Sometimes the drugs do work. This episode features special guest Nephi Evans of Seventeen Evergreen who discusses his incredible experience exploring Ayahuasca with a Shaman in the jungles of Peru this summer... Also: S.F. journalist Iñaki Fernández de Retana talks about the Mexican drug crime thriller HELI which is playing at the Roxie Theatre this month and has has been all the buzz at Cannes.

Still beaming from his Hemlock gig just hours before, Lead Bombardier Michael Padilla of the Soft Bombs stops by the RadioValencia studios to play some tracks off his band's latest album, "Altered Sierra." We discuss how the vibes of mountain air versus city air breathe different lives into his creative process. Some classic Dora Flood and Slowdive songs thrown into the mix -- not to mention un poquito de amor from Los Panchos and Eydie Gorme. Be sure to check out the next Soft Bombs show at the Milk Bar in September.

In this double-header episode, Improv Impresario Joshua Raoul Brody stops by to share memories of his 40 years in San Francisco show-biz where he has worked with an incredible range of folks -- from Robin Williams to The Residents and many more in between. In between cuts off of Danny Kaye and Bonzo Dog DooDah Band records, Joshua gives a glimpse into how he prepares for his Evening of Song performances, which he and comic Merle Kessler have been collaborating on since 1987. Lead LoveMaker Lisa Light also visits to play some tracks off of her fantastic new debut solo venture, El Elle, on which she played every single instrument - kitchen utensils included. Be sure to check out El Elle's ALL AGES gig at the DNA Lounge this Friday, August 01. For more info on Joshua Raoul Brody visit: http://www.mindspring.com/~jraoul/welcome.html

The 34th The San Francisco Jewish Film Festival opens next Thursday with fab new films ranging in subjects from baseball and Bar Mitzvahs in Havana to an Argentine anti-romantic-comedy film critic whose life becomes a romantic comedy. Festival programmer and local filmmaker-maven Joshua Moore stops by to prep us for the nach a mool'n highlights and play some of his favorite records while sharing some memories of sifting through Francis Ford Coppola's rolodex. Also: new music from P.C. Munoz, White Sails and El Elle. Mach Shnel and Tune in...

In my attempts to be more musically open-minded, Metal has always been the last frontier. Maybe it's because, as a child I was told all the songs were about worshipping Satan -- or because as a teen I was too much of a music snob to give it a chance. In order to bang my head against stereotypes and in honor of the big SLUMMERSLAUGHTER METAL FEST this Thursday at the Regency Ballroom, my childhood amigo and current bandmate Jason McCrarey stops by to co-DJ a special metal set. Jason shares memories of being L.A.-based lead-screamer for MetalBlade Records band SANCTUS, explains the intricacies of extreme metal versus technical talks about why Scandinavians are the emperors of this genre. I also make an on-air pledge to my 8-year-old son that I will do my best to support his decision if he so decides to become a teenaged metalhead. Setlist includes metal music from Morbid Angel, My Dying Bride, Sanctus and Slayer. TUNE IN or DIE!!!

Chris McVicker of San Francisco band SWIFTUMZ stops by play some of his favorite records and talk about how unrequited love, text messaged lyrics and sneaker endorsements inform and inspire his songwriting. Also: new music from Society of Rockets and solid Benicia representation with music from Brian Davis Walters and DJ Niko Martinez. Be sure to check out Swiftumz upcoming gig on Thursday, July 2 at the Makeout Room with Sonny & The Sunsets and Dirty Ghosts -- and Tuesday, July 15 at the Hemlock with A Sunny Day in Glasgow and Cruel Summer.

In this episode, comic book artist hero/veteran East Bay Punk Rocker Scott Bradley stops by to share some Gilman Street and Benicia scene memories while he and host Delfin Vigil making some questionable World Cup predictions. Speaking of which, certified Argentine Football Aficionado Horacio de la Vega discusses how his ceremonial "pacing process" around the couch will help his team win it all... hopefully. Some solid West Delta representation with songs from Monsula, Pinhead Gunpowder and Delightful Little Nothings... not to mention Jawbreaker, The Moons, Whysall Lane and mucho more.

As the 13th Annual SF DocFest kicked off this week, Lemme Ask You a Question host Delfin Vigil chats with festival programmers and Bay Area indie film stalwarts Chris Metzler and Jennifer Morris to hear about the highlights. We talk about an Obama doppelgänger from the Bronx, documenting the coming zombie apocalypse and the art versus science of curating and screening 500 film submissions. Chris Metzler also gives a preview on his documentary about chasing down 30-pound swamp rats with a camera and Jennifer Morris "Lets it Go" as she confesses her love for the soundtrack to Disney's "Frozen." Plus new music from Swiftumz, Jacob Schroth and a classic cut from Sonny Smith.

In this episode, I catch up with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and documentary filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas. We discuss his new film, "Documented," what it means to Define American and the consequences of wearing headphones while driving.

Full disclosure: Jose is an old friend of mine. We worked together at the San Francisco Chronicle in the early 2000s and motivated each other to move up from "copy boys" to staff writers. In fact, we were hired as reporters together on the very same day. Our careers, however, took slightly different paths. Jose went on to an incredible career with the Washington Post. I went on to be laid off and escorted out of the Chronicle building on three separate occasions (which I believe is still a record!) ;-)

My first job out of journalism was as manager of a day laborer center supporting mostly undocumented immigrants. So when I read the headline about Jose coming out as an "illegal immigrant," I was particularly moved by his story. I am extremely proud of Jose for his work in journalism -- and I support his stance on immigration 100 percent. I dream of a day when these two subjects are not mutually exclusive.

Jose is like the Morrissey of immigrant rights and reform - cutting through cultural institutions of traditional thought with wit, wisdom and dignity. I'll always think of Jose as like a "...Light That Will Never Go Out..." and that's exactly what this movement needs...

In hour two, my special guests are filmmaker Leah Mahan and educator Derrick Evans who stop by to discuss the film, "Come Hell Or High Water - The Battle For Turkey Creek." Shot in verite style, this film follows the tragic story of Evans, who who returns to his homestate of Mississippi where the graves of his ancestors have been bulldozed away to make room for a new "development." Derrick and Leah explore the depths of what it means to fight back and exactly how to measure this on film. Beautiful and tragic.

The film screens 7 p.m. tonight at the Roxie Theatre. Check it!

Bay Area Funkmaster and Impresario P.C. Muñoz stops by to discuss his upcoming show "Half-Breed," a Night of Multiracial Voices. We reminisce about long-gone South Bay record stores, Minneapolis' purple skies, pros and cons of having an "ñ" in your name... and I fess up to stealing my sisters' breakdance records. Also new music from Benicia's Dead Cat Hat and a classic cut from The Lonelyhearts. Be sure to check out "Half Breed," at Stage Werx, featuring PC, Vanessa Van-Anh Vo, Erica Nalani Benton, and Sabrena Taylor.

L.A. Street Artist MORLEY discusses his new wax-poetic book, "If You're Reading This, There's Still Time." Topics include the power of Huey Lewis, non-anonymous street art and living the dream of a Mountain Dew commercial. New music from Echo & The Bunnymen, The Soft Bombs and Jacob Faurholt. Plus a classic 7" cut from San Francisco band, The Audience.

Fine Artist Eric Bohr paints us a picture of a day in the life of an Oakland Painter Man. We talk about the power of the color red, picking a setlist of works for a gallery gig and the process of overcoming painter's block. Be sure to check out Eric's current exhibition, "frontiers" showing at Mercury 20 Gallery in Oakland through May 17.

On this episode, Hyim, the coolest conscious crooner around, stops by to discuss the balladry of his new album, "Love Songs In Time of War, Vol. I" We celebrate the art of the sad song and discuss the true meaning of duende whilst cold-stricken Host Delfin Vigil searches for cough syrup in between songs. Be sure to check out Hyim's homecoming gig at Yoshi's in Oakland on Monday, April 21!

Veteran Bay Area Band Leader Johnny Harper stops by to talk about his series of upcoming tribute shows celebrating the 45th anniversary of The Band's legendary San Francisco gigs at Winterland. In the show's most insider musical baseball episode yet, we weigh in on different versions of "The Weight" and analyze a couple of chord structures and horn charts. Also a special battle of the Bands with the name Band in the band name (i.e. Johnny plays songs by The Band and I play songs by The Beta Band!)

On this episode, the original Trouble Man Andy Linton from the Scottish Kingdom of Fife joins to discuss the etiquette of borrowing a friend's records, the art of locally made knickers and how it's okay to call it Frisco, but not okay call it Grant Street. Some French Air and scratched up Marvin Gaye vinyl included. Be sure to check out Andy's new venture Local Craft with Liz Terbolizard at 1421 Fulton in Frisco.

Celebrating the 100th Issue of Zyzzyva Magazine with Managing Editor Oscar Villalon. We talk reading, writing, poetry, rainy day music and boys who burp too much while rookie host Delfin Vigil discombobulates through maze of Radio Valencia control buttons and chords.

Debut episode of Lemme Ask You A Question Hosted by Delfin VIgil: New music from and interviews with Bart Davenport and Society of Rockets. Topics include: truth about superheroes, songwriting in a physical world, coolness of pedal guitar players, ancient aliens and the Kevin Bacon-ism of the great Chris Cline. Some Bunnymen and Father John Misty songs thrown in for good measure.