Coffee With Jim is moving to the Jim HInckley's America YouTube channel. Our virtual diner has a new home! Coffee With Jim, the weekly podcast from Jim Hinckley's America, is made possible by listeners through Patreon. It is also made possible through support from the Roadrunner Lodge Motel, Gilligan's Route 66 Tours, Deana Nelson State Farm Insurance, Two Lane America, Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park, and RouteTrip USA.
Coffee With Jim
Stories from the road, chapters from the American story, shared adventures and introductions to fascinating folk. That is Coffee With Jim. But this podcast is only one facet of our expanding network that now includes Substack, the Jim Hinckley's America YouTube channel, Instagram and Facebook, and the acclaimed Jim Hinckley's America website. We share the adventures and inspire road trips by telling people where to go. Join the conversation. Invite your friends. Become a member of one of the fastest growing communities of road trip enthusiasts in the country!
Jim Hinckley's America
Episodes
May 11, 2022
May 11, 2022
17 min
He was a west coast superstar. He pioneered the television variety show, and featured crooners such as Frank Sinatra and Frankie Lane. When he launched a business venture along Route 66, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Jack Benny happily invested. And he was the only convicted murderer to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On today's program America's storyteller shares the story of Spade Cooley, a man of many talents with a violent temper and a passion for alcohol. It's a story about the dark side of fame and fortune.
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. This fun filled, quirky roadside attraction blurs the line between the past and present, between the era of generic travel on the interstate highway and the colorful adventures of road trips on legendary Route 66.
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
28 min
In my book there are three things that make a Route 66 adventure memorable - the people you meet, the good food that is discovered along the way, and special places for a walkabout to stretch the legs after a day on the road. On this episode America's storyteller shares the adventure and tells people where to go if they are looking to add a walk to the drive.
From Amboy Crater to Abraham Lincoln's neighborhood and points in between, it's another adventure in Jim Hinckley's America.
This program is sponsored in part by delightful, wonderful, magical Tucumcari, New Mexico.
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.
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop - RouteTrip USA - Enchanted Trails Trading Post & RV Park - Roadrunner Lodge Motel - Two Lane America - 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.