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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… well, not that far…she lives in London. Tia Kofi hosts The Final FronTia, the new podcast where the worlds of Geeky-ness and Drag collide for an unforgettable experience. The Glamorous Geek will be joined by pop culture’s biggest stars and the universe’s top fans to talk about the moments that made them, behind the scenes tea and their geeky guilty pleasures. New episodes every Monday.
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With the Eurovision Song Contest a mere weeks away... we're joined by a true super fan and one-time UK Entry on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition!
Duncan James shot to superstardom in the early-2000s as a member of the boy band Blue. Duncan and the band achieved over 15 million record sales worldwide - including 3x UK #1 albums that went 10x Platinum! He has also participated in Dancing On Ice and Celebrity Hunted and has appeared on and presented numerous TV shows.
Blue flew the flag for the UK in Eurovision in 2011 with the song I Can.
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Duncan talk about convincing his bandmates to participate in Eurovision, his childhood experiences with the contest and numerous memorable moments. They also talk about the UK's tumultuous history in the contest, the voting system and our episode ends with a dramatic reading of Duncan's Eurovision lyrics.
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We are less than one month away from Eurovision and The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition continues! For the next few weeks, Tia will be joined by icons from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest.
This week we're joined by a rising star from the Eurovision world - it's Miriana Conte!
Miriana's Eurovision journey has been years in the making, having competed to represent Malta in 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2024, before finally being selected to represent her country in Switzerland in May 2025, with her viral single "Serving" (also known as Kant).
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Miriana talk about authenticity, confidence and resilience. Miriana shares her long journey to the Eurovision stage, as well as revealing juicy secrets about staging changes, lyric controversies and encounters with famous admirers.
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We are officially one month away from Eurovision so this is officially... The Final FronTia: Eurovision Edition! Over the next month, Tia will be joined by icons from the world of the Eurovision Song Contest. It's going to be the sort of wild ride you would expect from anything Eurovision!
For our first episode, Tia is joined by the UK's entry for Eurovision this year... it's Remember Monday!
Lauren, Holly-Anne and Charlotte are Remember Monday, the British country-pop girl group who first came to the public's attention after appearing on The Voice UK. Members Lauren and Holly-Anne also have a history in the West End. Holly-Anne has starred in both The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables, whilst Lauren played Miss Honey in Matilda The Musical and went on tour with Six The Musical.
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia, Lauren, Holly-Anne and Charlotte talk about their feelings ahead of Eurovision and they delve into their pop culture obsessions! From Sabrina Carpenter to sci-fi and fantasy, musicals and more. Plus they talk all about manifesting their career goals and have a dramatic re-enactment of... a song?!
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Are we suddenly a musical theatre podcast? Fresh off of the Olivier Awards last night, we're joined by West End royalty Zoe Birkett this week!
Zoe Birkett is a vocal powerhouse, currently starring as Tina Turner in TINA: The Musical in the West End. Before this show, she was in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Bodyguard (where she understudied icon Alexandra Burke!) and Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
Before her turn on London's biggest stages, she was a competitor on the first series of Pop Idol and even went into the Big Brother house!
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Zoe talk about the transition from reality TV fame to theatre leading lady, the training that goes into major theatre roles and how she has handled criticism on social media over the years. They also talk about dream roles and major obsessions!
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We're joined by two Olivier Award nominated and Tony Award winning superstars of musical theatre who are behind the most exciting new musicals of the past few years!
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss are the creators of Six The Musical and, more recently, Why Am I So Single?. They have been included in Time Magazine's Time 100 Next list and their productions have been performed all over the world.
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia, Toby and Lucy talk about their collective love of the theatre, the historical inspiration for Six and the show's journey from Edinburgh to the West End, Broadway and beyond. Plus they chat all things Why Am I So Single?, growing up with fans and they re-enact a classic theatre scene...
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Big Brother House... this is Tia Kofi and this week we have a two reality stars who have become the most unlikely friends!
Lily and Ali both starred on the 2024 edition of Big Brother, with Ali winning the series. Despite their differences (Lily is 20 and works at a Chinese takeaway, Ali is 38 and is a forensic psychologist) they have grown a legion of fans who are obsessed with their friendship.
Tia, Lily and Ali talk about their experiences on Big Brother, the intensity of reality TV (and life after being on a reality TV show), obsessions with Selling Sunset and there's a dramatic reading from Hocus Pocus....
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We're joined by a history maker on this week's episode of The Final FronTia! Layyah is the first female winner of The Rap Game UK on BBC Three, having won the series in 2024 with the support of judges including DJ Target and rap duo Krept & Konan.
Tia and Layyah talk about their experience on reality TV shows, empowerment in music, Love Is Blind, fan fiction and Layyah shares her admiration for the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race.
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It was only a matter of time until this week's guest made their debut on The Final FronTia! She is a viral content creator who went from stacking the shelves in Tesco's during the COVID-19 lockdown to starring in the West End productions of Heathers, SpongeBob SquarePants and Six The Musical. Yes, Hannah Lowther is this week's guest on the podcast!
Tia and Hannah talk about dealing with online hate, pivoting to more serious acting roles, Hannah's experience in Six and her brand new podcast How Very Hannah.
They also chat all things harmonies, fan stories and audition experiences.
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You know this week's guest from RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the United Kingdolls, music, DJing (and always being out!), all over the media and, of course, their own podcast The Pieces! This week's guest on The Final FronTia is the one and only Bimini.
Tia and Bimini dive into their shared love for sci-fi and pop culture - including a very surprising secret about Bimini... Plus, they dive into the impact of shows like Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Eurovision and the Real Housewives.
The duo also examine queer representation in media, their personal experiences post-Drag Race and even muse over the implications of AI and youth behaviour.
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You're listening to the official One Year Anniversary party of The Final FronTia with your host... Tia Kofi!
Tia is celebrating the podcast's first year by recapping some of her favourite moments from the past 44 episodes - including highlights from episodes with Juno Dawson, Pearl Mackie, Charlie Craggs, Heartstopper's Jenny Walser and just a few of our favourite Drag Race icons.
Plus, because at this point it's basically a co-hosted podcast, we have an emotional tribute to Producer Poppy, featuring her best moments on the podcast (not that she's going anywhere!).
Thank you for sticking with us for our first year... here's to Year 2!
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You might have spotted her on the streets... but now she's on The Final FronTia!
Tiara Skye has gone mega-viral for her hilarious street interviews asking innocent members of the public to "name three famous lesbians" and other such questions! But, this drag icon is more than just a quick question.
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Tiara talk about rising to fame on social media, the evolution of UK drag, and personal aspirations. Tiara also shares her journey with the LGBTQ+ community and her thoughts on legacy.
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We have a RuPaul's Drag Race legend on The Final FronTia today!
Rosé is best known for competing on the 13th season of the US series, placing third alongside Gottmik. They have also starred in the hugely successful off-Broadway musical Titanique, the New York off-Broadway all LGBTQ+ production of The Wizard of Oz (as Glinda!) as well as the reboot of iCarly on Paramount+. All of this alongside their own illustrious music career... what a peach!
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Rosé talk about their reflections on Drag Con UK, the early days of Rosé's group Stephanie's Child, making music and plenty of thoughts on Sex and the City and Friends!
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She's a television presenter, pop star, classical pianist, theatre performer and she's even been awarded an MBE!
Mylene Klass is one of the UK's most recognisable faces - having been a mainstay on British TV since the early-00's (first appearing on the reality show Popstars, which bred the chart-topping band Hear'Say), she has gone on to host iconic shows including The One Show (BBC), Loose Women (ITV) and she even won the all-stars series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in 2023. She's an icon and has just been awarded an MBE for services to Women's Health, Miscarriage Awareness and Charity.
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Myleene talk about Star Wars, Carrie Fisher's legacy, her experiences on reality TV (including joining Hear'Say!) and how to achieve longevity. The also delve into the impact of reality TV on diverse representation and the importance of financial savvy in the entertainment industry.
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You might recognise Harriet Rose as a radio presenter on KISS FM or as the digital host of the MTV EMAs or The Masked Singer spin-off show "The After Mask". She has also been a contestant on Pointless and a panellist on the Big Brother spin-off show "Late & Live".
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Harriet talk about the rules for surviving a horror film, embracing lesbian identity in media, the all-time great female horror survivors and zombie apocalypse strategies. For this week's re-enactment don't say her name three times!
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You might recognise her from Drag Race España, as one of the ambassadors for Madrid Pride... or as one of Tia's sisters on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK Versus The World (where she was crowned Miss Congeniality)... Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha is on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia!
On this weeks episode, Tia and Arantxa talk about their shared Drag Race experiences and the fan comparisons made about them! They also talk all things Twilight (including a Mormon connection?), they cast Wicked with Drag Queens and of course they talk about Buffy The Vampire Slayer! Plus, it's the best of both worlds in the end of show re-enactment...
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Ella Morgan made history Autumn 2023 when she became the first and only ever Transgender contestant to take part in the hit series Married At First Sight - and she's never looked back since! Having used her platform to become an award-winning trans advocate, she consistently uses her platform to educate and raise awareness on queer and trans issues.
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Ella talk about body positivity, Ella's journey through her transition, plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and Wicked! Plus Ella spills all of the tea about reality TV and more...
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It's the moment we have all been waiting for... The Final FronTia Awards 2024 have landed and we're celebrating the stand-out episodes and moments from the podcast from this past year.
Tia Kofi (aka Tina Cough Syrup) with sidekick Producer Poppy present the awards for everything from Best Scene Reenactment to Most Iconic Episode, Best Outfit, Fangirl Moment and more!
Plus we have all of the behind the scenes gossip and heartfelt reflections on the years most memorable moments... and the friendships forged along the way.
Thank you for listening to The Final FronTia this year... we'll see you in 2025!
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In classic British TV tradition... it's time for the Christmas Special of The Final FronTia! And this episode has all of the joy and festivity that you would hope and expect.
Tia Kofi is joined by Producer Poppy as they dive into a quiz all about the Doctor Who Christmas episodes, featuring plenty of fun facts and trivia. Can you tell your The Time of The Doctor from your The Church on Ruby Road? Are you on a Voyage of the Damned... or more of a Christmas Invasion? There's no knowing where this quiz will go!
Plus, before the end of the episode, for our video watchers... we have a Baby J face reveal as an extra special festive treat.
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When Jordan Sangha and Henry Southan first met on the 2023 reboot of Big Brother, nobody knew that these two strangers would become... lovers! Jordan went on to win the series, and now they have launched a new podcast "Club Sandwich".
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia, Jordan and Henry talk TV experiences, couple dynamics, the cultural impact of movies and TV shows like 'Wicked' and 'Doctor Who' and they spill about their new project...
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Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures was a canon event in our childhoods, and this week we're joined by a legend from the show!
Daniel Anthony played key character Clyde from 2007-2011 on The Sarah Jane Adventures; he has also appeared in the original West End production of The Lion King (as Young Simba) and the London Palladium revival of Oliver. Most recently, Daniel has appeared in Beyond Bannerman Road (an audio spin-off of The Sarah Jane Adventures), reprised his role as Clyde in the BBC's Tales of the TARDIS and he currently stars in the West End production of The Play That Goes Wrong.
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Daniel talk about theatre roles, crime documentaries, the impact of The Sarah Jane Adventures, favourite Doctors, imaginary cross-overs and the future of Marvel.
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RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 6 may have just ended, but we're joined by one of this seasons most exciting queens! Marmalade has previously designed clothes for Drag Race contestants... but now, with her own Ru Peter Badge in hand, she's made it, baby!
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Marmalade talk about their shared obsession with the Hunger Games, creating dystopian-inspired runway looks, the political commentary in end-of-the-world fiction and we get the inside scoop on Marm's Time Lord look on Drag Race!
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This week is a special edition of The Final FronTia... as Tia is joined by her besties - aka two of her drag children - The Tiny Gentleman and Ember as they test each other on their friendship knowledge! (Yes, it's at least slightly chaotic!)
With Producer Poppy orchestrating the questions, the three Queens show off their knowledge (or lack thereof) about each other. From guessing birthdays to biggest pet peeves and superpowers... plus a dramatic scene from Mean Girls with a drag twist and even a moment for name dropping! It's all inside this week's episode.
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He might have a voice for radio, but he also certainly has a face for the big screen... James Barr is this weeks guest on The Final FronTia! James is the co-host of the HITS Radio Breakfast Show with Fleur East, as well as the host of the award-winning podcast A Gay And A NonGay. He's written columns for the likes of Attitude magazine, covered conversion therapy for the BBC and is the patron of several LGBTQ+ charities, including Student Pride.
Tia and James talk about their mutual love of Eurovision, iconic moments from reality shows such as The Real Housewives and I'm A Celeb and the impact of fandom on pop culture. Plus there's a classic Doctor Who reenactment to add the Sci-Fi vibes...
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You might recognise todays guest from Netflix's hit series Heartstopper, or the 2024 edition of Celebrity Big Brother... but did you know that he is also a massive Sci-Fi fan? Bradley Riches is this weeks guest on The Final FronTia!
Tia and Bradley talk about their reality TV experiences, obsessions with Doctor Who, childhood shows like Ben 10 and, of course, Bradley's experience on Netflix's Heartstopper. Plus there is an iconic reenactment at the end of the episode...
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Did you hear? Scaredy Kat is back! After appearing on Series 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK as the youngest drag queen to compete on the series, Scaredy Kat has announced their return to drag and is revealing all on this week's podcast. You might also recognise Scaredy Kat from Netflix's The School For Good And Evil or from shows on Channel 4 and BBC Three!
Tia and Scaredy Kat talk about Kat's journey on Drag Race, her passion for the artform, criminals-turned-celebrities, impersonators and appearing on a Netflix series!
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It's spooky season on The Final FronTia! To celebrate, this week we are joined by a drag queen who has collaborated with everyone from Sam Smith to Little Mix and appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Series 4) and RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (Series 2). It's Jonbers Blonde!
Tia and Jonbers talk about their love of witchcraft, spiritual connections and manifestations. They also explore famous pop culture witches (think: Stevie Nicks and Charli XCX) and reminisce about high school, iconic TV shows like Buffy and Charmed... and they even share their own spiritual experiences.
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For months on this podcast, Tia Kofi has raved about their love for the musical Six - the global phenomenon where the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales. Now, in this epic cross-over episode, Tia Kofi is live from the Vaudeville Theatre in the West End for a very special episode of The Final FronTia.
Tia is joined by Nikki Bentley (Catherine of Aragon), Thao Therese Nguyen (Anne Boleyn), Caitlin Tipping (Jane Seymour), Inez Budd (Katherine Howard), Janiq Charles (Catherine Parr) and Naomi Alade (Alternate Anne Boleyn & Anne of Cleves)!
Tia and the cast of Six The Musical talk about their audition processes, their dream ex-wives, the joy of alternates and fan experiences. Plus there is an iconic re-enactment scene at the end of the episode!
This episode is presented with thanks to the Cast & Company of Six The Musical, Ex Wives Limited and Kenny Wax Productions.
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Is it a Scone or a Scon? Well, all we know is that this week's guest has competed on RuPaul's Drag Race UK (S3), Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs The World (S1) and was a guest on Glow Up (S5)... it's the boundary smashing queen Victoria Scone!
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Victoria talk about drag family lineages, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, Drag Race NDAs and it's all topped off with a hilarious re-enactment for all of the Big Brother lovers out there!
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We're headed Down Under because this week we're joined by Australian comedian and RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under judge Rhys Nicholson! One of Australian's biggest exports, Rhys has toured the world and appeared on series such as Netflix's The Imperfects, Taskmaster Australia and has even published his own book "Dish: Spiels, Scoops, Emotional Outbursts and the Occasional Recipe".
On this weeks episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Rhys talk about nostalgic films and sitcoms, Beyoncé-related conspiracy theories and the dynamics behind TV judging. They also spill all of the tea between the Drag Race differs around the world.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed conversation about loss and grief which some listeners might find uncomfortable. Listener discretion is advised.
She's a comedian, actress, writer and singer that you might recognise from being funny on TV (and social media) - Jayde Adams is here! Fun Fact: In 2015, Jayde performed as an Adele impersonator in London's drag scene AND she starred in the adaptation of Good Omens... so she is, in many ways, the personification of The Final FronTia (other than Tia, of course).
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Jayde talk about discovering drag, they take a nostalgic dive into "Three Men And A Little Lady" and they reflect on fandoms.
The podcast then takes a turn to focus on the challenges of fame, navigating grief and the potential of comedy as therapy. Jayde and Tia each share their personal stories and experiences with loss and maintaining authenticity in the public eye.
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When it comes to RuPaul's Drag Race UK alumni that can't just pull off a wicked look but can also sing and play instruments (including the saw... yes, a literal saw) there's only one person that comes to mind. It could only be Joe Black!
On this week's episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Joe delve into their hyper-fixations (from The Last Of Us to Baldur's Gate 3), zombie apocalypse scenarios, toxic fandoms and there's even a revenge-filled Star Wars re-enactment.
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We're joined by RuPaul's Drag Race UK royalty, drag pocket rocket Elektra Fence on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia! Elektra is best known as one of season three's most-talked-about participants.
Tia and Elektra talk all things reality TV (including nostalgic episodes of Big Brother and The Kardashians), favourite lip sync moments from Drag Race, doing Panto at Christmas and they even guess the names of some of your favourite queens!
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We are back with another instalment of The Pop Quiz on The Final FronTia! Poppy from the shows production team is back putting Tia in the hot seat, testing her knowledge on all things RuPaul's Drag Race!
They test each other's knowledge of iconic lip syncs, Snatch Games and memorable scenes. Play along at home and see if you know more about Drag Race than the Queen of the Mothertucking World herself!
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Talk about over-achieving, we're joined by an icon of not just Drag Race UK but also Canada's Drag Race vs The World... the Yorkshire queen LE FIL! This might not quite be on-par with their appearance in British Vogue, but we're going to have fun.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and LE FIL talk about feeling confident in drag, the influence of Spice Girls, bias in dating apps and the importance of representation in media, especially for East Asian performers. Plus you really really want to catch this week's re-enactment!
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Calling all Heartstopper fans! We are joined by actor Jenny Walser (AKA Tori, the older sister to Charlie played by Joe Locke). Heartstopper has captured the imaginations of a generation, and has become one of the most important LGBTQ+ dramas in television history... and Tori's story in the upcoming season of the show is one to take notice of!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Jenny talk about their shared love for Doctor Who, favourite actors, accents and impersonations and, of course, there are insights into the upcoming third season of Heartstopper!
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We are joined by a Eurovision icon! Bambie Thug represented Ireland in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Doomsday Blue" - they finished the competition in sixth place, becoming Ireland's highest scoring entrant ever, as well as the first non-binary artist to represent the country and scoring a Top 40 chart position in Ireland (and Top 70 in the UK) all at the same time! Legendary in the making...
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Bambie talk about their Eurovision experience - from the evolution of their performance to the strict rehearsal process. They also talk about Sci-Fi favourites including Alien and The Matrix, as well as reminiscing on TV shows including Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Powerpuff Girls.
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Perhaps the world's most experienced backing dancer (if you know, you know), Chris Hall is now exposing his love for all things anime and... childhood TV shows?! The comedian and content creator is on this weeks episode of The Final FronTia in an episode that starts with 64 Zoo Lane and ends with... The Devil Wears Prada!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Chris talk about iconic childhood TV shows, the intricacies of the Pokémon universe and they share a nostalgic reflection on Avril Lavigne.
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She's was one of the first contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race UK. She's appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World... she's even been on Celebrity MasterChef! And now the iconic Cheryl had made her debut appearance on The Final FronTia for an appearance that certainly contains more High School Musical than any of her TV spots.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Cheryl dive into High School Musical, memories from Big Brother, iconic drag moments and a conspiracy theory or two.
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Iconic actor? Tick. Humble Queen? Tick. HUGE Drag fan? Tick. Dani Harmer came to fame in 2002, at the age of 13 years old, as the titular character in the CBBC show "The Story of Tracy Beaker". She has gone on to be one of the country's biggest children's TV stars - starring in "Dani's House", the BAFTA nominated "Tracy Beaker Returns", "The Tracy Beaker Survival Files", "My Mum Tracy Beaker" and "The Beaker Girls", playing the role she became famous for on-off for over two decades.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, we get to know the real Dani Harmer. Tia and Dani talk about experiences meeting fans (and people mistaking Dani for her character), the pressure of growing up in the public eye and the difficulties faced by modern child actors in the age of social media. They also explore their shared love for Disney and their dream roles in musical theatre.
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What happens when two Queens of the Mothertucking World sit down to talk all things Sci-Fi? Some freaky things! Jimbo is known as the winner of Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as well as a contestant on Canada's Drag Race and Series 1 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World. They have also hosted their own WOW Presents Plus series "It's My Special Show!" and, as if this wasn't all glamorous enough, competed on Family Feud.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Jimbo talk about the impacts of winning Drag Race, their journeys through-out the competition as well as their favourite Sci-Fi haunts. From Black Mirror to aliens, flat-earthers and more... this collaboration is everything you'd want it to be and more!
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It's the most dramatic episode of The Final FronTia ever...! Pixie Polite is best known for competing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK (Season 4) and for being a member of the group The Vixens, with our very own Tia Kofi. Secretly (not so secretly) Tia and Pixie are exes which definitely isn't a fact that gets brought up in this weeks episode!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Pixie talk about sci-fi favourites Humans, Doctor Who and Star Trek and the role these shows have played in on-screen diversity. They also talk about The Walking Dead and Riverdale and ask the question on everyone's minds: Is Mary Poppins a Time Lord?
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Back due to popular demand... it's The Pop Quiz! Whilst Tia was getting ready for the next episode of The Final FronTia, she sat doing with Poppy from the shows production team for another quiz round all about Doctor Who.
Plus Poppy and Tia reveal some of the behind-the-scenes production secrets, Poppy's favourite drag queens and they concoct a new, secret podcast... Tune in for the secrets and to see if you know more about the Doctor's adventures than the Glamorous Geek!
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We have an undercover geek alert! A'whora may have gained fame on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, but may they forever be remembered as a huge Doctor Who fan. Outside of sci-fi fandom, A'whora has also walked the runaway at London Fashion Week and has embarked on multiple UK tours.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and A'whora deep dive into their favourite Doctor's, companions and episodes from the Whoniverse as well as A'whora's extensive collection of Doctor Who memorabilia. They also talk about childhood sci-fi memories and the friendships formed over their geeky interests, before a dramatic re-enactment of a classic Doctor Who scene.
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When it comes to the very important matters of Glee, Girl Groups and Fandoms, nobody is more obsessed than RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 3 runner-up Kitty Scott Claus! She's a member of Gals Aloud (alongside her drag sister Cheryl Hole) and one of the UK's most exciting drag queens... and she's stopped by the podcast this week!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Kitty talk all things girl groups (including Tia's experience on The X Factor), watching Drag Race after being on the show and they even re-cast Glee using drag queens!
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Drag and Doctor Who... combined!? Her name is River Medway and if you have ever thought that this podcast couldn't become even more nerdy, let this episode prove you wrong! River (who got her drag name from River Song, as well as being from Medway) is best-known as one of the fiercest contestants on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and River talk about the importance of representation in media, their opinions on the new series of Doctor Who... and they act out one of River Song's most iconic scenes.
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And we're back! After a short hiatus, the Queen of the Mothertucking World Tia Kofi has returned to the studio with all new episodes of The Final FronTia and kicking it all off is this special episode with bestie, gamer, singer and actress Veronica Green!
Tia and Veronica talk about all things 90s pop culture (think: Pokémon cards, Spice Girls and asymmetric hairstyles!), embracing your femininity and streaming video games with the Green Gamers! Plus it's the return of Tia's dramatic re-enactments with a scene from X-Men.
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Tia Kofi is officially the Queen of the Mothertucking World! Her reign has begun after winning Drag Race UK vs The World and she's kicking it off by being joined by singer, swan-fighting actress and professional runner up... Hannah Conda!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Hannah talk life as a Marvel super fan and watching every single Marvel film, Star Wars favourites and dreaming of being Scarlet Witch, all whilst dressed in some of Tia's most... iconic... looks.
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We have a different type of episode for you this week on The Final FronTia! Just as Tia was preparing to leave the studio... Poppy from the shows production team concocted a plan: to quiz Tia on everything she knows about Doctor Who for what we're terming "The Pop Quiz"! Tune in and see who knows more about the timelord's adventures, you or the Glamorous Geek herself Tia Kofi!
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Trans Activist, Actor and Social Media tour-de-force Charlie Craggs unveils her Sci-Fi geekiness this week. The headline-making author brings bundles of laughter to the show. Plus, having starred in Doctor Who: Redacted (making her the second transgender companion in the show's history), Charlie is officially in the Whoniverse!
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Charlie talk all things drag queens, Doctor Who companions, the reality of being Trans in the UK and they re-enact a scene from one of their favourite Doctors! Plus, Charlie has a gift for Tia...
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Who would have guessed that presenter and podcaster Max Balegde was a Sci-Fi nerd?! He may have grown his following online with his hilarious comedy videos, but he grew up on a diet of Pokémon, Stranger Things and classic British Sci-Fi shows.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Max talk about their mutual Sci-Fi loves, training Pokémon, if Glee can count as fantasy and they re-enact a dramatic Glee scene for the ages...
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British actress Pearl Mackie has been captivating audiences on both the stage and screen for over 10 years - but it was her role as Bill Potts, the first openly gay companion in Doctor Who, that broke her through into the mainstream. Pearl has also starred in the acclaimed West End productions of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, The Birthday Party and she currently stars in The Human Body at the Donmar Warehouse.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Pearl talk about loving Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the impact of meeting Star Trek's Nichelle Nicholls, if SIX The Musical is Sci-Fi and they put a twist on one of Pearl's most iconic Doctor Who scenes...
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Kate Butch won the hearts of the nation when they appeared on Series 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK - but did you know that they are also a massive, self-identified, Sci-Fi nerd?! When they're not touring the UK performing in panto, they're indulging in everything from Doctor Who to nostalgic fantasy TV films.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Kate talk about Sci-Fi musicals, watching daytime CBBC shows when they were home from school, and they re-enact a scene from The Demon Headmaster...
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Best-selling author Juno Dawson is one of few people who can legitimately lay claim to shaping the Whoniverse, as author of the audio series Doctor Who: Redacted and novel The Good Doctor (one of the first Doctor Who novels to feature the Thirteenth Doctor). As well as her credits with the timelord, she is a Sunday Times #1 best-selling author behind with over 15 books published since 2015, including the acclaimed Her Majesty's Royal Coven.
In this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Juno talk about their favourite Doctors, their love for Buffy The Vampire Slayer and they re-enact a classic (modern) Doctor Who scene...
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Welcome to the first episode of The Final FronTia, the new podcast by Tia Kofi where the worlds of Sci-Fi and Drag collide. In this expedition, Tia chats about how they realised their love of Sci-Fi, and the role it has played in their drag. Tia also answers your questions on everything from piloting spaceships to lightsabre colours! Jump in, listen, follow and subscribe for more.
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... well, not that far…she lives in London. Tia Kofi hosts The Final FronTia, the new podcast where the worlds of Sci-Fi and Drag collide for an unforgettable experience. The Glamorous Geek will be joined by Sci-Fi's biggest stars and the universe's top fans to talk about the moments that made them, behind the scenes tea and their geeky guilty pleasures. New episodes every Monday.
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En liten tjänst av I'm With Friends. Finns även på engelska.