Controversial Figure’s Arrest Linked to Threats Against Radio Host

The so-called “Liver King” found himself behind bars after making alarming threats toward podcast giant Joe Rogan – and reports have revealed how Rogan himself spoke to the police about it. Brian Johnson, who has built a controversial fitness empire around raw organ consumption, allegedly brandished firearms in menacing social media posts that ultimately led to his arrest in Austin, Texas.

At a glance:

• Brian Johnson, known as “Liver King,” was arrested after posting threatening videos targeting Joe Rogan

• Rogan reported Johnson to police, describing him as “significantly unstable” with a “significant drug issue”

• Johnson traveled from Willis, Texas to Austin where Rogan lives, challenging him to a physical confrontation

• Police arrested Johnson at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin on charges of making a terroristic threat

• Johnson was released on $20,000 bond with orders to undergo mental health evaluation and avoid contact with Rogan

Unstable Behavior Leads to Arrest

Austin police took swift action after Joe Rogan alerted authorities about Johnson’s concerning behavior, new reports say. The fitness influencer, who gained fame promoting an “ancestral” raw meat diet, posted a series of aggressive videos challenging Rogan to a fight despite having no prior interaction with the popular podcaster.

The situation escalated when Johnson traveled approximately 150 miles from his Willis, Texas home to Austin, where Rogan relocated his podcast operation in 2020. Johnson’s threatening social media posts reportedly included footage of firearms, which authorities viewed as credible threats against the podcaster’s safety.

According to the latest reports, Rogan informed police that he “had never had any interaction with Johnson and considered the posts to be threatening.” The podcaster expressed genuine concern about Johnson’s mental state, telling authorities that the Liver King “appears to be significantly unstable and seems like he needs help.”

A Pattern of Deception

Johnson’s arrest adds to his growing list of controversies after admitting to steroid use in 2022. The self-proclaimed natural fitness guru previously built his brand around the claim that his muscular physique came solely from consuming raw animal organs and following “ancestral” lifestyle practices.

Haggard-looking ‘Liver King’ seen in new mugshot after arrest for ‘terroristic threat’ against Joe Rogan https://t.co/qXX6egkjKF pic.twitter.com/Wtu8oODK87

— New York Post (@nypost) June 26, 2025

The admission came after leaked emails revealed Johnson spent approximately $11,000 monthly on performance-enhancing drugs. This revelation directly contradicted his public persona and led to a $25 million fraud lawsuit that was later dropped.

“Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out, my name’s Liver King. Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you,” Johnson declared in one of his threatening videos. Despite having no training in jiu-jitsu or MMA, Johnson seemed fixated on confronting Rogan, who is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and former taekwondo champion.

BREAKING: (UPDATE) “Liver King” Bailed Out After Arrest for Terroristic Threat – Fires Back at Joe Rogan in New Video https://t.co/RJAePZuUTu pic.twitter.com/MRfgaQaipE

— MAGAgeddon (@MAGAgeddon) June 25, 2025

Legal Consequences and Ongoing Threats

Authorities located and arrested Johnson at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin on a Class B misdemeanor charge of making a terroristic threat. Upon his release on a $20,000 bond, Johnson was ordered to undergo psychological evaluation and prohibited from contacting Rogan or possessing firearms.

Troublingly, Johnson posted another video after his release, referring to Rogan as “some guy” who “put him in jail” and ominously stating that the videos “won’t ever stop.” This continued aggressive behavior raises serious concerns about Johnson’s mental state and potential for escalation despite the court-ordered restrictions.

Johnson was recently featured in Netflix’s documentary “Untold: The Liver King,” which explored his rise to fame and subsequent fall from grace after his steroid use was exposed. Rogan has remained silent about Johnson’s latest actions, allowing law enforcement to handle the situation while the Liver King faces potential legal consequences for his threatening behavior.