The Fellas 5 Podcast

In an interview held in 2018, American music producer, DJ, and media personality DJ Khaled shared his belief on both giving and receiving oral sex. In this episode, the Fellas talk about the idea of sexual reciprocity and whether or not that should be a common practice. They also talk about some of the possible rationales behind why some people may or may engage in these activities.

In this episode, the Fellas share their thoughts on critical race theory, whether or not it should be taught in schools today, and how it may intersect with American history as we know it.

In this potluck episode, the Fellas play twenty-one questions, offering the opportunity to learn a little bit more about them. The questions cover a wide array of topics, including things like who they would bring back to life if they could, who would be at their dream dinner table, and how they would spend $25,000 on each other.

In this episode, the Fellas take about nostalgia and whether it is a benefit or detriment to spend too much time thinking about the good times.

In this episode, the Fellas talk about body image and share their thoughts and personal experiences around it, revealing that it is absolutely not a concern that is gender-specific. 

There is a common understanding that flowers are given to those that have taken ill or passed on. In this episode, the Fellas take the opportunity to give flowers, viewed as tokens of love and affection, to each other while everyone is able to receive and appreciate them. This trip down Memory Lane offers a more personal look at each of the Fellas through each other's eyes.

As Memorial Day approaches in the United States, the Fellas reflect on some of their holiday traditions, talk about ways they had summer fun, and share some of their travel stories and desirable destinations.

As a follow-up to their last episode, the Fellas share some of the ways that they have used to take care of themselves and recharge, both before and during the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For those of you that are interested in learning more about Psychological First Aid (PFA) or Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR), this is a link to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network website that was s...

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, which happens to be in May, the Fellas discuss why it is or may be difficult to ask for help. They speak about some of the more general possibilities, as well as share some of their own experiences and challenges with seeking help and asking for it.

People often say that they will do anything for love, but how true is that? The Fellas discuss if there are things that they won't do for love, considering whether or not there is an uncrossable line when it comes to what they do about how they feel. Also, they talk some about what love means, what it may look like in different types of relationships, and how those things intersect.

The Fellas talk about which of the three - sex, money, or power - they feel the most influential, choose to have, and their reasons behind the choice.

The Fellas discuss whether the thought of doing or not doing something is as good/bad as the action of doing or not doing that same thing. They also talk a little about what may make a person good or bad.

Following the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial being read, the Fellas talk a little about their feelings on the ruling, what justice means, and what the future may hold regarding incidents where lives are lost at the hands of law enforcement. They also take a moment to share some of their thoughts about the incident in Columbus, Ohio that led to the fatal shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant. 

The Fellas reflect on some of the recent violence that has made national news and share their feelings about how they are faring and managing the weight of what has been happening.

The Fellas speak about traditions and their importance, individually and collectively. They also share some of their favorite ones and revisit how they came to be.

Noticing what seems to be a recent uptick in violence locally, oftentimes carried out between youth, the Fellas discuss their thoughts on both the lack and power of mentoring, and how it may impact communities.

The Fellas share some of their thoughts on the "N" word, talking about its usage and its relationship to identity. They also take a moment to reflect on the recent shooting that took place in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Fellas each talk about one piece of information or advice they have received that has been significant to them, why that is the case, and how it has shaped who they are. They also briefly speak about the "shopping cart theory", which leads to more insight into who they are. (Find out more on the theory on their Instagram page.)

Making its way around social media was the "Would You Rather" question of an 850 credit score, 2 million dollars in cash, or $4,000 a week for the rest of your life, and the Fellas offer their choices and their reasons behind them. The conversation then shifts to the power of money and the importance of financial literacy.

"Code-switching" is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of language in conversation . In this episode, the Fellas talk about what code-switching means to them and how it may present in American society.

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.

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