In another call-in episode, Dustin wants to know how Randy deals with intense emotions such as sadness and anger while incarcerated. If you have a question for Randy, you can leave him a message on our toll-free line (+) 1-888 524 1932. You can also check him out on Twitter @redonionrandy. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development pr...
Sep 22, 2022•17 min•Ep. 111
Randy introduces listeners to eight of his fellow inmates at Red Onion. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion 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.
Sep 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 110
A listener wants to know how they can best support a 21-year-old loved one who has been in and out of prison. Randy responds.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion 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.
Sep 08, 2022•16 min•Ep. 109
If you're planning on writing to an inmate, there are things you should know so that everyone stays safe.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" 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.
Sep 01, 2022•15 min•Ep. 108
Showering in prison can be a very unpleasant and sometimes dangerous experience, as Randy explains, along with some good advice to reduce the risks involved.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title mu...
Aug 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 107
Randy delves into the importance of working out and introduces 'Convict Conditioning' by Paul Wade, an exercise coaching book that has changed his life. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music ...
Aug 18, 2022•16 min•Ep. 106
In response to a listener's questions, Randy explains how he spends his day and what keeps him sane (writing fantasy fiction).Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooy...
Aug 11, 2022•35 min•Ep. 105
In this first episode of the new season, Randy responds to listener Mikayla's questions. How does he manage anger, she wants to know. Does solitary confinement work? Who are his friends? To put your questions to Randy, call toll free on + 1-888-524-1932.
Aug 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 104
Randy responds to a question a listener recorded on our toll-free line (+) 1-888 524 1932, and announces a season break. As Randy explains, Red Onion Randy will be back in July, bigger and better than ever! Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound...
Jun 09, 2022•9 min•Ep. 103
Randy reflects on the addictive nature of masturbation and pornography and how they can damage our lives and those of our loved ones. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Ju...
Jun 02, 2022•18 min•Ep. 102
How realistic are movie representations of prison? Randy compares the fictions he's seen with the facts he knows so well.Documentary mentioned by Randy in the podcast- Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/solitary-inside-red-onion-state-prison/ Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, P...
May 26, 2022•13 min•Ep. 101
In this 100th episode, Randy reflects on two years of podcasting and introduces a new toll-free phone message service for listeners (+) 1-888 524 1932. Documentary mentioned by Randy in the podcast- Solitary: Inside Red Onion State Prison https://www.hbo.com/documentaries/solitary-inside-red-onion-state-prison/ Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Fi...
May 19, 2022•14 min•Ep. 100
Tattoos are an important part of the prison culture and economy. After describing how to make an inking gun and ink, Randy explains what his own tattoos mean to him.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. ...
May 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 99
Having experienced so much violence and death, Randy thought nothing could upset him. But when he sees his buddy Little John close to death, Randy finds himself reacting in a quite unexpected way.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing an...
May 05, 2022•17 min•Ep. 98
At Red Onion, where every inmate is either predator or prey, reputation is everything. Randy has a certain reputation that turns out to be a double-edged sword, as he explains.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Joo...
Apr 28, 2022•18 min•Ep. 97
Listener Advisory: This episode describes sexual practices in graphic detail, including the practice of "gunning".Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” 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
Apr 21, 2022•16 min•Ep. 96
Times have changed at Red Onion, but not necessarily all for the better, as Randy explains.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” 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.
Apr 14, 2022•17 min•Ep. 95
This week everybody's talking about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. It's a big topic at Red Onion too, though as Randy explains, there's no doubt about who was in the right.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music b...
Apr 07, 2022•11 min•Ep. 94
One of the most difficult things to deal with is betrayal. How do you deal with the emotional wound after someone betrays you?Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooy...
Mar 31, 2022•18 min•Ep. 93
After two weeks in lockdown Randy finds himself in a dark place of anxiety and frustration, pacing his cell like a caged animal. In this remarkably frank and honest episode Randy reaches out to listeners for prayers and positive vibes.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcast des...
Mar 24, 2022•18 min•Ep. 92
After more than twenty-five years in prison, thirteen of those years in solitary confinement, Randy's learned to have faith in himself and understand the incredible power of positive self-talk. This week he shares the secret with listeners.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie “Guinness” Doyle. Website and podcas...
Mar 17, 2022•20 min•Ep. 91
In the decades Randy has spent at Red Onion, he's seen some big changes. In the first of two episodes charting these changes, Randy recalls the times the prison was so violent they called it Vietnam.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing...
Mar 10, 2022•18 min•Ep. 90
For everyone at Red Onion-- both inmates and COs--it makes a big difference if the governor is a Republican or a Democrat.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon ...
Mar 03, 2022•17 min•Ep. 89
After Randy tests positive for Covid, he finds himself confined to a quarantine cell in his old pod. As Randy explains, serving time gives inmates a very different perspective on illness and suffering.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editi...
Feb 24, 2022•14 min•Ep. 88
Joe Giarratano was on death row, convicted of a murder and rape he had not committed. Three days before his execution in 1991, his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. In 2017, with his innocence established, Joe was granted a pardon and released from prison. Randy met Joe while they were both serving life. Now Joe’s in the free world he may be able to help Randy’s case.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Pris...
Feb 17, 2022•16 min•Ep. 87
If you're doing time, watching sports games on TV can offer a welcome escape from prison life. But it can also complicate things, if you're not careful.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music b...
Feb 10, 2022•14 min•Ep. 86
Randy outlines his vision for how prisons could promote rehabilitation. For more information about the Enneagram Prison Project, https://enneagramprisonproject.org/ and Hustle 2.0 https://www.hustle20.com/Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound e...
Feb 03, 2022•18 min•Ep. 85
It's not enough to reach your goals. You have to know what to do next, as Randy explains in his analysis of Conor McGregor.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Field and development producer, Paulie "Guinness" Doyle. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon...
Jan 27, 2022•16 min•Ep. 84
When you're doing time, you don't want time to do you. But as Randy explains, that's easier said than done. Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.
Jan 20, 2022•17 min•Ep. 83
After long delays, Randy finally gets admitted to hospital for a biopsy. It turns out to be much more than just a medical procedure.Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Red Onion State Prison for capital murder. Directed and produced by Michael Garbutt. Website and podcast design by Nishant Pandav. Sound editing and music by Julia Jooyeon Park. Title music by Joni Park and Julia Jooyeon Park.
Jan 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 82
