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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74 - Denise Van Outen: Big Breakfasts, Party Tricks & Keeping It Camp
We are back with brand new episodes of The Final FronTia! New guests, a new set (sort of) and brand new segments! And for our new episode we're joined by an icon of stage and screen...
From The Big Breakfast to Broadway, Denise Van Outen has done it all — she's starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago in New York and London, come as runner up on Strictly Come Dancing, judged reality shows and acted in some of the UK's top TV shows.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Denise take a gloriously nostalgic deep dive into her career. Denise shares the chaotic story of being discovered on a London bus, the wild energy of live ‘90s TV and the full-circle joy of creating an album inspired by the soundtrack of her own life.
They talk about growing up on British telly, living with Andrew Lloyd Webber (for professional reasons, obviously), DJing in Ibiza and why she still refuses to "grow up".
Denise Van Outen's new album "A Bit Of Me" is released on October 10th.
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73 - Courtney Act: From The Werkroom To The World Stage
We're joined by a global drag superstar, a singer, a writer and a reality TV legend – the one and only Courtney Act is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
From making the Australian Idol semi-finals to snatching the win on Celebrity Big Brother UK and reaching the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Courtney has truly done it all – while using her platform to champion LGBTQ+ rights, gender conversations and authenticity.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Courtney talk about drag as both art and activism, the lessons learned from reality TV and what it means to grow up queer in the spotlight.
They also dive into the joy of pop culture nostalgia, their shared love of sci-fi and fantasy worlds and why vulnerability might be drag’s most radical act.
Plus - Courtney reveals the TV role she’d most love to play, and Tia pitches an all-drag version of Neighbours (you’ll want to hear this one).
Catch Courtney Act on their very own podcast RnR, available wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rnr-with-courtney-act/id1812486123
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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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