Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

About Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

Randall Via, known as Red Onion Randy, is currently incarcerated at Buckingham Correctional Center in Virginia. From inside prison, Randy shares honest, unfiltered conversations about daily life behind bars, prison culture, personal growth, accountability, and survival. The Red Onion Randy Podcast gives listeners a rare, first-hand look at incarceration through storytelling, reflection, and real talk from someone living it every day.

Publisher

Michael Garbutt, Randall Via,

Category

arts · society & culture · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jun 2020

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

203 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Harvey Grant Comes to Prison

   Red Onion Randy recounts former NBA player Harvey Grant's visit to Buckingham prison on October 8, 2026. From Grant's friendship with Coach and the Coaching for Life program to an unforgettable moment with Little Reggie, Randy shares why the visit mattered. Randy asks how to find balance after prison, and reflects on Grant's advice about discipline, purpose, mental health, and staying connected to people who care. More from Red Onion Randy: https://ror.prisonaudio.com (https://ror.prisonaudio.com) Produced by Prison Audio: https://prisonaudio.com (https://prisonaudio.com) Thumbnail: archival Harvey Grant photo from the Washington Wizards alumni collection (NBA.com), adapted into an editorial design. https://www.nba.com/wizards/al... (https://www.nba.com/wizards/alumni-roster)

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Four Months of Silence (Mike's Story)

   Randy explains the four-month break from the microphone through the story of his friend Mike: heartbreak, financial pressure, setbacks, and the determination to keep moving forward. In the second part, Randy continues with The Importance of Not Giving Up—reflecting on how Mike responded, why resilience matters, and how to face hard times without turning to self-destruction. Two recordings, one complete episode. Recorded by Red Onion Randy from inside prison. 00:00 Show intro 00:18 Four Months of Silence (Mike's Story) 17:04 The Importance of Not Giving Up More Red Onion Randy: https://ror.prisonaudio.com (https://ror.prisonaudio.com) Prison Audio: https://prisonaudio.com (https://prisonaudio.com)

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Buckingham Chaos: The Last Two Weeks Inside

   Randy dives into the recent upheavals at Buckingham Correctional, from unexpected lockdowns to the everyday drama that keeps life unpredictable behind bars. Honest stories and sharp observations from inside.

Who has been a guest on Red Onion Randy - Life in a Supermax Prison

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jesse Crosson
• Joe Exotic
• Ashley Johnigan

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

35 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

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