Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Mike Elgan, technology editorialist, about his journey to becoming a professional writer. Mike reflects on the evolution of journalism, the digital publishing revolution of the 90s, and the role of communication in shaping society. He also shares insights from his nomadic lifestyle, the realities of freelance writing, the impact of AI on creativity, and the importance of adaptability and passion in navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.
00:00 Introduction
05:54 Growing Up in the 70s and 80s
11:32 Education, Passion & Early Work
31:32 Politics, Journalism & First Writing Roles
45:16 Transition to Technology Journalism
54:30 Digital Media Revolution
01:03:01 Becoming a Freelance Writer
01:05:52 Nomadic Lifestyle & Financial Realities
01:24:36 AI’s Impact on Work, Writing & Education
01:42:56 The Future of Writing & Communication
01:50:52 Cyberpunk Reality & Technology’s Next Era
01:55:11 Finding Passion & Success in Life
Connect with Mike:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mikeelgan
X: https://x.com/MikeElgan
Mentioned in this Episode:
Mike Elgan’s Newsletter: machinesociety.ai
Gastronomad: gastronomad.net
Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!
Online Courses : ardanlabs.com/education
Live Events : ardanlabs.com/live-training-events
Blog : ardanlabs.com/blog
Github : github.com/ardanlabs
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Mike Elgan, technology editorialist, about his journey to becoming a professional writer. Mike reflects on the evolution of journalism, the digital publishing revolution of the 90s, and the role of communication in shaping society. He also shares insights from his nomadic lifestyle, the realities of freelance writing, the impact of AI on creativity, and the importance of adaptability and passion in navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.
00:00 Introduction
05:54 Growing Up in the 70s and 80s
11:32 Education, Passion & Early Work
31:32 Politics, Journalism & First Writing Roles
45:16 Transition to Technology Journalism
54:30 Digital Media Revolution
01:03:01 Becoming a Freelance Writer
01:05:52 Nomadic Lifestyle & Financial Realities
01:24:36 AI’s Impact on Work, Writing & Education
01:42:56 The Future of Writing & Communication
01:50:52 Cyberpunk Reality & Technology’s Next Era
01:55:11 Finding Passion & Success in Life
Connect with Mike:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mikeelgan
X: https://x.com/MikeElgan
Mentioned in this Episode:
Mike Elgan’s Newsletter: machinesociety.ai
Gastronomad: gastronomad.net
Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!
Online Courses : ardanlabs.com/education
Live Events : ardanlabs.com/live-training-events
Blog : ardanlabs.com/blog
Github : github.com/ardanlabs
