Episode 118 - How The Liver King Dethroned Himself!

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 “Untold: The Liver King,” directed by Joe Pearlman, is a gripping 68-minute episode from Netflix’s Untold documentary series that dives into the rise and fall of Brian “Liver King” Johnson. Known for his primal lifestyle, raw organ-meat diet, and hyper-masculine branding, Johnson built a massive social media following and a supplement empire generating over $100 million annually. 

The documentary blends satire with introspection as it explores his extravagant persona—complete with meat feasts, caveman aesthetics, and dramatic horseback stunts—alongside his personal background and family dynamics. At the heart of the film is Johnson’s shocking steroid scandal: after long denying performance-enhancing drug use, leaked emails and a public confession revealed he was spending over $11,000 a month on steroids and HGH. 

The film ultimately acts as both a cautionary tale about the dangers of influencer culture and health misinformation, and a character study of a man who, even after being exposed, remains a captivating and controversial figure. This has also now spilled into a very public battle between The Liver King & Joe Rogan, wild stuff!

I also discuss my own peronal experience with the Carnivore Diet and what it did for me.

Enjoy - DMR