Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with Mike Shinoda
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Oct 26, 2021 
Mike Shinoda, co-founder of Linkin Park and a prolific musician and producer, shares fascinating insights into his career. He recounts the band’s early days touring in a cramped van and the intense pressure during the creation of Meteora. Mike discusses the transformative experience of working with Rick Rubin and touches on the artistic growth in their sound. The conversation also dives into NFTs, his late-night TV favorites, and hints at future collaborations, all while reminiscing about the band's rise to fame and the dynamics of their creative process.
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Cocktail Chemistry In Stryker's Kitchen
- After the interview Mike Shinoda raided Ted Stryker's kitchen and improvised an excellent cocktail.
- Stryker called it a "10 out of 10" and praised Mike's creativity and hospitality skills.
Double Down On Authenticity And Craft
- Identify what feels authentic and original to you before chasing trends or repeating a hit.
- Keep improving craft and avoid relying solely on past formulas to sustain a career.
Van Tours To Global Stadiums
- Linkin Park started touring in an RV playing 20-minute opening sets and often missed soundchecks.
- They went from that van life to having the biggest album on the planet during the Hybrid Theory cycle.
