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Boots to Boots
Hosted by Deonna Purrazzo & Steve Maclin · EN
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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Boots to Boots | Season Finale Q&A: You Asked, We Answered
Dec 800:32:09Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 2025Whether 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.
Transcribe →Boots to Boots | Episode 16: From Navy Life to Hockey Life — Stephen Dobbs
Dec 500:07:25Tap to summarizeFrom 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.
Transcribe →Boots to Boots | Episode 15: Turning Hockey Into a Mission — Josh & Mike Lentin
Dec 300:07:31Tap to summarizeThe 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. 🇺🇸
Transcribe →Boots to Boots | Episode 14: Fighting for a Second Chance — Daniel Amesbury
Dec 100:10:13Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Boots to Boots, Steve and Deonna sit down with one of hockey’s most fascinating modern enforcers — Daniel “Diamond Hands” Amesbury. From Ice Wars to pro lacrosse, from suiting up in the rink to working on tugboats in Vancouver, Daniel still isn’t done fighting to accomplish his goals.Daniel opens up about the evolution of his identity as an enforcer — and whether taking that role “too far” can impact the team you’re supposed to protect. He shares how stepping away from the game, and eventually coming back, reshaped his growth, perspective, and purpose. And yes… we talk about what a future in pro wrestling might look like.Raw, honest, and full of stories only someone who’s lived on both sides of the line can tell.New episodes every week— listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. 🥾
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