A phrase from the 1800s used to describe gay men leads to a discussion about Abraham Lincoln's sexuality and the not-so-surprising number of closeted gay men that are anti-gay politicians.

Allen addresses the death of Blaze Bernstein and the "gay panic" strategy the killer's lawyer used in defense of his client. Allen recalls a discussion this week with one of his best friends about the resurgent trend of using the word "gay" to describe heterosexual people and situations in a negative way.

Allen flashes back to his earliest experiences with hustlers and his unending curiosity about their lives and their motivation for their lifestyle.

The unexpected death of a friend invokes a conversation about the courage it takes growing up as a member of the LGBTQIA community.

While recovering from a bad case of Covid, Allen discusses several 20th century conspiracy theories including ones surrounding HIV/AIDS and why some conspiracy theories are believable.

Not feeling very excited about the coming new year, Allen decides to take a trip back in time to some of the most uncomfortable and funny events that happened to him as a kid after he tells the story of an awkward hook-up attempt on New Year's Eve.

Celebrating XXX-mas as only Allen After Dark can, Allen discusses his favorite porn stars and the hit Netflix series Heartstopper before reflecting on life in the present when the past is so much more tempting. Waxing sentimental, Allen examines the struggles of being the person you want to be.

A surprise message from a friend leads to this week's discussion about gossip and some of pop culture's most enduring rumors, but Allen also takes some time to celebrate Friday the 13th and the legendary character Jason Voorhees.