Coffee With Jim

Coffee With Jim, November 19, 2023

On today's program it's a conversation about a century of trials and tribulations on road trips, self publishing, the Lincoln Highway, Route 66, adventure on the open road, flat tires, Model T Fords, and the evolution of American prejudice and related language with author Denny Gibson. It's another road trip inspiring, thought provoking, smile inducing Jim Hinckley's America program with America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley as the host. 
Today's prgram is sponsored through the magic of crowdfunding on the Patreon platform. It is also sponsored by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 
 

Coffee With Jim - November 12, 2023

This morning we visit with Larry Smith, owner and proprietor of the incomparable Motel Safari in Tucumcari, New Mexico. It's a free range conversation about the magic of Route 66, the trials, tribulations and rewards of owning a vintage motel on that storied highway, and road trip adventures in a vintage Fiat. 
Sharing America's story and inspiring road trips by telling people where to go. It's what we do at Jim HInckley's America. 
Next week our guest will be adventurer and author Denny Gibson. We will be talking about his latest book, Tracing a T To Tampa, and adventures on the Lincoln Highway, the Jefferson Highway and iconic Route 66. Come along for the ride! Invite your friends. Let's make it a coffee party.
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip specialists for an adventure in the U.S. or Canada, and the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. It is also sponsored by the Roadrunner Lodge, the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel, crowdfunding on the Patreon platform, and the Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas. 

Coffee With Jim, November 5, 2023

Professional storm chasing, fine art photography, the infectious magic of Route 66, the challenges of aging, road trips, and a fascinating place named Tucumcari. Those are just a few topics of discussion when photographer Jim Livingston of Jim Livingston Art and author Jim Hinckley sit down for a Sunday morning visit. Take a listen for a healthy dose of inspiration to embrace life and enjoy the adventure. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Route Trip USA, the bespoke holiday specialists for an adventure in the U.S. or Canada, Uranus Fudge Company aand General Store where juvenile humor reigns suprieme, and the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. 
 
 

Coffee With Jim, October 29, 2023

Need a bit of inspiration? Thinking about a career change or fulfilling a dream? Looking for road trip ideas? This program is for you!
Today’s guest is Kaleena and Michael, owners of Pinnacles, a charming and eclectic shop along Route 66 in Oatman, the liveliest ghost town in Arizona. Today’s show comes with a warning. After listening to these folks share their story you might be tempted to quit your job, and chase the dream.
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, the ultimate roadside attraction, the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and the bespoke road trip specialist's at RouteTrip USA. 

Coffee With Jim, October 8, 2023

On today's program we visit with Greg Hasman of Albuquerque, New Mexico better known to fans as Highway Hasman.  Greg is an accomplished photographer, journalist, and adventurer as well as board member of the New Mexico Route 66 Association. 
It's a free range conversation about road trips, a barbed wire museum, the Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference, Route 66, and good books. Come along for the ride. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uruanus Fudge Company & General Store, the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists, and the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri.  
 
 

Coffee With Jim, September 24, 2023

Nudist colonies on Route 66. Underground dining opportunities. The Route 66 centennial. Tour companies. Road trips. Microbreweries. 
It's a free range, road trip inspiring, trivia filled, smile inducing half hour with America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley. Come along for the ride. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, RouteTrip USA, the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri and quirky, fun Uruanus Fudge Company & General Store. 

Coffee With Jim, September 17, 2023

Today's program is road trip inspiration on steroids! Our special guest is adventurer Tom Cotter, author of America's Greatest Road Trip: Key West to Deadhorse - 9,000 Miles Across Backroads USA. 
In this book, and in our conversation, we discuss the infectious magic of the road trip that is the fascinating people met along the way. We also talk about the merits of the new Ford Bronco and Airstream trailer, the benefits of owning a Model A Ford, traveling the historic Lincoln Highway in a Model T Ford, legendary barn finds, adventures on Route 66 and the reasons that old Ford trucks in Canada are badged as Mercury. As our theme song by The Road Crew says, come along for the ride. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialists for a road trip adventure in the US or Canada. It is also sponsored in part by the delightful Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the charming oasis that is the Cactus Inn Motel and RV Park in McLean, Texas. And if you never outgrew juvenile humor, can a Route 66 odyssey be considered complete without a stop at Uranus Fudge Company & General Store? 

Coffee With Jim, September 10, 2023

The excitement and enthusiasm is palpable and infectious as we visit with Connie Loveland, Executive Director at Tucumcari MainStreet, and David Brenner of the Route 66 landmark that is the RoadRunner Lodge Motel. Exciting events, historic district revitalization, tourism, building a sense of community, and even pet adoption events are the the topic of conversation on this mornings episode of Coffee With Jim, a Jim Hinckley's America podcast. 
If you need a bit of road trip inspiration, this program is for you! If you are looking for a new hometown, this program is for you! If need ideas for building a community, one partnership at at a time, or for breathing new life into an historic district, this program is for you!
To contribute to the restoration of Tucumcari, New Mexico's legendary neon signage damaged in May 2023, use this link for the the GoFundMe initiative. 
This program is sponsored in part by Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialists for a road trip adventure in the US or Canada, and Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. It is also sponsored by the Roadrunner Lodge Motel and Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas.