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Crafty Rogues

The Crafty Rogueswww.spreaker.com
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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Episodes

Hungry Like the Wolf

John was on the road this week, but the tyranny of distance didn't stop the boys delivering a belter of a show, albeit from separate locations. Ain't technology grand!

Sep 21, 202354 min

I want my MTV.

There was a point where this week's show jumped from the VMAs, to see-through dresses, to pregnancy tests and contraception, to the Rugby World Cup. The thing is, it all seemed quite logical. You really should listen.

Sep 14, 202337 min

Take the money and run.

The boys did a quick preview of the Rugby World Cup this week, and got some assistance from an actual Rugby World Cup winner! But rest assured, there was plenty of football/futbol/soccer/sahhkerrr and general craic as well!

Sep 06, 202359 min

Trying to reason with hurricane season

To explain this week's show, let's just use a direct quote from Cosgrove. 'Margaret Thatcher, hunger strikers, the Spanish FA...you get them all on the Crafty Rogues.' And there you have it.

Aug 30, 202341 min

Bonus Episode - Ardal O'Hanlon

Special bonus episode where Cosgrove chats to Irish comedy and acting star, Ardal O'Hanlon. Lots of people will know him as Fr Dougal Maguire from the cult comedy series, Father Ted. He has also appeared in numerous other shows and documentaries, including more recently, Derry Girls! These two border county men had a long an winding chat about growing up on either side of the border between Co. Monagan and Co. Fermanagh. Definitely more of a chat than your usual interview dynamic. Enjoy and you ...

Aug 24, 202346 min

Rudy...a message to you, Rudy

The Crafty Rogues can never be accused of staying in their lane. This week's show covers everything from Pickleball to border patrols to facial injuries to Rudy Giuliani. Dare we say it, it's laneless.

Aug 23, 202345 min

Arraignment Night in Georgia

Ingerland were too good for 'Straya in the Women's World Cup semi. But the game was played after the show, so it didn't really happen, right? Right?? Other than that, this was a tasty episode. Very tasty indeed

Aug 16, 202344 min

I don't have time for Fantasy, I have Pickleball!

Carl Craig was in the house to join the boys for their traditional Premier League preview, and he didn't disappoint. If you're a football/futbol/soccer/sahhkerrr fan, this one's for you. It helps if you understand Geordie.

Aug 11, 20231 hr 6 min

I am sailing, I am sailing.

Leo Messi, Carli Lloyd, Tom Brady, Kylian Mbappé, David Clifford, Buddy Franklin. All the big names are featured this week. Oh, Cosgrove and Quinno make an appearance, too.

Aug 04, 202352 min

Nothing Compares 2 U

Sinéad O'Connor, the 'Barbie' movie, Steve Jobs' sandals, Limerick's win, and Cosgrove's jacket. They're all in the one show. Seriously.

Jul 27, 202337 min

Better be home soon

Cosgrove is back from Europe and the boys hit the ground running with a show full of tales from the road...an AI program with a world class name...football galore...and the pointy end of the GAA season. Oh, and Ron DeSantis. Sorry.

Jul 19, 202338 min

Everybody Twang Chung tonight.

If you've ever wondered what the life of a football commentator is like, you're in luck. Callum Williams sat down with the boys to discuss his accent, Birmingham, Brooklyn, fatherhood, Leo Messi, Martin Tyler, and more. This is quality craic.

Jul 12, 202348 min

Money for nothing.

Cosgrove is Barcelona bound, but not before boys shared their thoughts on Wimbledon, Tyrone's meek effort, the Supreme Court, paella, Steven Gerrard's business decision, and the spirit of the game. Tasty stuff.

Jul 05, 202342 min

Owner of a lonely heart.

In this week's show the boys take on media corruption, loneliness, elitism, Affirmative Action, and Jesse Lingard's future. 'Why?' you ask. Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. You be the judge. (It is also exactly seven (7) years since we started this podcast. You would think we would get the hang of it by now).

Jun 30, 202342 min

Rice, Rice, baby!

Liam Brady's retiring. Martin Tyler is leaving Sky Sports. And Taylor Swift is coming to town. Someone should do a podcast about these things. Done!

Jun 22, 202346 min

Come on, feel the Moyes!

Messi to Miami. Pukki to Minnesota? And Trump, Johnson, & Sturgeon to who knows where! It was that kind of week and that kind of show. John's parents were in town, too! Just sayin'.

Jun 14, 202340 min

I want to live like Roscommon people

From ostentatious displays of wealth to the popularity of the Premier League in Asia, this a particularly wide-ranging episode. Great craic, too!

May 31, 202355 min

Like a Surgeon

As John recovered from a medical procedure, the boys discussed friendship, politics, tractors, comedy, and the DeSantis presidential campaign launch. Actually, that was the comedy.

May 26, 202349 min

Ticket to ride!

JC went to DC. SQ went to Crowded House. And if you're in despair, America, read or listen to Jon Stewart!

May 18, 202346 min

Many (Michael) Bridges to cross.

Sport, culture, craic, and a philosophical look at the realities of owning a 2002 Toyota Camry. Now THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is a proper podcast!

May 09, 202347 min

Send in the crowns

This week, the boys tackle big issues like the monarchy, Jurgen Klopp's hamstring, and can you teach someone to be funny? There's a joke in there somewhere. Or is there?

May 02, 202348 min

Anarchy in the UK

John's back from England. Quinno's not getting tortured. Man City are Thriller. Arsenal are Pyromania. If you need to know more, listen to this week's show.

Apr 27, 202349 min

Sioux Center & the Banshees

Chicago, Sioux Center, Leeds, Sydney. These Crafty Rogues get around a bit, and there's craic at every stop on the journey!

Apr 18, 202344 min

John is a 'Hamilton' Academical

Passports, musicals, sporting upsets, boot polish, art, and Irish global soft power. Standard Crafty Rogues fare, really.

Apr 13, 202343 min

Copa Lana Del Rey

John drove a Tesla in Canada. Quinno had a good old sulk. And Frank Lampard is headed back to Chelsea. Wait! What??

Apr 06, 202343 min

Neither of us got these jobs through any form of nepotism.

Cosgrove's off to Canada for a few days. Before he left, here's what we learned. Toronto is south of the Twin Cities. Tottenham don't like trophies. And Aston Villa love black haired managers. That's the kind of insight that sets this podcast apart

Mar 29, 202355 min

ABBA bit of this!

Food, music, politics, lists, happiness, mayhem, sport, craic, a bit more sport, and a lot more craic. Surely, that's enough for one show. Have at it.

Mar 23, 202348 min

Run MCG

Cosgrove came back from Hawaii a couple of hours before this show, and he was in sparkling form. It's the week of St. Patrick's Day, after all. Do NOT call it St. Patty's Day. Just don't.

Mar 16, 202347 min
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