Telling America’s story. Inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. Sharing the adventure. It’s what we do at Jim Hinckley’s America
Coffee With Jim is a virtual diner where folks gather over pie and coffee, share a few laughs, talk road trips, and listen to inspirational and thought provoking people. Jim Hinckley's America is a shared adventure so invite your friends, pour yourself a cup, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.
Need added incentive to share this adventure?
Well, we are proud to annouce that Coffee With Jim has been designated an offical Route 66 centennial program.
Guests on previous programs include:
Acclaimed documentary film producer John Paget -
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jonathan Bullington, a Chicago Tribune senior reporter -
Author and photographer, president of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association and manager of the Preserve Route 66 Initiative at the National Trust For Historic Preservation, Rhys Martin -
Austin Coop, owner of Two Lane America -
Richard Lentinello of Crankshaft Magazine -
Vickie Ashcraft, owner of Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park, and president of the Route 66 Association of New Mexico -
Wayne Pickerill, of the Pinke Elephant Antique Mall -
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
On this episode of Coffee With Jim, if the soft vibrant glow and entrancing hum of neon is an inspiration for your road trips, today’s conversation with Todd Matuszewicz is not one that you will want to miss. Our hour together went by far to quickly as we discussed the history of neon signs, neon sign preservation, how the Route 66 centennial has contributed to the renaissance of neon signage, and an ambitious initiative to relight the night in Colorado with neon.
We even squeezed in a mention of the upcoming Hotel Beale scaffold neon sign relighting on May 2 in Kingman, Arizona and the recent relighting of the towering Chrysler Plymouth neon tower in Bristow, Oklahoma. And we found a few ways to inspire a road trip or two by discussing neon lit treasures such as the century old Grand Central Market along Route 66 in the historic heart of Los Angeles.
On the April 19, 2026, epsiode of Coffee With Jim, I have been eagerly awaiting an opportunity to visit with David Schwartz of David Schwartz Photography. His work to document the roadside on America’s two lane highways with photographic artistry has inspired countless road trips. David recently announce, ”In recognition of this sustained work, several of my Route 66 images were selected for the official U.S. Postal Service Route 66 Centennial Stamp Collection.” If you are a road trip enthusiast or passionate photographer this program is for you!
Coffee With Jim is listener supported through Patreon. It is also sponsored in part by Deana Nelson State Farm Insurance - Two Lane America - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - Wagon Wheel Motel - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park - Gilligan's Route 66 Tours - Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop - RouteTrip USA.
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
Sunday Apr 05, 2026
On today’s program we are serving up a heaping helping of road trip inspiration and innovative ideas about historic preservation, cultural and heritage tourism, related economic development, and the Route 66 centennial. Today’s guest is Ken Busby, Executive Director & CEO, Route 66 Alliance and Contributing Editor of Route 66 Sentinel magazine. We will be discussing the AAA Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and innovative programs and initiatives that are revitalizing the Route 66 corridor in that city.
Do you have plans for celebrating America's 250th anniversary on the Main Street of America? Is your community tapping into historic preservation, heritage and cultural tourism, and road trips as a catalyst for economic development?
Next week on Coffee With Jim - If the soft vibrant glow and entrancing hum of neon is an inspiration for your road trips today’s conversation with Todd Matuszewicz is not one that you will want to miss. We will be talking about the history of neon signs, neon sign preservation, and an ambitious initiative to relight the night in Colorado with neon.
Big changes are coming to Coffee With Jim in May. Details were shared on the Jim Hinckley's America website.
You asked and we listened! Coffee With Jim mugs now available on the Kingman Tours website gift shop.
Coffee With Jim is made possible by listeners through Patreon. It is also sponsored by Deana Nelson State Farm Insurance - Two Lane America - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - RouteTrip USA - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV - Wagon Wheel Motel - Gilligan's Route 66 Tours - Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop
Sharing America's Story
It is a distinct pleasure to announce that the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership has awarded Coffee With Jim official Route 66 Centennial Certification.
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In limited partnerships with the developers of Kingman Tours we are excited to announce that the official Coffee With Jim mug is now available on the websites Route 66 centennial gift shop! International shipping available.
Telling People Where To Go
Our team has been telling people where to go since 1990. We inspire, and share, adventures. We blur the line between past, present and future.
Our Valued Partners
Our valued partners are more than mere sponsors. They are valued members of the Jim Hinckley's America community. And they are highly recommended partners that will enhance your road trip adventure.
RouteTrip USA - Wagon Wheel Motel - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - Two Lane Americaa - Gilligan's Route 66 Tours - Deana Nelson, State Farm Insurance Agent in Kingman, Arizona
It is also made possible through support of Jim Hinckley's America on Patreon
Welcome to Jim Hinckley's America
We share America's story by introducing you to inspirational and fascinating people. We test the pillows and taste the enchiladas. We inspire road trips by sharing the adventure on backroad's, and two lane highways like iconic Route 66.
Come along for the ride.