The Activation Point

Gherkin Picklewater

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.

Episodes

  1. 2025-09-05

    AP 01 - Cristina Ibarra - Managing Director, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival

    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/

    28 min

  2. 2025-10-12

    AP 02 - Stephanie Mufson - CEO, The Parade Guys

    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/

    32 min

  3. 2025-10-16

    AP 03 -Charlie Todd - Founder, Improv Everywhere

    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/

    41 min

  4. 2025-10-22

    AP 04 - Adrea Gibbs - CEO, Alriginal Productions

    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/

    40 min

  5. 2025-11-12

    AP 05 - Buba Basishvili - Co-Artistic Director Theater Artibus

    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/

    32 min

  6. Jan 12

    AP 06 - Luke Spray - Executive Director - Civic Joy Fund

    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/

    28 min

  7. Jan 18

    AP 07 - Stuart Schuffman - Broke-Ass Stuart

    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/

    19 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Gherkin Picklewater
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Picklewater Industries
  • Show Website
    The Activation Point