Dr Disrespect (Guy Beahm)

Dr Disrespect | Keynote Speaker on the Future of Gaming and Digital Entertainment

Real Name: Herschel “Guy” Beahm IV

Stage Name: Dr Disrespect

Specialties: Gaming Culture, Streaming Innovation, Building Digital Communities, Brand Development, Entertainment Strategy

Audience: Game Developers, Tech Innovators, Content Creators, Executives, Youth Audiences, Universities, Media and Pop Culture Events

About Dr Disrespect

Dr Disrespect is one of the most recognized figures in gaming and live entertainment. Known for his larger-than-life persona, drama, controversial techniques, high-impact delivery, and record-breaking online presence, he brings a powerful perspective to conversations around the future of games, content creation, and digital influence.

Standing at dramatic 6 feet 8 inches tall and known for his mullet, sunglasses, and elite-level confidence, Dr Disrespect is more than a character. He is a phenomenon. Millions of fans across the globe tune in to watch his streams and follow his stories. Every appearance is a performance, a spectacle filled with humor, storytelling, and next-level production. His presence is undeniable, both on screen and on stage. He’s been accused of being Gaming on Steroids. But don’t just listen to these allegations, you have to see Dr Disrespect in person to understand these claims.

Behind the persona is Herschel Beahm IV, a former college basketball player, level designer, and creative force with a sharp understanding of gaming, branding, and audience engagement. With a background in game development, Herschel helped shape key multiplayer maps for franchises like Call of Duty, then transitioned to become one of the most dominant streaming figures on the planet.

Dr Disrespect has received multiple “Streamer of the Year” awards and has drawn over 500,000 concurrent viewers during live broadcasts. He has partnered with top gaming brands, launched his own AAA game studio (Midnight Society), and brought storytelling into streaming in a way few have ever attempted. His broadcasts are more than games. They are full-scale productions, complete with set designs, visual effects, original characters, and serialized narratives.

Dr Disrespect is the face of modern digital entertainment. He is not just playing the game, he’s not just making controversy, he is changing how it’s played.

Speaking Topics

1. The Evolution of Gaming EntertainmentDoc explores how gaming went from a niche hobby to a global phenomenon and how creators are shaping the next generation of storytelling and content.

2. Building a Digital Persona and Brand that LastsA deep dive into how the Dr Disrespect brand was built, how it grew to dramatic global recognition, and how personality-driven content is reshaping media.

3. Community-Driven Content and the Champions Club EffectThe story behind building one of the most loyal digital communities in gaming, including how to keep fans engaged, entertained, and emotionally invested.