Crafty Rogues
366 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsThe Crafty Rogues is a podcast featuring John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn.
Cosgrove is from Aghadrumsee in Northern Ireland.
Quinno is from Wollongong in Australia.
Between them they’ve watched/attended/played thousands of games of football/futbol/soccer.
However, they’re just as happy talking about music, movies, food, drink, politics, drink, books, culture, the ex-pat experience, and drink.
The Crafty Rogues, available each week wherever you access your podcasts.
Could be tasty.
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Episodes
This isn't the last big grift.
December 24, 2020 19:59 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBThe boys were in full festive mode as they defied a blizzard to solve the mystery of Roberto Firmino's teeth. There was other stuff too, but mainly Bobby Firmino's teeth!
The spirit of the times is John Powers
December 17, 2020 16:13 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBSam Allardyce has a job. William Barr doesn't. Wolves are chippy choppy, choppy changey. And 'zeitgeist' is hard to say. Funny, though.
It's small, but perfectly formed.
December 10, 2020 16:19 - 50 minutes - 23 MBThe first ever socially distanced, fully "Zoomed" Crafty Rogues show was a huge success. Probably. Maybe. Oh what the heck, listen and decide for yourself.
Never argue with a man in a lumberjack shirt.
December 03, 2020 20:08 - 43 minutes - 19.9 MBJohn had a bee in his bonnet, Quinno had his ear to the ground, and Fred dropped the nut on some bloke. Tasty stuff.
No, John, girls hadn't discovered you!
November 26, 2020 15:26 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThe boys discussed the life and death of Diego Maradona...youth coach Jordan Block called in...and Elvis Presley got a couple of mentions. Fun stuff!
Always look on the Brighton side of life
November 19, 2020 17:53 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBThere may be more COVID related restrictions on the horizon, but that didn't stop The Crafty Rogues from serving up another fun cocktail of futbol, culture, and craic. This show is a gem. Molto tasty!
This is what we call Take Two
November 13, 2020 16:32 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBThe boys were clearly in a good mood. This hour of futbol, culture and craic may just put you in a good mood, too! Have at it.
Fish don't know wet
November 05, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThis just in! The Crafty Rogues were re-elected unopposed. They even had a special guest!
Monty had a serious lisp.
November 02, 2020 13:23 - 49 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you ever tried to carve a turnip? No need to answer; just listen to this show...and VOTE!
I was right, and I didn't like that I was right.
October 22, 2020 20:37 - 47 minutes - 21.8 MBThey say the journey is more important than the destination. Well, this week the Crafty Rogues went from Cosgrove's basement to outer space. They appeared to enjoy the journey. Your turn.
Waffling along is our profession.
October 15, 2020 14:32 - 52 minutes - 24 MBThe Crafty Rogues know that winter is coming, but they don't care! They just keep on doing that thing they do. You know, this kind of thing.
It's not an entire grandstand questioning your parentage
October 08, 2020 14:59 - 50 minutes - 23.1 MBIf you've been waiting your whole life for Mussolini, Gunnersaurus, Gareth Bale and Eddie Van Halen to be mentioned in the same podcast, then this, my friend, is your lucky day.
Let me interrupt you.
October 01, 2020 10:58 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBNew studio, same old Crafty Rogues. Futbol, culture, craic, and a detailed debate about why Eric Dier went to the toilet. Not TOO detailed, though.
Doubt is for Thomas, not Cosgrove & Quinno
September 24, 2020 15:35 - 48 minutes - 21.9 MBThe boys were in a top secret location this week. Did it change the show at all? Nah. Futbol, culture, craic, RBG, and George Costanza. Same old, same old.
I repeat...get your hand off it.
September 17, 2020 13:44 - 48 minutes - 22 MBCosgrove and Quinno are great friends with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but they're both terrible handymen. Yes, things got quite personal on this week's show
Yes, yes, yes...no!
September 10, 2020 16:50 - 48 minutes - 22.3 MBA Protestant horse, a parade not a rally, and what's the point of West Ham? Pretty much your standard Premier League season preview
It's already dark in Finland
September 03, 2020 14:47 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBThe boys move seamlessly from Vinnie Jones to Val Doonican and from Fermanagh to Finland, all in the same show. Somehow it makes sense.
It had hints of oak, cigar box, briefcase, and colonialism.
August 27, 2020 17:19 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBChess, whiskey, Toblerone, Sean Connery, Petula Clark, and Lionel Messi. Something for everyone, really.
As awkward as a teenage disco in 1982
August 20, 2020 13:04 - 43 minutes - 20 MBPost boxes, puppies, and police officers. Coutinho, Kompany, and commentators. Could be tasty!
The Economics of Anger
August 13, 2020 15:48 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhat do Kamala Harris, Gareth Bale, Blaise Matuidi, credit unions, sunburn, and haggling have in common? They're all part of this week's episode. Seriously
I said John, I said love, I said pet.
August 06, 2020 15:13 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBThe boys may have outdone themselves this week. They took on everything from Bette Midler and John Hume to alarm clocks and wrinkles. It'll make sense when you listen. Maybe.
It's gritty, it's funny, it's off-beat.
July 30, 2020 15:03 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBFutbol, movie reviews, relationship advice, and random craic. Just another standard episode of The Crafty Rogues, really. Tasty.
There's nothing like a good ride.
July 23, 2020 16:11 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIf you add fashion, cycling and psychology to the usual mix of futbol, culture and craic, you'll have a pretty good idea of what this week's show is all about. Well, almost.
It's a sham and it's a money racket
July 16, 2020 12:48 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBWe warned you. We told you Cosgrove might let rip on this week's show. And let rip he most certainly did. Buckle up, it's a bumpy ride. It's fun, though!
Is Karmatic Justice an actual term?
July 09, 2020 17:57 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBThe main man at the world's largest association of soccer coaches used to play for Brit's Pub FC. His name is Ian Barker and he happens to this week's guest with Cosgrove and Quinno. Tasty stuff.
If there's one thing the Irish know, it's death
July 02, 2020 15:34 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBBike racks, cooking tips, the liberating effect of understanding your own insignificance, and futbol. Just another Crafty Rogues show, really.
I got picked on 'cos I was kind of annoying
June 25, 2020 16:52 - 43 minutes - 19.8 MBThe boys addressed some important sporting, cultural and political issues on this week's show. Also, is being a B+ good enough? Yeah, this is deep stuff. Very deep.
It's the Marshmallow Test
June 18, 2020 15:05 - 39 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Premier League was on hold for precisely 100 days. So, theoretically, The Crafty Rogues had precisely 100 days to prepare and plan for its return. Theoretically.
Hallelujah and pass the Guinness!
June 11, 2020 17:14 - 50 minutes - 23 MBWith the Premier League set to restart on Wednesday and MLS announcing its return date, The Crafty Rogues thought it was high time they invited Cal Williams (the voice of MN Utd) back on the show. Rather surprisingly, he accepted
We were born a couple of fields apart.
June 04, 2020 16:26 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn theory, two guys from Aghadrumsee and a guy from Wollongong should be able to create an entertaining podcast. Well, when one of the guys from Aghadrumsee is Ireland U-19 Football Manager Tom Mohan, the theory becomes a reality. Tasty stuff.
Mickey, would you ever go lay down and not get up?
May 28, 2020 15:54 - 1 hour - 32.9 MB"What does a man with an AFL Premiership win and a GAA All-Ireland win need to ccomplete his resumé? A Crafty Rogues guest appearance, of course! Two-sport legend Tadhg Kennelly joins Cosgrove and Quinno for some top quality craic. This was serious fun!"
If you weren't in a fight with the locals, you hadn't done your job
May 21, 2020 17:25 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWhen Rugby World Cup winner Matt Burke joined Cosgrove and Quinno for a chat, it quickly turned into something way bigger. This is the longest Crafty Rogues episode ever. It's also one of the best. The craic is epic!
It was all Brazilians, and me & Becks
May 14, 2020 17:54 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBDavid Beckham, Ronaldinho, Neil Lennon, sausage rolls, and the language of love. Those are just a few of the topics Cosgrove and Quinno touch on this week, along with special guest Zeljko "Spider" Kalac, formerly of AC Milan.
Ep - 200 - "I created T20 cricket"
May 07, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week's Crafty Rogues podcast was the boys' 200th show overall! So how did a largely futbol-based podcast celebrate such a milestone? By having a retired international cricketer as a guest, of course! Former Australia fast bowler Stuart Clark joined Cosgrove and Quinno for a fun chat that, quite frankly, went all over the place. And we mean that in a good way.
We're hoping to get on the grass. Special Guests: Adrian Heath and Michael Bridges. (ep. 192)
April 30, 2020 16:08 - 55 minutes - 24 MBThe boys are joined by two former Premier League stars as John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn welcome in current Loons manager Adrian Heath and Analyst for Optus Sport in Australia Michael Bridges. We discuss today their careers, playing together and against each other, and how the sport returns.
Emotional maturity and existentialism (ep. 191)
April 23, 2020 14:54 - 54 minutes - 24.4 MBThe boys return for this weeks episode of The Crafty Rogues to chat about latest on how the Coronavirus has been effecting soccer, what they've been watching, listening to, and cooking, and Producer Jonathan calls to check in as well as bring his Big Football Update.
For the sake of my sanity, I'll say No Comment! (ep. 190)
April 17, 2020 13:06 - 55 minutes - 24.6 MBWe're joined by Callum Williams for a bit today as we discuss the Pandemic response from football teams and the President, what's happening in the Premier League, and we dive into some music discussion on today's show.
I've got Zoom fatigue (ep. 189)
April 09, 2020 14:08 - 50 minutes - 22.4 MBThe boys are back at their secret bunker somewhere in the heart of Minneapolis as they discuss Liverpool and football players taking stick, our viewing habits during the lockdown, and how Brits is handling the shutdown as the General Manager Shane Higgins joins the show.
Length and duration are not the same thing (ep. 188)
April 02, 2020 15:10 - 39 minutes - 17.7 MBJohn Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn are back for another socially distanced episode of The Crafty Rogues to discuss the latest news on how the Coronavirus is affecting the sports world, what the future of sport is, and our interview with Darin Lynch the founder of Irish Titan.
No Return Policy (ep. 187)
March 25, 2020 12:54 - 46 minutes - 20.1 MBThe boys are back after a week off to discuss how the world has changed since in light of the Coronavirus outbreak and how the sports world has changed as well. The boys chat about how they're handling the Pandemic and how it's changed their daily lives.
NO OTHER REASON THAN HE WAS A GINGER. SPECIAL GUEST MINNEAPOLIS MAYOR JACOB FREY. (EP. 182) Expand Menu
March 20, 2020 16:57 - 51 minutes - 23.4 MBBefore the boys suffer through one day only of the polar vortex they get together at Brit's to have a chat about the limited Premier League we saw this weekend and sit down with the Mayor. Yes, the actual Mayor of Minneapolis himself Jacob Frey joined the show today. The boys open the show with their usual catching up but quickly welcome in Mayor Frey to discuss his athletic past, how he got into soccer, politics, and being Mayor. The boys say goodbye to the Mayor and jump into reviewing the ...
A Quick Message
March 17, 2020 14:55 - 16 seconds - 132 KBA quick message from The Crafty Rogues regarding episodes for the time being.
Why would anyone want to cuddle or kick me? Special Guest: Callum Williams (ep. 186)
March 12, 2020 12:20 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBThe boys gathered once again at Brit's to discuss the latest from the football world as well as the bigger news effecting all of the world right now. We're joined this week by the voice of Minnesota United Callum Williams and we open the show discussing the latest in how the Coronavirus pandemic is effecting the world and the sports world. We then get Cal and Producer Jonathan's thoughts on the hot start to the Minnesota United season. Cal, John, and Quinno then discuss the latest from the C...
Give the job to Jonathan (ep. 185)
March 06, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.4 MBJohn has returned from his trip to San Diego and Quinno returned from his trip to Australia just in time to find out that Producer Jonathan got his own podcast, Liverpool lost for the first time in over a year, and the Loons got a win where they haven't won before. The boys open the show discussing the season opening 3-1 win for Minnesota United in Portland. They then move to a quick chat about the Premier League action from the weekend that saw Liverpool lose in the league for the first tim...
Stiff and Sore Standing on the Boundary (ep. 184)
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 23.5 MBQuinno is back down under on the lash so John is driving the bus this week and he brought along a writer for These Football Times and Back Page Football, Gareth Bland. Cosgrove and Bland opened this week's show discussing Jose getting beat at Chelsea, Newcastle failing to win, and the relentless force that is Liverpool. After the Premier League review we hop to the Champions League action and discuss Gnabry dominating London, again, City's need to win it all this year ahead of a ban, and Serg...
Pure, unbridled carnage. MLS Preview. Special Guest Callum Williams. (ep. 183)
February 20, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 18.7 MBThe MLS kicks off in a week and a half and to celebrate the return of America's top flight the boys welcome in Minnesota United's Play by Play guy Callum Williams. The boys preview the upcoming 25th season of MLS including which teams have the best chances of winning each conference and how Minnesota United will fair this season.
Crafty Rogues Interview: Jacob Frey
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 11 MBIn case you didn't have the time for all 50 minutes of Crafty Rogues goodness this week and just wanted to listen to our special interview with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey we've got you covered. The boys chat with Mayor Frey about how he got into soccer, being Mayor, and politics.
No other reason than he was a ginger. Special Guest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (ep. 182)
February 13, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 23.4 MBBefore the boys suffer through one day only of the polar vortex they get together at Brit's to have a chat about the limited Premier League we saw this weekend and sit down with the Mayor. Yes, the actual Mayor of Minneapolis himself Jacob Frey joined the show today. The boys open the show with their usual catching up but quickly welcome in Mayor Frey to discuss his athletic past, how he got into soccer, politics, and being Mayor. The boys say goodbye to the Mayor and jump into reviewing the ...
No other reason than he was a ginger. Special Guest Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. (ep. 181)
February 13, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 23.4 MBBefore the boys suffer through one day only of the polar vortex they get together at Brit's to have a chat about the limited Premier League we saw this weekend and sit down with the Mayor. Yes, the actual Mayor of Minneapolis himself Jacob Frey joined the show today. The boys open the show with their usual catching up but quickly welcome in Mayor Frey to discuss his athletic past, how he got into soccer, politics, and being Mayor. The boys say goodbye to the Mayor and jump into reviewing the ...
I’ve got very big farmer hands (ep. 181)
February 07, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 24.7 MBBefore the Winter Break takes full affect the boys are gathering for an evening of craic and football talk for this week's taping of The Crafty Rogues! John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn open the show catching up now that Meat Watch is officially over and then they jump headfirst into the weekend that was in the Premier League. The boys discuss a typical Jose Mourihno Masterclass and plenty of teams letting leads slip away before discussing the fact that Liverpool have a 22 point lead over secon...