The Crafty Rogues

Crafty Rogues

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The Crafty Rogues is a podcast featuring John Cosgrove from Aghadrumsee in the North of Ireland. Joined most weeks by a special guest happy talking about music, movies, food, drink, politics, drink, books, culture and the ex-pat experience in the Twin Cities and beyond. The Crafty Rogues, available each week wherever you access your podcasts. Craic all the way up to 99.

Author

The Crafty Rogues

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 30, 2025

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Episodes

It's small, but perfectly formed. 10.12.2020

The first ever socially distanced, fully "Zoomed" Crafty Rogues show was a huge success. Probably. Maybe. Oh what the heck, listen and decide for yourself.

Never argue with a man in a lumberjack shirt. 03.12.2020

John had a bee in his bonnet, Quinno had his ear to the ground, and Fred dropped the nut on some bloke. Tasty stuff.

No, John, girls hadn't discovered you! 26.11.2020

The boys discussed the life and death of Diego Maradona...youth coach Jordan Block called in...and Elvis Presley got a couple of mentions. Fun stuff!

Always look on the Brighton side of life 19.11.2020

There may be more COVID related restrictions on the horizon, but that didn't stop The Crafty Rogues from serving up another fun cocktail of futbol, culture, and craic. This show is a gem. Molto tasty!

This is what we call Take Two 13.11.2020

The boys were clearly in a good mood. This hour of futbol, culture and craic may just put you in a good mood, too! Have at it.

Fish don't know wet 05.11.2020

This just in! The Crafty Rogues were re-elected unopposed. They even had a special guest!

Monty had a serious lisp. 02.11.2020

Have you ever tried to carve a turnip? No need to answer; just listen to this show...and VOTE!

I was right, and I didn't like that I was right. 22.10.2020

They say the journey is more important than the destination. Well, this week the Crafty Rogues went from Cosgrove's basement to outer space. They appeared to enjoy the journey. Your turn.

Waffling along is our profession. 15.10.2020

The Crafty Rogues know that winter is coming, but they don't care! They just keep on doing that thing they do. You know, this kind of thing.

It's not an entire grandstand questioning your parentage 08.10.2020

If you've been waiting your whole life for Mussolini, Gunnersaurus, Gareth Bale and Eddie Van Halen to be mentioned in the same podcast, then this, my friend, is your lucky day.

Let me interrupt you. 01.10.2020

New studio, same old Crafty Rogues. Futbol, culture, craic, and a detailed debate about why Eric Dier went to the toilet. Not TOO detailed, though.

Doubt is for Thomas, not Cosgrove & Quinno 24.09.2020

The boys were in a top secret location this week. Did it change the show at all? Nah. Futbol, culture, craic, RBG, and George Costanza. Same old, same old.

I repeat...get your hand off it. 17.09.2020

Cosgrove and Quinno are great friends with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but they're both terrible handymen. Yes, things got quite personal on this week's show

Yes, yes, yes...no! 10.09.2020

A Protestant horse, a parade not a rally, and what's the point of West Ham? Pretty much your standard Premier League season preview

It's already dark in Finland 03.09.2020

The boys move seamlessly from Vinnie Jones to Val Doonican and from Fermanagh to Finland, all in the same show. Somehow it makes sense.

It had hints of oak, cigar box, briefcase, and colonialism. 27.08.2020

Chess, whiskey, Toblerone, Sean Connery, Petula Clark, and Lionel Messi. Something for everyone, really.

As awkward as a teenage disco in 1982 20.08.2020

Post boxes, puppies, and police officers. Coutinho, Kompany, and commentators. Could be tasty!

The Economics of Anger 13.08.2020

What do Kamala Harris, Gareth Bale, Blaise Matuidi, credit unions, sunburn, and haggling have in common? They're all part of this week's episode. Seriously

I said John, I said love, I said pet. 06.08.2020

The boys may have outdone themselves this week. They took on everything from Bette Midler and John Hume to alarm clocks and wrinkles. It'll make sense when you listen. Maybe.

It's gritty, it's funny, it's off-beat. 30.07.2020

Futbol, movie reviews, relationship advice, and random craic. Just another standard episode of The Crafty Rogues, really. Tasty.

There's nothing like a good ride. 23.07.2020

If you add fashion, cycling and psychology to the usual mix of futbol, culture and craic, you'll have a pretty good idea of what this week's show is all about. Well, almost.

It's a sham and it's a money racket 16.07.2020

We warned you. We told you Cosgrove might let rip on this week's show. And let rip he most certainly did. Buckle up, it's a bumpy ride. It's fun, though!

Is Karmatic Justice an actual term? 09.07.2020

The main man at the world's largest association of soccer coaches used to play for Brit's Pub FC. His name is Ian Barker and he happens to this week's guest with Cosgrove and Quinno. Tasty stuff.

If there's one thing the Irish know, it's death 02.07.2020

Bike racks, cooking tips, the liberating effect of understanding your own insignificance, and futbol. Just another Crafty Rogues show, really.

I got picked on 'cos I was kind of annoying 25.06.2020

The boys addressed some important sporting, cultural and political issues on this week's show. Also, is being a B+ good enough? Yeah, this is deep stuff. Very deep.

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