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Learned the Hard Way with Kier Gaines Podcast Transcripts

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No fluff. No judgment. Just real talk. Licensed therapist Kier Gaines brings over a decade of insight to break down what it really means to be a man today the pressure, the innovation, the grief, the joy, the grind, and the opportunities to thrive.

Spoken has transcripts of 29 Learned the Hard Way with Kier Gaines episodes, with the speakers named. The newest listed here is from October 8, 2026.

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EP 28: Surviving to Thriving ft. Charlamagne Tha God

October 8, 2026

Kier Gaines (0:06)

Welcome to Learned the Hard Way with my name is Kier Gaines. We talk about purpose, we talk about pressure, we talk about what it actually takes to become a full comprehensive man.

Charlamagne Tha God (0:17)

You don't got to get the clear coat.

Kier Gaines (0:18)

I don't want my shit shiny though, I want my joint matte.

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