Yes, there was a bit of sahhkerrrr and rugby talked about, but the cultural scope of this week's show also encompassed a card game, the new dodgy stick, Smokie, Suzy Quatro, Olivia Rodrigo, Graham Norton, and Sonny Bono. Didn't see that last one coming, did you?
How to summarize this week's show? Let's just throw some random stuff out there and see what sticks. Slopey football pitches...Billie Eilish...northern referees...David Coote...Apple TV...doom spending...divisiveness and intolerance...Liam Delap...Keb' Mo'...and meeting new people. Something for everyone
The election is over, and the people have spoken - loudly! In other news, John invented an accent, Quinno went to Duluth, and 'pique' is an excellent Scrabble word. Did we mention that the election is over?
With an election on the horizon, the boys delivered a show full of references to sport, airports, rock bands, TV shows, and New Zealand accents. Okay, there was some election stuff, too. But mainly sport, airports, rock bands, TV shows, and New Zealand accents.
Jet lag, shmet lag! The show must go on, and it did. The boys touched on topics as diverse as wine, beer, Leon Bridges, Sharon Horgan, colonialism, Vini Jnr, Erling Haaland, Danny Welbeck, flight cancellation protocol, and...wait for it...Troy Parrott. Yes, THAT Troy Parrott!
The boys came straight from the sahhkerrr field to record this episode. We're not kidding. Quinno still had his shin pads on, and John was a full-kit wanker. It's tasty stuff.
It was a very Minnesotan show this week. There were shout-outs for Grand Marais, New Ulm, the Vikings, the Lynx, the Loons, and of course, Monday night Fall League in Roseville. Rude not to.
THC drinks, cold showers, Homecoming, debates, authors, bands, bots, singing lessons, and father & son football. In other words, this week's show. Have some.
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
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.
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?
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.
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.
"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!
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.
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?
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".
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
