The Final FronTia with Tia Kofi

Drag icon, clown prince of chaos and Drag Race fan favourite Crystal is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Best known for their unforgettable run on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Crystal quickly became a standout for their surreal aesthetic, offbeat humour and refusal to play by anyone else’s rules. Since the show, they’ve carved out a truly unique space in the drag world — one that blends comedy, art, absurdity and a healthy dose of delightful nonsense.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Crystal dive into the world of alternative drag: what it means to be “weird” in an industry that often rewards polish, and why leaning into the strange can be your biggest strength. They talk about creativity, character work, and the joy of building a drag persona that doesn’t quite make sense... but somehow works perfectly.
There’s also chat about life after Drag Race, audience expectations, and how to stay authentic when people think they already know who you are. Crystal reflects on not taking yourself too seriously!
Along the way, the conversation veers into comedy influences, the process behind creating memorable looks and characters, and the fine line between chaos and control on stage.

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We're joined by a global pop phenomenon Loreen on this episode of The Final FronTia!
A Platinum-selling, Top 40 charting artist - and only one of two people to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice! - Loreen is truly a one of one. Her brand new album Wildfire is out now, featuring the single Feels Like Heaven (co-written with Sia).
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Loreen talk about creativity as a spiritual and personal practice, the meaning behind her music and the importance of staying grounded in an industry that moves at lightning speed.
They dive into the pressure of Eurovision, the expectations that come with winning, and how Loreen has learned to protect her energy while still giving everything to her performances.
There’s also discussion of identity, self-expression and trusting your instincts as an artist — alongside reflections on fame, connection, and what it really means to create something that resonates across cultures.

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Performer, singer and cabaret powerhouse Sam Buttery is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
From scene-stealing turns on stage to unforgettable vocal performances, Sam has built a reputation as one of the most distinctive and dynamic performers in UK theatre. Most recently, Sam has starred in Netflix's KAOS, the London Palladium production of The Addams Family Musical and the Sheffield Crucible production of Little Shop of Horrors.
Sam current stars as Ursula in the London production of "Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula The Seat Witch".
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Sam dive into life in the theatre world: the highs of performing, the realities of the industry, and the journey of carving out a space as a performer who doesn’t quite fit into traditional boxes. They talk about musical theatre, cabaret, creative expression and the joy of leaning into individuality on stage.
There’s also chat about training, performance instincts, and the delicate balance between technique and personality — plus reflections on the roles that shape you, the audiences that surprise you, and the moments that remind you why you started performing in the first place.

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Comedian, writer and gloriously chaotic storyteller Daisy Doris May is our guest on this episode of The Final FronTia!
Known for her sharp stand-up and viral online sketches, Daisy has built a reputation for turning awkward life experiences into comedy gold. Daisy has performed at the likes of Melbourne International Comedy Festival (where she was nominated for Best Comedy in 2025) and, most recently, finished her sold-out, five star-reviewed debut UK tour with her show BIG NIGHT OUT, fresh from her third Edinburgh Fringe.​
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Daisy talk about the realities of building a comedy career in the social media age — from posting sketches online to navigating the weirdness of audiences who feel like they already know you. They also dive into the strange alchemy of turning personal chaos into jokes, the highs and lows of performing live, and why comedians are often the worst people to put in normal social situations.
They also share dating disasters and the sometimes surreal experience of having your most embarrassing thoughts become your most successful content.
Along the way, Daisy shares stories from the stand-up circuit, the creative process behind their characters, and how they have learned to embrace the awkwardness that makes her comedy so distinctive.

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It's chaotic and candid on this episode of The Final FronTia - as Tia is joined by Drag Race star Nyongbella!
Nyongbella is best known for her memorable run on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK - where she was the third queen of Cameroonian descent to compete in the franchise, and the third trans contestant to compete on the UK edition.
On this episode of The Final FronTia, Tia and Nyongbella get deep into it... all whilst Nyongbella does Tia's make-up (watch this episode on YouTube for the full experience!).
Nyongbella reflects on the whirlwind of entering the Drag Race universe, becoming a meme machine and the surprising wave of love she received from fans after the show aired. She opens up about feeling misunderstood in the competition and why being labelled “delusional” never quite landed when she simply sees it as confidence.
Away from the competition drama, they get into everything from drag names to fandom culture, childhood ambitions (which of them wanted to become a Powerpuff Girl?!) plus a blind Drag Race ranking with plenty of commentary about the ever-expanding drag universe.

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