Florida Specifier Podcast
by Florida Specifier
The Florida Specifier Podcast is an issue, policy, and technology-based program produced by the Editorial Board of the Florida Specifier. It is a recurring podcast that is focused on news and information related to Florida’s natural resources with the people who dedicate their personal and professional lives to the lifeblood of our state. Hosted by Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews, as well as intermittent hosts and special guests, the podcast will highlight and examine the most pressing environmental issues that face our state, both emerging and historical. We will hear from the regulators, legislators, professionals, and passionate champions of Florida’s environment in each episode.
Episodes
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Episode 45: Sept / Oct Editorial Board
The Florida Specifier Editorial Board is back, with Brett Cyphers, Ryan Matthews, Patrick Gillespie, and Jeff Littlejohn taking a look at the issues shaping Florida’s environmental and policy landscape as the state heads into a major election year. The conversation starts with Florida’s race for...
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Episode 44: July / August Editorial Board
In the latest Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers are joined by fellow Editorial Board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn to break down Florida's newly finalized state budget, Governor DeSantis' vetoes, and what the latest funding decisions mean for water...
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Episode 43: Linda Dickinson and Cindy Littlejohn
As the 40th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School approaches, host Brett Cyphers sits down with Linda Dickinson and Cindy Littlejohn for a conversation about the origins and evolution of one of Florida's longest-running environmental conferences. The episode explores Chuck Littlejohn's...
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Episode 42: Steve Lewis and Terry Lewis
As the 40th Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School approaches, hosts Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews sit down with two pioneers of Florida's environmental community—Steve Lewis and Terry Lewis, founding partners of Lewis, Longman & Walker—for a conversation reflecting on the people,...
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Episode 41: May / June Editorial Board
In the latest Editorial Board episode, the crew returns to the ever-evolving “Specifier Media Studio” — still light on decorations, but never short on opinions. Host Brett Cyphers is joined by co-host Ryan Matthews, along with Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn, for a candid conversation about...
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Episode 40: March / April Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, host Brett Cyphers is joined by Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn to reflect on the close of Florida’s legislative session and the uncertain road ahead as budget negotiations and potential special sessions continue. The group briefly recaps…
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Episode 39: Jan / Feb Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers are joined by fellow editorial board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest developments shaping Florida’s water and environmental policy. The team sits…
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Episode 38: Nov / Dec Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier podcast, host Ryan Matthews and co-host Brett Cyphers, along with Editorial Board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn gather in the newly minted Specifier Media Studio to go through the major policy themes shaping Florida as Committee Week number...
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Episode 37: Fireside Chat with Host Alexis Lambert
In this special episode, host Brett Cyphers welcomes listeners to a dynamic conversation with four former secretaries of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection — Herschel T. Vinyard Jr., Jon Steverson, Shawn Hamilton, and Ryan Matthews — moderated by current Secretary Alexis Lambert....
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Episode 36: Sept / Oct Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Ryan Matthews and Brett Cyphers are joined by fellow editorial board members Patrick Gillespie and Jeff Littlejohn for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest developments shaping Florida’s water and environmental policy. The team kicks…
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Episode 35: Adam Blalock, Omar Franco, and Kim Shugar
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 Association’s annual conference in Key West. Host, Brett Cyphers sits down with three of Florida’s...
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Episode 34: Doug Corbett
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, Ryan Matthews, Brett Cyphers and Jeff Littlejohn sit down with Doug Corbett, Director of Sales and Marketing at the JW Marriott Marco Island. Together, they reflect on the rich history of the Environmental Permitting Summer School, now in its 39th...
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Episode 33: Toby Overdorf
In this episode of The Florida Specifier Podcast, co-hosts Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews are joined by Representative Toby Overdorf, an environmental consultant, engineer, and longtime legislator, as he enters his final year in the Florida House. Recorded on-site at the 39th Annual…
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Episode 32: July / August Editorial Board
In this episode of theFlorida Specifier Podcast, Brett Cyphers is joined by editor-in-chief Patrick Gillespie and editorial board member Jeff Littlejohn for a lively conversation that dives into Florida’s finalized state budget, line-item vetoes, and what it all means for environmental...
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Episode 31: May / June Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews are joined by editorial board members Jeff Littlejohn and Patrick Gillespie for a dynamic roundtable conversation that blends policy insight with candid storytelling. As Florida approaches a new fiscal year…
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Episode 30: March / April Editorial Board
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, hosts Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews are joined by fellow members of the Florida Specifier editorial board: Jeff Littlejohn and Patrick Gillespie. Together, they dive into the fast-moving first week of Florida’s legislative session, analyzing the...
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Episode 29: Wilton Simpson
In this episode, Ryan and Brett get to catch up with 5th generation Floridian, former President of the Florida Senate, and Florida’s 13th Commissioner of Agriculture – Wilton Simpson. They discuss the state of agriculture in Florida today; the massive reach of the Department’s responsibilities…
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Episode 28: Brewster Bevis
In this episode of the Florida Specifier Podcast, Ryan and Brett speak with Brewster Bevis, CEO of AIF, from the AIF Water Forum. This event, held annually for the past six years, brings together legislators and environmental leaders to discuss Florida's most pressing water issues. Brewster…
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Episode 26 January / February Editorial Board
In this episode, Patrick, Ryan, and Brett get together to discuss the January/February issue of the Specifier. They talk about the upcoming legislative session; their favorite articles; Upcoming environmental events around the state; and some upcoming Specifier and Water for Fighting podcast...
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Episode 25: One Water Conference
In this episode, Brett takes the show on the road without Ryan to moderate a discussion at the One Water Summit in Winter Haven. His conversation partners included Lynn Spivey, the City of Plant City Utilities Director; David MacIntyre, the President of AquaSciTech Consulting; and Frank…
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Episode 24: Fred Aschauer, Robert Williams, Justin Freedman, and Desmond Duke
Ryan and Brett continue their look back at the Environmental Permitting Summer School through the eyes of its founders and supporters – both past and present – to provide a snapshot of who they are; what they do; why they’ve continued their support over the years; and what the conference means to...
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Episode 23: Adam Putnam
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, Punam was the youngest person ever to be elected to the Florida House of Representatives at barely...
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Episode 22: November / December Editorial Board
In this episode, a Patrick-less Florida Specifier editorial board is back in the lead up to the holiday season to discuss the November/December issue of the Specifier. They provide a rundown on the post-election leadership changes at the state level and what that may mean for the upcoming...
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Episode 21: Larry Sellers, Jon Steverson, and Mark Thomasson
Ryan and Brett continue their look back at the Environmental Permitting Summer School through the eyes of its founders and supporters – both past and present – to provide a snapshot of who they are, what they do, why they’ve continued their support over the years; and what the conference means to...
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Episode 20: Frank Walker with Jeff Littlejohn and Ryan Matthews
In this first of five special editions of the Florida Specifier Podcast, Ryan and Brett take a look back at the Environmental Permitting Summer School through the eyes of its founders and supporters – both past and present – to provide a snapshot of who they are; what they do; why they’ve…
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Episode 19: September / October Editorial Board
In this episode, the Florida Specifier’s editorial board is back during the “quiet season” to discuss the September/October issue of the Specifier. Ryan gives the rundown on the Legislative Budget Request (LBR) and grants processes; Jeff gives an update on Florida’s legal wrangling with the…
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Episode 18: Spencer Tuell
In this episode, Ryan and Brett sit down with Spencer Tuell of Gulf Coast Underground to discuss his work in the Gulf Coast, see what he did there, on municipal infrastructure and the work that GCU does to improve aging wastewater pipelines. Spencer and GCU have worked extensively in Mississippi,...
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Episode 17: David Rathke and Pepper Uchino
In this episode, Ryan and Brett host David Rathke and Pepper Uchino to talk about their work and the upcoming 3rd Annual Florida Resilience Conference, taking place from September 11-13. David is the Executive Director of Resiliency Florida, and Pepper is the Executive Director of the Florida…
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Episode 16: Nick Albergo
In this episode, Ryan and Brett sit down at the Environmental Permitting Summer School to record with one of Florida’s premier experts in bioremediation, Nick Albergo, P.E., DEE, WRE, FASCE, FEWRI. Nick is a Professional Engineer who serves as a Senior Advisor to GHD Services, and also serves on...
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Epsiode 15: Marco Island Edition
In this episode, Ryan, Brett, Jeff, and Pat get together and talk about the Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, now in its 38th year. They talk tips for a better time while you’re there, such as some breakout sessions that are anticipated to be particularly interesting, and…
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About this show
The Florida Specifier Podcast is an issue, policy, and technology-based program produced by the Editorial Board of the Florida Specifier. It is a recurring podcast that is focused on news and information related to Florida’s natural resources with the people who dedicate their personal and professional lives to the lifeblood of our state. Hosted by Brett Cyphers and Ryan Matthews, as well as intermittent hosts and special guests, the podcast will highlight and examine the most pressing environmental issues that face our state, both emerging and historical. We will hear from the regulators, legislators, professionals, and passionate champions of Florida’s environment in each episode.
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