Brad Leighninger is a celebrated American pitmaster and restaurateur who helped turn Gettin’ Basted into one of the most dominant forces in competition barbecue.
- Over 70 Grand Championships, including Grand Champion at the 2021 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational BBQ
- Three-time Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) Team of the Year with Gettin’ Basted
- Co-founder of The BBQ League, an online platform offering barbecue education and insider access
- Owner and co-founder of the Gettin’ Basted restaurants in Branson and Nixa, Missouri
- Recognized for popularizing the “hot & fast” method on the competition barbecue circuit