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
Aug 6, 2023
Aug 6, 2023
47 min
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.
Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
41 min
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.
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.