This is not two tents and a barbecue!
Irish Fair of Minnesota is upon us, and so is the latest Crafty Rogues offering. It's tasty stuff, too! You know, if you like sport, music, culture, and craic. And, let's be honest, who doesn't?
Irish Fair of Minnesota is upon us, and so is the latest Crafty Rogues offering. It's tasty stuff, too! You know, if you like sport, music, culture, and craic. And, let's be honest, who doesn't?
A Geordie, an Irishman and an Australian walk into a basement recording studio. This isn't a joke, it's the Premier League season preview with Carl Craig. Have at it.
Singing lessons, dog owners, ticket prices, fireworks, kissing the badge, "Neighbours", U2, the Kingdom of Kerry, and unsponsored jerseys. All this (and more) for your listening pleasure.
Here's an actual quote from this week's show. 'It's tense and absorbing and you need to pay attention.' Nothing more needs to be said, really.
Boating. The Flight of the Conchords. Lawn mowers. Football. Deep space. There's something for everyone, really.
It's taken six years for the boys to get journalist/raconteur Jim Leinfelder on the show, but my goodness it was worth the wait. This is very tasty stuff
Every now and then the boys throw a political comment or two into the mix of sport, culture, and craic. Just a head up, that's this week. It's good stuff, too!
Prince, the Pope, 'Dead or Alive', 'Talking Heads', transgender athletes, Bill Murray, Adrian Heath, Eddie Charlton, the Crusades, and a chat with special guest Twin Cities Robert Emmets Hurling Club coach, Pete Farrell. That, ladies and gentlemen, is a show.
The boys were joined by Minnesota United MLS NEXT Academy coach, Peter McDonnell. A chat about football and the ex-pat experience with a professional coach who happens to be a Mayo man. It's tasty stuff.
There are those who say sport and politics don't mix. Those people might want to avoid this episode. Let's just say the boys took a few swings, and they didn't miss.
As usual, the boys partook of some serious craic. But the best part was chatting with Jacquie Berglund, CEO of Finnegans. It's a great story and she tells it brilliantly.
There was a bit of a serious undertone to this week's show. That's what the reality of daily life in America can do to the mood. But there was still plenty of space for sport, culture, and craic. Lot's and lots of craic!
Music's Bruce Springsteen got a mention this week. He deserved it. TV's Derry Girls got a mention this week. They deserved it too. Football's Jake Daniels got a mention this week. No one deserved it more than him. Well played, that man.
Did you know that 'Peter the Great' was actually from Tyrone? It's amazing the things you can learn simply by listening to The Crafty Rogues. It's true.
You don't often get podcasts that feature craft brewers, Katie Taylor, Carlo Ancelotti, Steve Hodge, and Hairy Bradley. But you do this week!
As a spectacle, it was a glorious mess...it's the immovable object against the removable force...and Elon Musk is a seriously odd duck. That's a show, right there!
With Cosgrove off working in sunny California duuuuuude, the boys combined a couple of pre-recorded interviews. If you're not familiar with the names Manchán Magan and Jeff Cowmeadow, you're about to be. This is interesting stuff.
Well, episode #300 was an absolute belter. The craic was glorious, and special guest Kieran Folliard was in truly sparkling form. Tasty stuff
Despite the incredible amount of sport to talk about this week, the boys still found time to chat about 'Johnny Hates Jazz, 'The Pillow Queens' and Peter Allen. The word 'eclectic' springs to mind. 'Tasty', as well.
Sometimes the best ability is availability. Kenneth Branagh embraces his Irishness. And Troy Parrott is a fantastic name for a footballer. Do with that information what you will...then listen to the show.
Why do Americans love St. Patrick's Day and Irish culture so much? The Rogues ask a real live American! They also talk football/futbol/soccer/sahhkerrrr, Rugby, AFL, GAA, and little bit of politics. Good craic.
St. Patrick's Day. A very special guest. Quinno's return. Two of these things helped make this a particularly tasty show. No prize for guessing which two.
With Quinno still away, Cosgrove hosted not one but two English boys, West Ham Chris and Danny from Stockton. They discussed moving to Minnesota and how they manage to keep supporting their team from far, far away.
With Quinno once again in a monsoon, Carl Craig stepped up and joined in with quality analysis and some dialysis of the weekends games and world events. Canny.
It was a rare night that there was no Quinno. Not to fear, Sir Carl Craig esquire, stepped into the breach and filled his boots. Top analysis from our Geordie mate who knows people, knows formations and isn't afraid to use them. (Not available with subtitles).
What do Jordan Henderson, Ricky Gervais, and a foul-mouthed wedding planner have in common? Not a lot, really, but they all get a mention on this week's show. Tasty.
Kurt Zouma made a dumb choice. The Washington Football Team may have picked a dumb name. Marjorie Taylor Greene said a dumb thing. No shock there.
The USMNT played their coldest World Cup qualifier ever, and it was in the Crafty Rogues' backyard! Were the boys at the game? Don't be silly. They were toasty warm in the Ash Barty Studio. Crafty.
If you like a bit of Ted Nugent to go along with your Neil Young, and a spot of Mario Balotelli alongside a dash of Roy Hodgson, this is the show for you. If not, what on earth's wrong with you?
John's off to Miami next week. Quinno's off to 'Straya next month. And Wayne Rooney might be off to Everton any day now. He should probably talk to Frank Lampard first.