, species range, production quality and...”Read full review »
Rubyru04 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/10/21
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“I love animals and all of their weird and amazing adaptations and behaviors and this is a podcast for that! This reminds me of Song Exploder, but for animals: each episode is a deep dive into one species and manages to make a coherent and engaging story about that species. Also the host has the...”Read full review »
KindnessMattersIL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/21
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“The narrative quality, content and delivery are matched for me only by Robin’s History of Byzantium podcast. I’m an indoorsy person, I barely like nature but I love the world and it’s diversity and the idiosyncratic details and Brian nails it every time and then some. I’ve listened to every...”Read full review »
Jesus this is annoying via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/20
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“Recommended through wild green memes for ecological fiends :)”
Invisiblecity! via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
12/04/20
““The Wild Episode” combines all the fun parts of zoology with some masterful storytelling, and it’s become part of my daily routine. It’s one of the best ones out there! As a university biology student, it has my full, wholehearted approval”
Wistheria via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
10/28/20
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“Brian has found the quintessential balance between captivating storytelling, fascinating science, and relevant digressions. Quite frankly, it baffles me that this podcast is not more widely listened to; I suppose this review is my tiny contribution to changing that. Keep up the amazing work Brian!”
blobeyestiguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/20
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“Awesome narration and great content, good for mid day or late at night to help fall asleep!!!”
Jackgarf36 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“I like be this podcast. Great insight into the wonder of animals and ecology.”
Brillos! via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/01/20
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“Absolutely amazing. I am so so pleased i found this podcast. It is really well done.”
Jerald Smith via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/20
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“I love this podcast. Exactly what I was looking for”
thinkelbottom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/20
“1. The animals he covers are the best, weirdest and most wonderful creatures.
2. Very well researched. The host knows his stuff.
3. His voice is so relaxing, I now listen to old episodes to fall asleep. I used to do that with other nature documentaries but now I can do it with this podcast....”Read full review »
swizzilkz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/20
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“Really enjoying these- quirky and hold the attention really well. Great for those already into natural history and those looking to hear something a bit different - and for all ages too. Recommend you give this a go!
Now I’ve been listening for a while I think Brian has established for himself a...”Read full review »
wilkinson200996 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/11/20
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“This is such a wonderful podcast that constantly teaches me new things every time I listen. Highly recommend!!”
dh031701 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/16/20
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“Discovered this due to being a fan of BR’s books and have truly enjoyed the journey into the oddities and horrors of nature!”
popejacob via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/17/19
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“A story weaving David Attenborough. Takes me to another realm.”
Habbahaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/05/19
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“You won't find a podcast that is more thoughtful, peaceful, and informative. The host is insightful, unique in his choices, and knowledgeable. Further, his presentation is calming, yet extremely entertaining.”Read full review »
Foy Greenwood via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/19
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“Ruckley’s soothing voice, creative narration about rare animals, and beautiful sound design make this my absolute favorite nature podcast. I have chronic anxiety, and I use nature docs and podcasts as a way to wind down in the evenings (taking my mind off of my worries, and putting the world into...”Read full review »
Ommmmmmmmmmm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/19
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“This podcast features tons of amazing animals, the story’s behind them, and what makes them so amazing. Brian Ruckley does such an amazing job bringing these animals to light and surfacing knowledge I might not have discovered otherwise. I am a 16 year old aspiring zoologist and this podcast has...”Read full review »
Trfvnjyrfhjrxguefhirhjjk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/19
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“A wonderful show touching on the fringe of the natural world. Killer bats, Houdini wasps and snakes with shadow puppets. It’s a really well researched and delivered experience”
Eep80716 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/03/19
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“My favourite podcast! Are you making more?”
nazgul252525 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
03/19/19
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“Incredibly varied and interesting. Extremely well presented, each episode is a fascinating historical narrative of natural wonders, sprinkled with humour and humanity that will hook anyone with even a passing interest in the world.”
yadunknow via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/04/19
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“A really cool way to learn about Nature’s wonders. Not dry and bland like traditional natural history media.”
gdecaires via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/02/19
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“If you like your podcasts intelligent and thought-provoking, this is a must! The magic and mystery of the natural world is beautifully evoked, and every episode leaves me longing for the next one. Brilliant.”
Stottc via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/18
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“This is lovely little podcast - soothing and stimulating in equal measure - that introduces listeners in an approachable way to some of the wonders of the natural world. Presented at a very bite-size length, it’s thoroughly researched, well written, absolutely fascinating and a real treat to...”Read full review »
Frog fan 65 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/18
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“The chap has a lovely accent, & the music sprinkled in the background is brilliant - without distracting from the narrative. Really interesting show & love the fact that you can further interact by going to the website episode page to see pictures of the animals/ things that were...”Read full review »
Wee Fat Badger via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/16/18
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“These podcasts make you realise the world is a bigger, stranger and sometimes precarious place for the wildlife that shares the planet with us. Striking a balance between informative and entertaining, Brian draws you into individual zoological stories and quirks about species you may not have...”Read full review »
weestoater1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/30/18
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“Absolutely wonderful podcast about a different species each week. So interesting and told in a captivating way as he describes the story of each new species! Some are so amazing it’s hard to believe such things exist.”
sbo8505 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/18
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“I love this podcast! A great show for those who like to learn about lesser known animals.”
Sleepgreat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/18
“I just found this podcast and I cannot recommend it more. It is excellently produced and very well researched. The small touches of music and other audio really bring it all together. The host shows true interest and respect for the material and that comes through in his presentation. There may...”Read full review »
dyepbot via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
05/11/18
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