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The Belly of the Beast

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8 episodes · in order

On the 100th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins, this podcast tells the fascinating story of Ned Broy, the double agent who helped Collins change the course of Irish history. The story begins when a Dublin based history teacher named Brendan McCauley learns that he has bought Ned Broy’s original home. This starts a voyage of discovery concerning Broy and his critical involvement in Irish history.

Episodes

  1. Trailer

    · 1:14 · Trailer

    On the 100th anniversary of the death of Michael Collins, this podcast tells the fascinating story of Ned Broy, the double agent who helped Collins change the course of Irish history. The story begins when a Dublin…

  2. Episode 1: The Spy

    · 29 min

    7th April 1919, Ned Broy smuggles Michael Collins, the most wanted man in the British empire, into the belly of the imperial beast. Once inside Collins reads his own secret file and glean vital intelligence that would…

  3. Episode 2: The Big Fella

    · 39 min

    Ned Broy's world is utterly transformed having witnessed first hand the 1916 rising and the executions of his fellow nationalists. Now he has decided he can be the key player working towards Irish freedom. This…

  4. Episode 3: Into the Beast

    · 36 min

    Having planned the most daring act of espionage in Irish history, Broy and Collins must now act on it and take the advantage in the battle against the British Empire.

  5. Episode 4: The Hunt

    · 27 min

    As the British Empire has begun seeking out all traitors, Broy finds himself at the centre of their hunt having given Collins the advantage in the IRA's battle against them.

  6. Episode 5: The Consequences

    · 24 min

    Having given Michael Collins the British Empire's full knowledge of the IRA, Ned Broy now sits in solitary confinement awaiting the consequences of his actions. His execution in the name of Ireland is on the horizon.

  7. Episode 6: Into the Lair

    · 44 min

    With Ned Broy now free from prison, Michael Collins decides he is one of the few people trustworthy enough to head east as he tries to do what so many others had failed at. To free Ireland.

  8. Episode 7: The Aftermath

    · 44 min

    Having returned from the treaty negotiations in London, Broy and Collins find themselves in a new Ireland, one which has turned its guns and anger on itself.

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