The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, we’re (eventually) heading back to the moon—but what the duck is going on in our wild world meanwhile? And it somehow became a Therapy Thursday when we asked you about the most annoying habit your partner has! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @ji...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore’s passport is once again ranked the world’s most powerful, commuters are encouraged to take shuttle buses ahead of Circle Line service adjustments, and a viral safety app in China highlights the quiet anxieties of living alone. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @lavinia...

On The Morning Drive today, how do you marry the love of your life even when you’re broke? Also—please chew your food! And if you could monetize your hobby, what would your side hustle be? 2. Topic Heading 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, over 70% of residential fires linked to Active Mobility Devices between 2022 and 2025 involved uncertified or modified devices, kimchi lands on the US government’s gut health list, and a rare comic that introduced Superman sells privately for a staggering US$19.3 million??!! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @th...

On The Morning Drive today, can you sue AI for false defamation? We also ask: what’s one event—past or present—you wish you could witness live? Plus, do this one thing and statistics say your marriage is more likely to last! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers...

RIP fine dining in Singapore? Not so fast. With Michelin-starred restaurants closing and dining habits changing, it’s easy to assume that fine dining is on its way out. But is it really dying—or just evolving? Tan Hsueh Yun, The Straits Times Senior food correspondent, joins us to unpack why some restaurants are struggling while others continue to thrive, how younger diners are redefin...

On The Morning Drive today, India proposes forcing smartphone makers to hand over source code in a major security overhaul, a new study finds seniors in Singapore are visiting the dentist less often and may be at higher risk of frailty, and Mountbatten residents trial “silent pickleball” using foam balls to keep the peace. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Inst...

On The Morning Drive today, would you drink armpit milk, and what was your favourite toy growing up? We also speak to Tan Hsueh Yun, Senior Food Correspondent at The Straits Times, on whether fine dining in Singapore is really dying, or simply evolving! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jil...

On The Morning Drive today, Johor Bahru rolls out a free shuttle bus service to major tourist hotspots, Lego unveils “revolutionary” Smart Bricks that light up and play sounds, and PSLE Companion steps in to support students and parents. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jilians...

On The Morning Drive today, here’s one item you might want to add to your “don’t eat” list. We also ask which movie never gets old no matter how many times you watch it, and dive into what your butt shape supposedly says about you. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @j...

On The Morning Drive today, Grab gears up for a drone food delivery trial in Tanjong Rhu, while Punggol gets ready to welcome Singapore’s first self-driving shuttle vehicles within the next three months. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

On The Morning Drive today, time to submit your homework: where would your kids go on holiday if money were no object? We also talk entertainment news as Tombraider is getting a reboot and the cast is no joke. Plus, we go side-questing in Singapore and explore unexpected adventures right under our noses! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefds...

On The Morning Drive today, as AI adoption rises, job insecurity is growing across the US, while closer to home, mahjong is strengthening intergenerational ties in Singapore. 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, wow… is it just us or does something smell in here? We unpack the advice social media is very eager to give, and ask you this: what’s the one staple food, dish or condiment you absolutely cannot live without? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @ji...

You can cook your Christmas tree?! Daren Teo, Founder of The Pantry Boy, is here to prove that cooking doesn’t have to be intimidating—even if you proudly “burn water.” From his origin story to why accessibility in the kitchen matters, Daren shares how total beginners can still pull off impressive dishes (yes, pork belly and crème brûlée French toast inc...

On The Morning Drive today, a boy gets injured at Jewel Changi but why are you running on the walking nets in the first place?? Also, Britain begins banning junk food ads on daytime TV and online. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

On The Morning Drive today, what are people putting up their b-o-t-toms?!? We also ask you what your favourite word is, and chat with Daren Teo, founder of The Pantry Boy. From cooking your Christmas tree to pulling off pork belly or crème brûlée French toast, he shares how beginners can make impressive dishes at home—even with pantry staples or leftovers! Check out our F...

Ready to plan your most memorable trip yet? From luxury rail journeys through Vietnam and Malaysia to hotel perks that go far beyond free nights, The Straits Times assistant Life editor Clara Lock breaks down how travellers can enjoy more meaningful, experience-packed vacations. Listen in now to find out what’s shaping travel in 2026—and what you should keep on your radar. Check out ou...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore’s beverage container return scheme will kick off from April 1, and a new samosa record has been set! 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, these were the most spoken words of 2025 * collective sighs *.. We also ask what business you would like to open, and chat with Clara Lock, ST Assistant Life Editor, on how travellers can plan meaningful, experience-packed trips! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer: ...

A fingerprint. A memory. A lifelong heirloom. We sit down with Michelle-Ying Teo, director of Maison Mugen, to explore how fingerprints are transformed into fine jewellery and reimagined as modern heirlooms. From intimate design processes to thoughtful craftsmanship, discover how each piece captures identity, emotion, and meaning. Tune in to hear how these timeless creations preserve memory, emoti...

On The Morning Drive today, France plans a social media ban for children under 15, and JJ Lin speaks out over smear campaigns after hard launching his relationship with influencer Annalisa. 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, Happy New Year to you from us! What is one thing you want to achieve this year? We also speak to Michelle-Ying Teo, director of Maison Mugen, on how fingerprints are transformed into fine jewellery and reimagined as modern heirlooms that preserve memory, emotion, and personal history for generations to come. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Ins...

On The Morning Drive today, Musang King durian prices fall in Malaysia, and we explore the lesser-known side hustles of Japanese legacy brands, from MSG to microchips. 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, FD joins us in spirit as we wrap up the last day of 2025. We ask you what is one thing you got right this year. Also, maybe it’s time to borrow from this tradition to finally solve all your unsolved woes! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummer...