Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #378 - Fact and Fiction in THE SMITHS Movie!

Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath #378 - Fact and Fiction in THE SMITHS Movie!

Author: Evan Jacobs March 21, 2026 Duration: 12:14

Director Stephen Kijak talks with us making the film SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD. It is a fictional film looking at the day THE SMITHS broke up. Hardcore and THE SMITHS are forever intertwined for many reasons. Whether it was the look of the band, the sound, the lyrical content... these seemingly unrelated musical styles were actually quite similar. Stephen Kijak and I discuss what is real and made up in the film, urban myths, the film's tie to AIRHEADS, and much more!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/afunlimitedStream SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD here:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.e2bc0005-9864-ef43-cb7d-0a5da141e826?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvt_aiv&tag=imdbtag_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvt_aiv-20Watch COOL SUMMER here a film inspired by hardcore music and THE SMITHS:https://tubitv.com/movies/100019659/cool-summer#shopliftersoftheworld#thesmiths #britpop #punkrock#ochardcore#ochc #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.
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