Brian Johnson, the social media personality known as Liver King, has launched an online petition calling for an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. The campaign arrives amid a tumultuous period that recently saw criminal charges against him dismissed, though his erratic online behavior continues to raise concerns.
The misdemeanor charge against Johnson for threatening Rogan was officially dropped in Travis County court last Thursday. The case originated earlier this year when Johnson posted a series of rambling videos claiming he was traveling to Austin to confront the UFC commentator and podcast host.
Rogan’s security team alerted police after noting the escalating tone of the threats and Johnson’s apparent proximity to Rogan’s residence.
Court records confirm the dismissal but provide no further details on whether it resulted from insufficient evidence, procedural issues, or cooperation between the parties. Johnson had been released on a $20,000 bond with a restraining order requiring him to maintain at least 200 feet distance from Rogan, his family, and his businesses. Authorities at the time noted that Johnson’s behavior suggested a mental health crisis, describing his videos as erratic and potentially concerning.
Rogan reportedly told authorities he had no personal contact with Johnson and was unaware why the ancestral lifestyle influencer had suddenly targeted him.
Despite the legal resolution, Johnson’s recent online activity suggests the situation remains unresolved. In a recent social media video, Johnson announces: “Liver King invited onto the Joe Rogan podcast, episode 1836, welcome to Texas, we’re a friendly state.”
The video shows Johnson explaining that he had asked his newly hired social media person, Georgia, to compile clips of Rogan targeting other men. “he farmed a bunch of clips, a montage to make Joe Rogan look like a bully, all the times he picked on other men, and there was like none,” Johnson says in the video.
He then expresses admiration for Rogan, referencing Fear Factor, the comedian’s UFC commentary work, and his podcast.
“Now that we know that he’s full of crap, we’re talking about the Liver King, by the way, ladies and gentlemen,” Johnson says, apparently referencing criticism of himself. “Holy heck, now I like you more, I already liked you.”
Johnson then invokes Texas tradition, stating: “In the state of Texas, you talk trash about another man, you get the right to challenge him to a discussion, honorably, remember the Alamo, Joe, sign the petition to have Liver King hosted on the Joe Rogan podcast.”
The petition appears on Johnson’s social media, where he encourages followers to like, comment, and engage with the post as a form of signing. Comments on the post reveal widespread skepticism and concern from observers.
One user wrote: “Why do you do this to yourself? I truly want to know. Joe Rogan never said anything about you that wasn’t good and accurate.”
Another commented: “You’re not getting on because you’re not interesting enough. There’d be nothing to talk about other than how you spread a message of pure lies.”
Multiple commenters urged Johnson to seek professional help, with one writing: “You seriously need to get your man some help. I’m sorry, but this stuff ain’t healthy whatsoever.”
Over the past two weeks, Johnson has reappeared across social platforms under thinly disguised pseudonyms, making veiled references to Rogan through names like “Blow Slogan.”
One recent clip shows him standing shirtless on a lakeside deck, declaring: “I want to turn them to pieces. Uh, reputation, ancestral honor, family, one word, reflexively defend them, try harder every day for them.”
In another video, he says: “I willing rip you to shreds with, Dude, I want to introduce you to something you’ve never seen or felt.” He then offers what he describes as an invitation: “I want to have dinner in the beginning, mosh pit in the middle, dinner in the end.”
Throughout these posts, Johnson has accused Spotify of controlling Rogan and claimed the comedian’s lawyers prevent him from responding publicly. He insists: “You’re going to have to face it sooner or later. Right now sounds like a good time.”
Observers have described Johnson’s recent behavior as a concerning spiral, a blend of delusion, obsession, and performance. His erratic speech, fixation on Rogan, and emotional outbursts suggest deeper psychological instability, possibly following the crash after his PED controversy and public downfall.
