# 006 - Harley Flanagan Interview Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939/006-harley-flanagan-interview Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939/006-harley-flanagan-interview.md Podcast: [CJ Says: A Ramones Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939) Published: 2026-05-28T17:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast/episodes/006-harley-flanagan-interview Audio file: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69de3155ae33864715eda688/e/69de9603f02f2470e9435cbd/media.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939/episodes/006-harley-flanagan-interview Duration seconds: 3108 ## Resource Ever wondered how Harley Flanagan’s chaotic upbringing shaped his hardcore spirit? In Episode 006 of CJ Says, Harley shares how his wild childhood fuelled his passion for music and community - from his misspent youth running loose on the mean streets of NYC, to his introduction to skinhead culture in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to making music that was louder than the noise inside his head, it’s all part of his survival story… This episode explores how punk rock was more than just a genre; it was a lifeline for all those who felt lost & alone in a world full of mayhem & trauma. It gave a voice to the voiceless and a home to all those who didn't fit in. Harley strongly believes that art and music can save us, and his journey is a testament to that. Every note played is a reminder that we can rise above our circumstances!!! The circumstances and scenarios of Harley’s existence read like something out of a modern-day fairytale, with all of the nightmarish elements to boot. His tale is incredible, and he’s here to tell it in all its devastating scope. Expect plenty of amazing Ramones’ stories, too. If you want to hear the second half of this interview, where we go even deeper into Harley’s journey from chaos to contentment, head over to www.patreon.com/cjsays - you’ll find all of our exclusive bonus content there.  Thank you to Harley for sharing his story so openly. We hope you find it inspiring & enlightening. Keep that PMA!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939/episodes/006-harley-flanagan-interview/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/cj-says-a-ramones-podcast-7813939/006-harley-flanagan-interview.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.