Joe Rogan vs Liver King: Influencer Arrested After Threatening Podcast Giant

Joe Rogan BioSnap a weekly updated Biography. Joe Rogan has once again found himself in national headlines after a dramatic and bizarre social media confrontation erupted between him and Brian “Liver King” Johnson, the controversial fitness influencer notorious for his raw-meat diet and previous steroid use scandals. According to ABC News and multiple other outlets, Johnson was arrested in Austin on June 24 after posting a series of increasingly threatening videos challenging Rogan to a physical fight. In these Instagram videos, Johnson, donning a wolf pelt and tactical vest, called out Rogan, referencing the comedian’s black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and promising to fight “man to man” on Rogan’s turf. Rogan, who had never hosted Johnson on his massively popular podcast but had previously discussed Johnson’s misleading fitness claims, told police he’d had no direct interactions with Johnson and considered the posts threatening. Police reports detail that Rogan described Johnson as “significantly unstable” and possibly struggling with substance issues, comments reportedly passed along to law enforcement as Johnson was actively traveling to Austin while making real-time threats. The Austin Police Department, after reviewing Johnson’s posts, moved swiftly to arrest Johnson at a downtown hotel. Johnson’s arrest was captured on his own Instagram feed, showing him being led away in handcuffs while still referencing Rogan and even directing that a box emblazoned with The Joe Rogan Experience logo be sent to Rogan’s Austin comedy club, The Mothership. Johnson now faces a Class B misdemeanor charge for making a terroristic threat, and the case remains an open investigation. Beyond this public dustup, Rogan continues to maintain his dominance on the podcasting charts, recently regaining the number one spot after releasing a widely discussed episode with Senator Bernie Sanders. Social media has again lit up with clips and discussions of Rogan’s interviews with both political figures and technologists, including Naval Ravikant and Mark Zuckerberg, with topics ranging from artificial intelligence to anxiety and climate change. In the business world, Rogan’s endorsement of supplements and biohacking products like hydrogen water, Onnit’s Alpha Brain, and various wellness gadgets continues, with recent product recommendations making the rounds on health and lifestyle websites. As for public appearances, there have been no new controversies involving Rogan personally except for his role in this incident with Liver King. However, his influence and reach remain high, with ongoing brand partnerships and his Austin-based comedy club frequently referenced by fans and media alike. There is no indication that Rogan intends to bring Johnson onto his podcast or engage with him further, and sources close to Rogan have remained silent beyond confirming the threat was taken seriously. For now, Rogan’s biographical arc for the week is headlined by his tangential role i This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.