Gherkin Picklewater

The Activation Point

Society EN ↓ 7 episodes

The Activation point explores the behind-the-scenes realities of culture creation through event production, art, and public space activation in the events that redefine our culture and the points at which an activation comes to life. Meet Industry leaders and innovators who are working to make our world kinder and more encompassing.

Author

Gherkin Picklewater

Episodes

AP 07 - Stuart Schuffman - Broke-Ass Stuart 18.01.2026 19:00

In this episode of Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Stuart Schuffman, author, television host, and founder of the website Broke-Ass Stuart, about events, travel, and community building in San Francisco and abroad. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 06 - Luke Spray - Executive Director - Civic Joy Fund 12.01.2026 27:36

In this episode of The Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Luke Spray, the Executive Director of San Francisco's Civic Joy Fund on reclaiming the streets, public space, activation, community building and legacy. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 05 - Buba Basishvili - Co-Artistic Director Theater Artibus 12.11.2025 31:42

In this episode of Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Buba Basishvili, the co-artistic director of Denver's Theatre Artibus, about creating theatre and community. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 04 - Adrea Gibbs - CEO, Alriginal Productions 22.10.2025 40:26

In this episode of Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Adrea Gibbs, the CEO of Alriginal Productions, about culture, IDEA based production, and her time at Slagharen Amusement Park, Meow Wolf and much more. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 03 -Charlie Todd - Founder, Improv Everywhere 16.10.2025 40:48

In this episode of Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Charlie Todd, the founder and owner of Improv Everywhere, about creating community, public art, accessible streets, and injecting whimsy into the world. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 02 - Stephanie Mufson - CEO, The Parade Guys 12.10.2025 31:46

In this episode of The Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Stephanie Mufson, the Ceo and Owner of The Parade Guys about public art, building community, culture, and entrepreneurshipp. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AP 01 - Cristina Ibarra - Managing Director, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 05.09.2025 28:16

In the inaugural episode of Activation Point, Gherkin speaks with Cristina Ibrra, the managing director of Yerba Buena Gardens Festival, about creating and fostering community through free, publicly accessible arts and cultural programming. "Shiny Tech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/