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 Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
Join us on this episode of Coffee With Jim, the podcast from Jim Hinckley’s America, as we welcome special guests Carla Holmes, Associate Director of Professional Graduate Programs, and Sherry Kast, Instructor, at Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Together, we delve into the fascinating multi-year project between Gaylord students and Oklahoma's Route 66 Centennial Commission. Discover how this collaboration is preserving and celebrating the history and future of America's iconic, and how it is providing students with a multifaceted real world educational opportunity. Don't miss this insightful and inspiring discussion!
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialist for an adventure in the United Staes of Canada.
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
When it comes to Route 66 the state of Kansas is short on miles (less than 15 miles between Missouri and Oklahoma) but it is long on smiles. Folks that listen to today's program and our visit with Pamela Mitchell of the Baxter Springs Chamber of Commerce will be surprised to learn of all the things to see, do, and experience along this storied old highway in the Sunflower State.
But today's program is more than mere road trip inspiration. It is encouragement, business opportunities, stories about fascinating people, and tips on how to build a sense of community as well as commmunity purpose.
The best adventures are the adventures shared with friends. So, come along for the ride!
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.