Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King” on social media, was arrested Tuesday night in Austin, Texas, following a series of alarming videos posted online that culminated in a direct challenge to popular podcaster Joe Rogan.
The 47-year-old fitness influencer, famous for promoting a raw ancestral diet, now faces misdemeanor charges of making a terroristic threat, according to official booking records.
Johnson’s arrest took place in Rogan’s hometown, where the podcaster has lived since 2020 after relocating from California.
The influencer’s videos, shared widely across his channels, showed him donning a tactical vest and pacing nervously before being taken into custody.
In the moments before police arrived, Johnson appeared frantic, speaking about prison and issuing a man-to-man challenge to Rogan.
In one viral clip, Johnson declared, “Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out. Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you.”
Wearing a wolf pelt, Johnson admitted having no formal training in martial arts but insisted that he was ready to face Rogan under any rules and conditions.
This aggressive post followed days of escalating rhetoric aimed at the UFC commentator and podcast host.
During the arrest, Johnson’s cameraman captured the tense scene inside what appeared to be a hotel room.
Johnson attempted to pocket a utility knife before being advised against it by his film crew.
The footage also shows Johnson calmly sipping coffee while discussing the location of a box branded with “The Joe Rogan Experience” logo, indicating he intended to send it to Rogan’s Austin comedy club, The Mothership.
The influencer’s antics included bringing his family into the room to share a group hug and prayer just before the arrival of police officers.
Emergency sirens sounded in the background as Johnson continued to film, his behavior blending theatricality with genuine distress.
Despite the chaotic footage, police have not clarified whether Rogan was directly involved in the arrest or if it was triggered solely by Johnson’s public threats.
Johnson’s legal troubles now include a misdemeanor charge related to making terroristic threats, with further details yet to be disclosed.
Known for his strict “ancestral” lifestyle, Johnson built his brand by advocating a diet heavy in raw animal organs, including liver, testicles and fertilized eggs, alongside intense workout regimens.
His muscular physique was widely attributed to this regimen until a series of leaked emails revealed undisclosed steroid use, casting doubt on his previous claims, the New York Post reports.
This isn’t the first time Johnson’s behavior has sparked controversy.
His public feud with Rogan escalated after Rogan discussed Johnson’s steroid use on his podcast, prompting the influencer to respond with increasingly erratic videos and direct calls for confrontation.
Johnson’s challenge to Rogan represents a rare and intense escalation, with Johnson openly daring the podcaster to a fight despite his admitted lack of combat training.
“I’m willing to die,” Johnson said, emphasizing his commitment to the challenge as he invoked his family as motivation.
Authorities booked Johnson into the Travis County Jail at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, where he remains in custody.
The Austin Police Department has not released further comment on the incident.
As the situation develops, social media users remain divided, with some viewing Johnson’s arrest as a dramatic spectacle while others express concern over the seriousness of the threats he made.
Meanwhile, Rogan has yet to respond publicly.
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