Handcuffs & Sawdust

In the Episode 35 pre-show the guys discuss the following: · Brandon and David talk about recording devices · David discovers he has to rebuild his entire kitchen pantry · The guys discuss the use of their Cricut machines · Mike talks about his tee shirt press from Vevor · Brandon had to get a booster shot · Brandon bequeaths his tools to Mike upon his death · Mike asks David about fixing a cuttin...

In Episode 34 the guys discuss the following topics: · Brandon doesn’t listen to the show · The 49ers and Cowboys game · A grandpa kills himself · Suicides · Dealing with rookies · Air Tags · A rollover accident · A high-speed chase · When is it not a DUI? · Mike gets screwed from getting the Super Bowl off · 4 more names are added to the officer down list · The hero of the week saves a dolphin! w...

In the Pre-Show of episode 34 the guys discuss the following; Mike talks about what his department demands if off duty and in town 49ers Cowboys Brandon weasels out of OT Brandon's department is struggling with staffing due to Covid Squadcast Mike's new miter gauge Mike's afraid of making cutting boards Mike forgets he had a class Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram : https:/...

In episode 33: The Shitty Audio Episode, the guys suffer a technical difficulty that doesn't show up until the actual editing process. Apologies to you fans for the audio quality of the episode. After a discussion between Mike and Brandon, it was decided that the episode would be published. An episode of such poor audio quality will never be released again in the future. Brandon discusses the stat...

In the pre-show for Episode 33, the guys discuss football and their favorite teams, Brandon's rookie, and more. The audio is crappy due to an apparent problem with their web based recording platform, Squadcast. Our apologies. Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handcuffsand... YouTube: https://www.yo...

In Episode 32 the guys discuss the following topics: · The guys announce a new sponsor, Driverback! · The guys discuss their Christmas experiences · Brandon has a trainee who can’t drive 55 · Brandon catches a purse thief · Brandon’s recruit sees his first dead body · Mike gets overworked and nearly runs over innocent folks walking their dogs · More names are added to the Officer Down Memorial Lis...

In the pre-show the guys discuss the following: · Brandon’s lack of police patches and Mike’s embarrassment of riches in them · Technical Difficulties · 1st show of 2022 · Sponsorships · Driverback · Patreon possibilities Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handcuffsand... YouTube: https://www.youtub...

In Episode 31 the guys discuss the following topics: · What shows they are watching · Outdoor grills · FTO School · Rolling dirty and getting busted · Brandon’s department hires 40 new guys · Brandon is a multi-dollar international business owner · Mike responds for a lost child in a hotel · Brandon brings Christmas gifts to a children’s hospital · Mike responds to a battery at a banquet hall · A...

In this weeks pre-show Mike & Brandon discuss the following topic: Mike finds some oak to make a mallet with Mike's twin sister is staying with Mike and his dog is having a field day with the visit. Brandon's dog had surgery The guys throw Nelson under the bus Brandon learns H&S has a Facebook page Brandon is a multi-dollar international business supplier The guys discuss how former police...

In Episode 30 the guys talk turkey. Literally discussing Thanksgiving and what it means to them to spend it with their family which isn’t often due to the job. Brandon discusses his Dr visit, in house training about shooting at moving vehicles, leaving midnights for FTO training and a swing shift assignment. Mike's week consisted of a drive-by shooting, a theft of $70K, and a Bensenville Officer s...

In the Episode 30 pre-show the guys are talking about sponsors, “Dopesick”, “The Boys”, Hate, Jimmy Kimmel, Michael Keaton, SL6 40mm less lethal weapons and more. Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handcuffsand... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy0OFXFWnb4p7BriVF4-n5w Support Mike on his soci...

In episode 29 Mike and Brandon discuss life in the fishbowl at work. Mike has been released from restricted duty and is (or not) looking forward to getting back on the street this week! Brandon has a medical update as well. Mike describes how ladies can pretend to be at work, then tells a tale of mischief from his days gone by. Mike reads off 4 more names in the Officer Down Memorial, and shares h...

In the pre show for Episode 29 MIke and Brandon discuss the World Series and Brandon's obsession with cake. Mike discusses a question from a listener, Teddy Ruiz of @tedszenwood, which asks Mike about having Mike's daughter design a logo for his business. Mike discusses the use of Adobe After Effects and has an idea about creating an open for the YouTube channel. Brandon discusses his FTO school....

In Episode 28 Mike and Brandon discuss the following topics: The Alec Baldwin shooting Brandon's Firearm rules Mike Reviews "Cold Pursuit" Mike finds the Russian fan! Workbenchcon ( https://www.workbenchcon.com/ ) Officer Down Memorial 3 Officers since 16 Oct 21. ( 1 gunfire / 1 traffic crash / 1 vehicular assault) https://www.odmp.org/search/year?year=2021 Theme music by David Fesliyan. Saw and s...

In the pre show for episode 28, Mike and Brandon discuss the following items: The Alec Baldwin shooting Gun rules Police Academy stuff Braves vs. Dodgers and Brandon's son birthday party. Theme music by David Fesliyan. Saw and siren sound effects added by Mike Marrazzo during post production. Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsan... Facebook:...

In episode 27 Mike and Brandon discuss running into burning buildings, handling brain matter, and more. Mike has a beef with his management team, while Brandon is all caught up on The Walking Dead! Mike reads off 11 more names in the Officer Down Memorial, and shares heroes and a badass of the week. News: · https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/over-two-million-crimes-by-released-prisoners-after-ten...

In the episode 27 pre show the guys talk about cake frostings, James Bond, DC movie trailers, and more. Theme music by David Fesliyan. Saw and siren sound effects added by Mike Marrazzo during post production. Follow Handcuffs & Sawdust on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handcuffsan... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Handcuffsand... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

In Episode 26, The Seinfeld Episode, neither Mike nor Brandon are working the streets so they concentrate on positive, good, news. Mostly about nothing, hence the Seinfeld reference. An the short pre-show is included in this episode. Mike discusses issues installing a new bathroom exhaust fan and what's it's like to be in an attic that is 130 degrees, and what proper safety attire should be worn....

In episode 25 Mike and Brandon each discuss the pitfalls mentally and physically of being injured. Mike is still off work, but Brandon is working light duty and apparently catching up on his favorite television shows while at work. Mike has a visit in his shop from a magic elf and also informs Brandon of ANOTHER affiliate program he was able to acquire. Mike discusses the recent suicide by an Illi...

Mike and Brandon get caught up prior to recording Episode 25. Brandon finally figures out he actually hasn't been using his new microphone after all these weeks. Duh. Mike tells a story about going to the Chicago Bear's training camp in 1991 to interview players with a fake microphone. A former White Sox Hall of Famer buys the Field of Dreams. Brandon has some old baseball cards.

In episode 24 Mike and Brandon each discuss their new injuries which are keeping them from being on the street. They both were injured at work yet dramatically different ways. Mike and Brandon discuss their fears which include insects and flowers. What? Mike reminisces about one of his favorite traffic stops which Brandon would have taken a hard pass on. Mike announces an affiliate program with a...

Join MIke and Brandon for their chat prior to recording Episode 24.

In Episode 23 Mike and Brandon get back to the business of talking police work. Well, at least Brandon does as he has returned to work after being on vacation. Mike is still off work. Mike discusses several news stories which included a would-be armed robber getting shot IN THE FACE, a whole Police Department quitting, some diners in LA getting robbed while at lunch, and a lawyer who was arrested...

Mike an Brandon discuss their upcoming episode plans as well as wish Brandon's Beagle Bailey a happy birthday.

In this week's episode Mike returns home from hiking in the Grand Tetons and Brandon discusses his week off while on bereavement. While Mike was in Jackson Wyoming, he and his hiking buddies had the honor of attending the funeral procession for fallen Marine Rylee McCollum who came home to rest. Brandon spent his week getting and fine tuning a new tool in his shop, and felt bad he missed two Homic...