Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

4.9 (218)
TRUE CRIME
UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

OCT 9

ROR 179: Austin | Voicemail Episode

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

35 min
OCT 2

ROR 178: Celeste Blair | In the Absence of Paint | Part 1

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

24 min
SEP 25

ROR 177: Cellie Adventures - Part 3

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

24 min
SEP 18

ROR 176: Cellie Adventures - Part 2

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 feels 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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

23 min
SEP 11

ROR 175: Cellie Adventures - Part 1

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

21 min
SEP 4

ROR 174: Scott’s Wild Story - Part 2

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

21 min
AUG 28

ROR 173: Scott’s Wild Story - Part 1

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

21 min
AUG 14

ROR 172: You Ain’t Beyond Saving

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 producer All 155 episodes of the podcast, 100% commercial-free An early copy of Randy’s upcoming cookbook, “Ya Gonna Eat That?”, launching soon on Amazon 🎙️ Credits: Founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio

21 min

See All (184)

TRAILER

Welcome to my Podcast

Randall Via -- Red Onion Randy introduces himself and his podcast.Red Onion Randy, featuring Randall Via, is directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music composed by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.Ask Randy questions on the Red Onion Randy websitehttps://www.redonionrandy.com/

06/11/2020

•

2 min

4.9

out of 5

218 Ratings

Listening from Atlanta…

Jul 25

Lukis779177

I heard ROR on Other People’s Lives and I was so interested in his story, so I downloaded his podcast. From the first few episodes I was hooked. From his impeccable ability to tell a story to his vulnerability to express what true prison life is, you cannot go wrong listening to this incredible human beings story. Lessons to be learned and a journey to go on Randy’s podcast is a story worth the lesson.
I appreciate this podcast

08/22/2023

jake084

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.
He’s not bright

12/06/2024

Nstynate01

He’s not a bright dude but he was given a platform to talk and ran with it and I enjoy listening to his really terrible takes on things, doesn’t seem like a bad dude honestly and I hope he gets out one day but I really hope people don’t take this dude seriously
Perspective

06/09/2023

Urge, The

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.

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.