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
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
If you are a fan of classic and vintage cars, automobile restoration, and love to hear about their history, this program is for you! Our guest today is Richard Lentinello, the former editor-in-chief of nine car magazines, including Hemmings Motor News, that recently launched Crankshaft, a quarterly publication, in August 2020. And in February 2023, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Antique Automobile Club of America. When not writing about or photoraphing cars, he restores tham and serves as a judge at prestigious events such as Amelia Island.
Starting with Issue #9, Crankshaft has been transformed into a 224-page softcover book without any advertising. Well researched stories about a 1944 Volkswagen, 1965 Plymouth Barracuda, 1935 Ford, 1958 Austin Healey, 1966 Honda, 1921 Marmon, and 1967 Gilbern, enhanced with archival photos and photographs by acclaimed photographers, aptly illusttrate why this is being recognized as the premier publication for the classic car hobby.
Today's program is sponsored in part by patrons that support us through Patreon. It is also sponsored by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, Two Lane America, RouteTrip USA, Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas, Gilligan's Route 66 Tours, and Enchanted Trails Trading Post and RV Park in Albuquerque.
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.
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 - Cactus Inn Motel - 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 Patreonn
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.