Episodes

  • ROR 172: You Ain’t Beyond Saving

    ROR 172: You Ain’t Beyond Saving
    Aug 14 2025
    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
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    21 mins
  • ROR 171: Knives, Drugs, and Cell Phones

    ROR 171: Knives, Drugs, and Cell Phones
    Aug 7 2025
    Randy’s back with a raw one from deep inside the walls. In this episode, he breaks down the chaos erupting across the prison, knives getting snatched up, drugs turning up, cell phones getting found, and the whole compound getting tossed into lockdown after lockdown. It’s tension, paranoia, and survival 24/7. But in the middle of all that, Randy drops something major, after more than twenty years riding solo, he’s finally getting a new celly. He opens up about what that means for him, the nerves, the mindset, and how he’s adjusting to the biggest change in his living situation in decades. This one’s heavy, honest, and straight from the heart of the yard.

    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
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    19 mins
  • ROR 170: The Virginia Parole Board

    ROR 170: The Virginia Parole Board
    Jul 24 2025
    In this one, Randy speaks his mind, raw and unfiltered, about the Virginia Parole Board. After decades behind bars, watching the system grind people down, he’s got a few things to say,and he’s not holding back. If you’ve ever wondered why so many deserving people get denied parole, or why the whole process feels rigged, Randy’s about to break it down for you from the inside. This ain’t no feel-good episode. It’s truth-telling time.

    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
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    21 mins
  • ROR 169: A Crazy Prison Story

    ROR 169: A Crazy Prison Story
    Jul 17 2025
    We heard you loud and clear. Some of y’all been saying Randy’s too deep, too thoughtful, not enough wild prison stories. Fair. That’s not really what he’s about—but today, we’re bending the rules.

    This episode is pure ear candy. Just a straight-up, jaw-dropping, no-you-didn’t kinda tale from the inside. A crazy prison story featuring Q, a dude Randy knows personally from the yard. No morals, no message, just raw storytelling the way you asked for it.

    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
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    20 mins
  • ROR 168: Second Chancer | Jesse Crosson Interview

    ROR 168: Second Chancer | Jesse Crosson Interview
    Jul 3 2025
    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.

    In this powerful episode, Randy sits down with Jesse Crosson, a motivational speaker, content creator, and the founder of the Second Chancer Foundation. After serving nearly two decades behind bars, Jesse turned his life around and is now dedicated to criminal justice reform, second chances, and giving hope to others who are still inside.

    💥 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
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    23 mins
  • ROR 167: Something Needs to Change

    ROR 167: Something Needs to Change
    Jun 26 2025
    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.

    In this episode of the podcast, Randy reflects on two stories that are currently in the news, one involving child abuse and the other a death at Wallens Ridge.

    💥 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
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    18 mins
  • ROR 166: Answering Listeners’ Questions

    ROR 166: Answering Listeners’ Questions
    Jun 19 2025
    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.

    We’re back with another episode! We’ve been getting lots of voicemails and questions lately, so in this episode, Randy answers your questions.

    💥 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
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    32 mins
  • ROR 165: Some Good News

    ROR 165: Some Good News
    Jun 12 2025
    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.

    Skype—the phone system that Randy uses to record calls—was shut down in May. This week on the podcast, we’ll find out what the future holds for the Red Onion Randy Podcast and if we’ve found a solution to keep things going. This is the good news episode, so tune in to see what life is like in the Virginia DOC for Randy and what’s to come.

    💥 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
    Show More Show Less
    21 mins