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.

Episodes

Playing it Coolong

May 22, 2025 • 51 mins

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

May 15, 2025 • 62 mins

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

May 8, 2025 • 45 mins

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, grain and yeast in the tank to prove it!

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Call me Old Fashioned

May 1, 2025 • 40 mins

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!

April 24, 2025 • 53 mins

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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Distill my beating heart

April 17, 2025 • 37 mins

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 coup...

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Murphy's Laws

April 11, 2025 • 46 mins

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

April 4, 2025 • 51 mins

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, Midwes...

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Grand Ole Goodbye

March 27, 2025 • 37 mins

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 su...

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Swearing of the Green

March 20, 2025 • 51 mins

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 ch...

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A Proper Scanlan

March 13, 2025 • 52 mins

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 France
The best spots to celebrate St. ...

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Curry on My Wayward Son.

March 6, 2025 • 49 mins

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 Ear...

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Raise the Barnwell!

February 27, 2025 • 48 mins

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 boili...

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Oh Danny Joy!

February 20, 2025 • 43 mins

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.
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The Pod must go on...

February 13, 2025 • 58 mins

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!), an...

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Closing time.

February 6, 2025 • 37 mins

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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And now, the end is near...

January 30, 2025 • 46 mins

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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King of wishful thinking.

January 23, 2025 • 39 mins

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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Shock the monkey!

January 15, 2025 • 52 mins

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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East Side Story

January 9, 2025 • 36 mins

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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Crafty Rogues

Episodes

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That'll Brew Nicely

Call me Old Fashioned

Take a Bike!

Distill my beating heart

Murphy's Laws

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

Grand Ole Goodbye

Swearing of the Green

A Proper Scanlan

Curry on My Wayward Son.

Raise the Barnwell!

Oh Danny Joy!

The Pod must go on...

Closing time.

And now, the end is near...

King of wishful thinking.

Shock the monkey!

East Side Story

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Playing it Coolong

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