CIA: Contagious Influencers of America

You know that feeling when you're basking in the sun? That warm feel-good hug from the rays? Well that's what you feel when you listen to Victory sing. Victory Boyd is a Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter who gained notoriety performing at tourist attractions and on subway platforms in the heart of NYC. After a chance performance with Tori Kelly that went viral, she was then personally sig...

It's a topic we may not want to talk about, but it's an important one—death. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, catches up with veteran best-selling author and publisher, Robert Wolgemuth. His latest book is called: " Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of Your Life ." Robert lost his first wife of over 40 years to cancer and has battled cancer twice himself. Now...

They say you can't really understand another person until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Well how about 500 miles?! The movie " The Way " is all about a father who travels to Europe after his son died attempting to complete the "El Camino De Santiago," a 500-mile pilgrimage from France to Spain. And the father ends up completing the trek himself! The inspiring film is in theaters for one nig...

It's the 200 th episode of the Contagious Influencers of America Podcast and we're bringing in two very special people to celebrate the milestone. Film producer/actor Kevin Downes and co-director/composer Brent McCorkle join nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, to talk about the latest blockbuster film they released with the Erwin brothers, " Jesus Revolution ." The faith-based film sparked a moveme...

Talk about what's meant to be will always find its way! Nationally renowned artist, Anne Neilson , is living proof. In her new memoir called, "The Brushstrokes of Life," Anne details her winding journey to her successful painting career. Growing up in a broken home, flunking out of college, and focusing on raising her four kids all were trials set to derail her passions in life, but faith stepped...

Blended families are a special kind of family, but it's one that comes with a set of special needs. Whether you are a single parent bringing in a new partner into your family or becoming a bonus parent to someone's child, that adjustment takes time and some hard work for everyone involved. Best-selling author Stephen Arterburn is helping with that in his latest two books: "Understanding and Loving...

Does it feel like you and your spouse are more like roommates than lovers? Let Dr. Johnny and Lezlyn Parker help reignite that spark and deepen your connection. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with the "relationship architects" to understand how they help couples build marriages that flourish. Working as speakers, life coaches, and chaplains for multiple professional teams like the Wa...

It always seems impossible until it is done! George Foreman's story is the epitome of a comeback and defying the odds. Now George's story is hitting the big-screen in a biopic called " Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World ." The movie is in theaters on April 28 th . Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with George Foreman himself...

Baseball is back in full swing for the 2023 MLB season, but this episode we're heading back to the time of home run races and the "steroid era." Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, sits down with former MLB relief pitcher, Jason Grimsley. Jason played for seven teams over a memorable 15-year career. He was also a part of the 1999 and 2000 World Series champion New York Yankees. But Jason's life was...

When you make history in Hollywood, you know you're doing something right. Angel Studios' Original Feature Film, "His Only Son," is the first theatrical release that has been crowdfunded in entertainment history. Nine-time Emmy winner, David Sams, chats with the CEO of Angel Studios, Neal Harmon, ahead of the film's big screen debut on March 31 st . The movie tells the Biblical story of Abraham an...

Be a fly on the wall and listen to real Hollywood stories from the pros! Ever wonder how some iconic TV shows became a hit? Well nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Butch Hartman, creator of Nickelodeon's The Fairly OddParents and his wife, Julieann, to talk about their time in tinsel town and their new passion project, " The Garden ". It's a Christ-centered children's cartoon that's t...

Does it ever feel like moms would be better off with 8 arms to juggle all that's asked of them? Well Paula Faris is reminding mothers that "You Don't Have to Carry It All." That's the name of the award-winning journalist's latest book. After creating  CARRY Media  in 2022 to support the 35 million working moms in America, Paula is now giving practical and insightful steps for those moms feeling ov...