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  • Randy Meets AI: The Terminator or the Teacher?

    Randy Meets AI: The Terminator or the Teacher?
    2026/10/15
    Randy breaks down how he's been using AI from inside prison, what it's already changed for him, and why state prisons should treat it as a rehabilitation tool instead of a threat.
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    17 分
  • Harvey Grant Comes to Prison

    Harvey Grant Comes to Prison
    2026/10/08
    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.

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    Produced by Prison Audio: 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...

    Note: Randy made a mistake in this episode. Coach did not own the ABA league; he owned a team that competed in the ABA. Randy apologizes for the mix-up!
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    35 分
  • Four Months of Silence (Mike's Story)

    Four Months of Silence (Mike's Story)
    2026/10/01
    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

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    30 分
  • Buckingham Chaos: The Last Two Weeks Inside

    Buckingham Chaos: The Last Two Weeks Inside
    2026/09/17
    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.
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    27 分
  • Virgin Father

    Virgin Father
    2026/09/10
    Randy opens up about the emotional and practical realities of starting a family while incarcerated. He shares the IVF process with his wife, the hope it brought during uncertain times, and what fatherhood truly means to him.
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    24 分
  • Back on Air – September 10th

    Back on Air – September 10th
    2026/08/26
    Randy returns to the airwaves starting September 10th with new episodes and updates from inside. Stay tuned for more powerful stories and honest conversations on Prison Audio.
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    3 分
  • ROR 192: The New Tablets

    ROR 192: The New Tablets
    2026/03/26
    Today on the podcast, Randy talks about the new tablets recently distributed at Buckingham Correctional Center. With access to this level of technology for the first time, Randy has plenty to say. Enjoy the episode.

    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.

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    Field & Development Producer: Paulie Doyle
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    24 分
  • ROR 191: Getting Old in Prison

    ROR 191: Getting Old in Prison
    2026/03/20
    Getting old isn’t easy, especially in the Virginia Department of Corrections. Today on the podcast, Randy talks about what it feels like to be approaching 50 in prison.

    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 分