Best The Crafty Rogues Podcasts (2025)

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Playing it Coolong 51:29

5d ago51:29

51:29

Wild Colonial Bhoy, Adam Coolong dropped by for a chat this week. From exceling at Pub Quizzes to playing in front of thousands, he has lived the dreams of many. Among topics discussed were the art and work of songwriting, finding a melody and maybe thinking about getting a minivan. It is all that and more in this weeks episode. Get after it!…

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A Moose Loose Boost 1:02:54

12d ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Dave "Moose" Muslof was our special guest this week. It is not every week you hang with someone who has had a Papal blessing (thanks to a couple of Aussies) and a moment with the Queen. These and many other yarns spun like New Zealand wool in what was a rather chatty edition of the podcast. Enjoy at your leisure.…

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That'll Brew Nicely 45:58

20d ago45:58

45:58

On the road again this week at Padraigs Brewing in NE Minneapolis to chat with the "car"ismatic proprieter, Pat Carey. Hailing from SoCal, through NoDak he ended up in MSP. Along the way he was introduced to the great sport of Hurling and beer. He wants the world to know that there is more to Irish beer than Guinnness and he is putting his hops, gr…

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Call me Old Fashioned 40:06

27d ago40:06

40:06

Patricia "Pat" McManus showed up this week in a vintage Ian Hunter shirt and set the tone for the latest episode. You will learn how to make a "proper" Wisconsin Old Fashioned, what makes Alaskan's different, road trips to a bar in Cleveland and why David Bowie really was the coolest. All in this weeks jaunt on a trippy hippy ride.…

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Take a Bike! 53:12

1M ago53:12

53:12

Chris Carlson was the very special guest this week and much was discussed including theater acting, Cillian Murphy stories (Cill to his friends), biking across France and why you should never let your child cheer for Chelsea. Enjoy!By The Crafty Rogues

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Distill my beating heart 37:40

1M ago37:40

37:40

On the road again this week, all the way to Merlin's Rest on Lake Street in Minneapolis to chat with owner Lee Tomlin. A proper Eastender who took his love of whiskies and pubs to the Twin Cities and now operates two fine establishements. Together with his wife, Tracie, they are making sure the original traditions of proper pubs continues, despite …

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Murphy's Laws 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

Midwest with deep Irish roots are explored with humor and melancholy this week with the efforvesent Suzanne Murphy. Tales of an upbringing with a Dublin born Dad, political revealations from Minneapolis and chaotic driving adventures around the Dingle Pinnesula. All that and why dark lyrics make the best bedtime lullabies and learning new swear wor…

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It's a new Sean, It's a new day 51:29

2M ago51:29

51:29

This week, John returns from a sushi-fueled NYC spring break with his teenage daughter (and a suitcase full of anime), while Sean Barnard drops by to talk 90's music, fuzzy memories, and why he gives his commission to rock stars instead of billboards. We’ve got Broadway monsters, Snow Patrol singalongs, Violent Femmes rebellion, a proper gush over …

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Grand Ole Goodbye 37:34

2M ago37:34

37:34

This week, the Crafty Rogues goes on the roadfor a bittersweet farewell to Irish on Grand, the beloved St. Paul shop closing its doors after decades serving the Twin Cities' Irish community and Elvis Costello!. Enjoy the chat with Maeve and Liam about the shop’s history, its future online, and their plans post-retirement (like escaping the MN winte…

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Swearing of the Green 51:34

2M ago51:34

51:34

Post Paddy’s Day, Cosgrove chats with D. Patrick Connolly, a quintessential Irish-American from St. Paul! Patrick shares his take on St. Patrick's Day traditions, snow plows & potholes, proper pub etiquette (never order an "Irish Car Bomb"!), and his love for music including Bruce Springsteen and U2. The conversation weaves through politics, Patric…

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A Proper Scanlan 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

This week on The Crafty Rogues, John Cosgrove is joined by longtime listener, first-time guest, Aiden Benedict Scanlan! Aiden shares stories about the Scanlan family's 100+ year history in the Twin Cities, from his grand-uncle's arrival in 1910 to the family's deep roots in the local Irish community. Also covered in no particular order: Ireland's d…

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Curry on My Wayward Son. 49:40

3M ago49:40

49:40

This week, John Cosgrove welcomes guest Pat Curry—bartender, storyteller, and American of Irish descent with roots in Emyvale and West Cork. They dive into everything from Shakespeare James Bond propaganda, the madness of St. Patrick’s Day in St. Paul, and why the New York Yankees suddenly allow beards (spoiler: JD Vance). Plus, they talk sports, m…

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Raise the Barnwell! 48:55

3M ago48:55

48:55

This week, John Cosgrove is joined by Ruairi Barnwell for a lively chat about Minnesota’s wild weather swings, Irish community happenings, and a short but deep dive into Liverpool’s title procession (the chase is over). They reminisce about life in Chicago, debate Premier League drama, and share insights on the local Irish network scene with Irelan…

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Oh Danny Joy! 43:38

3M ago43:38

43:38

This week, John welcomes Danny Stockton, the other famous thing about Slough and the newest board member of the Irish Fair of Minnesota, to chat about growing up in an Irish household in England, expat life in the U.S., and why volunteering at the Irish Fair led him to join the board. #CraftyRogues #Podcast #IrishFairMN #Football #ExpatLife #IrishM…

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The Pod must go on... 58:18

3M ago58:18

58:18

After 17 amazing episodes, 398 decent ones and a few stinkers, the pod must go on without our beloved Quinno. From kitchen table beginnings to interviews with sports legends, he's been the heart and soul of our show. Missing you already, mate. In our first "new" format, we're cozying up with storyteller Jim Leinfelder, chatting about Minnesota wint…

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Closing time. 37:39

4M ago37:39

37:39

Seinfeld...The Sopranos...Game of Thrones...The Crafty Rogues. Three of these four are among the most talked about final episodes in entertainment history. Which is the odd one out? Listen to this, and you'll probably have a better idea.By The Crafty Rogues

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And now, the end is near... 46:17

4M ago46:17

46:17

The boys revealed some pretty big news this week. We'll give you a hint; this is the second-to-last show in its current format. We'll give you another hint; not only is this the second-to-last show in its current format, it's also an absolute craic-fest!By The Crafty Rogues

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King of wishful thinking. 39:23

4M ago39:23

39:23

America has new king...Erling Haaland has new contract...and Kevin Keegan had a problematic perm. Seriously, the perm era of football was a little disturbing. Mind you, it was fun to talk about. In fact, this whole show is fun. Well, expect the 'America has new king' bit.By The Crafty Rogues

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Shock the monkey! 52:54

4M ago52:54

52:54

The boys welcomed special guest, music maven extraordinaire Graeme Hoey, to the show this week. Yes, there was still sport and craic, but with Graeme in the house, it was a very Twin Cities music-centric chat. It's really good stuff.By The Crafty Rogues

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East Side Story 36:37

5M ago36:37

36:37

Yes, it was a fun show. Yes, the craic was mighty. But, the singular highlight may have been the phrase, 'They shot themselves in the foot and shat on the eggs.' That's poetry, right there.By The Crafty Rogues

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All is quiet on New Year's Day. 46:12

5M ago46:12

46:12

Well, that's it for 2024 from a Crafty Rogues perspective. And what did we learn in the final show of the year? Not a lot, to be honest. But good Lord, it was fun. You can't ask for too much more than that. Enjoy.By The Crafty Rogues

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Egg Noggin' on Heaven's Door. 37:49

5M ago37:49

37:49

'Twas the show before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even John's mouse. Yes, we crow-barred that in, but there really is a bit about John's mouse in the show. This is the last show of 2024, and we humbly submit that the boys ended the year in style. This is top-shelf craic.…

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The boy is back in town. 42:15

5M ago42:15

42:15

If you're the kind of person who thinks that any show featuring the line 'I treated myself to a couple of Spotted Cows in the jacuzzi' is worth listening to, congratulations, you're correct. Enjoy.By The Crafty Rogues

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Oh sit down (next to me)... 50:19

6M ago50:19

50:19

After a week in which John debuted as a stand up comic, Quinno went to work in an Hawaiian shirt and FIFA granted the World Cup tournament to Saudi Arabia, one of those things is bound to make your eyes roll...By The Crafty Rogues

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This means nothing to me, ahhhh (Rapid) Vienna. 44:35

6M ago44:35

44:35

It was a very intimate, personal start to the show this week. In the first three minutes, John maintained that he wouldn't pardon his son, and Quinno revealed some nasty on-field abuse he once copped. Imagine what's in the other 40 minutes or so!By The Crafty Rogues

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Gout, gout, let it all out! 42:25

6M ago42:25

42:25

This week's pre-Thanksgiving episode is best summed up by a cross-section of topics mentioned: Gout...Billy Connolly...Pickleball...flying...schadenfreude...the Wankdorf Stadium...Eric Gates...Dungeons & Dragons...and Cards Against Humanity. Good luck finding that lineup anywhere else!By The Crafty Rogues

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It's all done with Smokie and mirrors. 42:15

6M ago42:15

42:15

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?By The Crafty Rogues

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When Eilish eyes are smiling. 46:52

7M ago46:52

46:52

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…

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I predict a riot. 45:39

7M ago45:39

45:39

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?By The Crafty Rogues

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The times, they are a-changin' 48:31

7M ago48:31

48:31

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Bad Sisters are doing it for themselves. 45:51

7M ago45:51

45:51

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!By The Crafty Rogues

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Leaving on a jet plane. 32:57

7M ago32:57

32:57

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Every Roseville has its thorn 36:42

8M ago36:42

36:42

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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I'm feeling Gladwell all over. 40:03

8M ago40:03

40:03

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

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Stairway to Evan 40:29

8M ago40:29

40:29

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 upBy The Crafty Rogues

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Tom Waits for no man. 39:55

8M ago39:55

39:55

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Mother and child reunion 33:15

9M ago33:15

33:15

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?By The Crafty Rogues

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Pilot of the airwaves 39:44

9M ago39:44

39:44

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Thank God I'm a country boy. 38:06

9M ago38:06

38:06

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Keep on mocking in the free world. 36:38

9M ago36:38

36:38

"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!By The Crafty Rogues

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I don't want to go to Chelsea. 51:12

10M ago51:12

51:12

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Since you've been gone. 42:13

10M ago42:13

42:13

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?By The Crafty Rogues

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Allez Les Fools 43:49

10M ago43:49

43:49

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".…

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Jethro Tullamore Dew 32:41

10M ago32:41

32:41

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!By The Crafty Rogues

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Ice(land), Ice(land), baby! 38:12

10M ago38:12

38:12

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?By The Crafty Rogues

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The boys are back in town. 35:29

11M ago35:29

35:29

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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With a little help from my friends. 43:35

11M ago43:35

43:35

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Don't look back in anger. 52:35

11M ago52:35

52:35

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!By The Crafty Rogues

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Oh Canada...eh. 31:37

11M ago31:37

31:37

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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Football's coming home! Or is it? 39:14

12M ago39:14

39:14

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.By The Crafty Rogues

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