Host Mike Marrazzo is a 25 year retired police veteran who is joined by 8 year police officer Brandon Silveira. Mike and Brandon met on Instagram through their other passion, woodworking. Join Mike and Brandon weekly as they discuss current issues facing the Law Enforcement community, and how they deal with the stress of their careers through woodworking. Mike and Brandon will be joined on occasion by guests, some of whom are woodworkers, some are woodworking Police Officers, and some simply Police Officers, from across the United States and over seas. The guests will all share similar passions about their careers and / or hobbies, and will offer their unique views on the subject matter at hand. Anything and everything is up for discussion.
In this week’s flashback episode the guys discussed their week at work which included Brandon making two good arrests while Mike was busy as usual which included an appearance on WWE’s Monday Night Raw. While recording the episode Mike received a text in reference to two Chicago Police Officers getting shot, and Brandon received a text in reference to a co-worker also passing away unexpectedly.
9 more names were added to the memorial list. More heroes of the week were mentioned as well as a Bad Ass of the week.
In the woodworking portion Brandon dished out dirt on a local hardware store in reference to his kitchen remodel while Mike was thinking about a name change for the business due to discovering another Midnight Maker.
Woodworking shoutouts this week were
· Alan Brady @brady.design (http://brady.design).woodworx
· Bryan Luke @dogwoodcustombuilds
A HBLA Production
Producer: Mike Marrazzo
Director: Mike Marrazzo
Editor: Mike Marrazzo
Written by: Mike Marrazzo & Brandon Silveira
Created by: Mike Marrazzo
Host: Mike Marrazzo Co-Host: Brandon Silveira
Music used from: https://FesliyanStudios.com (https://FesliyanStudios.com)
Sponsor: https://surfprepsanding.com/ (https://surfprepsanding.com/)
Music mixed by: Mike Marrazzo
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23 Jul 2025
Episode 16 FLASHBACK!!
Episode 16 flashback!
In week 16 Mike and Brandon discussed that week’s happenings, including Brandon’s flight from hell on a personal vacation, and finding a body while at work.
Eight names were added to the fallen Officer’s memorial, and 2 K9’s are also added.
There are several heroes of the week, including some officers who lifted a car off a baby, and some civilians who beat a shooter to death with landscaping bricks.
Brandon then discusses his huge kitchen remodel on the eve of demo day, and Mike is on the fence about purchasing a large jointer.
A HBLA Production
Producer: Mike Marrazzo
Director: Mike Marrazzo
Editor: Mike Marrazzo
Written by: Mike Marrazzo & Brandon Silveira
Created by: Mike Marrazzo
Host: Mike Marrazzo Co-Host: Brandon Silveira
Music used from: https://FesliyanStudios.com (https://FesliyanStudios.com)
Sponsor: https://surfprepsanding.com/ (https://surfprepsanding.com/)
Music mixed by: Mike Marrazzo
Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsandsawdustpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsandsawdustpodcast/)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HandcuffsandSawdustPodcast (https://www.facebook.com/HandcuffsandSawdustPodcast)
Support Mike on his social media accounts and visit his website:
https://www.marrazzowoodworking.com/ (https://www.marrazzowoodworking.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marrazzowoodworking/ (https://www.instagram.com/marrazzowoodworking/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokBpVzPeKuY-RzE8zm-TYA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokBpVzPeKuY-RzE8zm-TYA)
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Marrazzowoodworking?ref=seller-platform-mcnav (https://www.etsy.com/shop/Marrazzowoodworking?ref=seller-platform-mcnav)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marrazzowoodworking/ (https://www.facebook.com/marrazzowoodworking/)
Support Brandon on his social media accounts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullhousewoodworking/ (https://www.instagram.com/fullhousewoodworking/)
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FullHouseWoodworking?ref=shop_sugg (https://www.etsy.com/shop/FullHouseWoodworking?ref=shop_sugg)
2 Jul 2025
Episode 14 FLASHBACK Yelling at FTO's and ruining crime scenes
Hosts Mike Marrazzo and Brandon Silveira recount stories about yelling at a field training officer and observing questionable crime scene handling, while also discussing ongoing project progress in this interview episode.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
YouTube views
985,320
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.5 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
3.7 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
35
Social presence
94
YouTube
86
Engagement
81
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