Ocasek, who had opted out of any possibilities of a reunion, gave his blessing to Easton and Hawkes, saying, "I want Elliot and Greg to be happy." On April 17, 2006, when Ocasek appeared on The Colbert Report and was asked if there was anyone he wanted to put "on notice", he answered "Todd Rundgren".
Ocasek, who had declined any chances for a reunion, gave his approval to Easton and Hawkes, saying, "I want Elliot and Greg to be pleased." On April 17, 2006, when Ocasek appeared on The Colbert Report and was asked if there was anyone he wanted to warn about, he named Todd Rundgren.