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Past Forward Now is a podcast celebrating music, film, and culture through the real people behind them. Each episode features a candid, long-form conversation with authors, musicians, actors, doctors, and everyday voices sharing stories of struggle, growth, and perseverance. From breakthroughs and setbacks to reinvention and redemption, the show explores resilience and what it takes to move through the past, live fully in the present, and face life with courage and hope.

Past Forward Now

Past Forward Now is a podcast celebrating music, film, and culture through the real people behind them. Each episode features a candid, long-form conversation with authors, musicians, actors, doctors, and everyday voices sharing stories of struggle, growth, and perseverance. From breakthroughs and setbacks to reinvention and redemption, the show explores resilience and what it takes to move through the past, live fully in the present, and face life with courage and hope.

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A Moment with James Arnold Taylor

We had the privilege of sitting down with James Arnold Taylor for a heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond voice acting. Together we talk about family, faith, the barriers we all face, and the perseverance it takes to follow your calling. Along the way, James shares stories from his remarkable career voicing iconic characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi and many others.

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Hack of the Month

Too Good To Go is dedicated to saving perfectly good food from going to waste. In doing so, we help businesses turn surplus into revenue, enable consumers to enjoy quality food at great value, and empower our partners and communities to take meaningful action for the planet.

Reducing food waste is one of the most impactful steps individuals and businesses can take to address climate change. According to Project Drawdown (2020), cutting food waste is the number one solution for limiting global temperature rise to 2˚C by 2100

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Dad Joke

At the end of each episode, the first of the month, we share some truly groan-worthy Dad Jokes—proof that no matter how tough life gets, there’s always room for a laugh. Join us and share a chuckle—or at least a good eye roll.

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Jeremy Como

Jeremy Como is the creator and host of Past Forward Now, a show that digs into the real stories behind creativity, courage, and the moments that shape us. A natural storyteller and lifelong music lover, Jeremy brings heart, humor, and curiosity to every conversation.

Grounded in faith and a deep love for God and fueled by his love for people, Jeremy blends his Communications background with early Top 40 radio experience to create a fun, warm, and immersive listening experience. Originally from Minnesota and now based in Florida, he’s a proud husband and father of five who believes everyone has a defining moment that could have stopped them, but didn’t.

Through honest conversations and unexpected insights, Jeremy shines a light on the resilience, reinvention, and humanity within the artists, creators, and everyday heroes who have shaped, and continue to shape, our communities.

Host

Bridget Como

Bridget Como is the co-host of Past Forward Now and the steady, spirited counterpart to her husband and host, Jeremy Como. Together they’re raising five kids and building a life anchored in family, faith, and a deep love for people.

Bridget brings a grounded presence to the show, the one who keeps Jeremy centered when his ADHD creativity hits full speed and offers listeners a perspective rooted in empathy, clarity, and genuine care.

Bridget has spent her career helping people find solutions that fit their lives. She takes the time to truly listen, understand what matters most, and ensure that every person feels seen, heard, and valued which makes her an essential voice in every conversation the show explores.Bridget’s passion for her community, her unwavering faith, and her natural gift for connection shine through in every episode making her the perfect co-host for a show built on stories of courage, creativity, and the moments that shape us.

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