True Crime, Authors & Extraordinary People

Author: David McClam

This is the podcast where two passions become one. Here weekly I will present a true crime story. It may be a crime you know about and it may be one that is new to you. Every other week, I will be interviewing an author. Maybe an author and some books you have never known about. So if you like True crime and have a passion to read, this is the podcast for you! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Unmasking Elder Abuse: Rusty Warren’s Tragic Fight
Episode 27
Friday, 10 April, 2026

Liz Rizzo introduces Liz, an author and close friend of comedian Rusty Warren, noting that the interview takes place on Rusty’s birthday, March 20th. Rusty Warren was a pioneering female comedian known for her “naughty” but clean comedy, achieving seven gold albums starting in 1958. Her work, which discussed intimate topics, was ahead of its time and laid the groundwork for future female comedians like Ellen DeGeneres and Lily Tomlin, who acknowledge her influence. Despite her success, Rusty never achieved mainstream recognition on television or radio due to the controversial nature of her material, which was often banned. This era was dominated by men, and Rusty faced pressure to compromise her integrity, refusing to engage in inappropriate advances to advance her career in places like Vegas.