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Join Frank Lourence as he interviews the multifaceted Nick Roth, TV writer and filmmaker, about his latest project, 'Hankie Panky.' In this episode, Nick shares his unconventional journey from earning a PhD in English at Cornell to creating a comedy-horror film about a talking handkerchief and an evil top hat. Discover the behind-the-scenes stories of improvisation, friendship, and the creative challenges faced during the making of 'Hankie Panky.' Nick also teases exciting plans for a sequel and talks about his Dungeons & Dragons homebrew creations based on the film's characters. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to the episode 00:00:49 - The concept of 'Hankie Panky' and its zany plot 00:01:22 - Viewing options for 'Hankie Panky' 00:02:00 - Nick's background in academia and transition to film 00:04:02 - Insight into Nick's unique dissertation on potential cinema 00:10:53 - How Nick's academic experiences shaped his filmmaking career 00:14:06 - Development of 'Hankie Panky' chara