Engineered For Success Podcast

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EFS podcast, for self starters and those willing to make the most of any situation. Hosted by D Burke w/ co-host Waldo Black 

  1. It Really Burns Me Up

    12/18/2025

    It Really Burns Me Up

    In this episode, D Burke welcomes fellow trainer Corey Ryder to the show. The two have a spirited discussion about fitness and their experiences in everything from the business side of training, competition amongst trainers, social media and its impact on fitness and misinformation + more!

    1h 24m
  2. Relationships vs Transactions

    12/11/2025

    Relationships vs Transactions

    In this episode, D Burke breaks his hiatus for a solo podcast and catches everyone up on what life has been like as a business owner over the break. Speaking on his recent announcement of opening the EFS Training Center in 2026, he shares what he's learned over the last 6 months since leaving his job to take on the venture + more!

    35 min
  3. The Trap

    12/11/2025

    The Trap

    In this episode, D Burke is back and dives into a very important convo around athletes and mental health. Specifically pro ball players playing abroad, an experience he knows very well from his time in the game. He discusses how certain pitfalls can hinder your career and how your time spent in it can alter your life when the balls stops bouncing. Next he opens up from his perspective on the transition away from the game + more!

    45 min
  4. Read The Room

    09/24/2025

    Read The Room

    In this episode, the boys are back and the kick off with a brief review of Cardi B's new album which leads to a conversation about her personal life and parenting. Moving forward they dive into the recent drama surrounding Dame Dash and discuss his image as an elder statesman in hip hop. In a brief turn to sports D Burke shares his thoughts on the Pat Beverly and Trae Young internet feud. After they close with Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and the idea of "free speech" + more!

    1h 31m
  5. Trash List

    09/03/2025

    Trash List

    In this episode, gang is back and first up they dive into the recent drama with Hot 97's own DJ Funk Flex's announcement followed by the firing of DJ Enuff. They dive deep into Flex's public perception after a long career as the head DJ. From there, D Burke sets his sites on Complex's top 15 Funk Flex freestyles list and shares his disapproval. Keeping it on bad lists, they move into billboards top 100 hip hop and R&B albums one the 21 century which leads Waldo to insert the question of who we consider as hip hop and r&b artists. transitioning from music they dive into the US open and the drama in the sports world surrounding Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko + more!

    1h 41m
  6. Team of One

    08/27/2025

    Team of One

    In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black welcome DJ Elegal to the couch and open up In music. They shine light on some of the recent hip hop releases and show appreciation for the state of rap music currently. From there D Burke poses the question of who is a better player, Caitlin Clark or Paige Bueckers. Keeping it in the WNBA, they get into Satou Sabally's comments about back to back games. After Serena William's endorses GLP 1 medication and it causes controversy in the health and wellness community so D Burke shares his take as a trainer. Moving on they set their sites on Sachia Vickery's stance on dating in today's society. In the "Walk With Me" segment D Burke speaks on being a 'team of one' + more!

    1h 39m
  7. The Other Brand feat. Debo

    08/13/2025

    The Other Brand feat. Debo

    In this episode, EFS Podcast welcomes guests and D Burke's good friend Debo to the show. They share how their friendship started and grew with them both working at the same brand for years. From there they dive into Debo's past and journey into being a professional in the fitness space. Next the convo turns to Debo's most recent marathons she completed and opens up the to the misconception about "fit" people and their own personal training struggles. Making their way into the current news cycle they speak about the WNBA's toy issue, Shadeur Sanders preseason debut, and the airport arrest of Shacarri Richardson + more!

    1h 44m
  8. The Old School Way

    08/07/2025

    The Old School Way

    In this episode, D Burke and Waldo kick off with a brief talk on fatherhood as Waldo nears the birth of his first child. From there they dive into all the latest in sports drama. Starting with Cam Newton and GIllie's back and forth, D Burke shares his perspective on the "beef". After they turn their sites to Shanon Sharpe most recent civil case. Gilbert Arenas and Marcus Morris have legal troubles as well and D Burke opens up for a convo about morality amongst the super rich. From there Waldo speaks about the Tea app and the two have a back and forth about the legitimacy of people using the app for its intended purpose. In D Burke's 'Walk With Me' offers perspective on the uncomfortable process of starting something new and growing confidence in a new space + more!

    1h 17m
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EFS podcast, for self starters and those willing to make the most of any situation. Hosted by D Burke w/ co-host Waldo Black 

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  • Creator
    Engineered For Success
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Engineered For Success Podcast
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