The idea of crabs in a barrel, or crab mentality, is a way of thinking best described by the phrase "if I can't have it, neither can you". In this episode, the Fellas share their thoughts on some of the possible origins of this way of thinking, what it may look like in practice, and some of the ways to possibly work to change it.

The Fellas take a look into what the "black male persona" is, where it came from, and what it may mean for black males in America.

Meet Warren of the Fellas 5. 

Meet Quan of the Fellas 5.

Meet Mario of the Fellas 5.

Meet Kevin of the Fellas 5.

Meet Chris of the Fellas 5.

In an extensive Twitter thread, former NFL player Martellus Bennett shared some thoughts on the football experience and some of the after-effects of coming up in and going through that system. The Fellas share their thoughts on what came up after reading the thread.

Thanks to Chris Korman of For The Win of USA TODAY Sports for the article, which can be found here: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/02/martellus-bennett-reveals-the-harsh-realities-of-football-in-a-brutally-honest-twitter-thread

The Fellas compare the careers of NBA great Lebron James and NFL great Tom Brady and discuss if it is harder to make ten appearances to the NBA Finals or the Super Bowl.

The Fellas explore the idea toxic masculinity, how it may have appeared in the world in past and present years, and the possible impacts that it may have on people in the future.