Things We Want: Smash Burger Night On The Solo Steelfire 22′ Griddle

Welcome back to Things We Want. We’re keeping it short and sweet this week because, as I said, adventure season rolls on and we are busy.

First up: I had a great time the other night cooking some double-double cheeseburgers in the front yard on the new 22-inch Solo Stove steel griddle ($399 via SoloStove.com). Let me tell you, I am absolutely obsessed with this thing. It’s a total dream to cook on (and make content with), and I was stoked on how these burgers turned out. Seriously tasty. I loaded them up with cheese, onions, and this brand-new sauce from Humble House.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ SOLO STOVE – $399

If you haven’t had Humble House sauces, you’re missing out. My amazing fiancée bought me a pack, and they might be my new all-time favorites. What’s incredible is that they aren’t crazy spicy; they just have insanely intricate, unique flavors. They’re made down in San Antonio, and they are so, so good. I’ll drop a list of what’s in the pack below.

Here is the glorious lineup of flavors in their packs:

• Ancho & Morita (Smokey Tamarind): A rich, sweet, and smoky umami bomb made with aged tamarind paste. Think of it as a highly elevated, spicy BBQ glaze. I put this on my burgers the other day and OH MY GOSSSHHHH it was glorious. Easily my new favorite sauce.
• Guajillo & Red Jalapeño (Aged Sweet Garlic): Often dubbed the “Mexican Sriracha.” It’s a versatile, perfectly aged garlic and vinegar sauce that belongs on literally everything.
• Habanero & Aji Amarillo (Sweet Heat Fruit): A tangy, tropical blend featuring papaya, mango, and fiery habaneros. It’s sweet, it stings, and it rules on ceviche and salads.
• Poblano & Serrano: A bright, earthy, and vibrant green sauce that wakes up whatever you splash it on.
• Puya & Pasilla: A tangy, Valentina-style red chile table salsa infused with real pineapple and achiote.

Still can’t believe how good this was:

On the personal front, I had my MDVIP stress test last week. Ran on the treadmill, tracked my recovery, now waiting on some blood work. Getting close to 40 really hits you with the reality that you have to be crazy focused on upping your activity and keeping your stamina right. Getting old is not for the faint of heart, man.

Next up: Zion National Park! We are heading there this week, and I couldn’t be more excited. I think I’m going to tackle the Observation Point hike instead of Angels Landing—I’ve heard incredible things from multiple trusted sources. I’m also going to rent a bike and ride the canyon one day. We’ll probably swing up to Bryce Canyon, too, because it’s easily one of the most beautiful National Parks I’ve ever seen. Mostly, I’m just pumped to spend time with my family. My brother-in-law is running a big endurance race out there. I am not an endurance race guy (which goes back to that whole MDVIP health check conditioning thing), but I’m excited to be in Zion and cheer him on.

I packed up all my Solo Stove goodies for the trip, too. The griddle, the Summit smokeless fire pit, and the Windchill cooler—it’s the perfect setup for a desert trip, and I love how easily it all packed into the back of my car.

Other things on the agenda: I interviewed the ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS about their new album and house parties! Look for that coming down the pike here on BroBible and especially on my Instgaram.

One last housekeeping note: we have a commenting section again here on BroBible.com! You might have noticed it if you scrolled deep enough on the articles. We haven’t had comments turned on in a very long time. It’s something I’ve been beating the drum for, especially to build a better feedback loop between you guys and the writers and editors bringing you the news.

We used to have a thriving comment section back in the day. If you’re an old-timer, you know it was a huge part of BroBible for years. We used Facebook’s platform, custom builds, Disqus, you name it. I loved it, but we eventually had to kill it. Why? The aggressive amount of SEO spam and, honestly, the toxic, malicious hate directed at our writers. It was completely non-constructive and actually cost us brand deals. And, well, we’re a business… so, if you’re costing us money, you’re deadweight.

But commenting is back, and we are very excited to own it and build a community around it again. So please, participate, add to the discussion, and remember the golden rule: be excellent to each other.

I can’t wait to get out in the desert, fire up these griddles, and make some more content.

OH… ONE MORE THING. Over on my Substack this week, I wrote an essay about the business of writing. It’s called What to Write About When You Don’t Know What To Write About. I’d be super stoked if you checked it out. Another shameless self-plus on Substack, since I’, hanging out over there a lot these days: I talked to Brett McKay from the Art Of Manliness about why affiliate channel revenue for publishers sorta sucks now after being consistently wonderful for over a decade. Go read it on his Dying Breed Substack.

Remember, you can email me at brandon@brobible.com. My inbox is FLOODED with Father’s Day pitches (brands, note that I’d prefer you to just buy advertising with us if you’re seeing the alignment…).

Party on, Garth.

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Marine Layer Resort Shirts

via Marine Layer

If my entire summer aesthetic isn’t “guy confidently holding a margarita while wearing a relaxed resort shirt,” then I have fundamentally failed the season. Thankfully, Marine Layer just dropped two incredibly strong options that ensure I hit the mark.

First is the Embroidered Resort Shirt (pictured above).

TAP HERE TO BUY @ MARINE LAYER – $148 

It’s a slightly textured, breathable cotton blend with subtle diamond embroidery along the edges—just enough detail to let people know you have style without trying too hard.

Then there’s the Luzio Resort Shirt, an absurdly soft, lightweight TENCEL and cupro masterpiece. The “Multi Happy Hour Print” actually features real summer cocktail recipes printed right on the fabric, which you can literally read and mix up yourself if you happen to be good at reading upside-down.

I can’t wait to listen to so much Steely Dan in the backyard with these shirts on this summer.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ MARINE LAYER – $138

 

Gozney Dome (Gen 2) Pizza Oven

The guys at Gozney reached out to me recently, and they seem incredibly chill, which makes me want this absolute unit of an outdoor oven even more. I’ve seen some small neighborhood pizza pop-ups around Los Angeles use these pizza ovens, and I’m always fascinated by them. The Neapolitan-style ‘za I’ve had from one place was legit.

Yes, it is expensive, but it is also a restaurant-grade, fire-breathing masterpiece for your backyard. The Dome (Gen 2) is 40% bigger than the original—meaning you can cook two pizzas at once, or load it up with cast-iron steaks, charred veggies, and full roasts. The real magic is the hybrid fuel system: you can use wood for that smoky intensity, charcoal for an earthy depth, or just hook up propane for an easy, clean burn. It has twin meat probes, a digital console to track your temps, and it basically turns you into a Michelin-starred chef while you stand in your grass holding a beer. I am definitely hitting them up to get one of these bad boys.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ GOZNEY – $2999.99

 

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale National Parks Pack

Since I’m heading out to Zion this week, I’ve got post-hike hydration on the brain. Everyone knows there is absolutely no beer that tastes sweeter than the one you crack open immediately after dragging your exhausted body off a canyon trail. Perfect timing, then, that Sierra Nevada just brought back their Pale Ale National Parks Pack. Not only do you get their legendary, aggressively crisp Pale Ale, but the release actively renews their commitment to funding the National Park Foundation. It’s the ultimate win-win: you get to enjoy a world-class post-hike beer, and you get to support the exact beautiful, rugged public lands you’re out there sweating in.

LOOK FOR IT WHEREVER YOU BUY BEER

 

 

Coofandy Nature Style Stripe Cotton Shirt and Pants Set

We’ve established that I am fully leaning into relaxed, drawstring-heavy summer menswear, and this 100% cotton set from Coofandy fits the bill perfectly. Clay and Doug from BroBible just hung out with the COOFANDY team at the Watkins Glen NASCAR race too. It’s a minimalist, lightweight two-piece featuring a button-down with striking vertical stripes and a pair of straight-leg pants with an elastic waist. Don’t just take my word for it—reviewers are calling it “classy and comfortable” and confirming it is the ultimate move for a beach wedding or an all-white night on a cruise. It looks great, leaves plenty of room to breathe, and ensures you won’t melt the second you step out into the sun.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ COOFANDY – $82.99

 

Stanley 1913 Fútbol Artist Collection

If you plan on spending your summer yelling at a referee through your television screen, you might as well stay aggressively hydrated while doing it. Stanley 1913 is stepping onto the global pitch with their massive summer 2026 collections. It kicks off with the Fútbol Artist Collection, featuring 16oz pints redesigned by seven different artists across seven countries to reflect their national pride and fan culture. They are also dropping a sleek new Messi x Stanley 1913 Collection in ‘Messi Legacy’ and a Country Collection inspired by the crests of football’s most passionate nations. Built for matchday rituals and post-match celebrations.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ STANLEY 1913 – STARTING AT $30

Taco Bell Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza

If there’s one fast-food delicacy I will unapologetically never outgrow, it’s the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. Just when I thought perfection couldn’t be improved, they gave it the Cantina Chicken treatment. Dropping nationwide May 21st after being revealed at Liv Mas Live back in March 2026, it’s stacked with slow-roasted chicken, black beans, green chile sauce, purple cabbage, and pico de gallo. To make matters dangerously delicious, they’re also rolling out a sweet-and-spicy Jalapeño Citrus Salsa packet. I will inevitably eat an irresponsible amount of these.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE AT TACO BELL

Nestlé Toll House Soccer Ball Morsels & Cookie Dough

Since we are staring down a massive summer of global soccer—and as we established with those Stanley pints, we absolutely are—we need appropriately themed snacks to aggressively stress-eat during penalty shootouts. Nestlé Toll House just dropped two limited-edition bangers for the tournament: Milk Chocolatey Flavored Soccer Ball Morsels (that magically keep their shape in the oven) and ready-to-bake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough loaded with white candy soccer balls. Since my baking prowess generally starts and ends with eating raw dough straight out of the fridge, this is exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward matchday spread I can get behind.

LOOK FOR THEM WHEREVER YOU BUY GROCERIES – STARTING AT $4.99

 

The Glenlivet x Nicholas Daley Collection

via The Glenlivet

When my out-of-office auto-reply finally kicks in, this is the exact energy I am trying to channel. The Glenlivet has teamed up with Jamaican-Scottish menswear designer Nicholas Daley for a capsule collection that perfectly blends the laid-back essence of Jamaica’s south coast with the refinement of Scottish tailoring. We’re talking relaxed resort shorts featuring a subtle pop of The Glenlivet tartan, a breezy cabana-style shirt, and a literal hand-crocheted bottle carrier made from jute yarn. It is the ultimate effortless beach-to-bar uniform for those who appreciate craft, culture, and hauling a bottle of 12 Year Old Jamaica Edition single malt around in style.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA GLENLIVET

Wolverine x Metallica Scholars Boot Collection

Even though the most physically demanding part of my job is usually wrestling with a stubborn Wi-Fi router, I absolutely want to wear these while pretending I’m on my way to frame a house. Wolverine has teamed up with Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation once again, dropping a limited-edition boot and graphic tee inspired by the 72 Seasons era and the lyric “Full Speed or Nothing.” It’s loud, it’s working-class, and it’s built for the actual jobsite, not just the stage. Best of all? 50% of all sales go directly into funding the Metallica Scholars Initiative, providing tangible financial support to community college students entering essential trades like welding, electrical, and construction. Turn up the volume and support the trades.

TAP HERE TO BUY @ WOLVERINE

 

On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

Since I’m heading out to Zion this week to tackle Observation Point and actively avoid falling off Angels Landing, I need footwear that makes me look like I actually know what I’m doing in the backcountry. Enter the On Cloudrock Mid Waterproof. These Swiss-engineered beauties are packed with plush Helion™ superfoam to cushion every step and a Missiongrip™ outsole so I don’t go sliding down a slick rock face in front of my family. Plus, they feature a 100% waterproof membrane, which is fantastic news for someone who will inevitably step in the only mud puddle in the entire desert. They provide the perfect balance of ankle support and agility, ensuring my feet survive the trails even if my stamina barely does.

TAP HERE TO BUY VIA ON – $240

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro in Wave Maker Blue

I know this is technically old news at this point, but I recently walked past my local Toyota dealership and stopped dead in my tracks. Sitting right there on the lot was a TRD Pro 4Runner draped in Toyota’s exclusive new blue hue, dubbed “Wave Maker Blue.” It is borderline Smurf blue, but in the most rugged, coastal, eye-popping way possible. Now I absolutely cannot stop thinking about it. The TRD Pro is already a legendary rig, but covering it in a color that actively demands attention while looking like it could effortlessly crawl over a boulder in Zion? It’s an absolute beaut. I am currently trying to convince myself I don’t need to make a highly questionable financial decision right before a road trip, but my resolve is rapidly weakening.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA TOYOTA

 

Seiko 5 Sports Field Compass Bezel

If my impending trip to the desert has taught me anything, it’s that I need gear that makes me look like a seasoned wilderness survivalist—even if my primary navigation tool is just following the crowd on the trail. Seiko just beefed up their beloved, ultra-affordable 5 Sports Field watch by sizing the case up to 41mm and slapping on a rotating compass bezel. If you get turned around in the woods, you just point the hour hand at the sun, find the halfway mark to 12 o’clock, and boom—you know which way is South. The green or brown sunburst dials mounted on stitched nylon and leather straps are the absolute move for that rugged, “I definitely know how to start a fire without a lighter” aesthetic. It’s a heavy-hitting daily driver that won’t require a second mortgage to put on your wrist. TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA SEIKO – STARTING AT $385

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA SEIKO – STARTING AT $385

Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop

The entire watch world has been absolutely losing its shit over this collaboration all week. Swatch and Audemars Piguet finally joined forces, sending collectors into an absolute frenzy. Now, I’ll be perfectly honest with you: I would have been really excited if this was a $400 AP wrist watch, but since it’s a pocket watch… obviously, meh. Basically a Labubu.

Still, you have to respect the sheer audacity of the Royal Pop collection. They took the iconic, holy-grail DNA of the AP Royal Oak—the octagonal bezel, the visible screws, the textured “Petite Tapisserie” dial—and mashed it up with Swatch’s loud, bioceramic ’80s Pop aesthetic. It comes in eight different colorways powered by Swatch’s SISTEM51 hand-wound movement and hangs on a calfskin lanyard so you can wear it around your neck like a modern-day hypebeast Flavor Flav. Good luck fighting the queues.

TAP HERE TO LEARN MORE VIA SWATCH – STARTING AT $400

 

P.F. Flyers x Saeed Ferguson Grounder Low-Top

If your entire perception of P.F. Flyers revolves around outrunning a giant dog named Hercules in The Sandlot, it’s time for a bit of a mindset reset. They just linked up with Philly-based designer Saeed Ferguson for a ridiculously cool, nature-inspired take on their classic 1940s Grounder silhouette. Launching May 16th, the shoe is inspired by the frog-filled Wissahickon Valley Park and features a mottled brown frog-canvas upper alongside the embroidered affirmation, “Stay grounded in nature.” They are built with the rugged lugged treads and ribbed toe bumpers you expect from an all-terrain shoe, plus a Magic Foam insole so your feet don’t scream at you after a long day of making ambitious leaps. It is exactly the kind of down-to-earth sneaker you want for summer.

TAP HERE TO BUY VIA P.F. FLYERS – $125

 

 

American Utopia 4K Theatrical Rerelease

Before I sign off and disappear into the desert, I have to drop in a piece of purely cool news. If you know me, you know I absolutely love David Byrne, and I am already counting down the days until I see him at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. But if you can’t make it to LA, you are getting the next best thing: Spike Lee’s masterful concert film, American Utopia, is returning to theaters nationwide in stunning 4K for one night only on August 5th. Spike deployed 11 cameras to capture Byrne’s incredible Broadway run, turning a bare stage and 11 barefoot musicians into the ultimate front-row seat for Talking Heads classics like “Once in a Lifetime” and “Burning Down the House.” Mark your calendars and set an alarm, because this is the exact kind of cultural spectacle we need right now.

Tickets Go On Sale June 18