Episodes 42
Avg. Duration 1h
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (24)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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www.waterforfighting.com

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Mark Twain is said to have quipped, “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting." And in Florida, the subject of water can bring out the strongest of opinions. The Water for Fighting podcast will discuss the past, present, and future of water in Florida with the people who make it happen. The host, Brett Cyphers spent over 20 years working throughout Florida government getting to know the people who’ve made water their life’s work and created this podcast to allow you, the listener, to get to know them as well. The object of this show is to get beyond the abbreviated soundbites and two-line quotes to provide a format that allows us to get to know the guest, not just serve an agenda. Guests are encouraged to talk about their experiences and opinions as they wish to express them. We hope you’ll enjoy the conversations.

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S5E1 Herschel Vinyard

Jun 02, 2026 1h 3m

Water for Fighting kicks off Season 5 with former Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Herschel Vinyard. Brett sits down with his former boss and longtime friend to discuss a…

S4E10 Lisa Moore

Nov 11, 2025 56m

In the season four finale of Water for Fighting, host Brett Cyphers heads to Crystal River to sit down with community champion and fourth-generation Floridian Lisa Moore — a teacher, advocate, and…

S4E9 Adam Blalock, Omar Franco, Kim Shugar

Sep 09, 2025 58m

This special joint episode from Water for Fighting and the Florida Specifier Podcast—a product of the Specifier Media Group—was recorded in front of a live audience at the American Water Resources…

S4E8 Mandi Rice

Aug 19, 2025 1h

In this episode of Water for Fighting, host Brett Cyphers sits down with longtime friend and colleague Mandi Rice, Assistant Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Water Management District, for…

S4E7 Temperince Morgan

Jun 24, 2025 1h 2m

In this episode, Brett Cyphers sits down with Temperince Morgan, a fourth-generation Floridian who brings both personal roots and professional expertise to Florida’s most pressing environmental…

S4E6 One Water Conference

Dec 17, 2024 1h 23m

In this episode, Brett takes the show on the road to moderate a discussion at the OneWater Summit in Winter Haven.  His conversation partners included Lynn Spivey, the City of Plant City Utilities…

S4E5 Adam Putnam

Dec 03, 2024 1h 14m

In this special episode, released under the Water for Fighting as well as the Florida Specifier banner, Brett gets to sit down with Bartow’s favorite son, Adam Putnam.  At the time he served, Putnam…

S4E4 Eric Sutton

Oct 29, 2024 1h 19m

In this episode, Brett sat down with his friend and fellow Southwest Florida Water Management District alum, Eric Sutton.  Before his current role, Eric has spent his entire career in public service.…

S4E3 Andrew Ketchel

Oct 15, 2024 1h 8m

For this episode, Brett sat down with his friend, colleague, and fellow DEP alum Andrew Ketchel as Hurricane Helene barreled toward its collision with the Southeast United States.  Andrew is a former…

S4E2 Mark Merkelbach

Sep 24, 2024 52m

In this episode, Brett has a conversation with Mark Merkelbach, the CEO of Green Earth Operations and COO of Sustainable Water Infrastructure Group (SWIG).  Mark has dedicated his career to water…

S4E1 David Rathke

Sep 09, 2024 1h 20m

The Season 4 kickoff features Brett sitting down with his friend and former boss, David Rathke.  David is currently the Executive Director of Resiliency Florida and Executive Director of Florida…

S3E10 Drew Bartlett

Apr 15, 2024 53m

In this episode, Brett closes out Season 3 with former Deputy Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and current Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management…

S3E9 Holly Raschein

Mar 11, 2024 1h 11m

In this episode, Brett sits down with former four-term member of the Florida House of Representatives, Florida Keys champion, and current mayor of Monroe County – Holly Raschein.Holly was born and…

S3E8 David Sedlak

Mar 04, 2024 52m

This week, Brett sits down with professor, researcher, and award-winning author, David Sedlak to talk about his latest book, Water for All – Global Solutions for a Changing Climate.  David started…

S3E7 Bob Martinez

Feb 26, 2024 1h 12m

This week, Brett had the privilege of sharing some time with Tampa and Florida legend – Governor Bob Martinez.  He was Tampa’s 54th mayor and Florida’s 40th governor; both positions held as the first…

S3E6 Hugh Thomas

Feb 12, 2024 1h 8m

This week, Brett got to share some time with a true gentleman, friend, and public servant – Hugh Thomas.  Hugh has been the Executive Director of the Suwannee River Water Management District for over…

S3E5 Ansley Tilley

Feb 05, 2024 1h 11m

This week, Brett goes on a deep dive with a friend who exemplifies what this podcast is all about – Ansley Tilley.  Ansley is one of the most talented engineers in Florida who has a wide array of…

S3E4 Ernie Barnett

Jan 29, 2024 54m

This week, Brett sits down with his friend and Executive Director of the Florida Land Council, Ernie Barnett.  Ernie has a wealth of experience from his days in leadership positions at the Florida…

S3E3 Estus Whitfield

Jan 22, 2024 54m

This week, Brett shares some time with friend and Florida’s Environmental Curmudgeon-in-Chief, Estus Whitfield. Estus has a wealth of experience working for SIX Florida governors where he played an…

S3E2 Pepper Uchino

Jan 15, 2024 1h 11m

In this episode, Brett sits down with his good friend and Anfield alumnus, Pepper Uchino. Pepper is now the President of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association, but he has a wealth of…

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