"Growing Pains."

In episode 13, Brad is viciously attacked in a hate crime in 1988 after walking home from school one day in "Growing Pains." Also, Brian updates us on his life since his last podcast and brings out his political soapbox!! Recorded November 8, 2006.

Tune in weekly to Ballistik Coffee Boy. It’s all about the life of a 30-something coffee-guzzling queer-writer semi-depressed and never-understood former drug addict and teen model (ok, that last bit was a tiny bit far fetched!) Death, drugs, coming out and more... Each episode this year Brian will be reading from his first novel, Sweet Pea. Check it out, bring an open mind, and listen to some totally radical 80’s music along the way! You can listen here or in iTunes!

"Vacant Shopping Center"

In episode 12 of Sweet Pea, Bradley visits a vacant shopping center in 1988 to confront some past demons, and fight some new ones. Also, Brian talks about where he's been for the past month and exciting new career developments.

Recorded September 8, 2006.

Featured Music: Naked Eyes, Big Country, Billy Idol, Blessid Union of Souls, The Cars, After The Fire, Morrissey.

"Foreigners."

In chapter 11, Bradley meets Sasha in “Foreigners”, and Brian talks about his upcoming promotion at work and his latest work out woes.

Featured Music: Wang Chung, Peter Gabriel, The Smiths, Thompson Twins, A-Ha, The Aluminum Group, The Blow Monkeys.

Recorded August 14, 2006.

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"Frost and Death"

In episode 10, "Frost and Death", Brad falls further and further into a deep dark depression that will change the course of his life forever. Also, Brian talks about where he's been for 2 weeks and proclaims that ALL gay Russian ballet dancers are butt ugly! Recorded July 26, 2006. Listen here or you can even subscribe in iTunes!

"Useless, Texas."

In episode 9, Brian reads chapter 9 of his autobiographical novel, Sweet Pea. In "Useless, Texas", Bradley comes home from school one day in 1986 to find his mother in jail, his dad in trouble with the IRS, and his whole entire house gone. The family must relocate to a suburban ghetto and this has major ramifications for everyone. Listen to this podcast in iTunes or on the website.

"The Sexual Stuff Between Me And..."

In episode 8, a 4th of July Special Episode, Brian talks about sex and masterbation, and other good stuff! In Sweet Pea, chapter 8: "The Sexual Stuff Between Me And..." Bradley finally gets his cherry popped in late 1985... and you'll never guess who pops it! Brian also talks about his anglophile tendencies, his good friend Steve, and plays some sexually-fueled 80’s music! Listen to this podcast here.

"Trashing Tracy."

In episode 7, Brian talks about Twinkleboi, Steve, and his fabulous 3-day weekend, and life in east Texas in 1985. Also, Brian reads chapter 7 from his novel Sweet Pea. It's about the sadomasochistic love/hate relationship with an abused girl named Tracy his mom used to babysit. Is it love... or is it torture? Listen to this podcast here.

"Birth."

In episode 6 of Ballistik Coffee Boy, Brian reads Chapter 6 of Sweet Pea... It's all about the "Birth" of Bradley's little sister Kristina in 1985. But, the burning question on Bradley's mind is... why can't we call him Michael?! Listen in iTunes by clicking here.

Tune in weekly to Ballistik Coffee Boy. It’s all about the life of a 30-something coffee-guzzling queer-writer semi-depressed and never-understood former drug addict and teen model (ok, that last bit was a tiny bit far fetched!) Death, drugs, coming out and more... Each episode this year Brian will be reading from his first novel, Sweet Pea. Check it out, bring an open mind, and listen to some totally radical 80’s music along the way!

"Running From The Ghost of Meoma Bea"

In episode 5, Brian reads the latest Sweet Pea installment, “Running From The Ghost of Meoma Bea.” When Bradley’s grandmother Meoma dies one tumultuous night in 1983, his whole life is changed in an instant and its apparent that his family will never be the same again. Find out how a young boy copes with a tragic death of a loved one, and how life goes on in the midst of such tragedy and confusion.

"The Glorious Blurry TV Years"

In an all-new episode, Brian discusses what’s happened in his life since episode 3, which was recorded last Christmas. Also, Brian reads chapter 3 of Sweet Pea, “The Glorious Blurry TV Years”, in which Bradley delves into a wonderful world of television and music and uses it as a substitute for the loneliness he’s feeling as a child in the 80’s.

Recorded June 12, 2006.