The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, if your Christmas card just arrived… you’re probably one of the 16 million. Also, what memory would you erase? Liz Piper from Lifeweavers Therapy Co. is back for Episode 3 of #IWishIKnew on frailty, weight loss and losing independence—the signs people miss, and why support doesn’t mean losing control. Check out our Facebook for more!   Conn...

Less product. More care. Quinn Chen from Ice Secret returns for  #FaceForward Episode 2 to share why handling matters just as much as serums and creams. A therapist will be demonstrating how a simple massage can not only support circulation and relaxation, but show immediate results! Listen in now as we rethink what skincare really means, and why sometimes, doing less can actually do more. Ch...

On The Morning Drive today, Johor firefighters battle a spreading peat fire as haze affects Singapore, and we explore what life is like for people living with aphasia, when words don’t come easily. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

On The Morning Drive today, where is that burning smell coming from? If your domestic helper could only do one thing—cook or household chores—which would you pick? Quinn Chen, co-founder and managing director of Ice Secret, returns for Episode 2 of #FaceForward on why handling matters as much as creams and serums, because sometimes doing less really does more. Check out our Facebook fo...

Love, hope, laughter and the reality of dementia. Veteran film producer Daniel Yun and Bernard Lim, Advocacy Lead at Dementia Singapore, join The Morning Drive to share the stories, research, and real-life moments behind A Singapore Dementia Story—an anthology of five short films exploring life with dementia from the perspectives of persons living with the condition and their caregivers. Fro...

On The Morning Drive today, David Neo shares why building a “we first” society needs deep mindset shifts, and we spotlight Little Red Dot for innovative revision tips that are changing how students learn. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listene...

On The Morning Drive today, we give a shoutout to an honorary Singaporean, ask who your action hero is, and speak to veteran film producer Daniel Yun and Bernard Lim from Dementia Singapore on love, hope, laughter, and the real-life truths behind dementia. From myths to quiet moments of courage and connection, their conversation goes far beyond the screen. Check out our Facebook for more!   C...

Just how far will chefs go for art and CNY tradition? Hedy Khoo, The Straits Times’ Senior Food Correspondent, says the Year of the Horse isn’t galloping out horse-shaped yushengs like other zodiac years. So what’s holding chefs back? Listen in as we break down this tricky zodiac, reveal the most eye-catching yu shengs of the season, and unpack what they say about CNY dining in 2...

On The Morning Drive today, an AI headset aims to help the visually impaired commute independently, Capitol Theatre plans classic film screenings from Feb 2026, and Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansu...

On The Morning Drive today, we tased a mermaid?! What’s your go-to pick-me-up? Plus, we speak to Hedy Khoo on why the Year of the Horse is giving chefs a real challenge—and the most eye-catching Yushengs of CNY 2026! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio...

A small cut. A blister. A wound that just won’t heal. Episode 2 of  #IWishIKnew dives into diabetes and poor wound healing—why minor injuries can turn into major problems, the warning signs people often miss, and how early rehab support can protect movement, independence, and quality of life. Listen in now with Principal Therapist Liz Piper from Lifeweavers. Because sometimes, you...

On The Morning Drive today, more children, including pre-schoolers and P4–P5 pupils, will join a national scheme promoting healthy habits, while AI-driven robots are being rolled out at Tampines active ageing centres to help seniors stay active and prevent falls. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Prod...

On The Morning Drive today, have you heard of Scarlett Wolf? And if you had to leave Singapore, what would you miss the most? Plus, it’s #IWishIKnew Episode 2. A small cut or blister can turn serious fast. We speak to Liz Piper from Lifeweavers on diabetes, poor wound healing, and the warning signs many people miss—and why early rehab can make all the difference. Check out our Fac...

Face forward! We groom our hair. We iron our clothes. We show up looking put together. So why should skincare be any different? Quinn, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ice Secret, joins us to reframe the skincare conversation. No fluff, no fuss. Just everyday upkeep that’s practical, simple, and for everyone. It's not vanity, it’s maintenance. And it’s never too early or...

On The Morning Drive today, a new IPS study finds 1 in 10 Singaporeans lack close friendships, and a pilot project shows how guided conversations can help Singaporeans and foreigners find common ground on integration. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listen...

On The Morning Drive today, is lycanthropy real? Are Singaporeans becoming more inconsiderate? Plus, it’s Face Forward with Quinn Chen, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Ice Secret, who proves to us that skincare doesn't have to be a load of fuss! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:&nbs...

Some medical conditions are so rare, even doctors have never encountered them. Straits Times Health Correspondent Judith Tan joins us to unpack her award-winning Medical Mysteries series—including the astonishing story of a teen who must drink cornstarch water to stay alive. Listen in now to hear the science behind these conditions, the human stories at their core, and the misconceptions man...

They’re leaving Singapore… for a life at sea?!? Meet Daniel and Serene—Captain and Mother Cook of Yoshi—who are setting sail with their 12- and 9-year-old on an epic family adventure. From schooling and safety to daily life on a boat, they share the magical moments that made trading land for waves worth it. Listen in now as they reveal how five years of planning led to the...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore unveils plans for an AI-powered driving circuit at SSDC in 2028 after a five-year delay, while local start-up Strutt launches a voice-controlled autonomous mobility device. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for...

On The Morning Drive today, you might catch FD walking around without clothes and handing out cherry tomatoes… We also have two incredible interviews today: First, meet Daniel and Serene, Captain and Mother Cook of Yoshi, who are leaving Singapore for a life at sea with their kids?! Second, Straits Times Health Correspondent Judith Tan joins us to unpack her award-winning  Medical Myst...

Belle and Gaston in the same studio. What could go wrong? Shubshri Kandiah and Jackson Head join us to talk chaos, chemistry and what really goes on behind the magic of Beauty and the Beast. Listen in now as they take you from brave offstage moments to their karaoke battles! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniata...

On The Morning Drive today, Total Defence 2026 will include app disruptions and a rescheduled sounding of the Public Warning System, while Lego announces a Pokémon tie-up featuring five characters, and here's how you can get them! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See o...

On The Morning Drive today, it’s Lavi-davi-doo day! 💫 We’re crowdsourcing life advice for Lavi, plus we sit down with Shubshri Kandiah and Jackson Head who play Belle and Gaston to talk chaos, chemistry, and what really goes on behind the magic of Beauty and the Beast—from brave offstage moments to unexpected karaoke battles! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with...

Always tired? Getting breathless doing simple things? #IWishIKnew! We kick off Episode 1 of our new series with a topic many people ignore—breathlessness and constant fatigue. What’s normal, what’s not, and the warning signs people often miss. Join Principal Therapist Liz Piper, co-founder of Lifeweavers Therapy Team, because sometimes, you really wish you knew. Check out our Fac...

On The Morning Drive today, Parliament passes a Bill to recognize chess, e-sports and more as official sports, a look at why school meals feel increasingly like “army cookhouse” food, and we are going back to the moon! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystud...