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Crafty Rogues

The Crafty Rogues

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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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Listen to David Zeller of the "Dave's I know" fame and Eric Grady wax nostalgic on the the MN local sports teams and then literally talk about anything from why lawns are terrible to Facists cartoons to the Fermi Paradox. These two idiots will give you their unsolicited or (hopefully solicited in the future) opinions. Please send us your questions!! From left to far left we represent well mostly left.... but hopefully our opinions aren't totally in left field. Play ball Hosted on Acast. See ...
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Multiple guests this week on a lively show. Ruairi Barnwell stopped by the studio for some updates on Global Minnesota (Irish wing), Ireland Network (Twin Cities wing) and DLR Buildings (Left wing). In between chats, we also heard from Livinia Finnerty and Tom Frawley from TCRE Club about how they are getting the youth involved in both hurling and …
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It's not every week that a Double All-Ireland winner comes on the show and has plenty of gas to burn. Colm O'Neill, from one of the most famous whiskey towns in Ireland, Midleton in Co. Cork joined us from his home in Boulder, Colorado where he has been for many years. Pub owner, father of 6 including two MLS players and now a drink called "Hard Ch…
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We get together for a special episode where we interview Loons Legend Mo Saeid. We talk to him about his transition from Scandinavia to the US via Columbus, the difference between an established team Columbus and an expansion team in Minnesota. We also get his thoughts on a few other Loons legends as well. Oh yeah, we also had a couple of matches t…
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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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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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The gang is back to start with a quick recap of the previous three matches, was very muched a mixed bag. Then, a longer dive on the arrival of Julian Gressel, arguably one of the best signings of the MLS Transfer Window (wink,wink). And finally we wrap up with some lower league soccer as Aurora and MPLS City are about to kick-off their seasons. Soc…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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