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 Has Moved
Our virtual diner has moved to the Jim Hinckley's America YouTube channel. We are sharing the adventure in a whole new way. Join the conversation. Invite your friends.
Episodes
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Destination Tulsa! This episode was a great road trip inspiring visit with Wade Bray, developer of the AAA Route 66 Road Fest scheduled for June 22 and 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Imagine being able to experience the history, the magic, the food, the culture, the colorful characters, and the magic of the Route 66 experience in one air conditioned location!
In our free range conversation we also discussed the dynamic transformation of the Route 66 corridor in Tulsa, plans for the upcoming Route 66 centennial, Wade's first trip west on this storied highway, the international nature of the Route 66 community, and what might be in store for this American icons second century.
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists, and the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. It is also sponsored by the Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, Route 66 Navigation, Gilligan's Route 66 Tours, and Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas.
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
Oklahoma's ghost towns, vanishing towns, and towns persisting against the odds was the topic of conversation on today's episode of Coffee With Jim. In his new book, Here Today, Jeffrey Schmidt tells the story of 100 faded and nearly forgotten ghost towns, and the people that once called them home. Needless to say, this makes for some very interesting reading. And it provided ample fodder for a fascinating program.
Highlights of our conversation include:
- A town built on the slippery economic slope of a vaseline well
- The story of forgotten all black communities in Oklahoma
- A ghost town with a Route 66 connection
- Time capsule cafes
Sharing America's story, and inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. It's what we do at Jim Hinckley's America. And that is what Jeffrey Schmidt did with this fascinating book.
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialist. It is also sponsored by the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, the delightful Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, AAA Route 66 Road Fest, Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas, Route 66 Navigation, and Gilligan's Route 66 Tours.
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.
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.