Category: Podcast

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.

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-Defendants

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 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.

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.

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.

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 Red Onion Randy Podcast, Randy discusses the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. From his unique perspective inside the Virginia Department of Corrections, Randy explores the motives, media coverage, and public reaction surrounding the case. He reflects on the systemic issues that connect stories like Luigi’s to the broader challenges of the justice system.

The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.