Episode 2: Powerlifting
Stand-up series where the world of women's weightlifting is shown off and where muscularity v femininity is fully unpacked. Who says heavy can’t be funny?
In this second episode of the stand-up series looking at women's weightlifting, Jessica Fostekew introduces us to powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift.
We hear from 'Princess of Iron' Sharon Eggleton (the current second strongest powerlifter in Britain), as well as comedian and fanatical powerlifter Fern Brady, on just how brilliant and grounding it is to feel strong, not enjoying being a team player and how the rise in the female take-up of the sport is beginning to counter the toxic masculinity of the free weights area.
Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew
Producer: Lyndsay Fenner
Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd
Sound Recordist: David Thomas
A Mighty Bunny production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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- Wed 5 Apr 2023 23:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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