Engineered For Success Podcast
EFS podcast, for self starters and those willing to make the most of any situation. Hosted by D Burke w/ co-host Waldo Black
Episodes
87 episodes
The Guys That Did It
In this episode, D Burke open with his reaction the the Daejon Love story and the social media frenzy. From there he shares his thoughts on Lionel Messi's retirement from international football. Keeping it in athletics he reacts to the recent K...
What's The Plot?
In this episode, D Burke open with his view on the state of sports and a few of the controversial events that have taken place recently, and speaks on how it affects the consumer and athletes. From there he pivots to the recent FDA food recalls...
Be The Sponge
In this episode, D Burke opens with his thoughts on Prolific, the latest release from Nipsey Hustle posthumously. he then speaks on what Nipsey meant to him personally as a fan. After he pivots to what's more valuable in the training industry, ...
Open For Debate
In this episode, D Burke opens with the recent controversy surrounding the WNBA gender eligibility rules and shares his perspective on biological differences between genders and fairness in sports. From there he praises the MLS for the changes ...
Have A Moment
In this episode, D Burke checks in on his 40th birthday to discuss his milestone birthday. He shares his perspective on making it to this point in his life as well as looks ahead at what may be to come.
Faith & Endurance
In this episode, D Burke opens us with the FIFA World Cup Final recap and his feelings about the controversy and rumors surrounding Argentina throwing the match. From there he pivots to the NBA and LeBron James choosing to take his talents to P...
Summertime Sadness
In this episode, D Burke opens with a tribute to Kinu Rochford after his tragic murder in Harlem. He shares his experience from knowing him and speaks on his reputation in the community. From there he dives into the semi-finals of the World Cup...
Black and Forth
In this episode, D Burke dives into the current events in the World Cup and gives a few takes on Lionel Messi and his greatness as a player. He also dives into the polarizing opinions of Argentina as a country and racism in futbol + more!
Bigger Than The Process
In this episode, D Burke opens with his recap of his experience at the Knicks championship parade in NYC, before speaking on the White House invitation to the team by Donald Trump. From the there convo shifts to the NBA Draft and AJ Dybantsa's ...
Respect The Game
In this episode, D Burke is in full celebration mode after his New York Knicks are crowned as NBA champs. He shares his perspective on how the series played out and his thoughts on the Knicks fan base. After he dives into his disappointment in ...
The JV Team
In this episode, D Burke starts with his feelings on the finals match up between his NY Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs and gives his take on their chances to win their first finals since the 70s. Keeping it in entertainment, he dives into Jay...
Winners Talk First
In this episode, D Burke celebrates the New York Knicks advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. He speaks about his connection to the team and his thoughts on if the Knicks have a shot to win it all. From there he pivots to t...
Instant Classic
In this episode, D Burke open up with another updated ahead of the open house for the EFS Training Center. He then dives health and wellness and shares some of the supplements he is currently taking to support his goals. After he gives praise t...
Delayed Gratification
In this episode, D Burke comes back off hiatus and is back with a big announcement for the brand. He then shares some big take aways from the past few months while he was away. Moving to things circulating currently, he touches on the Jay-z's u...
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 it...
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 ...
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 pitfall...
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...
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 t...
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 quest...
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...
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 sha...
Breaking All The Rules
In this episode, the boys are back and in the latest installment they open things up with all of the latest drama surrounding Nicki Minaj and her social media tirade. They dive into some of her recent beefs and share thoughts on where it stems ...
The Cookout
In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black are back to pod and the out the gate they dive into their review of the new Clipse album 'Let God Sort Em Out'. After, staying in music they discuss the reactions online to Justin Beiber's new 'Swag' alb...
Arrested Development
In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black are back and kick things off with Drake's new release "What Did I Miss?" and share their thoughts on the state of his career. Which leads to a discuisson on aging gracefully in hip hop. From there they t...
