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Crafty Rogues

The Crafty Rogues

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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All Episodes

53:12

Take a Bike!

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/04/24

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!

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37:40

Distill my beating heart

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/04/17

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 having Morris dancers show up now and again.Listen in for stories, drams and a couple of 80's tunes that will take you back! Proper order!

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46:51

Murphy's Laws

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/04/11

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 words when you're seven set you up for life!

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51:29

It's a new Sean, It's a new day

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/04/04

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 Aster House, and a nostalgic nod to Irish roots...plus the usual footy review, Midwest mayhem, and a Bulgarian footballer who definitely isn’t dead.

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37:34

Grand Ole Goodbye

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/03/27

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 winters) Also in this episode: St. Patrick’s Day adventures in Alexandria, avoiding the sunshine in California, some sports updates, Gig annoucements And yes,

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51:34

Swearing of the Green

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/03/20

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, Patrick's PR career, and the evolution of Irish food culture. Two boys that love to chat and it shows!

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52:21

A Proper Scanlan

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/03/13

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 disappointing Six Nations rugby match against FranceThe best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Twin Cities (hint: avoid places that call it

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52:21

A Proper Scanlan

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/03/13

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 disappointing Six Nations rugby match against FranceThe best spots to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Twin Cities (hint: avoid places that call it

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49:40

Curry on My Wayward Son.

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/03/06

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, music, and a 40,000-piece Disney jigsaw puzzle (yes, really).With tunes from Steve Earle, The Waterboys, and Sinead O’Connor, this episode is packed with

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48:55

Raise the Barnwell!

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/02/27

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 Ireland Network MN. Plus, some proper craic about rugby, fantasy football, the art of boiling the perfect egg, and why Tesla's stock drop might be the real

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43:38

Oh Danny Joy!

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/02/20

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 #IrishMusic #Minnesota #PremierLeague #IrishHeritage #IrelandNetworkMN #SloughTownFC

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58:18

The Pod must go on...

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/02/13

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 winter magic at the Luminary Loppet, catching Travis live (even with a twisted ankle!), and enjoying some suburban Super Bowl party craic. We also spin a few

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37:39

Closing time.

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/02/06

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.

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46:17

And now, the end is near...

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/01/30

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!

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39:23

King of wishful thinking.

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/01/23

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.

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52:54

Shock the monkey!

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/01/15

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.

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36:37

East Side Story

Crafty Rogues ·

2025/01/09

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.

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46:12

All is quiet on New Year's Day.

Crafty Rogues ·

2024/12/31

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.

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37:49

Egg Noggin' on Heaven's Door.

Crafty Rogues ·

2024/12/24

'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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42:15

The boy is back in town.

Crafty Rogues ·

2024/12/17

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.

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