@bearunlv

# WELCOME TO THE SHOW Hey, I’m **Bear (BearUNLV)**. I'm a 3-time Nintendo Mario Kart North American Open Champion, professional esports athlete, official caster, and content creator. I'm your favorite Content Creator's favorite Mario Kart creator. Right now, the grind is fully focused on pushing the limits in Mario Kart World, breaking down competitive strategy, and having a good time with the community. Beyond the screen, I hold a Master of Public Administration (MPA) and work as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. By day, I’m a public servant building youth programming and managing community spaces; by night, I’m a dad of two streaming exclusively on weekend nights once the kids are asleep. This unique balance ensures my brand remains **100% brand-safe, highly professional, and deeply community-focused.** ## 🏆 LEGEND STATUS I don’t just talk about the game... I make cinema. With 30+ years of Mario Kart experience across every single title, my track record speaks for itself: * **3x Nintendo Mario Kart North American Open Champion** * **5x Champion & Creator** of the Esports Arena Las Vegas LAN series * **99,999 VR Max Rank** achieved in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe * **Featured Worldwide On:** ESPN, Kotaku, Dexerto, and B/R Gaming ## 🎙️ BROADCAST & CASTING HISTORY If my voice sounds familiar, you’ve probably heard me anchoring some of the biggest stages in gaming. I’ve been an official shoutcaster for **Nintendo of America** since 2022, as well as a lead caster for **Twitch Rivals** since 2025. ### Major Events Casted: * **Nintendo Live 2025 (Tokyo, Japan):** Mario Kart World Invitational * **Nintendo Live 2023 (Seattle):** Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship * **PAX West & PAX East (2022-2024):** Nintendo's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Championship Cups * **Twitch Rivals (2025):** Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds (NA & EU)