Mike Shinoda - Channeling Grief and Hope with “Post Traumatic” | The Daily Show 

Mike Shinoda is such a breath of fresh air whenever he speaks. So full of positive energy. He’s the kind of celebrity I would love to meet some day. And Hybrid Theory is still the best album ever!

Man, you can see the geniue surprise and happiness in his face when the audience applauded for his message. That's so uplifting

I see the name “Mike Shinoda” I instantly click. He never disappoints!

I love how Mike always says "Chester was one of the greatest rock singers of all time" ❤ even after his friend is gone still holds him up high ✊

Mike Shinoda is really cool. years back he was the speaker at my graduation, really glad i got a chance to meet him :)

Trevor has become one of the best late night interviewers. He’s directs the conversation, he engages with the guest, but he doesn’t make it about himself. He doesn’t constantly go for easy jokes. (*cough* Fallon)

Such a humble, amazing person. I wish him the absolute best in everything he does. *"Death is a scar nothing can heal but love is a memory no one can steal."*

Holy shit. I though he was going to talk about Chester, mental health, grief, and legacy, but I completely forgot about the song Kenji and it’s background. He wrote that song about his family’s experience with the internment camps and now here he is, decades later, looking at the news and seeing the same shit. That must be existentially terrifying

Love linkin Park. Grief is human nature. Chester will never be forgotten. Thank you for talking about the importance of mental health as a part of health.

I absolutely love Trevor Noah; he lets his guests talk uninterrupted and he actually does his research. This is a great among many great interviews. ❤️ Linkin Park forever

It's so good to see that Mike is still making music after what happened to Chester. It really shows just how strong he is that he was able to pick himself back up and keep going.

I know that Chester and his death is super important but I'm really glad Trevor focused on MIKE and not (much) on that.

Linkin Park was so close to my heart...I live in India and those songs helped me get through a lot of stuff...in a sense it was really like a family....i will forever mourn Linkin Park and Chester just like earlier generation did with Queen and Freddie Mercury

The audience was so quiet when he was speaking, it was as if Trevor and Mike were having a private conversation. That's the love that Mike and Chester (and the entire Linkin Park) deserves. ❤❤

This is so weird - he’s like this huge star with a big name and yet he’s so chill and down to earth. Seems like a really nice dude.

What level of misery do u have to be on to dislike this video???

As a Mexican i love that Mike mentioned a little about "Día de los muertos". One very important thing inside the celebration is the "Están contigo" or "They are within you" feeling. This means that even when someone you loved has passed away, you live life and honor them by keep moving forward and doing something that you know your loved one would be happy / proud to see.

Love the smile in his eyes.

As a day one fan of Linkin Park, the news of Chester’s death hurt like hell. And growing up as a teen in the early and mid 2000s, they always spoke my language. With that being said....Shinoda’s post traumatic album is pretty damn dope.

We need to protect Mike Shinoda. He's a true gentleman

2:20 That thank you reaction time! A humble man.

Mike shinoda and Trevor Noah?? How awesome is that and the platform is about mental illness, his album, and his resolve through this whole cultural experience of my favorite band, Linkin Park. I love this video.

EVERYTIME HE SMILES. NEW HOPE ARRIVES.

mike is not weak...his strong man.

I struggle with depression and PTSD daily. People like me need people like Mike Shinoda to spread the word. Having mental health challenges doesn't make us , you, me, any different than having physical health challenges.

Ok..I’m completely in love with this guy...what a special, wonderful, kindhearted man 😍

as someone who lives with depression, Linkin Parks music has helped me so much.

Maaaaaaaaaaan R.I.P. Chester. Mike is a well rounded artist and he's so humble. Been a fan since the first time I saw "Crawling" on MTV

mike shinoda is so calm and mature..

Beautiful interview. I love that Trevor shows that he goes the extra mile to learn about and understand the guests.

Mike Shinoda has always been a favorite of mine. He is always positive, well-motivated, humble, intelligent, and respectful. I hope his name will be known.

Trevor knows his guest well. He asks good questions. He is seriously the best host. And he genuinely listens without interrupting the guests. He engages himself very well with everyone.. I am really very impressed with Trevor..

trevor is getting better by the day.. he handled this interview well unlike most host and interviewers..

Glad to see he is smiling. He has a genuine smile that makes everyone smiles. We definitely miss Chester but really blessed to be able to listen Mike’s new music. I have lot to learn and feel from his music and story.

I've loved Mike Shinoda (and Linkin Park) for 20 years. I wish the best for him, he's such a lovely person. 💕

You do your best with what you've got... Yes, that's it exactly. My brother killed himself years ago. My family still hasn't't gotten over it, but we've done the best we can with the hand we were dealt. Thank you, Mr. Shinoda.

I deeply feel that Mike is a unique soul, even when he speaks it moves me, what a great guy, Love him

His song Kenji (spelling please excuse) is the ONLY reason I knew about interment camps. I had no idea.

"Chester is one of the best rock singers of all time". Never heard something more true. But dont forget the band (instruments). They are all awesome :)

A special guy is our Mike. Not many people in the world like him.

18 years ago today, Hybrid Theory was released October 24 The best album ever

Fucking love Mike, always respected him for being the driving focus of my favorite band and his chill attitude. He's one of the most genuinely down to earth celebrities around. He and Keanu are just regular people with some talent not everyone has, but they don't feel specialabout it or entitled to anything

Mike is so good looking ❤

Rip Chester

Trevor Noah has clearly done his homework and understands his guest. Both men speak so intelligently and I love this interview

The world needs more people like this gem over here.

Keep Going Mike! I got your Back!

Thank you, Mike Shinoda, for using your music to talk about mental health. We need to stop the shame of mental illness so that more people can come forward to and say I need help and our healthcare system needs to be improve so that they can get the help they need.

What a beautiful human being. I get impressed over and over again whenever I see him. Such a positive mind, it's infectious.

Deep respect to Mike Shinoda! YOU will reach more than you know with this very important message!!!! Blessings!

I'm getting emotional everytime Mike mention Chester 😭😭😭

I feel like Trevor is low key a die hard Linkin Park fan 😂

The genuine sincerity in Mike is so beautiful to watch. I just adore him.

"Chester was one of the best rock singers of all time" - YEP, THERE IT IS. That's the point that I was avoiding coming to the video for. Here come the tears, WATCH OUT.

his explanation of crossing a line is exactly why it's my favourite song off the album i think, i just never knew how to articulate it... it's incredible to see him smile, and it's admirable how he talks and advocates for mental health awareness.

10:15 I can totally hear Chazzy Chaz saying to Mike, "Hey man!... Thank you!

Mike was so inspiring to me as a kid. Multi-talented, and always seemed like such a nice, genuine guy. I can't imagine the pain of losing a best friend. I'm glad he's coping in a way that's helping both him and others.

Man he's such a positive guy even after that shocking tragedy we went through last year. I wish I could've been like him even 1 bit. Being a fan I still couldn't get over Chester's death, I don't know how'd he dealt losing his bro!

I started listening to their songs back in 2000 as a sophomore. I was such an angry teen in those days and i always felt like their songs spoke to me personally. Hearing Mike speak 2 decades later just feels so nostalgic.

Now I know why Mike is the only person who calms me down.

I love this man. a musical genius. He is always genuine when he speaks and seems to be a good person. I grew up listening to Linkin Park and it broke my heart when Chester died. I really don't know how he is holding up but stay strong Mike...We all LOVE YOU!!!

You can see in his eyes the hard times he's gone through after Chester's death. It's hard for us fans, but imagine how hard it was and still is for him. Glad he's fighting the pain and he's doing better and channeling his energy doing music and things that can help other people and him also. Chester and Mike, the powerful and uplifting duo of voices that I will never forget. My love to Linkin Park, Chester Bennington and last but not least Mike Shinoda.

What a lovely human. Crazy how many people know about Linkin Park but think they're angsty people when they have done so much for charity and all went out to rebuild houses effected by tragedy. Mike is one of the nicest souls you can ever meet.

How is he already 41? He looks like he's in his twenties

Thank you Trevor for giving him respect. Mike Shinoda is a real person. Incredible really. He is a genius in music and yet takes the time to connect and really communicate with his fans around the world. Big heart.

the production on this album is so good. as a life long LP fan it shows Mike drove the bus musically. it is insane how talented he is. And to think rightfully so I always embraced Chester so much, Mike was the glue.

Shinoda is the only rapper i know of that doesn't talk about the stuff i can't STAND in rap music. i love him.

Gosh this guy is so for real down to earth and empathetic and just what humans should all be he sat with himself didn't blame anything but Chester's demons who will always be a legend no wonder Lincoln Park has the fans they do they are just so real Chester also who talked about his demons I started really listening about a year before he died their clips and they were just so real and fucking honest and I'm 62 lol Chester will be missed but they are great thank you

My guy Mike. The mastermind. I was devastated that one of my childhood heroes Chester passed.. I cant imagine what mike went through.

All the way from Jamaica; Chester will never leave our hearts - a group of us even had a memorial event - Linkin Park music has touched so many lives and helped so many across the world through some tough times :'). R.I.P. Chester

I get to thinking about Chester then I get all emotional but Mike always puts a smile on my face. He’s such a genuine person, I love him!

3 years later and this still hits me

Omg I never even thought Mike would show up on the show. ♥️ This was a surprise to my morning!

what a great interview. I wish you the best Mike.

Mike was always a kind hearted person.

Hybrid Theory was the first actual CD I've ever bought. I had tapes before that. Linkin Park has been my favorite band ever since. The music grew as they grew, and me along with it.

Mike, my condolences. I liked Chester because he spoke about his hard past, because he made his depression heard and therefore encouraged others to speak as well. And it hurt me because he went, not so much because of music (in music we live forever) but because of what he did for those who wondered if depression was their mistake. And now ... you ... the exceptional man that you are ... are speaking of mental illnesses ... loud enough for both Chester and yourself. It. Is. Inspirational.

We all cried when Chester passed away, I can't even imagine how hard it was for Mike. He's overcame so many obstacles.

Here comes the tears again

I really appreciate how Trevor knows that Mike himself is in a sense lost and sad about Chester yet he is able to deliver a question without even mentioning Chester's name with the same intention of asking how Mike has been doing and how he transition from a band to a solo artist. I came back to re-watch this since I've forgotten about the content of this video. Man I do miss Linkin Park, was binging their songs yesterday as usual. It's good that Mike's doing great now even without a band, really do wish more people notice him for who he is and how talented he is as both a song writer and a singer and not just see him as a "member of Linkin Park". Not saying this to bring down the band's reputation, but saying this to show that every band member is talented in their own way and can go being a solo artist if they want to.

Welcome back, Shinoda. As a PTSD patient, it's good to see some good come out of something bad.

If I could even begin to express how much I love everything that Mike Shinoda is, creates, and what he stands for, we would be here until the 2020 election and even then I might still keep going.

Mike is one of the most likable people in all of music. Personally, I can’t say one bad thing about him.

Been growing up on Linkin Park since elementary school and tomorrow I'll have my thesis defense to graduate university. LP songs are everlasting, Chester's voice has been always reflecting a lot of people pain and hope, including me. LP is more than a band, they're a part of our history.

Mike Shinoda... such a grounded human being! Thank you for sharing all this! It is all very helpful; how to cope with a loss.... I am so glad to see how humanely Mr.Shinoda approaches this tragedy: thank you for reminding us there always is a way!

Beside "Kenji", I also suggest listening to "Hands Held High". Those kind of songs are like Black Eyed Peas "Where're the Love?", those issues always present no matter what year it is. And it's really weird seeing humankind as a whole never actually put an end to any of those problem one and for all :|

This was such a pleasent interview. Trevor has really come into his own. I wouldn't say he's at Stewart's caliber, but the way he handled this interview is exactly one of the reasons the daily show got so big in the first place. Interviews that are less business and more like two friends talking. I could tell Mike really appreciated both his kind words and his blunt, but still sensitive, questions. Mike is always on point and while I'm under no illusion theres still turmoil in his mind, he really held himself with a lot of inner strength and positivity. Easily one of my favorite interviews.

It was so hard growing up, living with so much pain... Linkin Park became something more to me than music or a rock band, they were and still are a balm that burn when it cures and feels fresh and light when it relaxes you. The way Mike Shinoda has been able to carry on has made those years following LP mean something despite Chester's passing. It was hard for me to accept the suicide of someone who saved me from that same fate... but Mike and his positivism and his will to live and fight and show the world we can carry on and still see the beauty of those songs helped me cope and once more find the balm in their art... I really miss Chester. I really miss Linkin Park. And I couldn't be happier Mike is still there, making music, making people feel again.

Gotta love Mike ♥ a true inspiration & a beautiful human being .

That part about how people keep bringing up the loss of Chester to him and how they keep drawing these conclusions about how every piece of music has to be about him reminds me of Dave Grohl and the loss of Kurt Cobain. Seems like people just keep bringing up Kurt to Dave every single time something could even be slightly tangentially related to him and Mike is probably gonna keep seeing that for some time.

What a beautiful, wonderful person this guy is and so articulate. Love him

Mike Shinoda's Fort Minor album is one of my best hip-hop albums of all time. Shout out to Styles of Beyond, Common and Black thought.

Wow im- just. Mike is such an inspiration!

As someone who has spent most of my 51 years being depressed/suicidal, it is so important to tell someone. One of the most important things about having universal health care.

What I’ve realized since 2017 is that Mike CONTINUED to be a vehicle for people in finding a way to let these feelings out. From Crawling to Over Again, I keep crying over LP and it’s such a healthy release for what we hold onto. Thanks, Mike.

You are doing good, Mike. Thanks for being so open about mental health. Keep being strong.

I see mike ...i click the video Here's to mike, chester, Han, Brad, Rob and Dave ..thank you for all the times you have helped us get back on our feet with your music

He's so humble and down to earth. Love it! ❤

"Mental health is health ... do not be ashamed to ask for help, doctor, talk" this is so true, thanks Mike to pu this so simple

Mike is amazing. He’s done so well after Chester passing. I’ll support him forever. Miss you Chester so much ❤️