Fitness Influencer Faces Legal Trouble After Rogan Challenge

Brian Johnson, better known as the "Liver King, " found himself in hot water after posting a series of threatening videos aimed at Joe Rogan. The Austin Police Department stepped in, arresting Johnson after he announced plans to travel to Austin, where Rogan resides, and issued a direct challenge to the podcaster. In one of his videos, Johnson boldly declared, "Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out, my name’s Liver King. Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you. " He even invited Rogan to set the rules, offering to meet him on his turf. The situation escalated when Johnson posted another video, expressing a bizarre desire to be choked out by Rogan, claiming it would be a "dream come true. " Police reached out to Rogan, who confirmed he had no prior interaction with Johnson and found the posts threatening. Later that day, Johnson was taken into custody at the Four Seasons Hotel and charged with making terroristic threats, a class B misdemeanor. Johnson is known for promoting an "ancestral lifestyle, " which involves consuming large quantities of raw meat and animal organs. His dietary advice has faced criticism from nutritionists for spreading misleading information. Interestingly, Johnson has never appeared on Rogan’s podcast, but he was discussed in a 2023 episode that explored his alleged steroid use, which Johnson initially denied before later apologizing. A video of Johnson’s arrest, showing him being handcuffed and placed into a police vehicle, was posted on his Instagram account, which boasts over 3 million followers. This incident raises questions about the responsibility of influencers and the potential consequences of their actions.