Exploring Modern Clowning with Gherkin Picklewater | Comedy as Social Reflection 

Exploring Modern Clowning with Gherkin Picklewater | Comedy as Social Reflection 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Gherkin Picklewater, a theatrical clown, producer, and performer based in the San Francisco Bay Area whose work blends physical comedy, storytelling, and social commentary. Gherkin shares how an early fascination with circus and performance led him to train at the Clown Conservatory at the San Francisco Circus Center and spend years developing a style aimed primarily at adult audiences. He explains the difference between traditional circus clowning and theatrical clown work, and how humor, absurdity, and even themes of loss and death can be used to bring people together. He reflects on his philosophy of comedy as a form of social bonding, where laughter creates trust and opens space to question norms and behavior. He also discusses his work in podcasting and event production, and how those platforms allow him to explore humor, creativity, and community from different angles. Tune in to hear more about the craft behind modern clowning, the role of physicality and vulnerability in comedy, and why being seen by the right audience matters more than broad appeal.

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Rethinking Chronic Pain with Dan Esposito | Undoing the Body’s Breaking Points 

Rethinking Chronic Pain with Dan Esposito | Undoing the Body’s Breaking Points 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Dan Esposito, a former NFL player and national champion sprinter who rebuilt his health after years of chronic pain and physical decline. Dan expl...

12 Feb 54min

Unlocking Creative Genius with Sandra Cavanaugh | Living Life as an Improv 

Unlocking Creative Genius with Sandra Cavanaugh | Living Life as an Improv 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Sandra Cavanaugh, a coach, teacher, and author who has spent decades helping people recognize and trust their creative intelligence. Sandra shares...

5 Feb 36min

Growing Up on Iconic TV Sets with Julie Piekarski | Staying Grounded in Entertainment 

Growing Up on Iconic TV Sets with Julie Piekarski | Staying Grounded in Entertainment 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Julie Piekarski, an actress best known for her role as Sue Ann Weaver on The Facts of Life and her early years as a Mouseketeer. Julie reflects on...

29 Jan 58min

Navigating Independent Filmmaking with Jayson Johnson | Story First in a Content-Driven World

Navigating Independent Filmmaking with Jayson Johnson | Story First in a Content-Driven World

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Jayson Johnson, an award-winning writer, director, and producer whose work spans short films, feature development, and collaborations across major...

22 Jan 33min

Choosing Accounting at Temple University with Ivy Dieujuste | A Student’s Perspective 

Choosing Accounting at Temple University with Ivy Dieujuste | A Student’s Perspective 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host James Walker chats with Ivy Dieujuste, a Temple University senior majoring in accounting and finance and the latest recipient of the James E. Walker Scholarship. Ivy shar...

15 Jan 23min

Inside Nature Documentary Filmmaking with Shannon Malone-deBenedictis | From Concept to Screen

Inside Nature Documentary Filmmaking with Shannon Malone-deBenedictis | From Concept to Screen

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Shannon Malone-DeBenedictis, a two-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker whose work spans Disney Plus, Netflix, National Geographic, and W...

8 Jan 41min

Building Community Through Music and Hospitality with Tim McLoone | A Life of Service and Song 

Building Community Through Music and Hospitality with Tim McLoone | A Life of Service and Song 

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Tim McLoone, a New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, musician, restaurateur, and founder of the nonprofit Holiday Express. Tim shares how music has al...

18 Dec 202539min

Building Authentic Comedy with Simmy Kustanowitz | From Live TV to Lasting Impact

Building Authentic Comedy with Simmy Kustanowitz | From Live TV to Lasting Impact

Today on Adeptus On-Air, host Mike Hoffman chats with Simmy Kustanowitz, an Emmy-nominated executive producer whose career spans hit shows from Total Request Live to Impractical Jokers. Simmy describe...

11 Dec 202542min

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