Brian “Liver King” Johnson built an empire selling raw meat and primal living.
On June 24, 2025, he was arrested for something far less appetizing; threatening Joe Rogan.
NEW: ‘Liver King’ shows off his ankle monitor after being arrested for allegedly threatening Joe Rogan.
Brian Johnson says he isn’t allowed within 200 feet of Rogan and says he is now headed to the Texas Capitol.
Johnson faces one charge of Terroristic Threat after saying he… pic.twitter.com/bTdY5yDi2M
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 26, 2025
According to police in Austin, Texas, Johnson posted several aggressive videos on Instagram, calling out Rogan by name and challenging him to a fight.
No, this wasn’t a publicity stunt or some wrestling-style promotion.
The threats were explicit, physical, and personal. He traveled to Austin (where Rogan lives) and was arrested at the Four Seasons Hotel for making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law.
Now, for a bit of context.
Johnson’s rise to fame came through the so-called “ancestral lifestyle,” involving shirtless workouts, raw liver, and a whole lot of chest-thumping about natural health.
Problem is, it turned out his superhuman physique was more pharmacy than farm.
In 2022, a Netflix documentary revealed his steroid use. Joe Rogan discussed the story on his podcast, calling out the hypocrisy. That didn’t sit well with Johnson.
Fast forward to 2025. Instead of addressing the criticism with facts or humility, Johnson apparently opted for threats and theatrics.
To be clear, free speech is a cornerstone of our republic. You can say unpopular things. You can criticize public figures.
What you can’t do – under Texas law or any decent moral code – is threaten violence and show up in someone’s town making a scene.
That’s not speech; it’s intimidation.
Rogan, for his part, has built a platform that many on the right respect; not because they agree with everything he says, but because he’s one of the few who lets conversations unfold without filters or political scripts.
This whole ordeal raises deeper questions about mental health, fame, and what happens when a public figure loses their grip.
There’s no joy in watching someone spiral, but there is a clear line between personal struggle and public danger.
Personal responsibility includes knowing when you’ve gone too far.
This isn’t about banning speech. It’s about drawing a line between provocation and criminality.
This article was written with the assistance of AI. Please verify information and consult additional sources as needed.
