Outside the Fox: A Firefox Podcast

Navigation apps can get us almost anywhere. But what happens when convenience becomes the default way we experience the world? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim and Steve explore how GPS, reviews, and recommendation algorithms have transformed the way we travel, find restaurants, and discover new places. They discuss everything from public transit and fitness trackers to five-star reviews, h...

Remember when being online meant community, not constant performance? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin sit down with media researcher Dr. Jazz Walker to explore how millennials experienced the shift from an analog childhood to an algorithm-driven adulthood. Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefox Follow us on Instagram...

How do you discover music now, and how much of that choice is really yours? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin explore how streaming, algorithms and platform culture have changed the way we find, value and listen to music. Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefox Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefox Follo...

How often do you click “I agree” without reading a word? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim Horcher and Steve Flavin talk with artist and digital rights activist Julia Janssen about what terms and conditions are really doing behind the screen. Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefox Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefox Follow us...

Firefox now has a free built-in VPN. In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim and Steve sit down with Firefox privacy experts Vesta and Tony to unpack how it works, along with the robust privacy features already inside the browser. Download Firefox: https://firefox.com Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/firefox Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/firefox Follow us on Threads: https...

Firefox has a new mascot—and there’s more to it than you might think! In this episode, we chat with the Firefox brand team to discuss the thinking behind Kit, how the character came to life, and what it represents. Our colleagues unpack what “brand” really means beyond logos, how Kit was designed to reflect Firefox’s values, and why details like motion, accessibility, and tone all matter when buil...

In a world where your phone, TV and even your fridge are always online, what does logging off even mean anymore? Steve Flavin and Kim Horcher unpack the chronically offline trend, the pull of going analog and how to log on with intention. They unpack why being offline can feel like a luxury, why going analog still has such a strong pull and how small “speed bumps” can help build healthier boundari...

Firefox’s new AI controls put you in charge of what shows up in your browser and what doesn’t. Kim and Steve sit down with Ajit Varma, Head of Firefox, to break down the master switch, granular controls and what’s coming next. Firefox 148 gives you a single hub to manage AI-related features in Firefox. You can turn these features off, quiet related notifications and choose which tools you want ena...

Looking past the CES 2026 hype, Kim and Steve break down the tech trends shaping 2026, wearables, self-driving cars and robots. From metabolic monitoring to humanoid robots, they separate real shifts from flashy vaporware. Kim shares what stood out at CES in Las Vegas, then they dig into metabolic wearables, what you’re really agreeing to in terms of service and why too much monitoring can backfir...

Kicking off 2026 with a different kind of reset. Instead of focusing on resolutions, Steve and Kim explore how intentionally curating your online feed can shape how you feel online and help you think more intentionally about digital wellbeing. From ethical tech voices and open web innovators to entertainment, science and wellbeing creators, Steve and Kim share who they follow and why it matters. Y...

Steve and Kim explore the unexpected ways technology helps us stay connected during the holiday season. From video calls that replace expensive flights to online games, streaming traditions and shared playlists, they ask whether the tech we blame for disconnecting us can actually bring us closer. Holiday traditions have shifted over time, from handwritten cards and chaotic long-distance calls to s...

Is tech moving too fast for its own good? Join Steve and Kim as they break down 2025’s most questionable tech moments that didn’t live up to the hype. From the flip phone comeback and foldable struggles to AI misfires, failed corporate rollouts, wearable fatigue and growing privacy concerns, this episode looks at why so much tech fell short this year. These missteps reveal a lot about innovation c...

Outside the Fox is back, kicking off with a Thanksgiving special all about the internet’s hidden, heartfelt spaces. Inspired by Mozilla’s “My corner of the internet” blog series, this episode celebrates creativity, curiosity and community on a web that is still weird in the best ways. From niche Discord servers to Letterboxd, Lomography, and hidden online communities, this episode dives into the c...

AI slop is everywhere, from bizarre emails to uncanny videos that almost look real. But is this just harmless clickbait or a bigger problem shaping how we consume information? In this episode, Kim and Steve dive into the world of AI slop, the low-effort, mass-produced junk flooding the internet. They share the strangest AI fails they’ve seen, debate whether “good content always rises to the top” a...

Short-form vertical videos have transformed how we scroll, consume and create. Kim and Steve sit down with creator Nikita Redkar to explore how TikTok helped bring short-form into the mainstream and what that means for every app. When was the last time you broke the "rules" (in the best way)? Drop your story in the comments or tag us and share with #dailydefiance—we'll repost the boldest ones. Dow...

Do you still download apps? Or have browser apps taken over your workflow? Kim and Ajay dive into the rise of web apps and cloud-based tools that promise convenience and flexibility. In this episode, they explore how online apps like Figma and Canva are shaping the future of work tools and why companies use cloud apps to keep everything connected. The conversation covers the pros and cons of brows...

Where do you go when you need answers: Google, ChatGPT, TikTok? Search engines aren't the only option anymore. Millions are shifting how they search, and that shift might say more about us than the tools themselves. In this episode, Kim and Ajay dive into why our search habits are changing and what it means for the future of finding answers online. They explore why AI tools like ChatGPT feel faste...

What’s the first meme you remember? Are memes just jokes or a modern form of self-expression? Internet culture is everywhere, shaping how we laugh, learn, protest and connect. In this episode Kim and Ajay team up with Steve Flavin to explore how memes evolved from silly jokes to powerful tools of expression and influence. They dive into the rise of digital activism, hashtag movements, viral trends...

When was the last time you visited someone’s personal website, complete with a blogroll, a guestbook or even a song on autoplay? This week, Kim and Ajay are joined by Pooria Arab, Senior Product Manager of Solo, Mozilla’s new AI website builder, to explore the rise and fall of personal websites. They dig into how we went from MySpace and Top 8s to everything living on social media and why digital...

When was the last time you stepped into a bank? Is your wallet even a wallet anymore? In this episode, Kim and Ajay break down how digital banking has gone from futuristic to fundamental. Kim and Ajay dive into the digital transformation of banking, tracing the shift from checkbooks and cash to QR codes, mobile apps and cloud-based IDs. They explore how digital banking is quietly reshaping our und...

Ever been scammed? AI scams are getting more convincing than ever, from deepfakes to fake video calls, and it's harder than ever to know what’s real online. In this episode, Kim and Ajay sit down with Nathan Brake, a machine learning engineer at Mozilla AI, to explore the dark side of AI and why AI security matters more than ever. From phishing links and deepfake videos to AI-generated voice scams...

What’s on the horizon for Firefox? This week, Kim and Ajay, along with Ajit Varma, VP of Product at Mozilla, explore the future of Firefox and what’s next for the open internet. Over the past 20 years, the internet has transformed dramatically, and so has Firefox. Kim and Ajay dive into why Firefox continues to champion user privacy, how a human-first approach to AI is taking shape and how communi...

Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, but is it secretly putting your private data at risk? In this episode of Outside the Fox, Kim and Ajay dive deep into digital safety while traveling. Have you ever checked your bank account at a coffee shop or shared vacation pics live from a hotel lobby? Kim and Ajay break down when (and when not) to use a VPN, why public Wi-Fi might not be worth it, and how to stay se...

Can you trust everything you see online? Kim and Ajay dive into the world of citizen journalism, breaking down what it is, what it isn’t and how it's changing the way we consume news. Explore how citizen journalists use platforms like TikTok, YouTube and X (formerly Twitter) to document news in real time. But does capturing a moment mean it's responsible reporting? When speed wins over accuracy, f...

What does TV even mean today? This week, Kim and Steve explore the evolution of digital content. Find out why more people are watching YouTube than Netflix, how social media changed our attention spans and why second screen viewing might signal deeper boredom. Kim & Steve unpack the generational split between cord cutters and cord nevers, explore the business behind binge culture and whether A...