79 - Adam Ali: Casting Calls, Coming of Age & Waterloo Road
We're joined by an actor is not just one of the stars of the BBC's Waterloo Road, they're also a patron of the charity Switchboard and an proud advocate for LGBTQ+ causes... Adam Ali is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Adam also starred in the final series of Apple TV's Little America (for which they were nominated for a Film Independent Spirit Award) and they wrote and starred in the BFI Flare Festival short film BABA.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Adam talk about the downfall of Manchester Pride and what Pride should actually look like.
They also talk about wild casting processes, the politics of authenticity and why we need more women and POC-led sets. And, of course, the episode is packed full of Big Brother obsessions and plotting Tia’s future cameo on Waterloo Road (complete with drag and drama).
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78 - Danielle Steers: Childhood Dreams, Hot Mess & Six The Musical
We're joined by a West End powerhouse and velvet-voiced icon... Danielle Steers is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Danielle is known for originating the role of Zahara in Bat Out Of Hell: The Musical and for playing Catherine Parr in Six all the way from the Arts Theatre to the Vaudeville! She's currently starring as Earth in Hot Mess at Southwark Playhouse Elephant.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Danielle talk ambition, chasing the next 'big thing' and that blurry moment when your childhood dream becomes your day job.
Danielle also shares her journey from karaoke nights to West End stages, the importance of representation in theatre and the belief that if you put all your eggs in one basket… well, you’d better learn to make an omelette!
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77 - Cody Dahler: TV Masterpieces, Business Pitches & Daddy Zack
He's a podcaster with a wicked sense of humour, strong opinions on British TV and an encyclopaedic appetite for politics... Cody Dahler is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Cody is a comedian, writer and the host of the podcast The Truth (In My Opinion) where he is joined by other comedians, writers and also sometimes politicians to talk about the headlines.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Cody unpack why we still rewatch messy TV masterpieces, the problem with Dragon’s Den (or Shark Tank, to the Americans) and the strange ethics of news stories.
They also get properly political: the Green Party, local independents, and why “Daddy Zack” has apparently taken over everyone’s Twitter. Plus — a pitch for a mould-free shower-curtain enterprise!
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76 - Jan Sport: High Notes, High Heels & Higher Energy
She’s the high-note-hitting, high-energy drag superstar from RuPaul’s Drag Race and All Stars — Jan Sport is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Known for her powerhouse vocals, musical theatre roots and unstoppable enthusiasm, Jan has become a fan favourite for blending Broadway precision with pure pop fun.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Jan talk about life after Drag Race, how to stay resilient when social media gets loud and their shared obsession with Glee.
Plus – Jan spills on the drag numbers that nearly broke her, the songs she’ll never stop belting, and the ultimate diva she’d die to duet with.
Jan Sport stars in Oscar At The Crown in London now.
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75 - Desiree Burch: Big Laughs, Bold Choices & Bad Dates
We're joined by a comedian, writer, actor and absolute powerhouse on this episode of The Final FronTia - Desiree Burch is in the studio!
You may recognise her iconic voice from Netflix's Too Hot To Handle, or her razor-sharp wit from the likes of Live at the Apollo and Taskmaster - but now, she's joining Tia for a conversation that’s equal parts hilarious, heartfelt and philosophical.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Desiree talk about why comedy is sometimes the best way to make sense of chaos. They also dive into the weirdness of modern dating, cultural identity and the fine line between confidence and delusion.
Plus, Desiree shares the lessons she’s learned from performing around the world — and what it really means to live boldly in your truth.
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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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