VGRILLERS PODCAST

About VGRILLERS PODCAST

Welcome to VGrillers — the podcast for backyard grillers and entertainers everywhere. I’m your host, George here to talk all things backyard BBQ.  This is the place to get tricks, techniques and tools to help you cook with confidence. Join us for practical conversations – and maybe a few laughs along the way.

Publisher

VGrillers

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 May 2026

Latest episode

18 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Oct 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Episode 12 - Doug Scheiding Rocket Scientist

   🔥 FROM ROCKET SCIENCE TO CHAMPIONSHIP BBQ! 🔥 What happens when an aerospace engineer enters the world of competitive barbecue, challenges traditional Texas pitmasters, and starts winning championships with pellet smokers? You get Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers! Welcome to Episode 12 of the VGrillers Podcast, where host George, founder and CEO of VGASS (Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System), and co-host MrFlavorsmith sit down with 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.

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Episode 10 - Meet Jay Johnson

   🔥 VGrillers Podcast Episode 10 is here! This week, George and co-host MrFlavorsmith sit down with Jay Johnson, founder of Johnson Barbecue Provisions, to talk BBQ, business, family, community, and the journey from backyard barbecue enthusiast to building a barbecue brand and catering business. Jay’s barbecue story started while attending Texas Southern University, when his Texas friends challenged the Southern California native by telling him guys from California couldn’t barbecue. He took that personally, started grilling constantly, fell in love with the craft, and eventually decided he wanted barbecue to become part of his career. 🔥🥩

3. 

   12 Oct 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Ep 11 - CMAC Talks EGGtoberfest

   Hundreds of Big Green Eggs, incredible barbecue, passionate Eggheads, and thousands of BBQ enthusiasts all coming together for one unforgettable event! 🔥🥩 Welcome to Episode 11 of the VGrillers Podcast! This week, host George, founder and CEO of VGASS (Vertical Grill Accessory Storage System), and co-host MrFlavorsmith welcome back their very first returning guest, Craig “CMAC” McPherson, for an inside look at the 2026 Big Green Egg EGGtoberfest in Gwinnett County, Georgia! Often described as the Super Bowl of Big Green Egg festivals, EGGtoberfest brings together some of the most passionate backyard cooks, professional chefs, barbecue influencers, and Big Green Egg enthusiasts from across the country. For George and MrFlavorsmith, this was their first EGGtoberfest experience, and it certainly didn't disappoint!

4. 

   22 Aug 2026

   Behind the Scenes with "Big Blue Grillin" | VGrillers Ep 9

   🔥 Weber Kettle grilling, brisket, BBQ techniques, steak, tri-tip, grilling gear, and backyard barbecue are all on the menu in Episode 9 of the VGrillers Podcast! George and MrFlavorsmith sit down with Luke Anderson, AKA Big Blue Grillin’, a Minnesota pitmaster, Weber enthusiast, and member of the Weber Kettle Crew who has been barbecuing since 2013. 🔥 Subscribe to the VGrillers Podcast for more barbecue adventures! Luke takes us inside his collection of 25–30 grills 🤯, including his grandmother’s original 1976 lime-green Weber kettle—the grill she taught him to cook on. 🥩 We dive into smoking brisket on a Weber Kettle, the charcoal snake method, reverse-searing vs. searing first, thick-cut ribeyes, compound butter, sous vide, tri-tip, and some of Luke’s favorite BBQ techniques. 🔥 Luke also shares his experience cooking at the Weber Barbecue Masterclass, working alongside some of the biggest names in barbecue and helping cook for approximately 175 people. ❤️ Plus, hear the story behind Cook Out for a Cause, the annual BBQ event Luke and his wife created with their grilling community. The event has grown to around 500 attendees, serving hundreds of pounds of brisket, pulled pork, whole hog, wings, and more while raising money to support the Invisible Wounds Project. 🔥 Kettles. Brisket. Steaks. BBQ stories. Great people. This episode has it all. 👍 LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE and join us for another barbecue adventure on the VGrillers Podcast!

5. 

   14 Aug 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Ep 8 - Craig McPherson

   From the basketball court to the backyard grill! 🏀🔥🥩 On Episode #8 of the VGrillers Podcast, George and MrFlavorsmith sit down with Craig “Cmac” McPherson — former college and professional basketball player turned pitmaster, grilling personality, Big Green Egg Team Green member, and the man behind Cmac Cooks. Cmac takes us through his journey from grilling tri-tip with his college teammates to discovering the Big Green Egg and becoming deeply involved in one of the most passionate communities in barbecue. 🥩🔥 🥚 We dive into the world of Big Green Egg, the legendary Egghead community, and some of the biggest Eggfests in the country — including the Ohio Eggfest and the massive Eggtoberfest in Atlanta. Cmac gives us an inside look at what makes these events so special: hundreds of Eggs 🔥, thousands of BBQ fans, incredible food, cooking demonstrations, backyard cooks, professional chefs, and a community built around live-fire cooking. 🏆 He even shares the story of helping Big Green Egg Team Green set a Guinness World Record for chicken wings! But for Cmac, barbecue is about much more than food. ❤️ We talk about his long-running Ribberfest backyard BBQ cook-off, his involvement with local charities, raising money for families in need, supporting childhood cancer causes, and how grilling can bring entire communities together. And of course… we talk MEAT. 🥩 Cmac explains why tri-tip is still his all-time favorite, why slicing it correctly matters, his experiences with Brazilian barbecue and picanha, and how a simple Weber kettle eventually led him down the rabbit hole into the world of smokers and kamado cooking. 🔥 If you love BBQ, grilling, Big Green Egg, live-fire cooking, BBQ festivals, or just great stories from people who live the grilling lifestyle, this episode is for you.

6. 

   9 Aug 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Episode 7 - Joe Barragan

   Welcome back to the VGrillers Podcast! In Episode 7, George and co-host MrFlavorsmith sit down with Joe Barragan (Joe Barragan SD) for an in-depth conversation about everything barbecue, content creation, and the incredible community that surrounds live-fire cooking. Joe shares how his passion for cooking evolved from the kitchen to the backyard, why the Weber Kettle remains one of his favorite cookers, and how social media has opened doors to opportunities with brands, live cooking demonstrations, and major barbecue events. We also dive into his experiences at Memphis in May, cooking at Big Green Egg Fest events, working with Jealous Devil Charcoal, teaching barbecue classes, competing alongside talented pitmasters, and why the barbecue community is unlike any other. Along the way, we talk about favorite grills, pizza ovens, brisket, beef ribs, tri-tip, salmon, live-fire cooking, content creation, and the lessons learned from stepping outside your comfort zone. Whether you're just getting started with backyard barbecue or you've been smoking meat for years, this episode is packed with stories, inspiration, and plenty of barbecue talk. 👍 If you enjoy the episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss future conversations with some of the best people in the barbecue community. 👇 We'd love to hear from you in the comments: What's your favorite grill or smoker, and what would your dream barbecue setup look like?

7. 

   24 Jul 2026

   VGriller Podcast Ep 6 - Captain Ron Cooks

   In this episode, George (Founder & CEO of VGAS) and MrFlavorsmith sit down with Captain Ron Cooks—one of the most respected names in the Big Green Egg and live-fire cooking community. Ron shares his incredible journey from backyard barbecue enthusiast to cooking alongside some of the biggest names in barbecue, winning major live-fire competitions, teaching thousands of grillers, and building a passionate community around outdoor cooking. In this episode we discuss: 🔥 How Captain Ron got started with barbecue 🥩 Why the Big Green Egg became his grill of choice 🏆 Winning South Beach Wine & Food Festival's Masters of Fire 🍖 Memphis in May, EggFests, and live-fire cooking events 👨👩👧👦 Teaching families and kids to cook together 🔥 Reverse searing steaks, pork butts, briskets, and barbecue tips 🦎 Cooking unusual meats—including smoked iguana! 🍔 Why barbecue is really about bringing people together Whether you're a backyard griller, BBQ competition fan, Big Green Egg owner, Kamado enthusiast, or someone looking to improve your outdoor cooking skills, this conversation is packed with stories, tips, and inspiration. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with the biggest names in barbecue, grilling, smoking, and live-fire cooking. 🎙️ New episodes of the VGrillers Podcast feature pitmasters, content creators, product innovators, and industry leaders who are shaping the world of outdoor cooking.

8. 

   16 Jul 2026

   Pork Ribs 🔥🔥🔥and Unusual BBQs | Ep 4

   🔥 Pork Ribs, Party Ribs, St. Louis vs Baby Back, Live Fire BBQ & Backyard Grilling! | V Grillers Podcast Ep. 4🔥 What's the best pork rib to cook? 🤔 Should you choose St. Louis ribs, Baby Back ribs, or full spare ribs? In Episode 4 of the V Grillers Podcast, George and MrFlavorsmith dive deep into everything pork ribs, including the legendary 3-2-1 method, party ribs, live fire cooking, hanging ribs on a barrel cooker, Weber Kettle cooking, Kamado grilling, flavor stacking, smoke flavor, backyard barbecue techniques, and what makes great ribs unforgettable. Along the way, the conversation turns into stories about Desert Storm barbecue, underground pit cooking, unique outdoor cooking experiences from around the world, camping meals, smoked trout, Fourth of July cookouts, and why barbecue creates memories that last a lifetime. Whether you're cooking on a Weber Kettle, Kamado grill, barrel smoker, ceramic grill, charcoal grill, or live fire setup, this episode is packed with practical tips, barbecue inspiration, and plenty of laughs.

9. 

   16 Jul 2026

   VGrillers Podcast Ep 5 - Chef Ray Sheehan

   🔥 What does it take to become an award-winning pitmaster, cookbook author, and barbecue entrepreneur? In Episode 5 of the VGrillers Podcast, George and MrFlavorsmith sit down with Chef Ray Sheehan for an incredible conversation about barbecue, business, family, and building a legacy. 🏆 Ray shares his journey from working in professional kitchens to becoming an award-winning BBQ sauce creator, cookbook author, recipe developer, and respected educator in the barbecue community. We dive into competition barbecue, mop sauces, rubs, entrepreneurship, cookbook writing, Big Green Egg cooking, and why helping the next generation of pitmasters is one of his greatest passions.

10. 

    17 May 2026

    Ep 1 - Meet The VGrillers!

    Welcome to V-Grillers — the podcast for backyard grillers and entertainers everywhere. I’m your host, George, here with Jay and Erick to talk all things backyard BBQ.  This is the place to get tricks, techniques and tools to help you cook with confidence. Join us for practical conversations – and maybe a few laughs along the way.

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