Before performing, Colbert interviewed Dave, with topics covering David Byrne, Jane Goodall, and Pete Seeger. Dave also spoke about his interpretation of Don't Drink the Water. The house band played Satellite as Dave walked out.

Don't Drink the Water was broadcast during the show proper; after the performance, Colbert mentioned that "another performance" (Peace on Earth) was available on colbertlateshow.com. Making It Great was posted to the Late Show's YouTube channel, with Colbert introducing it as "a special, secret, third song."