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Hardcore Collector: UNR Professor Is A Hot Wheels Fiend

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Paul Mitchell

Niche Podcast highlights people in Reno with unique passions and hobbies, including Paul Mitchell. He's a journalism professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, but he's also a Hot Wheels fiend.

Host Joey Lovato recently chatted with Mitchell to learn more about his growing collection and how he’s not alone in this endeavor.

“My best buddy out here, I met him in the toy aisle of Target,” Mitchell said. “We actually go to club meetings, and most of the folks who attend these meetings are adults. I mean, they are hardcore collectors.”

Niche is produced at the Reynolds School of Journalism where Lovato is a student. 

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Before taking over the production of multimedia content at The Nevada Independent in 2018, Joey was their first intern, serving during the 2017 legislative session. He helped launch The Indy's two podcasts, IndyMatters and Cafecito Con Luz.