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Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show

Trans Bodybuilding Icon Janae Marie Kroc

Feast of Fun: Gay Talk Show

Fausto Fernós

Tv & Film, Comedy Interviews, Documentary, Society & Culture, Comedy, Tv Reviews

4.4834 Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2021

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

At one point in time bodybuilder Janae Marie Kroczaleski was known as the “world’s strongest man” for hitting the world record in powerlifting- Janae’s 220 pound body lifted a jaw dropping one and a quarter tons of pure iron in bench press, deadlift and squat.

When Janae was outed as trans, it sent shockwaves through the powerlifting and bodybuilding world and made many folks reconsider, for the first time, what it means to be a woman.

In the new documentary film “Transformer” Janae Marie Kroc is discovering how she can live as a trans woman authentically and still lift like a champion.


Then and now, Janae Marie Kroc. Photos courtesy of Janae Marie Kroczaleski.
Today championship bodybuilder, powerlifter and trans pioneer Janae Marie Kroc joins us to talk about the new documentary “Transformer” which follows Janae as she navigates her life as a trans woman, powerlifting icon, bodybuilder and parent to three amazing sons.

Plus–
➤ A look at high profile trans celebrities in film like Chaz Bono and Caitlyn Jenner.

➤ How Janae made herstory for developing the Kroc row.

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is Jeney Marie Kroc, and when I'm not hitting the weights hard, I love to listen to Feast of Fun.

0:09.6

At one point in time, bodybuilder Jenae Marie Krocoleski was known as the world's strongest man

0:17.0

for hitting the world record in powerlifting.

0:19.9

Jenae's 220-pound body lifted a jaw-dropping one-and-a-quarter tons of pure iron in bench-press,

0:28.6

deadlift, and squat.

0:30.3

When Chenet was outed as trans, it sent shockwaves through the powerlifting and bodybuilding

0:35.3

world and made many folks reconsider for the first time

0:39.1

what it means to be a woman.

0:41.1

In the new documentary film Transformer,

0:43.7

Jeanne Marie Kroc is discovering how she can live

0:46.5

as a trans woman authentically and still lift like a champion.

0:50.3

Today, championship bodybuilder, powerlifter, and trans pioneer, Jeney Marie Kroc, joins us to talk about her new documentary, Transformer, which follows Jenae as she navigates her life as a non-binary trans woman, powerlifting icon, bodybuilder, and parent to three amazing sons.

1:11.6

Plus, a look at high-profile trans celebrities and film like Chas Bono and Caitlin Jenner.

1:17.1

And how Jeannay made Hirstry for developing the Croc Row.

1:22.0

I'm Fausto Ferenens.

1:23.6

I'm Mark Fillion.

1:24.7

And this is Feast of Fun.

1:35.7

Feast of Fun is made possible because of fabulous people just like you.

1:39.6

Thank you.

1:40.7

Unlock a delicious world of podcasting magic and listen to thousands of amazing shows at

1:45.7

Feastafun.com slash plus.

1:47.6

Hello. Hi, is this Janay Marie Krocoleski? It is. Hi, Jenae. This is Fausto. And Mark from Feastafon. How are you doing today? I am doing great. How are you guys? We're doing fantastic. We're so excited to talk to you. We've been fans of crock rows for years.

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