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Welcome to Jim Hinckley’s America –
The great American road trip. Route 66. Ghost towns and big cities. A search for roadside diners that still serve fresh apple pie. Fascinating people. Inspirational people. Natural wonders and historic sites.
Jim Hinckley’s America is built on a sixty year association with Route 66, two lane highways, and colorful characters.
That allows to me to provide a unique perspective when sharing travel tips, historical insights, and inspiring stories. And it ensures that we will fuel your wanderlust and help you plan your next memory making great American adventure.
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Coffee With Jim, December 21, 2025
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-g8jbd-19fa842 Big things will be happening along Route 66 in the Texas Panhandle next year! Gary Daggett, President, and Brady Wilson of the Old Route 66 Association of Texas joined us on today’s program and provided a Texas sized helping of road trip inspiration. In between our conversation about steakhouses, Brenda at the Midpoint Cafe,
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Where America’s Story Comes Alive
Where America’s story comes alive is a delightful museum complex in the Nebraska village of Minden. If your road trip adventures are inspired by the discovery of places where the line between past and present is blurred then Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village should be a destination. This amazing museum complex is another example of why
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Coffee With Jim, December 14, 2025
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s7qha-19ee3a2 Our guest this morning is Steve Purdy, a master juggler that often has projects in print, broadcasting, photography, public relations and consulting all going at the same time! His new book, Mascots in Motion, is described as ”An art book celebrating 40 years of photographing the details of special cars and of telling their
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Why Historic Businesses Matter
Why historic businesses matter was the subject of a recent conversation. That sparked some contemplation on remaining relevant with age as well as a bit of research. Since we are passionate about the sharing of America’s story, and inspiring road trips by telling people where to go, this discussion seemed made for Jim Hinckley’s America.
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Coffee With Jim, December 7 2025
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-4gzf7-19e396a The past, present, and the future of Route 66 in Tulsa is our focus on this episode when we are joined by Steve Clem, author of Route 66 in Tulsa from Arcadia Publishing. Clem, a passionate Route 66 enthusiast and a trustee at Sand Springs Cultural and Historical Museum, co wrote this book with
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A Bit of urban exploration
A bit of urban exploration was the theme for a recent whirlwind trip to southern California. Before sharing a few tips, tricks, and discoveries a disclaimer is needed. Folks that know me or that are fans of Jim Hinckley’s America are aware that my comfort zone is a town with three stoplights or less. I
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Coffee With Jim, November 30, 2025
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-pyeny-19d5a1f Thanksgiving. A time for reflection. Today’s program is a bit different. It’s a one sided conversation about holidays, holiday history, holiday traditions, gratitude, and family and friends (like Dries Bessels that I forgot to credit when talking about the latest book). So, what are you grateful for this holiday season?
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From Christmas to the Family Vacation
From Christmas to the family vacation the history of American holiday traditions and celebrations is complex. Immigration, cultural blendings, commercialization, politics, and even social upheaval are all intertwined in how we celebrate holidays today. Our holiday traditions mirror the rich cultural diversity that is a very complicated American story. As it is Thanksgiving weekend, let’s
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Coffee With Jim, November 23, 2025
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ucnaq-19cea6f Mid century style, retro road trips, and the importance of websites in historic preservation and small business marketing were just a few of the subjects discussed in today’s wide ranging, occasionally smile inducing conversation with Mary-Frances O’Dea. Lustron homes (quirky prefabricated post WWII houses made of steel with porcelain enameled finish), time capsule motels,
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