The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, what would you do if someone threatened you while you had your baby with you? Also, what are your Top 3 smells of Singapore? Plus, we speak to Eugene Koh and Douglas Fun, founders of CHASING, about why they decided to launch yet another bubble tea brand in one of the world's most competitive markets, the challenges of building it from scratch, and the inspiration behind...

Would you sacrifice love for legacy? The Straits Times’ Senior Food Correspondent Hedy Khoo joins us to share the story of a 31-year-old successor balancing family legacy, old-school recipes, and the realities of running a restaurant in 2025. From handmade kueh salat to million-dollar decisions, we’ll uncover the side of F&B diners rarely see! Check out our  Facebook for more!...

On The Morning Drive today, Singapore updates its EV driving license rules as electric vehicles become more common on our roads. Meanwhile, South Korea is turning to AI-powered dolls to support elderly care, NUS researchers have developed a battery-free skin patch that could continuously monitor blood pressure, and we look at how students can avoid costly mistakes in math exams when every mark cou...

On The Morning Drive today, would you adopt an AI parent? And if you could do it all over again, how would you change your parenting style? We also speak to Hedy Khoo from The Straits Times about a 31-year-old F&B successor navigating family expectations, old-school recipes and the realities of running a restaurant in 2025. From handmade kueh salat to million-dollar decisions, we uncover...

Would you support your child if they wanted to be an artist? From doodling and writing stories as a kid to becoming a filmmaker, musician, comedian and one of Singapore’s most recognizable content creators, Annette Lee has built a career from creativity. Join us as she talks about her new film Dream Stall, the challenges of pursuing an unconventional career in Singapore, and why parents may...

On The Morning Drive today, supermarket chains are rolling out special CDC voucher promotions to help Singaporeans stretch their dollar a little further. From bonus deals to added discounts, here's how you can make the most of your vouchers! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansum...

On The Morning Drive today, what are they finding in poo now?! Also, FD has been very annoyed by "wokeness"... until it finally hit home today. Plus, would you support your child if they wanted to be an artist? We speak to Annette Lee, who turned a childhood love of drawing, writing and performing into a career. She joins us to talk about Dream Stall, pursuing an unconventional path in Singap...

On The Morning Drive today, Shopee cuts hundreds of developer roles as it pivots further into AI. Meanwhile, crowds flock to artist CJ Hendry ’s Flower Market installation to pick plush flowers, and Singapore says goodbye to orange Yakult as a new peach flavour takes its place. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &&n...

On The Morning Drive today, what do you think of these (totally legal) brownies with a little something special inside? Also, goodbye Orange Yakult, and tell us: what's the scariest thing about getting older? Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener...

On The Morning Drive today, SingPost is making it easier to send mail and parcels with a new HDB letterbox collection service. Plus, young Singaporeans are taking matters into their own hands by building internship and entry-level job trackers to help close the opportunity gap for students and fresh graduates. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 &n...

On The Morning Drive today, have you ever witnessed a real-life James Bond stunt? Also, we've got the full list of secrets to a happy marriage—and are you self-conscious? If so, what are you conscious about? Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/list...

Not your average drum show. With over 10 million fans worldwide, DRUM TAO delivers an electrifying mix of taiko drumming, precision choreography, acrobatics, and jaw-dropping stagecraft. Today, Taro Harasaki and Lan Yi Hsun—DRUM TAO's first international member—join The Morning Drive to share the discipline behind the spectacle, life on tour, and what makes every performance unforgetta...

On The Morning Drive today, support pours in for power-washing artist Marcus Pang after his story captured public attention. Plus, in a world of texts, DMs and voice notes, are we losing the ability to have difficult conversations face-to-face—and is all that typing making things worse? Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &nbs...

On The Morning Drive today, check your facts before you attack! Are we texting too much and talking too little? We also speak to Taro Harasaki and Lan Yi Hsun from DRUM TAO, the global phenomenon that's wowed over 10 million fans with its explosive blend of taiko drumming, acrobatics and precision choreography. Plus, don't miss an exclusive sneak peek of the show! Check out our  Facebook for...

China's next big travel destination might not be Beijing, Shanghai—or even Chengdu. Ningxia, on the edge of the Gobi Desert, is quietly emerging as one of Asia's most exciting wine regions. Sarah Stanley, Straits Times Travel Correspondent, joins us to discuss Chinese wine, wine tourism, and why this underrated corner of China could be the country's best-kept travel secret.. for now. Check o...

On The Morning Drive today, we look at the often-unseen experiences of abused husbands in Singapore and the challenges they face in seeking help. Plus, why are some elderly pedestrians willing to risk jaywalking for convenience? And with PSLE season approaching, we explore the top revision mistakes students and parents should avoid as exam pressure starts to build! Check out our  Facebook for...

On The Morning Drive today, would you eat sourdough bread made using yeast found in a mummified body? Plus, at work—do you speak up, or choose your battles? We also speak to Sarah Stanley from The Straits Times about Ningxia, the unlikely wine destination emerging on the edge of the Gobi Desert, and why it may be China’s best-kept travel secret! Check out our  Facebook for more! &...

You said you'd start. So what stopped you? Habit coaching specialist Julian Tan joins us to unpack why motivation alone isn't enough, how he's maintained a 70-year daily streak, and why a simple system—not stronger willpower—may be the key to making habits stick. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "I'll start tomorrow," this conversation is for you. Check out our  Facebook for...

On The Morning Drive today, PayNow users will see masked names instead of nicknames as new measures kick in to help ensure you're paying the right person. Plus, Skypark Sentosa launches Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides..? Bring that moisturizer! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:&nbs...

On The Morning Drive today, you can change your eye colour now?! Plus, your partner makes the most ___ (fill in the blank)! We also put FD under the microscope with habit coaching specialist Julian Tan as we unpack why motivation alone isn't enough, how he's maintained a 7-year daily streak, and why systems—not willpower—might be the secret to making habits stick. If you've ever s...

On The Morning Drive today, a police couple shares how investigative skills from the job spill over into life at home. Plus, we remember Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning voice behind Beauty and the Beast and A Whole New World, following his passing at 75. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:&nb...

On The Morning Drive today, did you know you can do this with our bougainvilleas? Plus, what would relationship therapy have looked like in the Middle Ages? And what's your ultimate breakup song? Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

A torn shirt. An air mattress. A hose. What if none of it had to go to waste?  Nuryanee Anisah, Co-founder & CEO of Commenhers, is turning textile waste into opportunity—transforming discarded fabrics into new products while empowering seniors and homemakers through meaningful work. Is upcycling really the future of fashion and sustainability? And how do you build a business around...

On The Morning Drive today, a new species of venomous box jellyfish has been discovered off the coast of Sentosa. Meanwhile, researchers at Nanyang Technological University have developed tiny robots that could one day assist surgeons in performing delicate procedures. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniata...

On The Morning Drive today, you can rent this in Japan?!? Plus, if you had to eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? We also speak to Nuryanee Anisah from Commenhers, who’s turning textile waste into opportunity by transforming discarded fabrics into new products while creating meaningful work for seniors and homemakers! Check out our  Facebook for more!   C...