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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 cha... more

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In the Season 2 finale of Boots to Boots, Deonna and Steve look back on the incredible success of Battle for the Brave, the first-ever wrestling showcase they promoted in support of veterans and first responders.

We also take your fan questions and d... more

In this special mini episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with one of independent wrestling’s rising stars, Emily Jaye.

Fresh off her appearance on AEW Dynamite in her 101st professional wrestling match, Emily joins us to discuss her journey throug... more

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with professional wrestler and fitness entrepreneur Steve Gibki.

Steve and Deonna look back on their early days training together at Team Adams, traveling across the country for independent wrestling sho... more

In this episode of Boots to Boots, we sit down with New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco, who represents the 25th Legislative District and currently serves as Senate Republican Leader in the New Jersey Senate.

We discuss the Highlands Act, scho... more

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Emily Jaye
Rising wrestling star, newly announced for Battle for the Brave
AEW
Episode: Boots to Boots | Rising Star Emily Jaye Talks AEW Dynamite & Battle for the Brave
Steve Gibki
Fitness coach, professional wrestler, and entrepreneur
Independent circuit / fitness industry
Episode: Boots to Boots | The Last of a Dying Breed? Steve Gibki Talks Wrestling and Work Ethic
Anthony Bucco
New Jersey State Senator, represents the 25th Legislative District
New Jersey Senate
Episode: Boots to Boots | The Importance of Highlands Impact Aid — A Conversation with New Jersey State Senator Anthony M. Bucco
Kaia McKenna
Competitive wrestler and hockey player whose family includes firefighters; represented in Battle for the Brave
Wrestling; Battle for the Brave participant
Episode: Boots to Boots | Kaia McKenna Represents Her Firefighter Family at Battle for the Brave
Rich Swann
Professional wrestler, TNA World Champion, sobriety advocate
WWE/Impact (as part of career)
Episode: Boots to Boots | Rich Swann on Sobriety, Comebacks & Finding Purpose Again in Wrestling
Bobby Cruise
Voice behind ROH ring announcing and production
Ring of Honor
Episode: Boots to Boots | S2 E12 | The Voice of ROH — Bobby Cruise on Loyalty, Legacy & the Return of Ring of Honor
Taryn Terrell
Former Knockouts World Champion and longtime Knockouts competitor
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) / Impact Wrestling
Episode: Boots to Boots | S3 E11 | Her Journey Back to the Ring — Taryn Terrell Returns to TNA
Bradley Walden
Lead singer of Emarosa, former Air Force firefighter, veteran of Baghdad deployment
Emarosa
Episode: Boots to Boots | S2: E9 | From Air Force to Emarosa — Bradley Walden’s Journey
Jinder Mahal
WWE Champion, Singh/Indian heritage advocate
WWE
Episode: Boots to Boots | S2: E8 | Jinder Mahal on Reinventing Himself After WWE

Hosts

Steve Maclin
U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned professional wrestler; co-host with long-running involvement in the show; central to the identity-transition theme.
Deonna Purrazzo
Multi-time women's world champion; co-host with a perspective on balancing high-level athletic endeavors with personal and veteran advocacy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • A Great Podcast Hosted By Genuine People!

    This podcast is genuinely unlike any other podcast and I do not say that lightly, but the show gets me through a lot of of my workouts, but it’s also got me through some mental health battles and struggles and challenges in the past!

    I’m forever grateful for Deonna and Steve and the people behind the scenes who bring this podcast to life each and every week.

    What an amazing show, and I feel like my own personal story is echoed through a lot of these episodes and I really appreciate that as a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Clair Bennett
    United States3 months ago
  • Real, Raw, and Refreshingly Honest!

    As a longtime wrestling fan, Boots to Boots is everything I didn’t know I needed! Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo bring a perfect balance of insight, humor, and authenticity to every episode. You can tell they’re not just co-hosts—they’re partners in every sense of the word.

    What I love most is how they go beyond the ring. Whether it’s sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their careers, talking about life on the road, or just riffing on everyday stuff, it always feels genuine. Their chemistr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mafo81
    United States9 months ago
  • Love this

    They talk so freely and honestly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angcal
    United States10 months ago
  • Great new show

    Really fun conversation between a real life wrestling couple. I learned a lot about Steve’s military background and I’m really excited to hear more. They’re super relatable and down to earth. A great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kvon Dudley
    United States10 months ago

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Voices authenticity and deep rapport; guests feel candid and relatable
Episodes blend personal struggles with practical, actionable insights for transitions
Listeners praise behind-the-scenes sharing and vulnerability
Chemistry between hosts is repeatedly highlighted as a key draw

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Boots to Boots | Episode 13: From Enforcer to Advocate — Scott Parker & T2T
Q: How did you get affiliated with Tunnel to Towers and what has that partnership enabled you to do for veterans and first responders?
We learned about Tunnel to Towers through allies who had supported the organization, and we've participated in ceremonies and home-building efforts that relieve financial and emotional burdens for veterans and first responders, connecting families with like-minded communities and meaningful work.
Boots to Boots | Episode 13: From Enforcer to Advocate — Scott Parker & T2T
Q: So for me, you're a big advocate for military vets outside of it; can you expand on how Parker's Pattoon helps with mental health and building that safe space for veterans?
Parker's Pattoon provides a safe space akin to a barber shop or locker room where veterans can decompress, share experiences, and receive support from peers, ultimately helping them move from on-the-edge stress to a healthier, more stable daily life and better family life.
Boots to Boots | Episode 13: From Enforcer to Advocate — Scott Parker & T2T
Q: Boots to Boots is about big life transitions and the moments you never saw coming; when you had to transition off the ice back into regular life, what was one lesson you took from hockey that you could bring forward with you forever?
The enduring lesson is the power of brotherhood and lifelong teammates; that camaraderie creates a safe, supportive network you can rely on to navigate mental health, family life, and new careers after sports, and it should be carried forward by using that network to help others in transition.
Boots to Boots | Season Finale Q&A: You Asked, We Answered
Q: What's the biggest childhood bucket-list item you'd like to check off?
They express a desire to visit Italy and Sicily to explore ancestral roots, and to attend a University of Notre Dame football game in South Bend, highlighting personal and family connections to places.
Boots to Boots | Season Finale Q&A: You Asked, We Answered
Q: What are your thoughts on Athena being ROH Women's World Champion for over a thousand days?
They view it as a significant achievement, celebrating ROH's investment in women's wrestling and anticipating a major future for whoever dethrones her.

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This show centers on big life transitions and shifts in identity, from military service to civilian life and into various professional arenas like professional wrestling and entrepreneurship. Across episodes, listeners hear intimate conversations about purpose, resilience, and community—often framed through veteran experiences, athletic careers, and personal reinvention. A notable throughline is the emphasis on support networks, self-discovery, and turning setbacks into new paths, with guests who illustrate how passion and discipline can redefine who someone is at different life stages.

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2. Steve Gibki
3. Anthony Bucco
4. Kaia McKenna
5. Rich Swann
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7. Taryn Terrell
8. Bradley Walden

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