126 episodes
Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison Michael Garbutt, Randall Via, Prison Audio
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4.9 • 198 Ratings
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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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ROR 127: Life Update December 2023
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
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Psychic Vampires
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 podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.
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Drugs in Prison
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.
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Some Men Can Handle It. Some Can't.
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 music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.
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Praying for a Lockdown
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 Park.
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A Glimpse of Freedom
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 editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.
Customer Reviews
I appreciate this podcast
Randy’s perspective and talents as a story teller make for a compelling and insightful podcast. I hope he stays the course and steers clear of violence so he can continue his beautiful evolution into a man who leads with kindness and care. It’s refreshing to hear someone try to turn away from ego, grandiosity, and “pride” to embody a deeper and more meaningful spiritual pride.
Perspective
Hearing Red Onion Randy tell his story helps me to remember the things I take for granted are really special and can change in an instant. Im a little better of a person thanks to ROR. I know you’re locked up but Jesus will free you maybe through the law but for sure when He returns. And He’s returning soon.
Five stars⭐️
I work overnight shifts and podcasts are a necessity, I love this show it gives some real insight into how the maximum security prison life is. Randy is so openly honest and takes accountability for his previous actions, I do hope this man eventually gets out and is able to release his fantasy series! Best of luck my friend.