Engineered For Success Podcast

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!

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 comments leading up to it. Staying in sports, he transitions to his love for the World Cup and some of the stars competing currently. He then goes on a...

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 San Antonio spurs + more! 

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-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...

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 the current state of EFS and the training center + more! 

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 to his former coach Dan Hurley on his Final Four run and chronicles his time with him as a player + more! 

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 upcoming shows at yankees stadium and shares how he feels about the ticket prices + more!  

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! 

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!

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 trans...

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. Aft...

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 mov...

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...

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 miscon...

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...

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 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 leg...

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' album. Up next they discuss Drake's Wirless festival in the UK. Transitioning next into sports, D Burke shares his thoughts on Ri...

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 transition to the Diddy verdict and speculate on whats to come next for the trouble mogul. Next they discuss the strike in philly resulting in...

In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black are joined by Queen Christine and Remy for the latest tea on Love Island. They dive into their thoughts on the season thus far as well as share their opinions on cast members and predictions on how the season will finish. From there they move towards the latest drama surrounding 'Philly Sips' and discuss why gatekeeping isn't a bad thing. Aft...

In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black are back for another installment and today's convo starts off with the Jim Jones vs Nas debate in circulation lately. From there they touch on the NBA finals ahead of game 7. The 'Walk With Me' segment centers around the D Burke's time with his previous employer and backlash he received over a recent social media post + more! 

In this episode, Drew or False is back with the gang for today's talk. They start with D Burke talking about his recent experience playing in the Battle of The Brands event for Creatives Only, and shares his perspective on being an ex pro and the scrutiny that comes with it when playing against others. From there they dive into the NBA Finals and react to Indiana's game 1 victory. From t...

In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black discuss this the Knicks recent playoff exit and D shares his feelings on the teams future after firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. From there they dive into what makes a real "superstar" in the NBA and how many the league actually has currently. In music they discuss the coming Clipse album 'Let God Sort Em Out' and D Burke shares his exci...

In this episode, the boys are back and the convo opens up with D Burke's take on the Knicks playoffs run and shares his gripes with the team's performance. The next big topic centers around the public mess between Papoose and Remy Ma. They both share their perspective on the couples public fallout and how to "break up" with class. The walk with me segment dives into the recent...

In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black return and the out the gate they recap D Burke's experience and the Kendrick Lamar and Sza GNX tour. From there they dive into the unfortunate Tory Lanez prison stabbing and share thoughts on the back and forth opinions circling surrounding the controversy. Next they touch on the latest with Diddy's trial and the details exposed during. Transition...

In this episode, D Burke and Waldo Black are back and first they give an update after the short break in episodes. D Burke dives into finishing his marathon and his experience surrounding it. Waldo then speaks about his latest performance. After the open up for takes on the NBA Playoffs. The conversation then transitions to the Shannon Sharpe drama and furthers the conversation about having sexual...