Label 1976

By Tru Straub

A podcast to tune in, to tune out the monotony. Everything from current events, home life, situation ships, friendships, mental health, short stories, music and comedy. Sprinkled with visiting co-host... more

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How many episodes does Label 1976 have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

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April 23, 2026 Listening is Fun-da-Mental
Hello,
In this episode we speak about the "art of listening" on a daily basis to people of importance in your life when they are speaking.

We have several "Things you possibly perhaps didn't know" ~ Ranging from robots taking over the world, to the The Alue-Do (or Aluedho) festival an ancient, traditional fertility rite celebrated in the Oruamudhu community of Ozoro Kingdom, located in the Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

Our Topic is Jermaine Jackson. With the upcoming release of the new Michael Jackson biopic film starring his son Jaafar Jackson (MJ's nephew) we take a dive into the personal side of Jermaine.

Please watch "Dont take it personal"https://youtu.be/DqYWMOD5aNs?si=n56TS0gdTsUtnMJeTru Straub

"Its good to be loved, but its profound to be understood"

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38min
April 09, 2026 Serial Killers and Thundercats! Hoooooo!!!
Hello,
In this short-sode we give you our take on the Serial Killer Exhibit that began its tour. The first stop was Atlanta and we were there! Lets dive in ; )
Our Label 1976 Music Spotlight is the incomparable Thundercat!

Tru Straub
"Its good to be loved, but its profound to be understood"

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25min
March 20, 2026 Archaeology & Boop
Hello,
In this short-sode we discuss the First Black Archaeologist as our "TYPPDK".
Our topic is Ester Jones ( The Original Betty Boop). We discuss her image and how she got started. The fame and the defaming.
Label 1976 Music Spotlight; Club Nouveau
https://youtu.be/gKyaY5DphUM?si=-EkXHDgAfr5L274B

Tru Straub

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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

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25min
February 27, 2026 Race Relations & Tourette's
Hello,

In this episode we cover a number of topics, including the uncomfortable race conversation that it seems we still have to have in this day and age. We discuss the suicide narrative of black men that society deems mentally unstable. We also discuss the way the end result remains the same in certain areas.
Label 1976 Music Spotlight
Eva Alordiah her single is Focus, Focus, Focushttps://youtu.be/SP8lo9ZR-R0?si=D7ZalBvsxjeW6-_RTru Straub
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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*
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40min
February 10, 2026 Black Cinema and BBD
Hello and Happy Black History Month!

In this episode we discuss Sumptuary Laws and how it affected black women's hair choices and rights to autonomy over their personal desires. Yet, they still persevered. We also give you a list of black movies to watch for this BHM!

Label 1976 Music Spotlight is Bell Biv Devoe (BBD)
Tru Straub

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28min
January 22, 2026 Women love Pearls..
Hello,

In Episode 82 we delve into AI for loss of loved ones. Grief platforms that offer the service and the ramifications of using such technology.
Our Label 1976 topic is none other than the incomparable Pearl Bailey. We discuss her life and achievements and what she stood for, as well as the legacy she left. Pearl is also the Label 1976 Music Spotlight.

Pearl Bailey on the Ed Sullivan show;
Pearl Bailey "Tired" (October 24, 1954) on The Ed Sullivan ShowPearl Bailey Arlene Hersen interview;
Arlene Herson Interviews Pearl Bailey Part 1&2Tru Straub

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Remember to follow the podcast on Spotify so that you're notified of new episodes every other Thursday, as they are released!

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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

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35min
January 05, 2026 Open the Cookie Jar 2026
Hello,
Happy 2026!

In this episode (81) we are speaking with Ms Cookie and DJ MD on different aspects of their life experiences.

These will both be very interesting and intellectual listens. We are always here at Label 1976 Podcast for any enlightenment that may occur. Please enjoy.

Tru Straub

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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

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42min
December 19, 2025 Christmas Exhale
Hello,

On Ep 80 we discuss Christmas gift giving, Alexander O'Neal's history and the Waiting to Exhale 30th anniversary! Wow. Time flies.

Our 1976 Music Spotlight is the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack. What a time to be alive!

Tune in for an easy listen and interesting episode!

Tru Straub

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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

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24min
December 06, 2025 Happy Thanks~ Think~ Again!
Hello,

On Ep 79 we discuss Neighborhood Cats, Game Wardens in the USA and what Thanksgiving meant prior to the Colonization.

Our 1976 Music Spotlight is Erykah Badu. This is the 25th Anniversary of her debut album Mama's Gun.

Observations for the month of December.
https://www.today.com/life/holidays/december-holidays-and-observances-rcna43152

10 Native American Movies to watch ;

Little Big Man (1970)
Billy Jack (1971)
Windwalker (1980)
PowWow Highway (1989)
Dances With Wolves (1990)
Geronimo (1993)
Smoke Signals (1998)
Astanarjuat: The Fast Runner (2001)
Skins (2002)
Imprint (2007)

Tune in for an easy listen and interesting episode!

Tru Straub

We stream on ALL Platforms!

Remember to follow the podcast on Spotify so that you're notified of new episodes every other Thursday, as they are released!

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*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

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33min
November 18, 2025 The Ballard of the Ball
Hello,

In Ep 78 we discuss the Florence Ballard story. She was one of the founders and member of the Supremes. Ballard is remembered in this episode. Her life was short, but not sweet. Tune in for the story you may not have known.

Our 1976 Music Spotlight is the entire episode. We will be back next week with "Things You possibly Perhaps Didn't know".
Tune in for an easy listen and interesting episode!

Tru Straub

We stream on ALL Platforms!

Remember to follow the podcast on Spotify so that you're notified of new episodes every other Thursday, as they are released!

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Email; [email protected]
www.label1976.com

*New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

...more
38min

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How many episodes does Label 1976 have?

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

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