The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

We’re tracing a coastline that disappeared. From Telok Ayer to the Padang, Yong the Urbanist is back to take us on a journey along Singapore’s original shoreline, uncovering clues hidden in plain sight and revealing how much of today’s city once lay beneath the sea. Listen in for Episode 5 of This Is Where We Live and uncover the story of the land beneath our feet! Check out our&...

On The Morning Drive today, football legend Kevin Keegan reveals a stage four cancer diagnosis. Meanwhile, Japan is using AI-powered systems at train stations and public facilities to identify people in distress and help prevent suicide attempts. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jili...

On The Morning Drive today, this lady got booked for using her phone with her right hand... except she doesn't have a right hand!? Also, FD is back from Bali birthday trip! Plus, we speak to Yong for Episode 5 of #ThisIsWhereWeLive as we trace Singapore's original shoreline—from Telok Ayer to the Padang—and uncover how much of today's city once lay beneath the sea! Check out our&n...

On The Morning Drive today, Singaporeans are invited to share their views on future education policies, with the first public session happening on June 27. Plus, dive into these exciting new experiences at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve and Science Centre Singapore. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Prod...

On The Morning Drive today, 1000 squats?? More like none for me.. What’s a subtle superpower you’d love to have? Plus, remember to charge your life the same way you charge your phone! Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

How well do you know your neighbours? Author Greg Rawson joins us to talk about 40 Stories—a book built like a 40-storey HDB block, where each floor holds a different one-page story inspired by real life in Singapore’s heartlands. From hawker stalls to HDB corridors, these are the quiet, funny, deeply familiar moments that make up everyday Singapore. Listen in now for the stories behin...

On The Morning Drive today, congestion in Johor Bahru intensifies as the RTS deadline approaches. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Pokémon card boom is seeing collectors trade cash, cards and Charizards at serious prices, while concerns grow over how deepfake images can cause very real harm online. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @the...

On The Morning Drive today, what do Lavinia and Jilian make together? … LA VILLIAN! So tell us—if you were a villain, what would your villain name be? Plus, we wish FD the happiest 70th birthday and we uncover what might really be the reason mosquitoes keep coming back to bite you. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &n...

On The Morning Drive today, farmland south of Lim Chu Kang is being rezoned for defence use. Meanwhile, more people in Singapore are using Singlish in everyday life—even at work—and TikTok launches a new safety guide encouraging families to have open conversations about screen time. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &n...

On The Morning Drive today, what do Lavinia and Jilian make together? … LA VILLIAN! So tell us—if you were a villain, what would your villain name be? Plus, we wish FD the happiest 70th birthday and we uncover what might really be the reason mosquitoes keep coming back to bite you. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg &n...

Even pistachios are getting caught up in global conflict? From rising pistachio prices to the ongoing Dubai chocolate craze, global events are having an unexpected impact on what we eat and buy. The Straits Times journalist Cherie Lok joins us to break down how the war involving Iran is affecting pistachio supply and prices, what it could mean for businesses and consumers in Singapore, and whether...

On The Morning Drive today, more than half of 8-year-olds in Singapore have already used AI, while a new AI assistant could soon help people hit their Healthier SG goals. As AI agents become more advanced, experts are calling for clearer accountability and digital tracking—even as Chinese tech giants offer record salaries to attract Singapore-trained AI graduates. Check out our  Faceboo...

On The Morning Drive today, yellow bulls are scalping hospitals now?! Plus, what’s the most annoying thing your kids do? We also speak to Cherie Lok from The Straits Times about how the conflict involving Iran is affecting pistachio supply and prices, what that means for Singapore consumers and businesses, and whether the viral Dubai chocolate craze still has staying power! Check out ou...

Two very different medical conditions, united by one thread: human vulnerability. From a couple preparing their seven children to welcome their “special sister”, to a woman whose tattoos were linked to sudden eye pain and blurred vision—ST Health Correspondent Judith Tan joins us to unpack these remarkable Medical Mysteries. Tune in as we explore the science, the stories, and the...

On The Morning Drive today, a Singapore gym launches an inclusive fitness program for visually impaired persons, making exercise more accessible for all. Meanwhile, football legend David Beckham becomes the first British billionaire sportsman. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jilians...

On The Morning Drive today, this is how you can own an airline! Plus, what’s one minor law you’d use a get-out-of-jail-free card on? We also speak to Judith Tan from The Straits Times about two remarkable medical mysteries—from a family preparing seven children to welcome their “special sister”, to a woman whose tattoos were linked to sudden eye pain and blurred...

Petrol prices are up again… so is it finally time to switch to an EV? Former automotive journalist Sheldon Trollope joins us to unpack the real-life side of driving in Singapore—from fuel-saving habits and EV myths, to whether “mileage anxiety” is actually a thing. After more than 25 years covering cars, and now driving an EV, Sheldon shares the things most drivers only re...

On The Morning Drive today, the Singapore Police Force is exploring the use of “Iron Man” jet packs and armed drones for future operations. Meanwhile, Singapore’s new online harms agency officially launches on June 29, with a veteran civil servant appointed commissioner. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &a...

On The Morning Drive today, WE CAN FLY!!! Also, tell us something embarrassing that happened to you at work? Plus, we speak to Sheldon Trollope about rising petrol prices, EV myths, fuel-saving habits, and whether it’s finally time to switch to an electric vehicle after more than 25 years covering cars—and now driving one himself. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect w...

60 years on, and the songs still bring everyone together! The cast of Beatlemania On Tour joins us to talk about what it takes to step into the shoes of The Beatles—from capturing the music, accents and mannerisms of John, Paul, George and Ringo, to why their legacy continues to resonate across generations. Plus, don’t miss an exclusive live performance in studio! Check out our  F...

On The Morning Drive today, we break down why mosquitoes seem to target certain people more than others—from body heat to the scents your body gives off (no, it's not because of your blood type!) Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

On The Morning Drive today, here’s why some people get bitten by mosquitoes more than others 🦟 Plus, what’s one habit you wish you started in your 20s? We also speak to the cast of Beatlemania On Tour on what it takes to become The Beatles—from mastering the music and mannerisms of John, Paul, George and Ringo, to why their legacy still connects generations 60 years on. Plu...

On The Morning Drive today, one forum writer shares the harsh realities of dating in Singapore after going on just three dates in three years since returning home. Meanwhile, Tekka.sg is helping bring Indian businesses in Singapore online, giving traditional merchants a stronger digital presence. Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg...

On The Morning Drive today, let’s talk about “old people smell”.. Do you eat your leftover pizza cold or hot? Plus, just how committed are you to your job (no names will be revealed!) Check out our  Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg  &  @laviniatan Producer:  @jiliansummers See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Is it okay to bring our “B-game” to life? We’re told to give 100% at work, in school, in life.. But what if constantly chasing “the best” is burning us out? In the first episode of  #StateofMind , Dr. Hanita Assudani, Clinical Psychologist at Alliance Counselling, breaks down perfectionism, burnout, and why “good enough” can sometimes be healthier tha...