



Best of 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis, June 29th-July 3rd, 2026
Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis.

Can you really retire on just one hit? A music royalty expert breaks down the millions
Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? White Sky Music’s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes.

How this Brisbane Dad turned family heartbreak into a $1.3M charity legacy
After facing three separate family health crises, including the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son to a rare cancer, Queenslander Shaune Watts refused to be defeated and instead raised over $1.3 million for charity. Hear the deeply moving story of how this ordinary local dad uses sheer determinat…

Former Socceroo Matt McKay reveals how Australia can stop Mo Salah tomorrow
Former Socceroo Matt McKay joined Ben Davis to take us inside the inner sanctum ahead of Australia’s massive clash against Egypt. He shared firsthand insights on stopping a compromised Mo Salah, the Brisbane teenager set to explode on the world stage, and why this is the perfect draw for the gree…

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 …

‘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 a…

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 aer…

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 breedin…

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 sh…

"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 disappo…