Allen After Dark

Sweet Tea and Superstition

Ears burning? Nose Itching?  Allen takes a look at some of the most well-known folklore he experienced while living in the south and their meanings. And where would a discussion about the south be without a discussion of the house wine of the south known as sweet tea.  But before all that, Allen reflects on a dinner date gone wrong.

Way Back When

A shocked reaction from a bartender leads to this week's discussion about the good ole days before ATMs and cell phones and how people managed to survive without such luxuries.

The Exhibitionist

A sexy encounter at the grocery store inspires Allen to discuss exhibitionism and he addresses the question: what if you could choose not to be gay?

Summertime in the South

Feeling nostalgic, Allen takes a trip back in time to reminisce on the childhood joys of summertime in the south

Trust Issues

A man in New Orleans fired from his music teaching position at a Catholic school when parents discovered the obituary of his deceased husband leads to a discussion about trust.

Man Kissing

Allen muses over the reason he believes some men don't like to kiss and the potential connection with their egos which leads to a discussion about people with manipulative behaviors. Allen questions why people in general are seduced by manipulative personalities and openly wonders if all of our behaviors are based on fear.

Freedom, A Rare Commodity

In recognition of Independence Day, Allen reflects on the recent US Supreme Court ruling on a Tennessee case that further diminishes civil rights in the transgender community, leading Allen to recall a time in the 1990s when gay rights were beginning to take shape.

Hairy Men & Elbow Skin

A wide array of topics are included in this week's episode from the story of a Tennessee high school senior being denied her diploma for coming out of the closet on social media to the joys and challenges of dating hairy men and the horrors of elbow skin.

Loud and Proud

It's an Allen After Dark Pride Party! Celebrating Pride in all it's unique styles, Allen takes on the anti-gay establishment in a way that only Allen does with lots of drinkin', cussin' and all around nastiness.

Take it like a Man

A Facebook memory brings back a solemn time in Allen's life and leads to a discussion of men and mental health. Celebrating Pride Month Allen takes a look at what is expected of men in the bible belt.