Podcast Episodes

The Scary Thing

Episode 5

In jail awaiting trial, Randy has a fistfight with a correctional officer. It ends when a second officer, “The Undertaker”, intervenes. After being c…

5 years, 7 months ago

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That Evil Black Cloud

Episode 4

Unemployed, hopeless and adrift, Randall embarks on another crime spree. This time burglary and car theft ends in armed robbery and murder.Red Onion …

5 years, 7 months ago

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My Teenage Years

Episode 3

Randy describes truanting from high school, his drift into crime, and a first encounter with the Virginia Department of Corrections at the Beaumont J…

5 years, 7 months ago

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Childhood

Episode 2

Randy describes his dirt poor childhood in Earlysville, Virginia, living in a trailer with his mother, two brothers and an abusive father who subject…

5 years, 7 months ago

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Loneliness and Friendship

Episode 1

In this episode, Randy introduces his buddy Frank and describes the importance of friendship in facing the soul-crushing loneliness of prison.Documen…

5 years, 8 months ago

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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…

5 years, 8 months ago

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