Coffee With Jim

Wake Up With Jim, June 15

Our new series on independent thinkers and inspirational people kicks off with the story of Julian Brown. His idea of what an automobile should be manifested in some rather unusual creations. Even though each endeavor ended badly with a tremendous financial loss, his automotive endeavors had a surprising affect on the aircraft industry. 
And to kick off the new series, a contest with the grand prize being an autographed copy of my latest book, Here We Are .... On Route 66.
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store. Quirky, fun and memorable, Uranus is a roadside attraction on Route 66 near Lebanon, Missouri that will enahnace any road trip adventure. 

Coffee With Jim, Jue 12

On this mornings episode we travel to dynamic, culturally diverse, vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join us for a gastronomical adventure through time and discover a destination for you next road trip (or train trip) odyssey. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialists for a memorable adventure in the US or Canada. 

Wake Up With Jim, June 8

Exactly why the Aluminum Company of America decided to diversify and initiate plans for the development of an automobile is a mystery. The timing is equally curious as in late 1919 the world was gripped by an intense post war economic recession. Another fascinating aspect of the project is the fact that the company retained the services of Laurence H. Pomeroy to oversee development.
Today's program is the kick off for a new series on Wake Up With Jim that we are calling the Independent Thinker. Each week we will be introducing listeners to people that transformed the world, and yet are nearly forgotten today. 
This mornings program is sponsored in part by the magical Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

Wake Up With Jim, June 1

On August 20, 1923, the gang made the last train robbery in Oklahoma. But this was just a small part of their multistate crime spree. Together they set records for the number of banks robbed and prison escapes, and they left bodies along the way during a crime spree that stretched along Route 66 from Joplin, Missouri to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. 
This morning on Wake Up With Jim, America's storyteller shares the tale of Jim Clark, Ray Terrill, and in the infamous Kimes brothers, Matthew and George. It's another walk on the dark side of Route 66 in our series of true crime podcasts.
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico
 

Coffee With Jim, May 29

When it comes to exploring Route 66, many adventurers skip some of the best that the highway has to offer. On today's program America's storyteller shares a few of his favorite places in St. Louis, and a bit of the story about a gangster dynasty. It's another gand adventure in Jim Hinckley's America. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store, a roadside attraction of epic proportions. Miniature golf, escape rooms, delicious fudge, and of course, juvenile humor at its best. 

Wake Up With Jim, May 25

In part one of our series about Great Depression era gangsters, we share a few stories form the infamous Central Park district of Tulsa. Ma Barker and her vicious sons, Volney Davis, and other outlaws of the era started their criminal careers in Tulsa. Some became prolific bank robbers, others became hired guns for Al Capone, Detroit's Purple Gang, and Egan's Rats in St. Louis. 
Today's adventure on the dark side of Route 66 is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists for amemorable adventure in the US or Canada. 

Coffee With Jim, May 22

On this mornings fun filled, fast paced episode we explore Route 66 in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Along this 100 mile drive are an endless string of stoplights, a restaurant that dates to 1848, unique museums, a stunning historic theatre district and lots of surprises. 
If you enjoy obscure celebrity trivia, are planning a trip along Route 66 in Los Angeles, needs tips on budget lodging and great dining, and are intrigued by the stories behind historic locations, this program is for you.
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists for a grand advenure in the US or Canada. Take the hassle and worry out of travel planning. Just like the folks at Jim Hinckley's America, they test the pillows, sample the beer, and taste the enchilladas to ensure you enjoy a memorable worry free holiday. 

Wake Up With Jim, May 18

On September 10, 2013, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol was testing new sonar equipment at Foss Lake near Foss, Oklahoma. The officers never expected to solve the disappearance of six people. But the investigation raised more questions than it answered.
This is another tale of murder and mayhem on the Main Street of America. This is another walk on the dark side of Route 66 with America's storyteller author Jim Hnckley as your guide. 
Today's program is sponsored by Uranus Fudge Factory & General Store near St. Robert, Missouri. Great fudge, juvenile humor and memory making fun - miniature golf, escape rooms, and much, much more.