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.

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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Top Host

I’m incredibly excited to share that we’ve entered the Top Host competition, where the winner will have the opportunity to host their own podcast produced by iHeartRadio, take home $25,000, and be a guest on On Air with Ryan Seacrest!

But for me, this is about so much more than winning.

Through Past Forward Now, my mission is to share real stories and remind people that they are not alone — spreading HOPE, LOVE, and STRENGTH along the journey.

And if we win, 50% of the $25,000 prize will be donated to suicide prevention, supporting organizations working to save lives and give people hope when they need it most.

Help us turn this opportunity into something bigger than a podcast. Help us reach more people. Help us spread HOPE.

Extra Life

For the last 7 years, I’ve been proud to be part of Extra Life, raising money to support local children’s hospitals through Children’s Miracle Network.

This year, I want to make an even bigger impact by bringing the Past Forward Now community together to raise money #ForTheKids.

You don’t have to be a gamer or make a large donation. Every dollar, every share, and every act of support can help children and families when they need it most. Let’s come together, have some fun, and make a difference.

🎮 7 Years. One Mission. Helping Kids.

Extra Life Link 

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Something NEW???

Something New is happening to Past Forward Now!

Jeremy pulls back the curtain on an exciting new chapter for Past Forward Now — and teases a BIG upcoming guest you won’t want to miss.

What’s changing? What’s coming next? And who could the next guest be?

You’ll have to listen to find out!

Something New is coming… and this is just the beginning.

Recent Episodes

Host

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.

Co-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.

Co-Host

Miranda Rasmussen

Miranda Rasmussen is a co-host of Past Forward Now, bringing her signature mix of heart, humor, curiosity, and encouragement to every conversation. With a background in psychology, Miranda has always been fascinated by what makes people who they are. She believes every person has a story worth hearing and approaches conversations with empathy, openness, and genuine curiosity.

Miranda and her husband, Jamie, have been married for nearly 17 years and are raising their three teenagers—a daughter and twin boys—in the Pacific Northwest after relocating from Minnesota in 2019. She is also a passionate advocate and ally for the autism and neurodivergent community, helping create spaces where people feel understood, accepted, and valued for who they are.

Known as the “sparkle in the room,” Miranda brings optimism, resilience, contagious enthusiasm, and just the right amount of wearable glitter. ✨ Her thoughtful perspective, genuine compassion, and ability to connect with people make her a natural fit for Past Forward Now and its mission to share the stories, experiences, challenges, passions, and moments that shape who we become.

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