Label 1976

Tru Straub

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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-hosts and insightful interviews from individuals in my path trailing different walks of this thing called "Life"!

2D AGO

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 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com

27 min
JAN 22

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 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

34 min
JAN 5

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 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

42 min
12/19/2025 · BONUS

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 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

24 min
12/06/2025

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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

32 min
11/18/2025

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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

38 min
10/30/2025

Aint Nothing Like The Real Thing

Hello, On this final episode of Season 4 episode 19; We delve into various " Things you possibly perhaps didn't know". PUG's ( Police Unmanned Ground Vehicles) and White Horse Middle School in Madison, WI as well as the update on the Sonya Massey trial. Our Label 1976 Music Spotlight and topic is The Tragic Life of Tammi Terrell. Below is a full length video on her biography. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbZxhKn9YOQ 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

36 min
10/03/2025

AI Artist and a Major Sellout of Culture?

Hello, In this episode we discuss the uprising of the AI artists, particularly in R&B music. There is currently an AI artist that is sitting on the top of the R&B Billboard charts. We go into how we feel about that. This will be a great discussion piece for you and your friends. 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! Also follow for us on social media; Instagram; @ tru_straub Facebook; Tru Straub Tik Tok; Tru Straub Email; labelninesevensix@gmail.com www.label1976.com *New full length episodes bi-weekly on Thursdays*

15 min

TRAILER

Trailor to Label 1976

Hello Children of the World, This will serve as an introduction on a variety of interesting topics. The podcast will be a melting pot. Job related experiences on 9-5's; Following your own lane and your dreams; Interactions with your age appropriate friends or lack there of; Relationships, Situation ships; Any and all topics that come to the everyday constantly thinking mind. We will also add in some mental minutes as well as short stories here and there. So join me for the Label 1976 podcast! Any comments or suggestions on things you'd personally like to see covered, please don't hesitate to email us. labelninesevensix@gmail.com Tru Straub

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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-hosts and insightful interviews from individuals in my path trailing different walks of this thing called "Life"!

Creator

Tru Straub
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

84
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Tru Straub
Show Website

Label 1976