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
Nobody is more fond of romance than me (ep. 15)
December 07, 2016 11:01 - 27.5 MBJohn Cosgrove opens the show with yet more banter about the struggles of the Australian rugby squad. As you can guess Stephen wasn't a fan of that. The boys didn't agree on who dominated the Chelsea/Man City game; scoreline was 3-1 Chelsea you do the math. Both of them proclaimed Alexis Sanchez was irresistible and Zlatan a legend, which is sure to help his ego. Stephen promoted David Moyes to genius status and John agreed with Jose, sort of. There were some bad Titanic jokes in the news se...
I'll never be vulnerable on air again. (ep. 14)
November 30, 2016 11:01 - 26.6 MBThe Crafty Rogues return this week with tensions high between John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn after this weekend's rugby. The guys discuss the Chapecoense tragedy, that epic Swansea/Crystal Palace match, and the MLS Conference Finals. John and Stephen briefly discuss Gareth Southgate being named the England manager, Wayne Rooney being cleared by the FA, and Scottish football. The guys then answer your emails and Stephen decides to test John's knowledge of Irish music. The show closes with a...
'I'm a man! I wear boxers!' (ep. 13)
November 23, 2016 11:01 - 27.2 MBThis week on the Crafty Rogues John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn are discussing US Soccer firing Jurgen Klinsmann and if it was smart for Bruce Arena to go back to a job he previously had. They're also recapping the weekends action in the EPL, the latest transfer rumors, and if we care Rooney drinks or Lallana and Henderson go to the gentlemans club. Cosgrove and Quinno discuss Tottenham falling out of the Champions League while Leicester advance on before answering your emails. The guys then d...
'Drunk Horses Coming Home from the Pub' (ep. 12)
November 16, 2016 11:01 - 27.6 MBJohn Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn are back for another International Break edition of the Crafty Rogues. John wasn't too impressed by Scotland's pink shirts against England and neither was Stephen with Australia's Cricket performance this last week. The boys discuss the upcoming games in the EPL and Champions League. John takes some shots at Rooney, Moyes, and Stephen compiling transfer stories. The boys answer your emails then talk about all-time great Irish Sportsmen. John and Stephen finish ...
'The Big Orange Elephant in the Room' (ep. 11)
November 09, 2016 11:01 - 27.8 MBIn one of their best performances yet John Cosgrove, alongside Stephen Quinn, discuss the latest in the EPL, Joey Barton's stress, and what exactly the Checkatrade trophy is. The duo also talk about the just wrapped up US Election, take your emails, and preview International Week.
'I could never be a coach in America' (ep. 10)
October 31, 2016 08:01 - 27.4 MBFresh off his return flight from Europe, John Cosgrove, along with Stephen Quinn, dive into the latest in EPL happenings. Also, putting a wrap on the Minnesota United season, a vacation quiz for Cosgrove, and several one-liners that generate slow-clap responses... It's The Crafty Rogues!
'I Grew Up Surrounded by Druids' (ep. 9)
October 26, 2016 08:01 - 26.1 MBIn a bit of a change of format, John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn discuss life as expats. What went into the decision? Where have our journeys taken us? What have we done to make America home? It's all in here.
Bonus: John Cosgrove, pronunciation master
October 25, 2016 08:01 - 1.67 MBOn this bonus insert, the Northern Irish half of the Crafty Rogues -- John Cosgrove -- shows off his impressive pronunciation skills. Or lack thereof...
We're at the Cougar Stage (ep. 8)
October 19, 2016 08:01 - 27.5 MBOn our last episode before John's own personal International Break we're discussing the action in the EPL and Champions League, the fan voted England Starting 11, and Minnesota United Wednesday Rovers Thistle. We also answer your emails and make John decide between two things, repeatedly.
No Locker Room Talk Here (ep. 7)
October 12, 2016 08:01 - 27.1 MBOnce again it's Internationals Week which means we're going to discuss England/Rooney turmoil. A bit of debate talk ensues (don't worry we leave out the politics of it all) and a discussion on sporting greats breaks out. We then, somehow, make it through a rich discussion on Guinness without drinking one ourselves.
All over the shop like a mad woman's breakfast (ep. 6)
October 05, 2016 10:01 - 27.8 MBIt's finally happened. An American manager in the Premier League. We trash that, Sam Allardyce heading to America, and Neil Warnock. We discuss the feisty crowd at the Ryder Cup and Roaring Tools starting hotel chains. Stephen quizzes John on the Premier League and we answer your emails.
He's John Cosgrove; Thank God I'm not (ep. 5)
September 28, 2016 10:01 - 26.4 MBOur first episode Big Sam got hired so of course on our fifth episode we're talking about his firing (his sacking just felt wrong to say). Also, we discuss the best defenders in the world, Sunderland being their usual terrible self, and Chelsea/Conte's struggles. We get to your emails, talk about the AFL & NRL Grand Finals, and John shares his experience at the Ryder Cup. All in one episode!
I've gotten dates with that positivity (ep. 4)
September 23, 2016 10:01 - 27.5 MBOn the fourth running of the Crafty Rogues we discuss the miserable week Manchester United and Joey Barton have suffered, Ronaldo being surprisingly arrogant, and briefly catch up on other European leagues. We answer your emails and check in on the All-Ireland Final. Then we close up shop with John making tough choices and discussing the rumored EFL reformation.
The spread-on mayo (ep. 3)
September 14, 2016 12:01 - 25.8 MBOn the third go-around, John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn are discussing poor fan behavior, breakaway super leagues, and derbies. We also answer important questions emailed in to us along with delving into fantasy sports. Closing up shop this week we're preparing for the All-Ireland Final.
No Puns Intended (ep. 2)
September 07, 2016 12:01 - 27.4 MBWe made it back to record a second episode and we're going over how nations did over the International Break along with catching up on the latest Premier League news. John tells us what else is going on before we discuss the curse of the number nine Arsenal jersey.
Crafty Rogues debut; We are the 85 percent (ep. 1)
August 31, 2016 14:01 - 27.7 MBOn the pilot run of The Crafty Rogues, John Cosgrove and Stephen Quinn discuss the Premiere League's just-closed summer transfer window, Big Sam's first England squad, and crowd behavior at sporting events. We also answer your emails and test John's sports quote knowledge.