The science of soccer: Why kicking second in a penalty shootout could cost a team the World Cup

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis, July 2nd, 2026

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Decider disaster? Why Laurie Daley’s Blues selection has left fans terrified

NRL legend Mark "MG" Geyer joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to dissect Laurie Daley's highly controversial NSW Blues lineup changes ahead of the high-stakes State of Origin decider. The segment also shed light on the emotional community rally behind Jai Arrow's battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) for "Jai July," alongside MG’s bold predictions for the upcoming weekend of NRL club footy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

‘I thought I’d have to knock him out to win’: 9 years since Jeff Horn’s legendary Suncorp miracle

Nine years after the historic "Battle of Brisbane," former WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to open up about the chilling moment he heard "and new" inside a roaring Suncorp Stadium. The former schoolteacher reflects on defying the odds against Manny Pacquiao and shares how that life-changing victory launched his current crusade to protect Australian schoolkids from bullying. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Border security crisis: Undetected asylum seeker vessel sparks fears of 'exponential' influx in Far North Queensland

An undetected people-smuggler vessel successfully made landfall in Far North Queensland on Tuesday, sparking fierce political debate over the current government's handling of border security. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn that a 20% cut to aerial surveillance hours and a questionable $4 billion contract are leaving Australia's borders dangerously exposed to illegal networks. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The deadly leftover danger: Why eating yesterday’s curry could land you in the ER

A heated debate between Ben Davis and food safety expert Susannah Roelofsz of 4BC Mornings revealed the terrifying hidden bacterial risks lurking in everyday leftovers like chicken, rice, and pasta. The segment breaks down how improper cooling and uneven microwave reheating create perfect breeding grounds for heat-resistant toxins that can lead to severe gastrointestinal illness. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.