About the Podcast
Dr. Layla Martin, pioneer of Astrofeminism, leads The Space Witch Podcast with a captivating blend of academia and entertainment. Exploring the intersection of space exploration and witch folklore, Dr. Martin offers insightful narratives that dissect modern tech culture in aerospace while infusing light-hearted commentary. More: Dr. Layla Martin, acclaimed space theorist and Astrofeminism advocate, merges academic rigor with storytelling finesse on The Space Witch Podcast. Her deep dive into historical witch trials juxtaposed with contemporary tech ethics showcases her ability to dissect complex topics with humor and depth. With upcoming publications and a commitment to reshaping our understanding of space, Dr. Martin is a thought leader bridging the gap between past wisdom and future exploration. From her unconventional journey from a topless bar to a space theorist to her academic prowess, Dr. Martin challenges perspectives and transforms how we engage with outer space and witch stories. Topics to discuss: Dr. Martin's expertise spans from analyzing space myths to dissecting the ethical implications of modern technology. She navigates both light-hearted discussions on space-themed movies and serious examinations of historical power dynamics with ease, offering audiences a multifaceted exploration of space and witch narratives. "Layla is a cross between Brigitte Bardot and Lucille Ball." - Hugh Hefner "Layla Martin's 'Astrofeminism' is a passionate call to incorporate feminist sensibilities into the aerospace venture..." - Dr. Jonathan McDowell
About the Host
Layla Martin
The Space Witch Podcast is hosted by Layla Martin, a legit space theorist, amateur witch historian, and aspiring crow whisperer. Layla’s hobbies include directing micro-budget horror shorts, potentially award winning background work as an actress on Judge Judy’s new spinoff, and attempting to convince local crows to be her familiars—who needs a broomstick when you roll with a murder of crows? It’s giving Entourage spinoff. Outer Space Coven: Murder in Malibu. Get in touch, Mark W. Listen to The Space Witch podcast on Spotify, Apple and the elevator muzak streaming from your grocer’s freezer. P.S. Layla looks nothing like the polished lady on the left without a 5-gallon bucket of spackle from Home Depot, a SFX make-up team and layers of filters set to EXTREME. Well, she does have a face. That’s about it in terms of commonality with that quietly confident, mock turtleneck wearing, false-eyelashes properly applied she-boss and the real Layla Martin.
