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...
42 - Myleene Klass MBE: Popstar to TV Star to Star Wars Lover
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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41 - Harriet Rose: The Masked Singing Scream Queen
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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40 - Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha: The Hannah Montana of Drag
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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39 - Ella Morgan: The Wickedly Obsessed Reality Icon
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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38 - The Final FronTia Awards 2024 (with Tina Cough Sryup!)
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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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.