The Final FronTia with Tia Kofi

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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