Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

Today on the podcast, Randy talks about the new tablets recently distributed at Buckingham Correctional Center. With access to this level of technology for the first time, Randy has plenty to say. Enjoy the episode.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Getting old isn’t easy, especially in the Virginia Department of Corrections. Today on the podcast, Randy talks about what it feels like to be approaching 50 in prison.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Today on the podcast Randy talks about why you should get comfortable with being uncomfortable.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Today on the podcast, Randy shares about two recent visitations he had with his wife.In-person prison visitations are still new to Randy, and he talks about what it felt like to sit across from her, navigate the rules, and experience those moments together after so much time without physical presence. Randy reflects on the emotions, the small details that mattered, and how these visits are changing the way he moves through his time inside.

This week on the podcast is Part 2 of a three-episode series where Randy is joined by Kyle Hulbert, who is currently incarcerated with him at Buckingham Correctional Center.In these episodes, Randy and Kyle go deep into a topic that comes to a lot of people’s minds when they think about prison, but almost no one really talks about it.Well, now we’re really talking about it.Special thanks to Kyle for being so open and honest about his experience inside.You can find Kyle’s podcast here:https://cheshiremadness.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search (Cheshire Madness)https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e0Vq3BWSmpTL7l7vkZycn (Spotify)or athttps://go.prisonaudio.com (Prison Audio)

This week on the podcast, we’re starting a new three-episode series where Randy is joined by Kyle Hulbert, who is currently incarcerated with him at Buckingham Correctional Center.In these episodes, Randy and Kyle go deep into a topic that comes to a lot of people’s minds when they think about prison, but almost no one really talks about it.Well, now we’re really talking about it.Special thanks to Kyle for being so open and honest about his experience inside.You can find Kyle’s podcast here:https://cheshiremadness.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search (Cheshire Madness)https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e0Vq3BWSmpTL7l7vkZycn (Spotify)or athttps://go.prisonaudio.com (Prison Audio)

Quick update from Randy, apologies for the pause. No new episodes this month but we will be back and better in February.

We’re back with another video from the California Department of Corrections. Today on the podcast, Randy explains a video we recently received showing a nurse being assaulted in a women’s correctional center.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Eric Estrada is currently incarcerated in California State Prison, Corcoran. He is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.Eric made a dramatic change in his life in 2012 when he left his old lifestyle to focus on religion. Since then Eric has facilitated many programs inside the prison including his own podcast called Change-Talk.  The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with another episode! If you’ve been following the show recently, you know we’ve just received some videos from the California Department of Corrections through a FOI request we completed last year. So if you’re listening on anything other than YouTube, make sure you check out the podcast on YouTube this week, especially so you can see the video Randy is talking about.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with another episode. Today Randy is back by himself to discuss a petition that is currently online that he’s hoping you will sign.In an unprecedented move, inmates and COs in Virginia are coming together to ask for the resignation of the people running the Virginia Department of Corrections.Will the newly elected governor of Virginia step in to make some changes, we’ll have to wait and see.Here are the links to the petitions,https://www.change.org/p/demand-the-resignation-of-chadwick-dotson-and-david-robinson?source_location=searchhttps://www.change.org/p/fire-dave-robinson-from-virginia-department-of-corrections?source_location=search

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Kyle “Razor” Hulbert, inmate #1165519, currently incarcerated at Buckingham Correctional Center.In this episode, Kyle reads a remarkable piece he wrote titled “I Want to Give the World Nachos,” a story that blends vulnerability, imagination, and hard-won insight from behind the walls. His writing offers a rare window into the emotional landscape of long-term incarceration, told with honesty, self-reflection, and a surprising sense of humor.You can explore more of Kyle’s work here:🔗 Kyle’s Substack, Cheshire Madnesshttps://substack.com/@kylehulbert?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page🔗 Listen to the Podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6aW5LznVvOxl1Z7ENSsHbV?si=39afad8afc574c2dIf you'd like to reach Kyle directly, you can write to him through JPay by searching his name and number: Kyle Hulbert, #1165519.

In this episode, Randy speaks with Celeste Blair, an artist, writer, and prison reform activist who was released from federal prison just over a month ago. Celeste shares her experiences and offers a woman’s perspective on the differences between federal and state prison.This is part two of a special series, In the Absence of Paint.You can find Celeste on Instagram @celestemblair or on YouTube at In the Absence of Paint.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

In this voicemail episode, Randy answers a question that was recently left by someone from Austin, Texas, who wants to know what it would be like for a 50-year-old man to go to prison.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

In this episode, Randy speaks with Celeste Blair, an artist, writer, and prison reform activist who was released from federal prison just over a month ago. Celeste shares her experiences and offers a woman’s perspective on the differences between federal and state prison.This is part one of a special series, In the Absence of Paint.You can find Celeste on Instagram @celestemblair or on YouTube at In the Absence of Paint.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with the final installment of Cellie Adventures. If you haven’t listened to parts one and two yet, make sure you check those out first.In this episode, Randy gives an update on how life is going now that he’s lost his single-cell status.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with part two of Cellie Adventures. The honeymoon phase is over, and now the real test begins. How is Randy going to react when the new cellie starts pushing his buttons? From cleaning habits to late-night noise, tensions rise fast, and Randy doesn’t hold back on how he really feelsThe Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with another episode. After more than 20 years, Randy has a cellie again. This week on the podcast he lets us know how things are going so far, and let’s just say things get dirty quick. This is part one of a three-part episode we’re calling Cellie Adventures.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We’re back with part two of “Scott’s Wild Story.” Last week, Scott revealed to Randy that he was caught up in a much larger conspiracy inside the prison. Stay tuned as the story continues, does Scott’s tale hold up, or is it just another wild yarn from behind the walls?The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Randy is back with another episode from behind the walls of the Virginia Department of Corrections. In this one, he recounts a wild tale a man named Scott told him recently. Was Scott’s story real or just talk? You’ll have to listen and judge for yourself.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

In this episode, Randy introduces You Ain’t Beyond Saving, a raw, unfiltered self-help memoir straight from the heart of a man who’s done decades in the darkest corners of the system. Half life story, half lifeline, this book is Randy’s personal message to anyone who’s ever felt lost, broken, or forgotten. The launch date is locked for October 14th on Amazon Print and Kindle.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

Randy’s back with a raw one from deep inside the walls. In this episode, he breaks down the chaos erupting across the prison, knives getting snatched up, drugs turning up, cell phones getting found, and the whole compound getting tossed into lockdown after lockdown. It’s tension, paranoia, and survival 24/7. But in the middle of all that, Randy drops something major, after more than twenty years riding solo, he’s finally getting a new celly. He opens up about what that means for him, the nerves, the mindset, and how he’s adjusting to the biggest change in his living situation in decades. This one’s heavy, honest, and straight from the heart of the yard.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

In this one, Randy speaks his mind, raw and unfiltered, about the Virginia Parole Board. After decades behind bars, watching the system grind people down, he’s got a few things to say,and he’s not holding back. If you’ve ever wondered why so many deserving people get denied parole, or why the whole process feels rigged, Randy’s about to break it down for you from the inside. This ain’t no feel-good episode. It’s truth-telling time.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

We heard you loud and clear. Some of y’all been saying Randy’s too deep, too thoughtful, not enough wild prison stories. Fair. That’s not really what he’s about—but today, we’re bending the rules.This episode is pure ear candy. Just a straight-up, jaw-dropping, no-you-didn’t kinda tale from the inside. A crazy prison story featuring Q, a dude Randy knows personally from the yard. No morals, no message, just raw storytelling the way you asked for it.The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.In this powerful episode, Randy sits down with Jesse Crosson, a motivational speaker, content creator, and the founder of the Second Chancer Foundation. After serving nearly two decades behind bars, Jesse turned his life around and is now dedicated to criminal justice reform, second chances, and giving hope to others who are still inside.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.In this episode of the podcast, Randy reflects on two stories that are currently in the news, one involving child abuse and the other a death at Wallens Ridge.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.We’re back with another episode! We’ve been getting lots of voicemails and questions lately, so in this episode, Randy answers your questions.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.Skype—the phone system that Randy uses to record calls—was shut down in May. This week on the podcast, we’ll find out what the future holds for the Red Onion Randy Podcast and if we’ve found a solution to keep things going. This is the good news episode, so tune in to see what life is like in the Virginia DOC for Randy and what’s to come.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.Due to the reccent state-wide lockdown, Randy wasn’t able to record anything new for you this week—but don’t worry, we’ve got something very special lined up.I’m sure everyone knows the story of Joe Exotic from the 2019 Netflix show Tiger King. Joe is currently serving 22 years in a federal prison for a murder-for-hire plot against his rival, Carole Baskin. This week, we’ve got Joe on the Red Onion Randy Podcast! You don’t want to miss this one.Hope you enjoy the episode, and we’ll be back next week with a classic piece featuring Randy!💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.After more than a week on a Virginia-wide prison lockdown, Randy is back and recording again. In this episode, he breaks down what led to the statewide lockdown, how it affected daily life inside, and what it felt like to be cut off from the outside world. Raw, real, and straight from the source—this is life behind bars, unfiltered.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.Today on the podcast, I wanted to share one of our Patreon-exclusive episodes with our regular audience.If you haven’t joined us on Patreon yet—what are you waiting for? We’ve got exclusive episodes, All episodes 100% commercial free, behind-the-scenes content, a free copy of Randy’s prison cookbook, and early access to every episode a full week before anyone else gets it.So if you’ve been thinking about supporting the show, now’s the time. Join us on Patreon and be part of what we’re building.https://patreon.com/PrisonAudioIn this Patreon-exclusive episode, Randy and Mike break down the psychology of fear, the frustration of dealing with idiots in the system, and why the DOC should legalize and sell weed inside instead of letting the black market flood the yards with K2 and poison. It’s blunt talk about real issues from someone who’s lived it.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.On today’s episode of the podcast, Randy responds to a question from one of his Patrons — Substack writer black sheep mom — who asked:👉 “What have you seen in prison when it comes to mothers? The good, the bad, and everything in between?”From phone calls that never come… to the ride-or-die moms who never miss a visit… to the ones who shaped the man Randy became — he answers it all, raw and real.🖤 Thank you to @blacksheepmom for the powerful question!💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.After more than 25 years in solitary and maximum security, Randy has officially transferred to a Level 3 prison — Buckingham Correctional Center in Virginia. In this episode, he shares what the first few weeks have been like adjusting to the new environment, the differences from Red Onion, and what this next chapter means for him.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.He made it! After 25+ years behind the walls of Virginia’s toughest supermax prisons, Randy is officially out of Keen Mountain and now at Buckingham Correctional Center—a Level 3!  In this episode, Randy breaks down the transfer process: the bus ride, the emotions, the differences between the prisons, and what this move means for his future.New chapter. New mindset. Same Randy.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.Today on the podcast, Randy shares a personal moment — his first in-person visit with his wife, Nicole.  After years of connecting through letters and phone calls, this was the first time they sat across from each other face-to-face. Randy opens up about what that moment meant to him, how it felt, and the emotions that came with finally meeting in person.It’s a rare, intimate episode — one you won’t want to miss.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.Today on the podcast, we’re going back to our roots and talking prison drama. In this episode, Randy discusses some recent drama that happened in the pod and how he finds the humor in situations he can’t avoid.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.In this episode of Red Onion Randy, Randy explains a "use of force" incident that happened at a California men's prison in 2022.Check out the full video on our YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5uH_2wrkR0&t=178sto watch as Randy describes it in detail.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.After more than five years and 156 episodes, is this the end of Red Onion Randy?Microsoft is shutting down Skype, which Randy uses to record his podcast and stay in touch with his friend overseas. With Skype gone, what does this mean for the future of the Red Onion Randy Podcast?💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.In this episode, Randy discusses the DOGE or the Department of Government Efficiency💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

The Red Onion Randy Podcast, Featuring the life and times of Randall Via, currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.In this episode, Randy discusses the tragic case of Robert Brooks, who was beaten to death by correctional officers in New York State. Randy shares his thoughts on the harsh realities of the prison system and reflects on the need for justice and reform.💥 Get More on Patreon:Don’t forget to visit our Patreon for exclusive content! You’ll get:An extended conversation about this episode between Randy and his producerAll 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-freeAn early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon🎙️ Credits:Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall ViaField & Development Producer: Paulie DoyleSound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

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.In this episode of the podcast, Randy talks about being a 'tough nerd.' Despite his reputation as a fighter, Randy loves nerdy things like fantasy novels and Dungeons & Dragons. Today, he’s discussing how he finds balance between these two opposing personalities 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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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.In this episode of the podcast, Randy talks about the recent price hikes on commissary food inside the prison.The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer: Paulie Doyle. Sound and video editing by Prison Audio.

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.In this episode of the podcast, Randy talks about Co-DefendantsThe podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer: Paulie Doyle. Sound and video editing by Prison Audio.

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.In this episode of the podcast, Randy talks about the hillbillies of the Appalachian Mountains and introduces us to a friend he's incarcerated with, "Coal Bucket."The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer: Paulie Doyle. Sound and video editing by Prison Audio.

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. In this episode of the podcast Randy talks about the popular online trend of catching predators.   The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

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. In this episode of the podcast Randy talks about the current wild fires in California from an inmates perspective. The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

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.In this episode, Red Onion State Prison is engulfed in chaos—literally. The high-security facility, notorious for its harsh conditions, has seen multiple instances of inmates setting themselves on fire in desperate bids to get transferred out. The grim reality of life inside has driven prisoners to such extreme measures, underscoring the psychological and emotional toll of incarceration in one of the nation's most infamous prisons.The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_hrkl3DlF1YLp-rHKDQTw/join

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.In this episode of the podcast Randy talks abut the difference between the rich and the poor when it comes to getting an appeal. The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_hrkl3DlF1YLp-rHKDQTw/join

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.In the final episode of the year on the Red Onion Randy Podcast, Randy shares a life update, talking about where he’s at and what’s been going on. It’s a straightforward check-in with a bit of reflection to close out the year.The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_hrkl3DlF1YLp-rHKDQTw/join