Pangea Futbol Club Head Coach and Power Charango Forward Damian Nunez joins the show to kick around some of his favorite songs and discuss the band's ongoing goooal of bending the borders of musical genres. La Selecion de PFC includes 8 musicians from countries ranging from Argentina to Chile, Madagascar to Cuba and Ireland to Iran... Phily to BENICIA --- all coming together for un golazo de sonido that blends African rhythms with Arabic melodies and gypsy harmonies. Be sure to check out PFC's next gig this Sunday March 22 at the Makeout Room -- a benefit for the displaced victims of January's four-alarm fire. Y dale!

Leigh Gregory and Ville Vilpponen join the show to play some tracks off the new White Sails album, Memory & Desire. It's the second full length album under the White Sails masthead -- and one of several wistful records that the songwriting team has collaborated on over the years.

We talk about how Leigh's wax-poetic lyrics speak to Ville's bolts of melody guitar leads and vice versa... WHITE SAILS CO-DJ set includes songs from Ville's Helsinki, Finland roots (WigWam) as well as the northern wit of I Am Kloot that informs and inspires Leigh's writing style. In addition to the new Memory and Desire album, be sure to pick up one of the few remaining copies of the White Sails limited edition 7" single on beautiful blue vinyl from Fruits de Mer Records.

This week's guest and co-DJ is Immigrant and Labor Rights Activist Oscar Rodriguez. I met Oscar around 2011 when I helped manage a day laborer center in San Rafael. Oscar is extremely passionate about immigrant and labor rights and taught me a lot about life, liberty and the pursuit of dignidad. He is also pretty opinionated about music, film and politics. Oscar shares his CD collection with Radio Valencia to reveal hits from The Police, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Ricardo Arjona, Alejandro Fernandez and WHITNEY HOUSTON...

Hasta La Victoria Siempre, Oscar!

Director Perry Blackshear and actors MacLeod Andrews and Evan Dumouchel jump on the Radio Valencia airwaves to discuss the making of "THEY LOOK LiKE PEOPLE," -- a genre-bending film about love, loyalty and living nightmares. The film, which explores themes of malevolent shape-shifters, impending war and schizophrenia, premiered at Slamdance International Film Festival where it won a juried prize.

The spooky-cool THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE has been hailed as a "horror film with a heart of gold," (--Ani Simon-Kennedy) and "fresh, compassionate and utterly unique," (She's Lost Control). Be sure to check out the SF Indie Fest screeing at the Roxie Theatre on Wed. Feb. 18.

East Bay Drummer Extraordinaire Skot Pelkey Co-Djs a set dedicated to his 80s-90s East Bay/Benicia punk rock roots. Skot was in tons of great bands, including -- Monsula, Poultry Magic, Uranium 9 Volt, Fuzzzone, The Near and The Far... and many more. Skot shares some of his favorite memories of playing gigs at 924 Gilman, practicing at Benicia's House of Toast and recording for Lookout Records. Skot also gives a glimpse into his work these days as a roadie with Green Day and The Eagles (not of Death Metal).

Setlist includes songs by Crimpshrine, Poultry Magic, Fuzzzone, Pinhead Gunpowder -- as well as The Smiths, Ramones and KISS. Special thanks to Paul Curran from Maximum Rock N Roll for help in tracking down a few West Delta cassette tape classics.

In a rare dispatch from his Introvert Lair, Jedi Knight Journalist and Best Gay Uncle Ever Joe Brown joins the show to drop some of his favorite ambient tracks on the air. Joe's co-Dj set includes upwards-of-seven-minute-long-songs from the likes of Gravenhurst, Marconi Union, Brian Eno -- as well as anecdotes of Joe's Morrissey interview gone horribly wrong.

Joe's journalism career began as a staff reporter with the Washington Post back in 1980 and continues these days as deputy managing editor for features and curated content at Re/code. Bay Area readers will remember Joe as the editor who led the re-PINK-ifying of the San Francisco Chronicle's Sunday Pink section in the early 2000s. I was lucky enough to work with Joe during some of those years - and am forever grateful for all the lessons he shared on how to "use the Force in journalism." Thanks, Joe!

P.S. In this episode, Joe also illustrates how GAY MEN DRAW VAGINAS.

Mike "Squelchy 'Rocket Shimmer Kid" Evans plays some hot-off-the-white-label-test-pressing tracks from the Society of Rockets' destined-to-be-classic album, "Plutonian Blues." Squelchy also talks about his work with local collective, Ambient Mafia, and co-djs a RadioVAlencia set that includes songs from Black Hearted Brother, Tranquility Brother, Scientific, The Temples and more. Be sure to check out Squelchy's Ambient Mafia gig with on Friday Jan. 30 at the Ivy Room in Albany; and the Society of Rockets record release show on Wed. March 04 at the Elbo Room with Repteel.

Paul Fordham of Homeward Bound of Marin stops by to talk a bit about his work empowering the North Bay's homeless community whilst playing records that inspire and remind him of his Manchester, England roots. Also... Actress Nelly Tagar from the dark and zany Israeli comedy, "Zero Motivation," confesses her love of staple guns. Support the work of Homeward Bound of Marin by vistiting... hbofm.org

Filmmakers Juan Ortiz and Justin Burger discuss the making of their suspenseful indie slasher film JENNIFER HELP US -- shot entirely on an iPhone 4s and stylized through a retro '70s/'80s horror filter. Be sure to check out JENNIFER HELP US at closing night of 11th Annual Another Hole in the Head at New People Cinema on Monday, Dec. 15. ALSO music from Nora Keyes and Florida's finest -- Titans of Industry, Inc, and classic cuts from Rykarda Parasol, Henry's Dress and The Headstones Bonus feature: Try the drinking game by taking a shot every time host Delfin Vigil says the word "spooky" in this episode.

In this episode, San Francisco troubadour and gentleman Goh Nakamura gets in the groove for his Bimbo's 365 gig with Bebel Gilberto by sharing some stories behind his songs and co-DJ-ing a setlist that includes gems from Elliott Smith, Elvis Costello and Adele. Meanwhile, host Delfin Vigil drinks a six pack of Mexican Coke to try and match the broadcast energy of Rick Dees. ALSO: The making of XTC's Easter Theatre.

Double feature this week as Latvian-born filmmaker Signe Baumane discusses her quest for sanity in the hilariously depressing "Rocks In My Pockets" animated film. Using blunt wit, dry humor and just a *tiny* bit of sarcasm, Baumane explores her family's generational denial of depression. She also shares a secret of how the sunshine sounds of ABBA and the dark matter of EMINEM match her personality extremes. ALSO: The high flying gentlemen of San Francisco's EAGLEWOLFSNAKE perform a fantastic in-studio set and talk about the art of the rock anthem. Check them out this Saturday at Bottom of the Hill with Mansions on the Moon.

This episode journeys through the Congolese forest mountain of Virunga - the subject of a fantastic and action-packed new documentary film on Netflix. Director Orlanda Von Einsiedel, alongside gorilla caretaker Andre Bauma and Virunga National Park Director Emmanuel de Merode join Lemme Ask You A Question host Delfin to discuss the dignity of gorillas, how to prepare a hidden camera and what it's like to get shot at by illegal poachers while making a film. Some reggae and disco thrown into the remix via Virunga workers' requests. ALSO: New music from EagleWolfSnake and a classic cut from Victory and Associates.

This episode dives across the border of Syria with the documentary film E-Team - a cinema verite story following human rights watch warriors Anna Niestadt and Ole Solvang among others who dedicate their lives to gathering crucial evidence of human rights abuse. Radio Valencia interviews Ana and Ole (husband and wife) alongside co-directors Ross Kauffman (Born into Brothels) and Katy Chevigny. Also: new music from EagleWolfSnake, audiobook excerpt from Miles Davis road manager Chris Murphy. And 8-year-old Monty gives his first impression on Michael Jackson's THRILLER.

This episode of Lemme Ask You A Question has cultural passport stamps in Mexico and Denmark... Director Jorge Perez Solano gives a Spanglish preview of the film "La Tirisia (AKA: Perpetual Sadness)" which had a rousing reception at the Mill Valley Film Festival... And Copenhagen's The Foreign Resort play a wonderful mini in-studio set that sets the phone alarms off... ALSO: special mini-DJ Set from Herijuana Jack...

Double feature! Italian Rock Journalist Massimo Bassoli discusses his longtime amistad with Frank Zappa, which is documented in Will Parrinello's fabulous new film "Summer 82: When Zappa Came To Sicily." Also director Bill Farley dives into the many lives of San Francisco legend Jerry Ross Barrish (from his days as a social justice fighting bail bondsman, to filmmaker to plastic artist man). Both films are screening at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Also: my 8-year-old son Monty compares the quality of Phil Collins vs. Miami Vice videos of In The Air Tonight. AND: New music by the wonderful Gracie and Rachel.

This episode of Lemme Ask You A Question is sponsored by the number 11. Australian filmmaker Genevieve Bailey discusses the poignant film I AM ELEVEN, which follows the words of wisdom of 11-year-olds from across the world.... Also: My son Monty has an A-HA moment where he shares his thoughts on watching the Norwegian band's classic 80s TAKE ON ME video for the first time. ALSO: audiobook excerpt from Eric Clapton's totally depressing but also fascinating autobiography narrated by Great Brit actor Bill Nighy.

Special tribute to Robert "THROB" Young of Primal Scream, whose life has shined on to the other side... Also I catch up with novelist and filmmaker Tom Dolby to discuss his first film, "Last Weekend," a dark comedy of manners that follows the story of an eccentric and affluent matriarch longing to connect with her family for a weekend at their Tahoe cabin. ALSO: Audiobook excerpt from Bob Dylan's CHRONICLES and my son Monty shares his experience of being blinded with science by Thomas Dolby's classic song and how it relates to his third grade science teacher.

In this episode, singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch of Glasgow band Belle & Sebastian discusses the making of his first film, "God Help the Girl," which has its San Francisco premiere at the Roxie Theatre this Friday.

Murdoch directed the film, wrote the screenplay and arranged all of the songs for this superbly charming musical that follows the story of three rootless souls finding themselves by way of forming a band and writings songs over the course of a Glasgow summer. "God Help The Girl," was produced by Barry Mendel (Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Sixth Sense) and debuted at Sundance where it won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award (Ensemble). The soundtrack kicks arse, as well.

Also on this episode of Lemme Ask You A Question: new music from Craig Michael Clarke and an audiobook excerpt from Mark Jacobson's "American Gangster," -- a true story of a Harlem Hoodlum that inspired the film with Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.

Director Tracy Droz Tragos discusses her documentary film, RICH HILL, a powerful examination of the challenges, hopes and dreams of three teen boys who are persevering through poverty in southwestern Missouri. Droz Tragos takes us behind the scenes and dedicates songs to the three young men from Rich Hill. Also... audiobook excerpt of the week: Johnny Carson is late to Henry Mancini's houseparty.... and Joe Brown introduces "Moisturizing Person" as an alternative to Burning Man. Some classic Vermillion Lies thrown into the mix as well.

In this episode, filmmakers Jennifer Kroot and Bill Weber discuss their new documentary TO BE TAKEI, which follows the bold journey of George Takei from his childhood days at a WWII internment camp... to his role as Mr. Sulu on the starship Enterprise... to his days as an LGBT activist... to the daily newsfeed of 7 million+ Facebook fans. This touching, cinéma vérité-esque portrait of Takei opens AUG. 22 at the Sundance Kabuki... Also, Lemme Ask You A Question's new audiobook segment airs excerpts from Rob Lowe's autobiography - including a tackle football method acting exercise during the filming of Coppola's The Outsiders; and Dustin Hoffman describes Paul McCartney's magical songwriting skills in the making of Band On The Run...

Some classic Lyric Borns, new Bunnymen and Society of Rockets thrown into the mix, too.