Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #372 - Mel House On Dealing With Time Between Projects!

Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #372 - Mel House On Dealing With Time Between Projects!

Author: Evan Jacobs February 7, 2026 Duration: 7:04

With credits for directing such films as MYSTERY SPOT, WITCHCRAFT 13, and most recently, INBETWEENING, Mel House is a director who makes things he wants to make when he wants to make them. In this interview, he reflects on how the time between projects is precious due to the creativity it spawns.These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY HARDCORE SCENESTER here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/ochs Or, pick up the Orange County Hardcore Scenester DVD here: https://revhq.com/products/evanjacobs-orangecountyhardcorescenester-dvd?_pos=2&_sid=683ac2ce9&_ss=rSubscribe to ANHEDENIA FILMS UNLIMITED and watch every Anhedenia Film as many times as you like for $2 a month: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/afunlimitedWatch INBETWEENING here:https://tubitv.com/movies/100036097/inbetweening#melhouse #witchcraft #mysteryspot #inbetweening#texas#anhedeniafilmsondemand #anhedeniafilmsunlimited#anhedeniafilmstv



Hosted by Evan Jacobs, Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath is an ongoing interview series that picks up where the documentary left off. This podcast serves as a living addendum, diving deeper into the stories, personalities, and lasting impact of the 1990s hardcore punk scene in Orange County, California, while also branching out to connected scenes elsewhere. Each conversation is a direct continuation of that chronicle, moving beyond the historical record to capture the reflections and current perspectives of those who lived it. You'll hear unfiltered accounts from musicians, organizers, and fans who shaped a pivotal era, discussing not just the past but how those formative years resonate today. The tone is conversational and insider-driven, focusing on the nuanced memories and personal aftermath that a documentary format can only begin to explore. For anyone fascinated by the grassroots energy of regional music history, this podcast offers a raw, extended look at a community defined by its DIY ethos and relentless sound. It’s for listeners who want the context behind the chords and the stories behind the stage dives, presented as an essential oral history. Tune in for these long-form discussions that ensure the scene's legacy is detailed by the very people who made it, preserving the spirit and specifics that might otherwise fade.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath
Podcast Episodes
OCHS: Aftermath #325 - Scenestop #28 - Spot Recording [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:12
On Today's SceneStop we go to a place that recorded MANY seminal Orange County Hardcore bands... Spot Recording! Some of the bands that recorded there were Reason to Believe, Final Conflict, No For an Answer, Chain of St…
OCHS: Aftermath #323 - Scenestop #27 - Joshua's Parlor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:35
On Today's SceneStop we go to a place that on March 20th, 1988 was called Joshua's Parlor. A show was held there featuring INSTED, VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, HARD STANCE, NO FOR AN ANSWER and CRAZY RONN. I'm not too sure how…
OCHS: Aftermath #322 - Scenestop #26 - South Coast Plaza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:37
Today’s SceneStop brings us to a mall in Orange County, Ca called South Coast Plaza. It is here that my friendship with Brian Chu was forged. I used to visit MC, the guitar player of ICE, on his lunch break when he worke…