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Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -

Randall Via-- Red Onion Randy -- was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 2001. In this podcast Randy reports on daily life in Red Onion State Prison, the supermax facility in the Virginia Appalachians where he is serving his sentence.

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Psychic Vampires

December 28, 2023 04:46 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Some people just complain about life but don’t do anything to change their situation. They’re like psychic vampires, sucking the lifeblood out of the people they talk to. But it doesn’t need to be this way. Randy offers us some important advice.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and p...

Drugs in Prison

August 18, 2023 03:32 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

It's no secret that there are drugs in prison. But how do they get there? Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Some Men Can Handle It. Some Can't.

July 18, 2023 07:24 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

When a woman on the outside has a relationship with an incarcerated man, is it OK for her to have sex with other men? Randy has his opinion. Not everyone agrees. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title...

Praying for a Lockdown

June 20, 2023 12:40 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Some of the other inmates are so damn irritating to be around, Randy's praying for a lockdown just to get away from them.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon P...

A Glimpse of Freedom

May 18, 2023 05:23 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

The Department of Corrections finally grants approval for Randy to travel to Richmond for a biopsy at Virginia Commonwealth University. It's not just the road trip that offers him a glimpse of freedom . . . Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound e...

If it’s not treated, it’s going to kill you

April 18, 2023 23:59 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

Randy’s been trying for years to get a biopsy to find out what kind of tumors he has in his leg. Finally, he finds a supportive prison doctor. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park...

Eight Crazy Days

March 23, 2023 00:20 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Murder, ODs, shakedowns, and riots. Randy describes the wildest week in Wallens Ridge's recent history.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

New Pod

February 23, 2023 05:05 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Randy describes the new pod he’s living in Wallens Ridge State Prison. There’s a lot of “backbiting”. Stay out of it, is his advice. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia...

Glad to Be Back

February 16, 2023 12:59 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

In November 2023, Randy gets transferred to Wallens Ridge State Prison, another supermax, about 40 miles northeast of Red Onion. Three months later, he starts podcasting again. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Wallens Ridge State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooy...

Questions from Kyrgyzstan

November 17, 2022 05:10 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

Randy is scheduled to be transferred out of Red Onion but he still doesn't know which prison he'll be sent to. In this last episode recorded at Red Onion, Randy calls podcast executive producer Michael Garbutt who was attending a conference at the University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan, where Randy meets some students and answers their questions. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. D...

Transfer Pain

November 03, 2022 05:14 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

The Department of Corrections finally grants Randy’s request for a transfer to another prison. But he’s in for a nasty surprise when he finds out the type of prison they’re going to send him to. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music...

A Way Out of Prison

October 20, 2022 04:49 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Randy describes possible changes to legislation that would allow early release for some inmates in Virginia state prisons. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Endless Frustration

October 06, 2022 05:13 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Frustration has been the most difficult emotion Randy has to deal with.  In this episode, Randy shows that pent-up frustration leads him to quite an unexpected place. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Tit...

An Emotional Pressure Cooker

September 22, 2022 04:04 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

In another call-in episode, Dustin wants to know how Randy deals with intense emotions such as sadness and anger while incarcerated.  If you have a question for Randy, you can leave him a message on our toll-free line (+) 1-888 524 1932. You can also check him out on Twitter @redonionrandy.   Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and devel...

A Cast of Characters

September 15, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Randy introduces listeners to eight of his fellow inmates at Red Onion.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

A Young Man in Trouble

September 08, 2022 04:11 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

A listener wants to know how they can best support a 21-year-old loved one who has been in and out of prison. Randy responds. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Pa...

Writing to Prisoners

September 01, 2022 06:20 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

If you're planning on writing to an inmate, there are things you should know so that everyone stays safe. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Prison Showers

August 25, 2022 07:28 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Showering in prison can be a very unpleasant and sometimes dangerous experience, as Randy explains, along with some good advice to reduce the risks involved. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Ti...

Convict Conditioning

August 18, 2022 05:57 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Randy delves into the importance of working out and introduces 'Convict Conditioning' by Paul Wade, an exercise coaching book that has changed his life.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title ...

Keeping Sane Inside

August 11, 2022 05:58 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

In response to a listener's questions, Randy explains how he spends his day and what keeps him sane (writing fantasy fiction). Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Juli...

Anger and Forgiveness

August 04, 2022 06:05 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this first episode of the new season, Randy responds to listener Mikayla's questions. How does he manage anger, she wants to know. Does solitary confinement work? Who are his friends?  To put your questions to Randy, call toll free on + 1-888-524-1932.

John Q. Smith and a Season Break

June 09, 2022 06:13 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Randy responds to a question a listener recorded on our toll-free line (+)  1-888 524  1932, and announces a season break. As Randy explains, Red Onion Randy will be back in July, bigger and better than ever!   Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pand...

Pornography and Masturbation

June 02, 2022 06:36 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Randy reflects on the addictive nature of masturbation and pornography and how they can damage our lives and those of our loved ones.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park ...

Shawshank Redemption - Fact or Fiction?

May 26, 2022 05:31 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

How realistic are movie representations of prison? Randy compares the fictions he's seen with the facts he knows so well. Documentary mentioned by Randy in the podcast- Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/solitary-inside-red-onion-state-prison/ Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development prod...

Hotline for Messages

May 19, 2022 13:12 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

In this 100th episode, Randy reflects on  two years of podcasting and introduces a new toll-free phone message service for listeners (+)  1-888 524  1932.  Documentary mentioned by Randy in the podcast- Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/solitary-inside-red-onion-state-prison/ Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael G...

Tattoo

May 12, 2022 05:34 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Tattoos are an important part of the prison culture and economy. After describing how to make an inking gun and ink, Randy explains what his own tattoos mean to him. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon ...

Little John

May 05, 2022 05:23 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

Having experienced so much violence and death,  Randy thought nothing could  upset him. But when he sees his buddy  Little John close to death,  Randy finds himself reacting in a quite unexpected way. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound ...

Reputation

April 28, 2022 05:27 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

At Red Onion, where every inmate is either predator or prey, reputation is everything. Randy has a certain reputation that turns out to be a double-edged sword, as he explains. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Jul...

Gunning

April 21, 2022 05:30 - 15 minutes - 12.7 MB

Listener Advisory:  This episode describes sexual practices in graphic detail, including the practice of "gunning". Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon P...

Red Onion Then and Now Part 2

April 14, 2022 05:01 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Times have changed at Red Onion, but not necessarily all for the better, as Randy explains. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Will Smith v Chris Rock

April 07, 2022 05:29 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MB

This week everybody's talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. It's a big topic at Red Onion too, though as Randy explains, there's no doubt about who was in the right. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and m...

Betrayal

March 31, 2022 05:25 - 17 minutes - 11.6 MB

One of the most difficult things to deal with is betrayal. How do you deal with the emotional wound after someone betrays you? Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Juli...

Spiraling Down

March 24, 2022 05:21 - 18 minutes - 13.3 MB

After two weeks in lockdown Randy finds himself in a dark place of anxiety and frustration, pacing his cell like a caged animal. In this remarkably frank and honest episode Randy reaches out to listeners for prayers and positive vibes. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podca...

Flower in the Wasteland

March 17, 2022 04:55 - 19 minutes - 12.9 MB

After more than twenty-five years in prison, thirteen of those years in solitary confinement, Randy's learned to have faith in himself and understand the incredible power of positive self-talk. This week he shares the secret with listeners. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and ...

Red Onion Then and Now: Part 1

March 10, 2022 05:10 - 17 minutes - 11.5 MB

In  the decades Randy has spent at Red Onion, he's seen some big changes. In the first of two episodes charting these changes, Randy recalls the times  the prison was so violent they called it Vietnam. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound...

Republicans vs Democrats

March 03, 2022 05:37 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

For everyone at Red Onion-- both inmates and COs--it makes a big difference if the governor is a Republican or a Democrat. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jo...

Randy in Quarantine

February 24, 2022 05:36 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

After Randy tests positive for Covid, he finds himself confined to a quarantine cell in his old pod. As Randy explains, serving time gives inmates a very different perspective on illness and suffering. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound...

Joe Giarratano

February 17, 2022 06:18 - 16 minutes - 10.9 MB

Joe Giarratano was on death row, convicted of a murder and rape he had not committed. Three days before his execution in 1991, his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. In 2017, with his innocence established, Joe was granted a pardon and released from prison. Randy met Joe while they were both serving life. Now Joe’s in the free world he may be able to help Randy’s case. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion Stat...

Sports - One of the More Beautiful Forms of Escapism

February 10, 2022 05:20 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

If you're doing time, watching sports games on TV can offer a welcome escape from prison life. But it can also complicate things, if you're not careful. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title m...

Randy's Model Prison

February 03, 2022 06:11 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Randy outlines his vision for how prisons could promote rehabilitation. For more information about the Enneagram Prison Project, https://enneagramprisonproject.org/ and Hustle 2.0 https://www.hustle20.com/ Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. S...

Conor McGregor, Success Killer

January 27, 2022 05:41 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MB

It's not enough to reach your goals. You have to know what to do next, as Randy explains in his analysis of Conor McGregor. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia J...

Time, The Cruel Mistress

January 20, 2022 05:21 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

When you're doing time, you don't want time to do you. But as Randy explains, that's easier said than done.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Hospital Visit

January 13, 2022 05:04 - 14 minutes - 10.7 MB

After long delays, Randy finally gets admitted to hospital for a biopsy. It turns out to be much more than just a medical procedure. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Home Sweet Home

January 06, 2022 06:13 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

You might live in a maximum security prison without the possibility of parole, but you can still dream about having a home of your own. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Tuco Salamanca

December 30, 2021 05:46 - 18 minutes - 11.1 MB

A listener who goes by "Tuco Salamanca" (the dealer from Breaking Bad) writes Randy to say that he's currently on bail awaiting sentencing for distribution. He's a small, middle-aged guy without any experience of prison.  He badly needs Randy's advice. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editi...

Frustration

December 23, 2021 05:44 - 18 minutes - 14.2 MB

Randy has a lot to look forward to: his transfer to Keen Mountain Prison has been approved and he's finally going to get a biopsy to investigate his medical condition. But for some reason, everything is on hold.  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Titl...

Cellies

December 16, 2021 05:11 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Your cellmate probably won't be your soulmate, which is why you need to follow Randy's rules to manage the challenge of living up close and personal with a stranger. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Randy Gets a Transfer

December 09, 2021 05:15 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

After twenty years at Red Onion, Randy is granted a transfer to another prison. Where is he going, and how is his life going to be different? Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

My Brother Jason

December 02, 2021 05:03 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Randy hasn’t seen his brother Jason for a quarter of a century but the bond of brotherly love remains strong. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.

Randy Answers Questions from Children and a Boxer

November 25, 2021 07:03 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MB

Randy answers wide-ranging questions .. from a wide range of listeners!  Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.