How the under-manned Broncos plan to turn a losing streak into a masterclass victory against Souths

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis, July 1st, 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.

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

University of Queensland Professor Robbie Wilson joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how wildlife biology mathematics is used to analyse every single penalty shootout in World Cup and Euro history, discovering that crucial psychological shifts drastically affect success rates. His data shows that the order of shooters must completely flip depending on whether a team kicks first or second, yet conservative global soccer academies are notoriously resistant to adopting this groundbreaking strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

"We were shocked": How the Broncos really reacted to Josiah Karapani's second suspension

Brisbane Broncos halfback Ben Hunt joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to break his silence on the swirling rumours of a dressing room mutiny against coach Michael Maguire, firmly backing the coach by pointing to his own recent contract extension. Hunt also laid bare the playing group's deep disappointment and shock over Josiah’s second disciplinary stand-down of the year, while locking focus on Saturday’s "do or die" Suncorp clash against the Sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Why the Government’s new ‘Payday Super’ Laws could break Australian small businesses

A major shift in federal legislation now mandates employers to pay superannuation contributions concurrently with regular pay cycles rather than quarterly, heavily impacting small business cash flows by pulling deadlines forward by 118 days. While commercial accounting software accommodates these changes, the sudden closure of the ATO’s small business clearing house leaves 280,000 employers scrambling to find alternative solutions amidst rising economic uncertainties and strict impending penalty regimes. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Broncos in crisis: Why sacking Michael Maguire would be absolute madness

The Brisbane Broncos are facing intense external pressure and rumours of a player-led revolt following a brutal seven-game losing streak since Anzac Day. However, between massive injury counts, ASX financial constraints, and a lack of viable replacement coaches, cutting Michael Maguire loose early would be a massive mistake for the club. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.