I Might Believe in Faeries

I Might Believe in Faeries

Aaron Irber

Episodes 77
Avg. Duration 1h 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (21)
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

This is a podcast about stories, myths and Catholicism. Stories are how we orient ourselves in the world. In Catholicism, we believe in the Greatest Story: Christ crucified and resurrected. We participate in His story through ritual worship; the liturgy. Even in the Catholic Church, these truths are often forgotten or ignored. My mission for this podcast is to explore storytelling, myths, and how these fit into Catholicism. I will cover Catholic fantasy and science fiction authors, mythology, folklore and the Catholic faith.

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Technocracy (ft. C. A. Shoultz)

May 15, 2026 57m

A bold, new story for the 21st Century. Charles Shoultz has had the dream to write a modern story that would rival the great tales of old. He has finally begun to release his story in pieces, like an…

The Mills of the Gods (ft. Tim Powers & iSamwise)

Mar 30, 2026 1h 23m

In this episode, I am joined by the award winning fantasy author, Tim Powers, and my friend, iSamwise, to discuss Tim’s newest book, The Mills of the Gods (Baen 2025). We talked about pagan gods,…

Tolkien's Darkest Tale (ft. Thomas Mirus)

Mar 24, 2026 1h 15m

In this special episode, I am a guest on Thomas Mirus’ Catholic Culture podcast. We discussed Tolkien’s darkest story, The Children of Hurin. Thomas gave me permission to publish the episode on my…

The Church, Morello, & Hermes (ft. Gregorio Montejo)

Feb 15, 2026 1h 29m

Today, I am joined by my friend Gregorio Montejo to discuss a subject that has caused a minor controversy in the world of re-enchantment and Traditionalist Catholicism. I am talking about a book…

2025 Year in Review (ft. Susannah Black Roberts)

Jan 15, 2026 1h 7m

In this episode, Susannah Black Roberts returns to the show to discuss the best books we read in 2025. We talked a lot about C. S. Lewis, Philip Pullman, Patrick O’Brian, Tim Powers, and others. We…

Lud-in-the-Mist (ft. Carla Arnell)

Jan 01, 2026 1h 4m

“Master Nathaniel Chanticleer, the actual head of the family, was a typical Dorimarite in appearance; rotund, rubicund, red-haired, with hazel eyes in which the jokes, before he uttered them,…

Liturgical Tolkien (ft. Ben Reinhard)

Dec 15, 2025 54m

A lot of ink has been spilled over the Catholic and religious underpinnings of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. Pretty much everyone knows this by now, but very few have probed the depths of…

The Death of Rabelais (ft. Jane Scharl)

Nov 24, 2025 1h 1m

*This episode contains content that may not be suitable for children.Essayist, poet, and playwright, Jane Scharl returns to the show to discuss her new play, The Death of Rabelais. This is the second…

Something Wicked This Way Comes (ft. Brad Birzer & Thomas Salerno)

Oct 15, 2025 1h 25m

It is spooky season when the veil between the material and spiritual worlds becomes thin. Halloween is right around the corner and monsters prowl about the edge of society often taking the forms of…

A Tim Powers Deep Dive (ft. iSamwise)

Sep 30, 2025 1h 17m

Last month, I was a guest on iSamwise’s YouTube channel and we discussed, you guessed it, Tim Powers! Check it out! iSamwise kindly shared his audio file with me so I could share it with all of you.…

The Medieval Mind of C. S. Lewis (ft. Jason Baxter)

Sep 15, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, I am joined by medieval scholar and author, Jason Baxter. Dr. Baxter is the Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College and the author of many books,…

The Numinous in Fiction (ft. Susannah Black Roberts & Jane Scharl)

Aug 18, 2025 1h 15m

Two wonderful guests return to the show, the editor of Plough and Mere Orthodoxy, Susannah (Black) Roberts, and poet and playwright, Jane Scharl. We discuss Rudolf Otto’s The Idea of the Holy and the…

THE Cinderella Story (ft. Rosie Liljenquist)

Jul 15, 2025 1h 16m

Cinderella is one of the oldest folktales in the world. Academic librarian, Rosie Liljenquist (Rosy Rambles), joins the show to discuss this story. We compare the different versions told by Charles…

St. Hildegard's Garden (ft. Leila Lawler)

Jun 30, 2025 1h 13m

Author and cultural commentator, Leila Lawler, joins the show to discuss the book, St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul. We talk about St. Hildegard of Bingen, her…

The Ape & The Monkey

Jun 22, 2025 1m

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aaronirber.substack.comThis video is about how ancient and medieval people viewed apes and monkeys.…

Aliens & UFOs (ft. Patrick Abbott)

Jun 15, 2025 1h 28m

Science fiction author, Patrick Abbott, joins the show to discuss whether alien life forms are compatible with Christianity, the UFO phenomenon, cattle mutilations, and more! The truth is (maybe) out…

The Antelope & The Serra

May 19, 2025 1m

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aaronirber.substack.comThis is the first of my medieval bestiary videos to be behind a paywall. To get access to the full video, become a…

S7E5 Lord of the World (ft. Malrubius)

May 15, 2025 1h 29m

Lord of the World was written in 1907 and is considered one of the classics of dystopian literature. The author, Fr. Robert Hugh Benson, was a Catholic convert from Anglicanism who wanted to write a…

Medieval Bestiary - Ants & Antlions

May 11, 2025 14m

Today, we delve into how Medieval Christians depicted ants and their predator, the sometimes legendary antlion, in Medieval bestiaries. Subscribe to my YouTube channel…

Medieval Bestiary Introduction (ft. Aaron Irber)

May 01, 2025 51m

This is a solo episode where I discuss medieval bestiaries and announce a new project I have been working on. I discuss animal symbolism, how Medieval bestiaries depicted animals, and the stories…

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