Mars from Georgia

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mars, living in Rome, Georgia, who shares their deeply personal journey of growing up queer in the American South. Our conversation touches on both the challenges and resilience of LGBTQ+ life in Georgia, and includes a moving reflection on the tragic loss of Scout Schultz in 2017. Mars offers a firsthand account of how Scout's death impacted the Georgia Tech community, remembering them as an influential leader who helped shape the campus's queer community. Through intimate storytelling and honest dialogue, this episode explores themes of identity, community, and the ongoing struggle for understanding in the modern South. Mars on instagram (@extraterrestrial_ash) Support the show