Episodes

  • Episode 139: An Open Letter To Donald Trump

    Episode 139: An Open Letter To Donald Trump
    Nov 15 2024
    Today on the podcast, Randy shares what he would say to President-elect Donald Trump if given the chance. What would Randy do to turn the country around? Tune in to find out.

    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer: Paulie Doyle. Sound and video editing by Prison Audio.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 138: Be A Man

    Episode 138: Be A Man
    Nov 7 2024
    Randall Via AKA, Red Onion Randy has been in prison since the age of 11. He is currently serving 1,214 years at Keen Mountain Correction Center. Welcome to his podcast.

    Today on the podcast Randy is taking about something that has been driving him crazy lately and that is men not being real men.

    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio‬
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    29 mins
  • ROR 137: Religion

    ROR 137: Religion
    Oct 17 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    Today on the podcast Randy talks religion in prison.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio
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    23 mins
  • ROR 136: Battles Worth Fighting

    ROR 136: Battles Worth Fighting
    Oct 10 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Oakwood, Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    Today on the podcast, Randy responds to a listener who’s wondering if she should marry her partner, who’s in prison. He shares advice on love, commitment, and choosing which battles are worth fighting.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.‬
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    23 mins
  • ROR 135: Wedding day in prison

    ROR 135: Wedding day in prison
    Sep 26 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Oakwood, Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    If you've been listening to the podcast you'll know that two weeks ago Randy got married to the love of his live, Nicole. What does a wedding day in prison look like? Tune in and find out.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.‬
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    35 mins
  • ROR 134: Hate Mail

    ROR 134: Hate Mail
    Sep 12 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Oakwood, Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    Today on the podcast Randy responds to some not-so-friendly letters he recently received.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.‬
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    14 mins
  • ROR 133: Chaos, Part 3

    ROR 133: Chaos, Part 3
    Aug 29 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    Today on the podcast Randy is back with the conclusion of the "Chaos" Story. In this third instalment Randy see Chaos in person for the first time since someone stole his fiancée's phone number. How will things turn out and what did Randy learn from this situation? Find out this week on the podcast.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.‬
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    21 mins
  • ROR 132: Chaos Part 2

    ROR 132: Chaos Part 2
    Aug 22 2024
    The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.

    Today on the podcast, Randy returns with the second part of the "Chaos" story. In our last episode, Randy discovered that another inmate had stolen his fiancée's phone number. How did Randy handle this situation? Did he revert to his old violent ways, risking everything he's worked for, or did he turn the other cheek, risking his respect among the other inmates? Tune in to find out.

    The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.‬
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    18 mins