Social Media Fitness Influencer 'Liver King' Arrested in Texas for Threatening Joe Rogan

Brian Johnson, known as the 'Liver King,' was arrested in Austin after making threatening videos towards podcaster Joe Rogan. Johnson challenged Rogan to a fight despite having no training in jiu-jitsu. Rogan considered the posts threatening, leading to Johnson's arrest for terroristic threat.

Jun 25, 2025 - 23:53
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Social Media Fitness Influencer 'Liver King' Arrested in Texas for Threatening Joe Rogan

A social media fitness influencer known as the 'Liver King' was arrested for posting threatening messages to podcaster Joe Rogan on social media. The Austin Police Department arrested Brian Johnson after he threatened Rogan in videos posted on Instagram.

Johnson challenged Rogan to a fight and expressed willingness to be choked out. Rogan considered the posts threatening and contacted the police. Johnson was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel and charged with terroristic threat.

Johnson promotes an 'ancestral lifestyle' involving raw meat consumption, particularly animal liver. His dietary practices have faced criticism for spreading misinformation. Johnson has never been a guest on Rogan's podcast, but his alleged steroid use was discussed in one of Rogan's episodes.

A video of Johnson being arrested was posted on his Instagram account, which has over 3 million followers.

According to the source: NBC News.

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