Coffee With Jim

Coffee With Jim, August 27, 2023

On today's program we visit with Dora Meroney, owner of Texas Ivy Antiques in Amarillo, and talk Route 66 in the Lone Star State. It's a conversation about the Texas Old Route 66 Association 2nd Annual Texas Motor Tour on October 6th and 7th ( https://www.rt66oftexas.com/texasmotortour ) and bison chili.
And what would a conversation about Route 66 in Texas be if we didn't talk about Big Vern's, developments in McLean and Glenrio, Bob Lile, the Big Texan Steak Ranch and Cadillac Ranch, the Midpoint Cafe, the 6th Avnue corridor in Amarillo, and Palo Duro Canyon?
At Jim Hinckley's America we inspire road trips by telling people where to go, and sharing America's story. 
Today's program is spsonsored in part by the living time capsule that is the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. It is sponsored by the Uranus Fudge Company and General Store, RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists, and the roadside oasis Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico. 

Coffee With Jim, August 20, 2023

You are one of the lucky ones. A publisher was found that was willing to give you a shot at the brass ring by turning your idea into a book. You spent hours on research. And you spent even more hours worrying over every word written. Now your book is being sold on Amazon and in book stores.
Is that it? Do you sit back and wait for the interview requests and checks? 
On today's program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley visits with Steve Roth, Senior Marketing Manager at Quarto Publishing, to discuss the ins and outs, and the authors role, in promotion and marketing. It's an insightful and thought provoking look at where the real work begins for the author. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for a road trip adventure in the US or Canada, and the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri. 

Coffee With Jim, August 13, 2023

If you are interested in the past, present and future of EV's, bicycles in the 19th century and their connection to Route 66, coffee and the evolution of espresso machines, and are curious as to where these diverse stories intersect, this program is for you! And if irony makes you smile, well, this program is definitely not one to be missed!
Our discussion with Kent Bakke and Roderick Wilde of the Historic Electric Vehicle Foundation got off to a rocky start due to numerous technical issues. Patience and tenacity carried the day, and we enjoyed a fascinating, informative, thought provoking and smile inducing discussion. Come along for the ride!
Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for road trips in the US or Canada. It is also sponsored by the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, and the historic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri that is a destination in itself. 

Coffee With Jim, August 6, 2023

On today's program it is an epic road trip inspiring odyssey on Route 66, and encouragement for urban exploration in St. Louis with author and historian Joe Sonderman, and America's storyteller, Jim Hinckley.
Did you know that there are a wide array of FREE attractions including the zoo and art museum in St. Louis? Did you know that the National Museum of Transportation houses one of the largest collections of planes, trains, and automobiles in the country or that many of the exhibits are interactive? 
In today's free ranging conversation we also discuss the Route 66 centennial, urban exploration and overlooked gems along Route 66 in the big cities, the infectious magic of this storied highway, the importance of stepping out of the comfort zone and the therapy that is the great American raod trip. As our theme song by the Road Crew says, come along for the ride.
Today's program is sponsored in part by the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, the delightful Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for road trips in the United Staes or Canada. 

Coffee With Jim, July 30, 2023

Making museums relevant for a new generation. The infectious magic of Route 66. Preserving the legacy of Angel Degadillo, the humble small town barber that saved his town and transformed Route 66 into a destination for a new generation. The Route 66 centennial. Small town America. Fresh carrot cake. The great American road trip. 
On today's program America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley visits with Wade Bray, VP of Creative Services at SRO Productions, Inc. for a free range and inspiring conversation. Wade has been instrumental in development of the innovative Guardian Angel of Route 66 exhibit at the Powerhouse Visitor Center in Kingman, Arizona, and the annual AAA Route 66 Road Fest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Today's program is sponsored in part by Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialists for a road trip in the U.S. or Canada. 

Coffee With Jim, July 23, 2023

Sara Peterson, today's guest, is possessed with an infectious enthusiasm and a rare ability to build teams by sharing the vision. She has spearheaded the creation of a performing arts group, the establishment of a nonprofit to give an historic theatre a new lease on life, and the establishment of innovative educational programs. That, however, is only part of the story. 
The historic heart of Kingman, Arizona is undergoing a renaissance because people like Sara have decided that they can make a difference. Take a listen. See if you are not inspired to tackle a problem or two, to make a difference in your town, and to help build a sense of community one partnership at a time. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, the living time capsule that is the Roadrunner Lodge in Tucumcari, New Mexico, fun and quirky Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, and RouteTrip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for an adventure in the U.S. or Canada. 
 

Coffee With Jim, July 16, 2023

On today's program America's storyteller author Jim Hinckley talks Arizona road trips, adventures, history and colorful characters with Peter Corbett. Peter has spent fifty years exploring this diverse state, and shares his adventures with the popular blog On The Road Arizona. 
With a little help from friends, Jim Hinckley's America is the sharing of America's story and road trip inspiration by telling people where to go. As our theme song by The Road Crew says, come along for the ride. 
Today's program is sponsored in part by Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the Cactus Inn Motel and RV Park in McLean,. Texas. 
 

Coffee With Jim, July 9, 2023

On today's program we visit with Annie Mouse (author Anne Maro Slanina) and talk education, road trips, literacy programs, and adventures on the open road and the fascinating people met along the way. And, of course, we talk about the infectious magic of an odyssey on the Main Street of America - iconic Route 66. 
To learn more about Annie Mouse and her adventures, or to purchase autographed books - anniemousebooks.com 
For an unforgettable, worry free, memory making road trip in the US or Canada, contact our grood friends at RouteTripUSA. If your day of Route 66 adventure in New Mexico ends in Tucumcari, stop and say hello to David at the Roadrunner Lodge Motel, and enjoy a restful nights sleep in 1964. 
We have other living time capsules to recommend like the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, the oldest continously operated motel on Route 66, or the charming Cactus Inn Motel and RV Park in McLean, Texas. And what Route 66 adventure could be considered complete without a memory making stop at Uranus Fudge Company and General Store?