
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

Apr 27, 2025
Apr 27, 2025
1hr 9 min
The Route 66 centennial, the Native American role in Route 66 history, the trials and tribulations of being a writer, the international nature of Route 66 and the future of that storied highway, and tales of preservation battles lost and won, are just a few of the subjects discussed in today's conversation with Jim Ross and Shellee Graham. Pioneers in the Route 66 renaissance movement, Ross and Graham are accomplished authors and historians that have a new book, Route 66: The First 100 Hundred Years due for release in June 2025.
Next week on Coffee With Jim, the weekly podcast from Jim HInckley's America, we visit with photographer David Schwartz of Pic's on 66.
Jim Hinckley's America is a shared adventure. Invite your friends and join us for another road trip inspiring and smile inducing conversation.

Apr 20, 2025
Apr 20, 2025
1hr 3 min
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could share the magic of a Route 66 odyssey with friends? Well, that is exactly what Linda Ly makes possible with The Route 66 Cookbook, a delightful blending of history, trivia, and the special recipes that have transformed some Route 66 gems into must stop destinations for the Route 66 traveler. This is no mere cook book. It is the ultimate souvenir for the enthusiast that wants to bring a bit of the Route 66 magic into their kitchen.
On this episode of Coffee With Jim from Jim Hinckley's America it's a fast paced, road trip inspiring conversation about Route 66, road trips, recipes, diners and cafes, and introducing a new generation to the allure of the great American road trip.
Linda Ly is well known as Garden Betty and the author of several unique cook books including The National Parks Cookbook, Backyard Fire Cookbook and The No Waste Vegetable Cookbook. Her acclaimed website and books have been recognized by Martha Stewart, HGTV, and The Wall Street Journal.

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.

Coffee With
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.
