The Red Onion Randy Podcast
160+ episodes. 5 years running. One man, locked up for life, telling it exactly like it is.
Randall Via is serving 1,214 years inside Virginia’s most notorious prisons — but he’s not just surviving. He’s podcasting. From a prison phone, Randy delivers raw, unfiltered insight into the brutal reality of life behind bars… and the mindset it takes to rise above it.
🔒 Life inside
👊 Fights for respect
🧠 Mental survival
💡 Hard lessons and second chances
Whether you’re on the inside or out here free, Randy’s voice cuts through the noise. This isn’t just a prison podcast — it’s a wake-up call.
🎧 Tune in now.
Got a question for Randy? He just might answer it in the next episode.
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