Freddy Tran Nager

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Marketing & Media Professor @USC | Creative Strategy Consultant | Writer | Raging Moderate | Los Angeleno | Cat Herder Site: https://www.AtomicTango.com LinkedIn: https://www.FreddyNager.com USC: https://annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/freddy-tran-nager

Explore the United States in the twentieth century through the lens of the American art form: the comic book. Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution examines how this art form became a revolutionary cultural medium, shaping national identity through distinctive stories and characters. Featuring original artwork and rare artifacts, the exhibition connects comic storytelling to defining national experiences: World War II, the social upheavals of the 1960s, the cultural impact of pop art and hip-hop, and ongoing movements for justice and equality.
A mock Lego set entitled "The French Revolution... liberte, egalite, decapite..." with a pile of decapitated toy heads.
Community Safety Advisory - Film Production Activities Near Campus The Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to inform the campus community of a scheduled film production taking place near campus on Tuesday, August 4, through Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the Exposition Park Rose Garden (701 State Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037) and the Natural History Museum (900 Exposition Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90007). Please be aware that prop firearms, simulated explosions, and other special effects used during filming are part of a motion picture production. Although these props and effects are not real, they may appear realistic to observers. Members of the campus community may notice: - Simulated explosions and special effects - Prop firearms - Simulated gunfire and bullet impact effects - Breaking glass and spark effects - Atmospheric water-based smoke - Wind and dust effects - Film crews, production vehicles, and equipment - Aerial filming using drones - Intermittent production-related noise Production activities are being conducted under approved permits and will be managed by professional film crews with appropriate safety personnel on site. Explosion effects are scheduled for August 4 and August 6 between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Drone operations are scheduled for August 6 and August 12 between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. What You Should Do: - Do not be alarmed if you observe actors carrying what appear to be firearms or hear explosion effects within the designated filming areas. - Follow all posted signs, barricades, and instructions from production staff and public safety personnel. - If you witness activity that appears to be occurring outside the designated filming areas or believe there is a genuine emergency, immediately call 911 or contact DPS.
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid signs books at Village Well Books & Coffee during the Los Angeles Independent Bookstore Crawl. (Photo courtesy of Village Well Books & Coffee)
Caturday 7/25: Visit the Black Cat Rescue popup at Salem Cat Museum. Learn about the history and the future of cats. July 25, 2026, 12pm-5pm, 107 Boston St., Salem, MA.
Hollywood has spent more than $600 million in combined production budgets on some of its most famous films where #MattDamon is stranded, left behind, or needs to be rescued. The estimate comes from adding together the budgets of several of his most iconic movies: Saving Private Ryan (around $70 million) Interstellar (around $165 million) The Martian (around $108 million) The Odyssey (around $250 million) Together, these films all tell variations of the same story: Matt Damon is isolated, lost, or trapped somewhere, and a massive, expensive mission is launched to bring him back home.
Crossplay game features letters that spell "APESHIT."
Cooper's Hawk, #LosAngeles
Ingredients: natural camphor, natural menthol, cinnamon, Japanese knotweed, Angelica, flemingia root, elecampane, and high quality alcohol.
Bottle of Evil Bone Water (Zheng Xie Gu Shui) from Saint Apothecary. "Topical Use Only." #health #medicine
A Conversation with USC Media Professor Freddy: The Value of Education and Studying Abroad Little Universe/Podcasts Q Take a Meal Every Day Feat. Junyang
Ad for Edward Jones investments with the headline "Let's Find Your Rich".
Crossplay (Scrabble) letter tray spells "CATNDOG".
SoCalGas bill for $0.01.
"I Voted" election sticker.
Actor Jed Rowen with me, Freddy Nager, standing before a poster of the film "Blind Bargain" starring Crispin Glover.
Netflix marketing promo features a small pack of tissues and the text, "This Mother's Day, watch 'Remarkably Bright Creature' with your Remarkable moms. (You might need these!)"
Cat refusing to get out of bet. #cats
Book cover for "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)" by Cynthia Mance
Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Book cover for "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)" by Cynthia Mance. Details available at MarcyVeryMuch.com.
Petersen Museum contest to win a vintage Porsche.
Hello Professor Freddy, I hope you are doing well. I wanted to let you know that on Friday, for Spring Break, I traveled to Maui. Unfortunately, we were hit by a major storm, and there has been a power outage since last night. We have not yet been informed when power will be restored, and there is currently limited cell service. My devices are also running low on battery since I have been using my computer to charge my phone.
SPAM message from Victoria Scott, "Hi Freddy, I just written an article about you that I'd love to publish..."