Paranormal experiencer and author, Robert Perala shared his personal history and theories regarding the unusual communications he receives. He said he gets a lot of information while in a hypnagogic state (between awake and asleep), and that the Earth is on the cusp of a great change, where there will be a shift in consciousness.

He explained that he investigates phenomena such as crop circles, using his own subtle energies, rather than physical tools such as a Geiger counter. Perala believes the non-hoaxed circles are symbols made by ETs in concordance with nature, as a non-threatening demonstration to get humans used to the idea of communicating with other beings.

Perala's abilities to intuit spirits have been compared to that of the boy in The Sixth Sense, and he said that as we go about our lives, we are literally "swimming through an atmosphere of other people who have already finished their physical lives." Every five seconds a soul pops into a new body, he estimated, adding that people have some input in choosing the circumstances of their birth. Yet, ultimately through reincarnation, he said "you must do it all-- be the King, the bum, the warrior," as part of the course of human evolution. For more, view images Perala sent us.

Methane on Mars

First half-hour guest, astronomer David Darling discussed the implications of methane on Mars, which he called a "tremendous discovery." Either there is geothermal volcanic activity (of which there have been no signs of hotspots) or some type of biogenic activity producing the methane source, said Darling. Speculating on where life might exist on Mars, "I think it's going to be underground," he said, suggesting that a species like worms might feed on the chemicals and take advantage of the warmth of being below the surface.