On May 28, 2026, musician Max Collins returned to the stage to headline a live performance with his band Eve 6. But in the podcast world, Collins is wearing a completely different hat, pivoting from nineties alt-rock frontman to public radio collaborator.
Over on 99% Invisible, Collins stepped behind the scenes to co-produce an episode about Canadian broadcast regulations. Host Chris Berube announced that Collins curated "a very special bonus that is accompanying this episode" to give listeners a deeper dive into the region's music.
According to Chris Berube, the extra effort was necessary because "there are so many great Canadian artists and Canadian songs that we were not able to get to in this episode, so Max Collins is creating a special playlist that you can listen to." The curated playlist, complete with annotations, serves as an extension of the episode's exploration of Canadian culture.
While Eve 6 fans are accustomed to Max Collins's online presence and high-energy live shows, this public radio partnership reveals a more academic, curatorial side to the rocker. Whether this signals a permanent shift toward audio documentary work or remains a temporary detour, Collins is proving he can work a soundboard just as effectively as a guitar.