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From Rocket Science to BBQ Champion: How Doug Scheiding Changed the Game | VGrillers Podcast Ep 12

Full Episode - https://youtu.be/E4vQfRECKq

Welcome to Episode 12 of the VGrillers Podcast, where host George, founder and CEO of @vgassllc (Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System), and co-host @mrflavorsmith sit down with @roguecookers Doug Scheiding for an incredible conversation about championship barbecue, innovation, competition, and the science behind creating unforgettable flavor.

🏆 FROM AEROSPACE ENGINEER TO BBQ CHAMPION
Doug shares his remarkable journey from a successful engineering career and competitive tennis to becoming a championship-winning pitmaster. Discover how a charity barbecue competition changed his life and eventually led to the creation of Rogue Cookers.

🔥 CHALLENGING TEXAS BBQ TRADITIONS
Imagine showing up to a Texas barbecue competition with a pellet smoker while everyone else is cooking on traditional offset pits!
Doug discusses the resistance he faced as an early adopter of pellet smokers in Texas competition, why he refused to follow the crowd, and how his unconventional approach helped him find success.

🥩 THE SECRETS BEHIND ROGUE COOKERS SEASONINGS
We also explore Doug's journey into developing his own award-winning line of barbecue rubs, including:
🌶️ Rogue Cookers Texas Brisket Rub
🌶️ Rogue Cookers All-Purpose Rub
🌶️ Doug's Dust Finishing Seasoning
MrFlavorsmith shares a personal story about using Doug's Texas Brisket Rub on three tri-tips for a last-minute event. What started as a risky experiment turned into an overwhelming success, with guests calling it some of the best tri-tip they'd ever tasted!

From the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ competition to the science of seasoning development, this episode is packed with barbecue knowledge, incredible stories, and plenty of laughs.

🎙️ JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Are you Team Pellet Smoker or Team Stick Burner? Have you tried Rogue Cookers seasonings? Tell us in the comments!

👍 LIKE this episode if you love great barbecue.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the @VGrillers Podcast for more conversations with the people, personalities, innovators, and champions shaping the BBQ community.
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Posted On: October 16th 2026, 05:35 pm
From Rocket Science to BBQ Champion: How Doug Scheiding Changed the Game | VGrillers Podcast Ep 12

Full Episode - https://youtu.be/E4vQfRECKq

Welcome to Episode 12 of the VGrillers Podcast, where host George, founder and CEO of @vgassllc (Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System), and co-host @mrflavorsmith sit down with @roguecookers Doug Scheiding for an incredible conversation about championship barbecue, innovation, competition, and the science behind creating unforgettable flavor.

🏆 FROM AEROSPACE ENGINEER TO BBQ CHAMPION
Doug shares his remarkable journey from a successful engineering career and competitive tennis to becoming a championship-winning pitmaster. Discover how a charity barbecue competition changed his life and eventually led to the creation of Rogue Cookers.

🔥 CHALLENGING TEXAS BBQ TRADITIONS
Imagine showing up to a Texas barbecue competition with a pellet smoker while everyone else is cooking on traditional offset pits!
Doug discusses the resistance he faced as an early adopter of pellet smokers in Texas competition, why he refused to follow the crowd, and how his unconventional approach helped him find success.

🥩 THE SECRETS BEHIND ROGUE COOKERS SEASONINGS
We also explore Doug's journey into developing his own award-winning line of barbecue rubs, including:
🌶️ Rogue Cookers Texas Brisket Rub
🌶️ Rogue Cookers All-Purpose Rub
🌶️ Doug's Dust Finishing Seasoning
MrFlavorsmith shares a personal story about using Doug's Texas Brisket Rub on three tri-tips for a last-minute event. What started as a risky experiment turned into an overwhelming success, with guests calling it some of the best tri-tip they'd ever tasted!

From the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo BBQ competition to the science of seasoning development, this episode is packed with barbecue knowledge, incredible stories, and plenty of laughs.

🎙️ JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Are you Team Pellet Smoker or Team Stick Burner? Have you tried Rogue Cookers seasonings? Tell us in the comments!

👍 LIKE this episode if you love great barbecue.
🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the @vgrillers Podcast for more conversations with the people, personalities, innovators, and champions shaping the BBQ community.
Comments (6)
janice_smellaque 20 days ago

janice_smellaque

What a treat! Doug is one of the best!!

roguecookers 20 days ago

roguecookers

Thanks SO MUCH Gentlemen for having me on the show. Fun conversation and always good to meet new people that love our sport of BBQ 👊🔥💯‼️

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