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Psychic Vampires
Episode 124
Some people just complain about life but don’t do anything to change their situation. They’re like psychic vampires, sucking the lifeblood out of the…
2 years, 1 month ago
Drugs in Prison
Episode 123
It's no secret that there are drugs in prison. But how do they get there?Red Onion Randy features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently…
2 years, 6 months ago
Some Men Can Handle It. Some Can't.
Episode 122
When a woman on the outside has a relationship with an incarcerated man, is it OK for her to have sex with other men? Randy has his opinion. Not ever…
2 years, 7 months ago
Praying for a Lockdown
Episode 121
Some of the other inmates are so damn irritating to be around, Randy's praying for a lockdown just to get away from them. Red Onion Randy features th…
2 years, 8 months ago
A Glimpse of Freedom
Episode 120
The Department of Corrections finally grants approval for Randy to travel to Richmond for a biopsy at Virginia Commonwealth University. It's not just…
2 years, 9 months ago
If it’s not treated, it’s going to kill you
Episode 119
Randy’s been trying for years to get a biopsy to find out what kind of tumors he has in his leg. Finally, he finds a supportive prison doctor.Red Oni…
2 years, 10 months ago
Eight Crazy Days
Episode 118
Murder, ODs, shakedowns, and riots. Randy describes the wildest week in Wallens Ridge's recent history. Red Onion Randy features the life and times o…
2 years, 11 months ago
New Pod
Episode 117
Randy describes the new pod he’s living in Wallens Ridge State Prison. There’s a lot of “backbiting”. Stay out of it, is his advice.Red Onion Randy f…
3 years ago
Glad to Be Back
Episode 116
In November 2023, Randy gets transferred to Wallens Ridge State Prison, another supermax, about 40 miles northeast of Red Onion. Three months later, …
3 years ago
Update from the Producer
Episode 116
A short update from Red Onion Randy producer Michael Garbutt.
3 years, 2 months ago