The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

On The Morning Drive today, would you sleep on a secondhand sofa? F.D. draws the line, and we want to know yours! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we rank the greatest films of all time, debate how far is too far with secondhand stuff, and get the inside scoop from MasterChef SG winner Inderpal Singh on his climb from home cook to rooftop restaurateur! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, why are desserts in Singapore all tasting the same?? Straits Times journalist Cherie Lok takes us inside the hidden world of restaurant desserts—where outsourcing is on the rise, and mass production meets artisanal ideals. Do diners really care? And what does this mean for pastry chefs? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we’re talking about why you shouldn’t feel guilty for taking an MC — because rest isn’t laziness, it’s necessary. Plus, heads up: new seatbelt enforcement zones are in effect. Skip buckling up in these areas, and you could be hit with a fine! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we’re airing out all the childhood lies you used to tell — from “my dog ate my homework” to pretending you had a twin. Join us as we take a hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) trip down memory lane to see just how creative we all were as kids! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we’re sprinting into the job market after hearing about a company that gives you a salary bonus just for running! We also unpack the dumbbest childhood lies we ever told (yes, even that one). Plus, Cherie Lok from The Straits Times joins us to explain why desserts in Singapore taste suspiciously alike! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, can a wellness drink really change how you feel, look, and live? Rosemary Kwa, Founder and Tea Experience Director of Singapore's first blooming tea brand, is here to share how she keeps things piping hot! From personal rituals to wellness and empowerment, find out about the moments that matter, one flower at a time. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we share where and when you can catch all the rehearsal fireworks lighting up the sky in the lead-up to Singapore’s SG60 National Day Parade! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today,  we ask what your go-to snack or food is when flying, and yes, someone may have even taken a Blue Cheese Wagyu Burger on board?! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we find out that even scam farms have KPIs?! We also share our favourite flight snacks and chat with Rosemary Kwa, Singapore’s first blooming tea specialist, on how a good cup of tea can change everything! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, if you're noticing more floaters or struggling to read menus in dim lighting, it could be more than just "getting older". We're joined by Dr. Aaron Ng, Associate Consultant at the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, to talk about how to care for your ageing eyes. Whether you're noticing blurry vision or just wanting to future-proof your sight, tune in for expert tips to keep your eyesight sharp through the times! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about the Blue Dolphin, Singapore’s new 38m-long marine rescue vessel equipped for fires, rescues, and chemical incidents! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we dive into those moments when it feels like everything is working against you! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we ask the men: would you date someone taller than you? We also talk about those days when it feels like the universe is working against you, and speak to Dr. Aaron Ng from Tan Tock Seng Hospital about how to care for your eyes as you age! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about the shocking box jellyfish incident at Sentosa Cove—and why peeing on a jellyfish sting is not the solution. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we dive into the red flags and non-negotiables—what’s a total deal-breaker for you in a relationship? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we reveal the 80/20 rule to keep your phone battery healthy, ask what your relationship deal-breakers are, and share must-watch horror flicks to scare (or cuddle) you through the weekend! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, HMS Prince of Wales docks in Singapore for a historic first, and a father-son duo prepares to lead NDP 2025’s mobile column in a bold display of generational defence! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we ask the nation’s most divisive question—durians make you… what? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we tackle the great toilet paper debate—over or under? Plus, how does durian make you feel, and are you cooking your rice right? We settle these everyday debates once and for all! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our homes are shrinking, literally. As homes get smaller, people are getting more creative. Thinking outside the box paired with new design trends and innovations have helped people turn their small spaces into a more conducive space. We're joined by Yamini Chinuswamy from The Straits Times who went digging to find out more! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we dive into the absolute worst public transport experiences you’ve ever had. PSA: If you’re eating, maybe put that down first. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, why are knives becoming the new accessory for our youth? Plus, we celebrate Izaac Quek making history as the first local-born Singapore player to join the China Table Tennis Super League! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we share what it means to truly let go, unpack what the government’s warning to tall train commuters is all about, and talk to Yamini Chinuswamy, Lifestyle Correspondent from The Straits Times, on how Singaporeans are getting creative to afford their own space in a pricey housing market.  Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we catch up with the woman who defined a generation, Elim Chew, founder of 77th Street and now Chairman of Kingdom Food Group. She shares what she's been up to since her streetwear fashion days and how she's building a new kind of empire! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we decode your genes: what can your DNA reveal about your personality, health, or even fitness? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we ask what’s the one thing you want to do besides catching up on sleep? From long-overdue hobbies to wild dreams, our listeners spill all! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we dive into what self-care really means to you, chat about your ideal weekend plans, and speak to Elim Chew—founder of 77th Street and now Chairman of Kingdom Food Group—on purpose, pivots, and passion. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll never see aging the same again... Who knew fatigue and muscle loss is an actual medical condition (but thankfully, reversible)! If you or someone you love is feeling slower or more tired than usual, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. We're joined by Dr. Chia Jia Qian, Consultant from the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, to unpack frailty and sarcopenia, why they matter, and how early action can make all the difference. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we shared our uniquely Singaporean stories, from childhood adventures at Haw Par Villa to memories of the legendary bus route-caller man! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we ask the million-dollar question—literally! What would you want your kids to do if they struck it rich? Save it? Spend it? Start a business? Let's hear it! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about what you remember from Singapore's early days, what you’d want your kids to do if they won a million dollars, and chat with Dr. Chia Jia Qian, Consultant, from TTSH's Department of Geriatric Medicine about frailty and sarcopenia, and when signs of ageing become something more serious. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we celebrate The Straits Times being named the most trusted news brand! We also dive into the rise of automated retail—could this be the future we need, even if it’s not the one we want? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we ask about the one thing you wish you did with your kids! From missed adventures to quiet moments, we’re talking about the memories that could have been (but maybe still can be)! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we question if a fully robotic mamak shop is really the future we need, reflect on things we wish we’d done with our kids, and discuss what should have been taught in school but wasn’t? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we learn about some top-ups that the pioneer generation will be receiving soon. We also learn about how home-based food businesses are thought to be "cheating" the system by restaurants.  Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about our worst habits! Some of these are truly nasty and will be reported to the police!!! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we learn about a hit and run that resulted in a chair death, talk about our worst habits and learn about sleeping naked! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bak Kut Teh fans gather! Word on the street is that new renditions of this classic dish are stirring up the food scene here. Hedy Khoo from The Straits Times joins us to fill us in on what's happening. Which new versions are worth it? What does it mean for the classic? Tune in to find out all that and more! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we find out about alarming statistics regarding our youth. We must say this is an odd and unfortunate and extremely unsettling. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about the advice we'd share with ourselves when we were foolish and young. The last one is one that everyone should hear... Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we find out about a dating website that matches people based on something unique, share advice we'd give to our younger self and learn what the top places are for Instagram photos! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about something fun. We've all seen the horrible tattoos fans get of their favourite celebrities, so we want to know about you. If you had to get a tattoo of someone famous, who would it be and where would you get it. Thank God these aren't actual ones... Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we find out about something you can do to get better sleep, talk about which famous person we'd get tattooed on us and where we'd place it. We also learn about an update in punishments for dangerous driving! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we learn about what it feels like when you don't belong at your workplace, discuss whether moving to JB to save money is a good idea and speak to All Black Legends Eroni Clarke and Nathan Harris to learn more about rugby, their careers and what they've learned from it all! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in to hear our chat as we sat down with former All Blacks Eroni Clarke and Nathan Harris. Find out what they're doing in town and hear their insights on rugby, leadership and what young Singaporeans need to do if they want to reach the highest level! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we learn about the experience one may go through if they don't "belong" at their workplace. It sounds truly awful so give it a listen and check the article out on The Straits Times to dive deeper. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we talk about moving to JB to save money. Is it worth it? What about your family and the lifestyle? Tune in to hear what everyone has to say because this one is a HUGE topic for us living in Singapore! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning Waste into Wonder, Hougang Secondary's Award-Winning Team! Join us as we chat with the brilliant students from Hougang Secondary School who transformed day-old bread into skincare products, clinching one of the victories at the ignITE Skills Challenge 2025! Discover their creative process, teamwork, and the sweet success that led them to the top. Nervous boys? Yes. Absolute geniuses? YES. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, it's all about the dad jokes. If there's one trait that every father will have, it's this. Thank you to all the beautiful and loving dads out there, go crazy with the jokes this week! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram:   @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @sidn08See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.