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.

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The Crafty Rogues

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Society

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Oct 30, 2025

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Episodes

I'm feeling Gladwell all over. 03.10.2024

THC drinks, cold showers, Homecoming, debates, authors, bands, bots, singing lessons, and father & son football. In other words, this week's show. Have some.

Stairway to Evan 26.09.2024

All you need to know about this week's show is that it went from South Dakota to South Minneapolis and from Barrow in England to Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Buckle up

Tom Waits for no man. 19.09.2024

A lot was revealed, discussed, and analyzed on this week's show. But nothing was more insightful than this: Brighton & Hove Albion's stadium needs an amperstand. Think about that.

Mother and child reunion 12.09.2024

The Mammy was in town, so Cosgrove and Quinno were on their best behavior. Well, sort of. You know, except for the gags about eating neighborhood pets. Come on, what did you expect?

Pilot of the airwaves 05.09.2024

There was an eclectic mix of topics discussed on this week's show. Here's a taster: radio, Casey Kasem, internal house painting, Celtic vs Rangers, NFL stadium drink prices, and the value of joining a team. Proceed at your own risk.

Thank God I'm a country boy. 29.08.2024

There are many teaching moments in this week's show. Don't confuse 'man dip' with 'man sauce' is one of them. As is, never read the comments section. Both are just common sense, really. You're welcome.

Keep on mocking in the free world. 23.08.2024

"There's a lot of top-shelf craic sprinkled throughout this week's show. And among the "toppest shelfest" (technical term) is the list of the best gags from the Edinburgh Fringe. If you like hearing two grown men cry with laughter, it's the segment for you!

I don't want to go to Chelsea. 15.08.2024

It's Premier League preview week with the great Carl Craig, who added his football wisdom AND his musical stylings to the show. Cosgrove made some bold predictions, Carl made some bold cultural references, and Quinno did his best to keep up. Hey, the Poch took the USMNT job! This could be fun.

Since you've been gone. 08.08.2024

Quinno's jet lag be damned, the boys were in sparkling form this week. Especially if you're a fan of the Calm app, the North Sydney Bears, political optimism, Olympic backstories, and the Fermanagh women's GAA football team. Let's be honest, who isn't?

Allez Les Fools 02.08.2024

The show had a distinctive French flavor this week, which seemed appropriate as the Olympics got under way in Paris.  What happens when you replace a simple sandwich maker from Australia with a chef from France?  You get extra sauce where even a humble ham and cheese sandwich gets a little "Je ne sais pas quoi".

Jethro Tullamore Dew 25.07.2024

As Quinno swans around Sydney, it was left to Ruairi Barnwell to return to the Crafty studio and fill the deminutive shoes.  Hurling, Football, Slaggin', Bog walks, Irish networking skills and of course plenty of craic! 

Ice(land), Ice(land), baby! 18.07.2024

It's Quinno's last show before he heads to 'Straya for a couple of weeks, and it was a good 'un. Well, especially if you're interested in Tenacious D, biographies, All Ireland Finals, Dr. Ruth, Alexi Lalas, and Icelandic youth soccer teams. Who isn't?

The boys are back in town. 11.07.2024

Cosgrove's back from Ireland and the craic was top shelf. Consider this for a list of topics addressed: singing lessons, the oldest bar in Ireland, Hozier, university orientation, Jurgen Klopp, England's Euros semi-final win, landscapes, Jimmy Anderson, and Alexi Lalas. Sorry about that last one.

With a little help from my friends. 03.07.2024

Ruairi Barnwell from Ireland Network Minnesota stopped by to talk about how the organization helps build a bridge for newly arrived Irish men and women in the community. The craic was fierce, as you can imagine.

Don't look back in anger. 26.06.2024

Now that the dust has settled after the end of the Premier League campaign, the boys thought it was time to take a look back at the season as a whole. That, of course, means a visit from the great Carl Craig. Have some!

Oh Canada...eh. 20.06.2024

Quinno was more than a little unwell, but Cosgrove picked up the slack in fine style. It actually ended up being a really fun show, especially if you're a fan of Toronto, Crunchies, USA cricket, watching football at Brit's, and N'Golo Kante. Rory McIlroy fans may feel differently.

Football's coming home! Or is it? 12.06.2024

It's tournament time in Europe and the Americas, and the boys are all over it. Yet, they still managed to squeeze in discussions about lawn mowing, art galleries, Star Wars action figures, Graham Rix's hair, and Saoirse Ronan. Rude not to, really.

Oh good Lord, Nessun Dorma! 05.06.2024

The boys celebrated John's birthday in fine style by discussing everything from Jude Bellingham's Spanish to Jose Mourinho's skin. There was even a rare Captain Scarlet reference. Look him up, kids.

Glory days, well they'll pass you by. 30.05.2024

The Iowa Tourism Board should sponsor this episode, for reasons which will become obvious when you listen. Other places to get a mention include Munich, Burnley, Plymouth, Barcelona, and Micky's Pub. Four of those places are not in Iowa.

Everyone gets a kitten 22.05.2024

If you're a fan of sahhkerrr, basketball, Jeremy Messersmith, "Bodkin", "MacGruber", GAA, AFL, Art-a-Whirl, Toni Kroos, and The Knack, this is the show for you. If you're a fan of Manchester City or red caps, maybe not so much...but listen anyway.

You'll always find me in the kitchen at parties. 15.05.2024

In this week's episode we learn about John's Mother's Day side gig, international art installations, what you can do with a Business degree, the petulance of substituted players, and the Stations of the Croissant. Despite all of that, this was still a very entertaining show. Go figure.

Don't cry for me Argentina. 08.05.2024

The craic was mighty on this week's show. The boys discussed everything from hiking and gardening to old-school football managers and what the Mammy is doing in Verona. We're not sure, by the way.

Mott isn't Hoopling anymore. 02.05.2024

In this one episode, you get a music review, a brilliant football transfer idea, news on the Methodist church, a comment on the current unrest on college campuses, and a considered opinion on Kenny Hibbitt's looks. You know why you get all that? 'Cos it's a Crafty Rogues episode, that's why!

And justice for all. 25.04.2024

There's good food in San Antonio...Bernardo Silva looked like he hadn't slept for a week...ANZAC Day is a big deal in 'Straya...and if you're the Watford manager, rent don't buy. There, that sums up this week's show quite nicely. Proceed with caution.

Come fly with me. 17.04.2024

John returned from Ireland with stories to tell. From in-flight movies and shark fishing to the Tipperary camogie team and quality pints, the craic was mighty. Gee, there's a shock."

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