The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, leaves are now acceptable currency too? We also ask: should cash payment be mandatory for all physical merchants? Plus, by popular demand, it’s part 2 of tongue twisters and pantuns! Try to keep up! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnyst...

Sudden confusion isn’t always dementia. In Episode 6 of  #IWishIKnew , Principal Therapist Liz Piper from Lifeweavers Therapy reveals how a simple UTI can trigger delirium in older adults—causing memory lapses, personality changes, and alarming behavior shifts that are often mistaken for dementia. How can you tell the difference? And what does rehab therapy actually look like for...

On The Morning Drive today, Deliveroo Singapore announces it will cease operations after March 4. Plus, a touching story of an employer supporting her domestic worker’s English lessons and diploma studies simply because "she's my best friend"! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jilians...

On The Morning Drive today, this woman took her Bloody Mary a little too literally… Plus, show off your best tongue twister for Tongue Twister Day! We also speak to Liz Piper on Episode 6 of #IWishIKnew—she explains how a simple UTI can cause sudden confusion in older adults, often mistaken for dementia, and shares what rehab therapy looks like for mild versus severe cases. Check out...

Want to experience Italy like a local.. without the crowds? Discover hidden neighbourhoods, learn how to skip the queues at iconic spots like the Trevi Fountain, and uncover authentic eateries with the winners of the Travel Section of the Year award 2025—Clara Lock and Sarah Stanley from The Straits Times. They’re sharing their insider tips for exploring Rome and beyond! Whether you're...

On The Morning Drive today, the Land Transport Authority crack down on illegally modified active mobility devices. Meanwhile, William Shatner, 94, is set to release a heavy metal album, and IKEA Singapore’s orang utan plushie sells out after baby monkey Punch goes viral! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @lavinia...

On The Morning Drive today, a grandma’s making headlines for allegedly using “hell money” she found around her estate to pay for groceries! Plus, how do you destress after a long day? And if you’re dreaming of Italy without the tourist crush, we speak to Clara Lock, Assistant Life Editor, and Sarah Stanley, Travel Correspondent from The Straits Times. From hidden neighbourh...

Two siblings. One legacy. From killer butterfly finishes to historic podium moments, Quah Ting Wen became the most decorated athlete in Southeast Asian Games history, while Quah Zheng Wen brought home gold once again for Singapore. But beyond the medals and records—what does it really take to carry a family name, a national flag, and your own expectations all at once? Listen in now as we go...

Magic in the flesh. No camera tricks. Matthew Pomeroy is a world-class magician, mind reader, and now one of the Four Horsemen in the Asia premiere of Now You See Me Live in Singapore! From mind-bending illusions to impossible predictions, this is the real deal—performed live on stage. Listen in as we dive into the mind behind the magic and experience a real show on-air! Check out our Facebo...

On The Morning Drive today, a first look at Exploria at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a new 10,000sqm multimedia attraction opening in March 2026 that takes visitors through prehistoric and extreme natural worlds. Plus, Osaka receives a $4.5 million donation in gold to fix its ageing water system, and an opinion piece asks what Singapore might be like without its hyper-competitive culture. Check out ou...

On The Morning Drive today, would you climb a mountain just to graduate? We’re amazed by Matthew Pomeroy, a world-class magician and mind reader performing live as one of the Four Horsemen in Singapore. Plus, we chat with Quah Ting Wen and Quah Zheng Wen, two siblings carrying family legacy and national pride through historic SEA Games wins—beyond the medals, it’s all about minds...

On The Morning Drive today, we discuss the headlines on candied drugs to unconsented recordings.. Plus, tips on setting up a PSLE-friendly revision space at home. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Lavi started keeping score.. but let’s just say luck isn’t on her side. Trump’s latest plan: hospital ships to countries that already have free healthcare–we’re baffled too. Plus, we debate: how old is too old to hit nightclubs? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  & ...

On The Morning Drive today, the US govt plans to set up online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere in an attempt to counter censorship. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we welcome Jilian back from a long long travel! Also, what is up with this taste tester and what holiday would you like to create for Singapore? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beneath the surface of the city lies a different story. A river that once carried life, commerce, and secrets now runs quietly beneath streets and buildings. Its course still shapes the city—if you know where to look. Join heritage educator Yong the Urbanist for Episode 1 of #ThisIsWhereWeLive as he takes us through Stamford Canal. Listen in now to trace the hidden currents of Singapore&rsqu...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore moves to set up a national space agency, new space tech programmes are announced at Ngee Ann Poly, Google rolls out age-verification safeguards for under-18s, and can we get a Touch Grass Week too.. please? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummer...

On The Morning Drive today, flying cars might be arriving sooner than we thought. What’s your best memory of life? Plus, we speak to heritage educator Yong the Urbanist for Episode 1 of #ThisIsWhereWeLive as we trace the hidden path of Stamford Canal and uncover the stories flowing beneath Singapore’s streets! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm...

Air fryer: kitchen essential or just really good marketing? From one-pot meals and tiny-batch bakes, to glass air fryers and modular designs, Straits Times Lifestyle correspondent Yamini Chinnuswamy, joins us to talk about why some people are absolutely obsessed with theirs... and why it might not work for everyone. Listen in if you've ever wondered whether an air fryer belongs in a Singapore kitc...

On The Morning Drive today, ST Engineering’s AirFish is set to launch a Singapore route, and water activities at Sentosa are suspended after a crocodile sighting. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a tiramisu fridge… for real. You guys are weird. What would you do if you bumped into your ex? Plus, we speak to Yamini Chinnuswamy on why air fryers inspire cult-level devotion—and whether they’re actually worth the hype! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Prod...

On The Morning Drive today, Punggol self-driving vehicle’s collision was due to human intervention, and PM Wong will deliver the 2026 Budget statement on Feb 12 at 3.30pm! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, turns out that self-driving car crash was caused by a human. Which cartoon character would you want as your best friend? Plus, we take on the bee hoon challenge and win… but FD still won’t give us a crab bee hoon. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @ji...

Unintentional weight loss isn’t just about appetite. Frailty isn’t just about ageing. And losing independence isn’t just about needing help. In Episode 3 of  #IWishIKnew , we talk about frailty, weight loss, and losing independence—the signs people miss, the emotions people don’t talk about, and why support doesn’t mean giving up control. Listen in now. Bec...

On The Morning Drive today, LTA rolls out a new OBU feature that alerts motorists to slow down when nearing selected streets and expressway exits! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.