The Space Witch

Episode 0: I Survived the Death Raptor TodayAIQ Ninja PodcastThis is Episode Zero. Consider it a survival story with a mission statement. I'm Dr. Layla Martin, and I wrote AIQ 2026 , the number one ranked book in Computer Literacy and Large Language Models on Amazon . I also nearly got taken out by a death raptor today. We'll talk about that. Here's what this podcast is about: Read like it's 1999....

AIQ 2026: Start Here. This episode is the entry point. AIQ 2026: The Collaborative Intelligence That Determines Who Thrives reached #1 on Amazon in Computer Literacyand Large Language Models, and #2 in Science Essays. The book introduces AIQ, a measurable form of intelligence that captures how effectively someone works with artificial intelligence. Not usage. Not familiarity. Actual performance. A...

This audio experience provides a structured approach to leverage AIQ (AI Quotient) for professional reinvention. It focuses on mapping existing expertise and repositioning it to meet modern frameworks, particularly in 2025 and beyond. The lessons, based on the MIT (2024) research and developed by Dr. Martin, guide you through identifying challenges, reframing expertise, and designing AI-powered se...

Dr. Layla Martin offers Astrofeminism as a Theory of Change (ToC) providing a critical lens through which to examine the narrative of progress in the space sector. By exposing the limitations of superficial solutions and calling for a deeper, more transformative change, Astrofeminism aims to create a more equitable and just future for space exploration that values the contributions of all genders...

The "ORBIT" methodology is designed to help subject-matter experts (SMEs) adapt and thrive in the evolving expertise economy, particularly as artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly prominent role. This methodology draws upon insights derived from MIT research, which reveals that professionals effectively leveraging AI in their areas of expertise can experience a performance boost of ne...

Evolving Definition of SME: In 2025, SMEs are not just knowledgeable experts; they are skilled communicators, lifelong learners, and tech-savvy individuals who leverage AI to enhance their services. Monetizing Expertise: SMEs can leverage various strategies, including personalized solutions, automation, targeted marketing, and product development, to generate income from their expertise. The Criti...

AI can significantly boost productivity, but only when used correctly. Dr. Martin cites a recent MIT Sloan study emphasizing that AI tools can increase performance by nearly 40% when applied to tasks within their capabilities. However, using AI for tasks beyond its "jagged technological frontier" leads to a 19% performance decrease. This reinforces Dr. Martin's message about the importance of unde...

Happy Summer! A mis amigos en Argentina, ¡feliz temporada de invierno! Espero que estén disfrutando del clima más fresco y de algunos momentos acogedores. Les deseo lo mejor. I've talked with the smartest, coolest people on the planet my entire life. Listen in. You might learn something. Or better yet, have a good laugh. Subscribe to 'The Layla Martin Podcast' for FREE on your favorite platform. L...

Going back to the 1990's with this incredible, behind the velvet rope catch up with the EXCLUSIVE Viper Room photographer, Christine Lazano. What were the secrets? Who was there? What was it like? Who needed handlers? Christine and I talk, laugh and catch up on the Viper Room, Sunset Strip, Shamrock Social Club, Sky Bar, Crazy Girls, Rainbow Room, glory days of 1990's topless dancers, Sex Pistols,...

Questo episodio del Podcast di The Space Witch è in italiano e inglese con sottotitoli. **This episode of The Space Witch Podcast is in Italian and English with subtitles. Learn more about Invisible Rainbows in outer space, Queer Italian astrophysicist, science journalist, and social activist, Dr. Alfredo Carpineti, an in depth analysis on the brilliance of Girls5Eva and the creators behind the sc...

In this fine episode, I share useful tips for aspiring filmmakers, why 'Vodka Over Peace' was never released, why you should consider having a look at 'The Defiant Ones' if you missed it, Jimmy Iovine, Allen Hughes, Judd Apatow photobomb, the International Documentary Association, why Rick Rubin's new book rules... plus the most creative, inspiring, totally rad new website I've found in a long tim...

In this episode, part 1 of a conversation with Vanessa Dylyn, an Emmy-nominated and Canadian Screen Award-winning producer of high concept programming. "Her recent documentary credits include Into the Inferno, a Werner Herzog co-production about man’s relationship with volcanoes for Netflix; Undercover Jihadi, for TVO, an international film featuring Mubin Shaikh, a reformed Jihadi whose court tes...

In this rad episode, I share a preview of next season's award-winning masterpiece -- Outer Space Coven: Murder in Malibu "When the crows gather, beach babes scatter!" Plus, the overview effect, my celebrity crush, Blumhouse, cauldron chatter, what's happening on reddit, Paul Erdős and so much more! Let's keep in touch! Visit us at The Space Witchery IG: https://www.instagram.com/spacewitchpodcast...

In this newly conjured episode, I've updated the format of the show to include more of what you LOVE! Book talk, fresh witch stories and what's happening in outer space. WATCH the episode on Spotify and YouTube and learn more on the starburst galaxy M82 , Girls 5 Eva , Mary Roach and Packing for Mars , why sex companion dolls just make sense in space, My octopus friend , Tender is the Flesh , Blak...

In this episode, sex, π and outer space. Featuring "Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void" by Mary Roach , Pauly Shore & Biodome, Laverne & Shirley, the infinite radness of Pi , road trips from LA to Vegas, a Reddit fueled inquiry on sex, masturbation & alien love children in outer space and so much more! Just remember, there are no witches in outer space, yet. P.S....

In this episode, we cut right to my cool list and go behind the scenes of Hollywood dealmaking. Join me for a lively conversation with the Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs at Sony Pictures Entertainment and Co-Author of Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV and New Media , Daniel Yankelevits. Learn more about: why big studios won't take unsolicited submissions,...

The intriguing and totally, 100% true connection between outer space and a woman accused of witchcraft, the arbitrary nature of human time keeping systems, the transition from Julian to Gregorian calendars back in the day and a lot of other rad stuff. Cool list: The Astronomer & the Witch by Ulinka Rublack New York Fashion Week Needs a Mom by Christina Binkley Agnes Finnie: the Witch of the Po...

Unified field theory, White Rabbit (WR) at CERN, Northwood, moon landing, theoretical physics, Bridgit Mendler, Griffin Cleverly, and Shaurya Luthra, CalTech, MIT, Stanford, Institute for Advanced Study, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, CERN, the Hourglass Effect, NYT homeless crisis project, women's role in sustaining ritual magic, secrets behind the tooth fairy and more!  ⁠https://ww...

In this episode... That time in Zanzibar, what is a space theorist, is a $55.8 Billion pay package excessive? Lex Fridman’s interview with Jeff Bezos, Jonathan McDowell rules! Plus, The Martian & Andy Weir, Avi Loeb, big questions Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu , Alyssia Pagan at NASA (great name!), Astro Academy 201: astrobiology, cosmology, ast...

Featured in this very witchy episode: the true crime stories of Bessie Weir and Agnes Finney. Plus, the truth behind nude beaches, the tension behind "the ask" in Hollywood, Mythorix: the Curse of Diyu, Artificial Intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) and more! On my cool list: David Holmes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29491918/mediaviewer/rm2517063169/?ref_=tt_ov_i Dancer with Sergei Polunin:  ⁠http...

In this episode: you'll learn more about LEO, MEO and GEO and why they matter to you, what's the deal with orbital slots in GEO, surprising connections between NASA and our home planet. And, featured on this episode's cool list: The Platform, why global shorts are the future, Valley Ghoul: the Hauntress of Studio City, secrets behind the painting Gabrielle d'Estrées et une de ses soeurs and so muc...

In this episode: learn a surprising way to reduce anxiety that does not involve yoga or meditation, why we have more in common, the true crime story of a 'witch' named Margaret, how the next Marvel superhero could be Lord Kelvin, the connection between Glasgow and kite flying, why the Fisherman's Friends are so cool, astro academy 101 and the Outer Space Treaty and so much more... Check out: https...

Episode highlights: a double cool list, outer space bro culture, astrofeminism, glacier trekking in Argentina, Häxan, the BEST coffee in the world, Beethoven piano sonatas, Claudia Goldin, Lucy Worsley, Joanna Lumley, Walking Through History, the Harvard Classics, a new special guest, and so much more! "The Space Witch" is a new podcast hosted by Layla Martin. Exploring modern space culture and tr...

In this episode: the most prevalent form of torture used to generate witch confessions in Scotland, what exactly defined a witch, the truth behind rich witches, the meaning of 'bonds of manrent', Sir Walter Scott's take on demonology and witchcraft and so much more! Featured books: 1. The Scottish Witch-Hunt in Context 2. Sir Walter Scott's Demonology and Witchcraft 3. The Darker Superstitions of...

In this episode: 1. Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex 2. ⁠ Satan and Salem: The Witch-Hunt Crisis of 1692 3. The Witchcraft Sourcebook 4. Witches of Scotland 5. American Horror Story 6. Joe Rogan "The Space Witch" is a new podcast hosted by Layla Martin. Join her on an intriguing journey where space and witch stories converge. Exploring modern space...