Hoppus described the experience as daunting, especially the Los Angeles show: "Playing shows in LA is already nerve-wracking enough because you have friends and family and agents and lawyers and label people and radio stations," he told "Rock Sound" in 2020. The album was produced and mixed by Jerry Finn, a veteran punk rock producer that the band previously collaborated with on "Enema of the State". Additional editing of the recordings took place at Signature Sound in the band's hometown, San Diego; Finn mixed the album at Cello Studios (later EastWest Studios) in Hollywood, where it was also finalized at Bernie Grundman Mastering. The album's artwork was illustrated by artist Glen Hanson, best-known for later designing the Mattel fashion doll franchise "Monster High". The drawing depicts the band performing for a colorful audience of characters, including a wizard, nude men, an alien, and "Enema of the State" cover model Janine Lindemulder. Hanson was awarded a certificate of excellence from the American Institute of Graphic Arts for his work on the sleeve. The design of the CD sleeve was headed by Tim Stedman, then vice president of the art department for MCA Records.