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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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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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The Other Brand feat. Debo
Aug 1301:43:40Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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The Old School Way
Aug 7, 202501:17:26Tap to summarizeIn 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!
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Breaking All The Rules
Jul 24, 202501:41:39Tap to summarizeIn 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 from and how it can be perceived. Next up D Burke is tired of all the recent Kobe Bryant slander and sends a message to anyone attempting to tarnish his legacy. Staying in basketball they touch on Rucker Park's recent sanctioning for the NCAA & NBA allowing players on both levels to participate in the the street ball league, and D Burke shares a story about matching up with Kevin Durant on his New York City street ball run years ago. Moving forward they speak on the hottest topic in the viral world after Astronomer's CEO was exposed for his affair at a Coldplay concert. The 'Real Talk' segment dives into health and wellness and sharing an active lifestyle with your significant other + more!
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