Crafty Rogues

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 karma.  @craftyrogues#TheCraftyRogues #IrishAbroad #LiverpoolFC #PremierLeague #FantasyFootball #Rugby #Minnesota #Chicago #IrishNetwork #Tesla #PodcastLife

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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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 choice tunes! 

Drop by our Instagram or Facebook @craftyrogues to share your favorite Quinno memories or send us your thoughts and don't forget to and grab a Quinno shirt.  Legend.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.