A Bit of Optimism The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polymath Elle Cordova
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Aug 12, 2025 
Elle Cordova, a creative polymath and singer-songwriter known for her nerdy comedy videos, discusses the surprising power of boredom to spark creativity. She shares her journey during the pandemic, discovering new artistic avenues while making viral sketches. The conversation touches on anxiety, writer's block, and finding what inspires you. Elle also dives into the fun debate of Star Wars vs. Star Trek and treats listeners to a live performance of her song "Roswell," blending humor and introspection effortlessly.
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Curiosity As a Driving Force
- Curiosity drives Elle Cordova's creative exploration across many subjects.
- She treats English and reading as gateways to broader knowledge and ideas.
Blackjack Led To Bans
- Elle learned advantage play in blackjack to minimize losses and sit longer with her mom.
- That skill eventually got her backed off and banned from several Las Vegas casinos.
Lockdown Opened New Creative Doors
- When tours stopped in the pandemic, Elle Cordova suddenly had space to create again.
- She shifted from solely music to poems and comedic sketches that reached new audiences.
