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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
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The JV Team
2d ago00:43:02Tap to summarizeIn 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-z's recent fresstyle at the Roots Picnic and discusses how he feels about the shots taken within it. After he opens up with his feelings after seeing post of an ex-player saying he "hates' basketball +more!
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Winners Talk First
1w ago00:35:31Tap to summarizeIn 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 the current state of EFS and the training center + more!
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Instant Classic
Apr 500:40:51Tap to summarizeIn 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 to his former coach Dan Hurley on his Final Four run and chronicles his time with him as a player + more!
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Delayed Gratification
Mar 2500:51:41Tap to summarizeIn 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 upcoming shows at yankees stadium and shares how he feels about the ticket prices + more!
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It Really Burns Me Up
Dec 1801:23:30Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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Relationships vs Transactions
Dec 1100:34:43Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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The Trap
Dec 1100:45:22Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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Read The Room
Sep 2401:30:55Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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Trash List
Sep 301:40:39Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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Team of One
Aug 2701:39:21Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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