Another chance to share time with an ol' friend. I joined America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning July 14, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's America, please visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/

From Jim Hinckley's America Website:

On today's program it's a free range, smile inducing, road trip inspiring discussion with Chris Tuttle about the changing face of broadcasting, road trips, the allure of Route 66, podcasting, and how to engage a younger generation. Chris is the developer of the acclaimed Arizona Podcast, and the fascinating Mother Road Minute.

After a 30 year career in southern California broadcasting Chris and his wife Mary relocated to Arizona. They became enamored with the state as well as Route 66, and that was the inspiration for his road trip inspiring podcast and programs.

Today's program is sponsored in part by RouteTrip USA, the bespoke road trip holiday specialists for an adventure in the United States of Canada. It is also sponsored by the iconic Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and the living time capsules that are the Roadrunenr Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico and the Cactus Inn Motel in McLean, Texas. Also counted among the sponsors of Jim Hinckley's America is the Uranus Fudge Company & General Store, and Route 66 Navigation.

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with the CEO of Stuckey's Corporation, Stephanie Stuckey. We talk about her past, present and the future of Stuckey's! More fun on the great American road trip and the celebration of the Mother Road, Route 66.

Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log rolls. The company was founded by Stephanie’s grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr., as a pecan stand in Eastman, GA in 1937 and grew to over 350 stores across the country. The company was sold in 1964 but is now back in family hands and making a comeback. Stephanie took over the company in November of 2019 and, under her leadership, Stuckey’s has purchased a pecan-shelling and candy-manufacturing facility in Wrens, GA, revamped its distribution operations based in Eastman, GA, acquired a healthy pecan-snack company, rebranded its products and website, added four new franchised stores, expanded its B2B retail customer base, and increased online sales 550% — all while weathering the COVID-19 pandemic. Stephanie received both her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia. She has worked as a trial lawyer, was elected to seven terms as a state representative, ran an environmental nonprofit law firm that settled the largest Clean Water Act case in Georgia history, served as Director of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Atlanta, and taught as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. Stephanie’s achievements include being named one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians by Georgia Trend Magazine, as well as graduating from Leadership Atlanta. A longstanding member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, she is active in her community and serves on many nonprofit boards, including the Initiative for Affordable Housing, EarthShare of Georgia, and her local zoning review board.

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET (https://refer.eset.com/thearizonapodcast) – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America (https://passportamerica.com/join/MBRR...) – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

I was thrilled to have been a guest of America's Storyteller Jim Hinckley on his Live podcast "Coffee With Jim" on Sunday morning January 7, 2024 and wanted to share his podcast with you. I'm honored to have built a wonderful working and personal friendship with Jim the last couple of years and can't wait to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 in 2026. To learn more about Jim and Jim Hinkley's America, please visit https://jimhinckleysamerica.com/

From his Show - On this very special extended program we talk with Chris Tuttle of Arizona Podcast about the magic of road trips, Arizona exploration, the allure of iconic Route 66, the forthcoming Route 66 centennial, and how adventures on the open road add some zest to life. This is road trip inspiration at its finest! Today's program is sponsored in part by the Roadrunner Lodge Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico, Route Trip USA, the bespoke holiday specialist for an adventure in the US or Canada, and Uranus Fudge Company & General Store. It is also sponsored by the magic of crowdfunding on Patreon, the Wagon Wheel Motel in Cuba, Missouri, and Cactus Inn Motel and RV Park in McLean, Texas.

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

In this edition of On The Road with the ArizonaPodcast we spotlight the award winning DESERT DIAMOND DISTILLERY, the oldest craft distillery located in Kingman, AZ with owners John and Deborah Patt. Their vision in 2010 was to be the best RUM distillery in the south west. The Result after 14 years? Plenty or recognitions, awards and international medals… Their humble beginnings, their process and their future discussed.

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

In this edition of the #ArizonaPodcast we talk with author and podcaster Jim Hinckley, a man that, if not already labeled.. should be considered one of the ultimate authorities on the Mother Road… Route66. We’ll learn more about Jim Hinckley’s America, his written, audio and video adventures and take a peek at what’s in the future. If you haven’t picked up on it over the past podcast’s… I cant wait for the Route 66 Centennial in 26’. Mary and I are in the beginning stages of securing location along the mother road here in AZ for live podcasts as well as recording interviews with the experts for shows for the future so far, Winslow, Williams and Kingman have graciously agreed to host us for these podcasts and we seriously cant wait. If you googled my guest Jim Hinckley it would tell you everything… well almost.. Jim Hinckley is an internationally acclaimed author, lecturer, historian, tour guide, and tour development consultant with three primary areas of expertise; Route 66, the American southwest and the American automobile industry between 1885 and 1980. Trust me, the list of other titles and area’s of expertise can go on. I have to tell you, as a big route66 buff, talking to Jim today, is equivalent to Lil Charlie Bucket walking into Bill’s Candy Shop in search of the golden ticket.

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

Our guest on this edition the Arizona Podcast is Mark Eller, Foundations and New Business Director of Leave No Trace. We learn about the seven principles to becoming good stewards of our environment as we journey out to discover the great state of Arizona. We are all the solution to conservation and Leave No Trace is leading the way with pioneering science, hands-on training and simple guidelines.

It begins with The Seven Principles of Leave No Trace.

1. Plan Ahead & Prepare
2. Stick to Trails
3. Trash Your Trash
4. Leave What You Find
5. Be Careful With Fire
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Share the Outdoors

Mark Eller develops partnerships and grant proposals, including new business, government funding sources, private foundations and corporate grant programs. He has a background in journalism, including editorial positions with multiple outdoor sports publications, and served as the director of communications for the International Mountain Bicycling Association for 11 years before joining the Center

This edition of the Arizona Podcast is supported by E-SET – The best and award winning Comprehensive, multi-platform security for all aspects of your digital life. Whatever you do online, stay protected with ESET Internet Security. The Marriott Bonvoy Card by Chase. Where you Earn points and Elite Night Credits plus, a free nights stay every anniversary with the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Card. Passport America – The original and worlds largest 50% discount camping club where you can save at over 1,200 quality campgrounds across America including almost 100 right here in Arizona.

Since 1994, a Leave No Trace program has been managed by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, a 501(c) non-profit organization, is dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors worldwide. The center's mission is to teach people how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly. This mission is accomplished through education, research, volunteerism and partnerships. Leave No Trace tries to build awareness, appreciation and respect for wildlands. The center's youth education initiative, Leave No Trace for Every Kid, emphasizes asset development in youth through the lens of outdoor stewardship. Leave No Trace for Every Kid is shaped and inspired by the rich diversity of youth and their communities that have found joy, discovery and learning through the outdoors. The center has partnerships with the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, and other partners such as colleges, universities, outfitter/guide services, small businesses, non-profits and youth serving organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and the American Camp Association. There are also formal Leave No Trace in Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand.

Williams is a city in northern Arizona on The Mother Road, Historic Route-66. It sits at about 6,800 feet in elevation, covers about 44 square miles and has a population of over 3,200. It's best known as the "Gateway To The Grand Canyon" National Park via the Grand Canyon Railway. Historic Route 66 in Williams has Americana-style shops and restaurants dating back to the early 1900s.

In this edition of the Arizona Podcast we spotlight being the "Gateway To The Grand Canyon", the city of Williams and another "Moment with the Mayor" as we share time with the honorable John W Moore, mayor of Williams Arizona. This is one small town that has way too much to do and see in just one day. From the Grand Canyon, the Grand Canyon railway and taking the kids to see sights like Bearizona. We learn the history of the great town and the people that keep it going.