Boots to Boots

Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin
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Boots to Boots explores life’s biggest transitions and identity shifts — from combat boots to wrestling boots, and every pair in between. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Steve Maclin, USMC combat veteran turned professional wrestler, and Deonna Purrazzo, multi-time women’s world champion, the show dives into the stories of athletes, veterans, and everyday people redefining who they are when one chapter ends and another begins.

  1. 1D AGO

    Boots to Boots | S2 E4 | Uncovering the Truth About PTSD

    In Season 2, Episode 5, Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin sit down with Dr. Pamela Hall for an honest conversation about PTSD and what healing really looks like beyond the surface.Dr. Hall draws from decades of experience working with veterans, breaking down common misconceptions about PTSD and challenging the idea that healing is linear or one-size-fits-all. As the voice behind PTSD Unplugged, she offers insight into accountability, resilience, and the hard work required to truly move forward.This episode is about truth, understanding, and giving veterans the tools—and language—they need to reclaim their lives.🎧 Listen now, and if this conversation resonates, follow, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

    1 hr

  2. FEB 9

    Boots to Boots | Marriage Under Pressure: The Seasons We Never Showed

    We recap the last two episodes and talk about intentionally bringing more female voices into Boots to Boots.We also turn the conversation inward, diving into our own relationship—the hardest moments, the seasons we didn’t show, and the parts we didn’t even fully share with each other at the time.Along the way, we reflect on the advice from our recent guests that hit home the hardest—and how those lessons shape not only our marriage, but the way Deonna and Steve approach their professional lives as well.This episode is about growth, vulnerability, and what it really takes to move forward—together.

    20 min

  3. FEB 2

    Boots to Boots | S2 E3: Gaby LaSpisa — Learning the Boots as She Goes

    In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with Gabby LaSpisa for an honest conversation about learning as you go — even when you don’t feel qualified, prepared, or certain.Gabby opens up about stepping into the world of professional wrestling without a background in it, teaching herself everything she could to earn her place at Busted Open, and how losing that job left her heartbroken and unsure of what came next.We talk about the grief that comes with starting over, the importance of peer support, and how rebuilding from the ground up led Gabby to create something entirely her own. What began as uncertainty turned into growth — and a journey that continues to surprise her at every turn.This episode is about resilience, reinvention, and discovering that sometimes the boots you’re meant to wear are the ones you learn in real time.🎙️ Boots to Boots — new episodes every Monday.

    38 min
  4. Boots to Boots | S2 E2: From Champion to Mother & Mentor — AEW Women’s Coach Madison Rayne

    JAN 26

    Boots to Boots | S2 E2: From Champion to Mother & Mentor — AEW Women’s Coach Madison Rayne

    In this episode of Boots to Boots, hosts Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin sit down with AEW Women’s Coach Madison Rayne for an honest conversation about evolution in professional wrestling and life beyond the ring.From World Champion to mother and mentor, Madison shares how her role in wrestling has changed, what leadership looks like when the spotlight shifts, and how she approaches coaching the next generation of women in AEW. She opens up about longevity in the wrestling industry, balancing motherhood with a demanding career, and learning when to transition from performer to leader.We discuss the realities of women’s wrestling, the responsibility that comes with experience, and how reinvention is often the key to staying fulfilled — both personally and professionally.This episode is about growth, perspective, and purpose — and what it means to keep moving forward when your boots take you down a new path.🎙️ Boots to Boots — new episodes every Monday.

    48 min
  5. Season 2 Ep.1 I From AXS TV to ROH Gold | Untold Stories from Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin I

    JAN 19

    Season 2 Ep.1 I From AXS TV to ROH Gold | Untold Stories from Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin I

    Season Two of Boots to Boots kicks off with a major announcement.In this comeback episode, Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin reveal their upcoming T2T wrestling show and take listeners behind the curtain with stories they’ve never shared publicly before. From navigating the IMPACT x AXS TV era they both lived through, to the lessons, frustrations, and moments that shaped them, this is an honest look at a pivotal chapter in their careers.Deonna also reflects on winning the ROH Pure Women’s Championship, what that moment meant after everything she’s been through, and why it felt different this time.This episode is about momentum, perspective, and the stories that don’t get told when the cameras are rolling.Lace up your boots and join the conversation.

    26 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    Boots to Boots | Season Finale Q&A: You Asked, We Answered

    Welcome to the season finale of Boots to Boots — the podcast where military veterans, pro wrestlers, and athletes share real stories about transition, identity, purpose, and life after service. In this episode, Deonna Purrazzo and Steve Maclin answer YOUR questions about: • Life after the military & veteran transition • Mental health, identity, and finding purpose • Wrestling vs. hockey culture • Heroes Cup and veteran community sports • Marriage, career changes, and navigating chaos • Behind-the-scenes of AEW, TNA, and pro wrestling • What’s next for Boots to Boots in 2025 Whether you’ve listened since Day 1 or you’re just finding us now, we can’t thank you enough for being part of this community. Season 2 is coming early 2025 — with new guests, new stories, and new missions to chase. Watch, listen, and join the conversation. 🥾🇺🇸 Subscribe on YouTube, rate us on Apple & Spotify, and stay tuned for what’s next.

    32 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Boots to Boots | Episode 16: From Navy Life to Hockey Life — Stephen Dobbs

    From the US Navy to becoming one of hockey’s most positive and recognizable voices online — Stephen Dobbs joins us to share how the game shaped him long before his service and supported him long after. 🏒🇺🇸 Stephen opens up about how hockey helped him transition out of the military, the role community plays in healing, and the moment he realized his platform wasn’t just content — it was impact. If you’ve ever relied on a sport, a community, or a purpose to keep you grounded, this episode hits home. Streaming now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

    7 min

  8. 12/03/2025

    Boots to Boots | Episode 15: Turning Hockey Into a Mission — Josh & Mike Lentin

    The founders of HEROES CUP join us! 🏒🔥 Josh & Mike Lentin break down how the Heroes Cup became a massive force for good — raising money, building community, and giving veterans and first responders a place to belong again. Episode is live now. 🇺🇸

    8 min
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Boots to Boots explores life’s biggest transitions and identity shifts — from combat boots to wrestling boots, and every pair in between. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Steve Maclin, USMC combat veteran turned professional wrestler, and Deonna Purrazzo, multi-time women’s world champion, the show dives into the stories of athletes, veterans, and everyday people redefining who they are when one chapter ends and another begins.

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  • Creator
    Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin
  • Show Website
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