The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia
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[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Lynne Tan (Bunny Wonderland)
Are you ready for the responsibility of a pet? Every year in Singapore, countless rabbits and other small animals are abandoned once the novelty wears off or life gets inconvenient. Since 2013, Bunny Wonderland has rescued hundreds of these bunnies. But behind every rescue lie sleepless nights, soaring medical bills, and personal sacrifices. Join us as Lynne Tan, Co-founder of Bunny Wonderland, shares why they continue tirelessly in their mission, how fostering has changed their lives—and how it could change yours too. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Don't invest in your divorce!
On The Morning Drive today, we share why you shouldn't turn your heartbreak into a financial portfolio! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Your superhero best friend!
On The Morning Drive today, if you could have a superhero as your best friend, who would you pick? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] Married men have no rights...
On The Morning Drive today, there's a woman chope-ing a parking lot with her body and drinking this could cost you 12 minutes of life?! We also chat with Lynne Tan, Co-Founder of Bunny Wonderland, about the true responsibilities of pet ownership, the power of fostering, and why their mission still matters. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Axel & Joey Ng (TeamDefy.sg)
Insurance in Singapore can feel like a maze—from baby plans to hospitalization, critical illness to retirement. Most of us aren't sure if we're protected enough, or just throwing money away. Axel and Joey Ng, Financial Advisors from TeamDefy.sg, are putting to rest the questions that are on our minds: What coverage do you actually need at each stage of your life, how do you know if you're over- or under- insured, and what are the biggest mistakes Singaporeans make with insurance?? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Finally the new OBU is coming in handy!!
On The Morning Drive today, we share a piece of news that will make you no longer upset at the new OBUs! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Useless things we learnt in school!!
On The Morning Drive today, we ask you: what do you think were the most useless things you learnt in school? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] Fish is not seafood???
On The Morning Drive today, a fancy new hotel has appeared in Pasir Ris, but wait till you take a second look! We also chat with Financial Advisors Axel and Joey Ng from TeamDefy.sg about the coverage you really need at every stage of life, and see why FD is backing the Gen Z-er’s on what makes you brave! 💪 Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Hurrah for Wala Wala!!
On The Morning Drive today, food court staff in being trained to notice signs of abuse and Holland V’s beloved Wala Wala Cafe Bar just proves that Singaporeans do care! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Men! Stop carrying your partner's handbags!!
On The Morning Drive today, is it really chivalrous to carry your partner’s handbag — or do you just look a little silly doing it? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] What's wrong with Carrie today?!
On The Morning Drive today, food courts are getting an unexpected new role, we debate whether you should really be carrying your partner’s handbag, and… forget the 40-year-old virgin, have you heard of this one (hint: it’s a man)! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Iceland again??
On The Morning Drive today, we're ashamed at Singapore’s dirty little sense of entitlement Also, just how safe is “safe” in Singapore? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Tootin' our own horn!
On The Morning Drive today, we don't toot our own horn enough so we're asking you to tell us what you’re good at! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] Dine a duck!
On The Morning Drive today, we want to know what are you good at! There’s also a brand-new champion of The Bee Hoon Challenge, and did you know this is the first place you'll gain weight? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Cherie Lok (ST)
Since when was Singapore a diamond mine?? Everyone's feed is full of so-called "hidden gems".. but how do you know if it's really worth the queue? Cherie Lok, Journalist at The Straits Times, tells us what makes a spot truly special, the risks of sudden hype, and shares her own under-the-radar recommendations! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Your job: Then vs. now!
On The Morning Drive today, we ask you what was your first job… and what are you doing now? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Quality tourism but at our cost
On The Morning Drive today, does the push for “quality tourism” mean more pricey attractions for us locals? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] That went flushingly well!
On The Morning Drive today, we send a desperate request to a world champion to be our kids' Chinese tutor, ask you about your very first job and where you are now, and speak to Cherie Lok, Journalist at The Straits Times, about the hype behind “hidden gems” and where to actually find the real ones in Singapore! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Alderic Teo (Food Hunter) Ep 2
Singapore vs. Malaysia: It's the battle of the Bak Kut Tehs!! What kind of person eats 30+ bowls of bak kut teh just to find the best one? Alderic Teo is a man on a mission and he has has ranked them all. From hidden gems in Johor and Penang, to famous stalls in Ipoh and our homeland, let the debate begin! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Who let the birds out!!
On The Morning Drive today, since when did we have a parakeet problem in Singapore? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] You're just like your mother!
On The Morning Drive today, which traits or characteristics do you think you’ve inherited from your parents? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] The rules work differently for women!!
On The Morning Drive today, PSA: stop feeding the monkeys! Also, a new survey reveals which countries are avoiding travel to the US (as if we don’t already know why), and Food Hunter Alderic Teo is back after 2 months of combing through all the Bak Kut Teh stalls across Singapore and Malaysia—will he spill the tea on his findings? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Singapore Carrie Defence Forecast??
On The Morning Drive today, did know you Carrie was the voice of the SCDF siren? And she is getting into your phones next year! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] What songs get you goin'?
On The Morning Drive today, what are the songs that never fail to put you in a good mood? We play them all for you! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] That yellow gunk tastes so goood!!
On The Morning Drive today, if you dream about this, you’re gonna be rich! We asked for your happy songs, but some of them put us in a whole other mood.. Also, please go support what might be the saddest food court in Singapore?! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Eileen Soh (Voluntourist)
What if your next holiday could change someone else's life—and yours too? There's a new way to travel the world (without spending more)! From singing at a wedding in Sumatra to teaching kids in Kenya who'd never seen a sink, Voluntourist Eileen Soh joins us to share how the most meaningful trips aren't about luxury. Get in on the conversation and change the way you see travel forever! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] No football, no life?
On The Morning Drive today, struggling with the idea of buying live fish (because how do you even clean it)? And as EPL begins, we ask: what if you’re not loyal to any club? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] No strings attached, where would you live?
On The Morning Drive today, we dream big! If you could live anywhere for a year, no strings attached, where would it be? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] Is it already in my mouth???
On The Morning Drive today, we unpack the wild story of a man who lived 8 years with something stuck in his chest (don’t worry, not a third nipple). We also speak to Voluntourist Eileen Soh, who’s discovered a new way to make travel more meaningful, for less. And finally, of all the cheeses in the world… why this one?! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Laurence Coy & Terence Crawford (LOTR)
Journey through Middle-earth with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf, brought to life by Laurence Coy and Terence Crawford from the cast of The Lord of the Rings - The Musical Tale! From the thrill of landing these legendary roles to forging the unforgettable bond between Bilbo and Gandalf, hear about the moments that still linger after the final bow. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] You NEED to save this much by 30
On The Morning Drive today, how much are young adults really spending, and how much should they have saved by 30? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Your famous duet partner!
On The Morning Drive today, which famous artist—dead or alive—would you perform a duet with? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] They don't call me Jukebox Carrie for nothing!!
On The Morning Drive today, singing these classic songs might just make you look younger, and if you could have a duet with anyone, who would that be? Also, we find out who holds The One Ring from Laurence Coy and Andrew Crawford who plays Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf in the new Lord of The Rings – A Musical Tale! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Clara Lock (ST)
Is adventure worth the cost? From witnessing elephants up close in Kenya to tasting UNESCO-worthy flavours in Thessaloniki, Clara Lock has a knack for finding travel experiences that go far beyond the guidebooks. We'll talk about the magic of stepping out of your comfort zone and how to connect with local culture—even with kids in tow. Whether you're a planner or a 'just wing it' kind of traveller, tune in to make your next trip one to remember! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Are you ready for retirement?
On The Morning Drive today, time isn’t the only thing speeding by.. Plus, are you financially on track to retire comfortably in Singapore? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Breaking bad (habits)
On The Morning Drive today, we’re talking about the habits you just need to shake, or have kicked for good. What’s yours? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] - The boy who cried
On The Morning Drive today, we relive the moments that made this year’s National Day Parade, hear from Clara Lock, Assistant Life Editor at ST, on why it’s time to venture beyond the usual tourist traps, and share a PSA about your favourite French fries you’ll want to take seriously. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Alice Ong (HPB)
Vapes and K-Pods are getting into schools, and into your children's hands. Despite knowing the risks, many young people still believe vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, or even a way to quit. But how serious is the threat, really? We speak with Alice Ong, Director of Preventive Health Programmes & Rewards at HPB, to unpack the truth behind K-Pods, how to have the right conversations at home, and what really works to help your loved one quit. If you've ever felt unsure how to approach your teen about vaping, start here. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Matters of the heart but 3D
On The Morning Drive today, printing hearts, winning hearts, and Singapore’s softball shocker! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] Breakfast of a nation!
On The Morning Drive today, what is your favourite breakfast spot on our little red dot? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] - Happy Birthday Singapore!!
On The Morning Drive today, from ketchup juice to heartwarming breakfasts, plus tips on tackling teen vaping (parents this one's for you)! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Janice Wong (Chef-Artist)
How do you build a dessert empire in a world where margins are razor-thin and things aren't always sweet? She's a chef, artist, and global icon—Janice Wong has turned sugar into art and desserts into an international brand. But how tough is it to thrive in such a niche, high-stakes industry? And with success all over the world, what keeps her rooted in Singapore? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Do looks matter?
On The Morning Drive today, there's a new way of dating in town, and we're going in blind??? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] SG songs of our youth
On The Morning Drive today, we’re singing along Singapore songs you forgot you knew — until now! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] Why u so like dat?!
On The Morning Drive today, it’s Karaoke time but make it Singapore songs! Plus, Janice Wong, Chef-Artist and global icon shares how she built a dessert empire in a world that isn’t always sweet. And we wrap things up with powerful mottos you need to live by! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Think slow!
On The Morning Drive today, in an age of thinking fast, how do we learn to think slow? Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[DISCUSSION] What do you remember of the past 60 years?
On The Morning Drive today, we take a trip down memory lane through the last 60 years in Singapore. Plus, we announce the lucky winner of those NDP tickets that money can’t buy! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[FULL SHOW] - You put your bananas where?!?
On The Morning Drive today, it’s time to slow down and look back on your favourite memories from the past 60 years of Singapore. Also, you'd be surprised what people keep in their freezer... Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[INTERVIEW] The Morning Drive x Christopher & Andrea (Weiken.com)
In an age of AI and endless online inspo, do you really need an Interior Designer? From dodging shady contractors to future-proofing your space and keeping your reno on budget, Christopher & Andrea, Team Manager & Senior Interior Designer from Weiken.com, are here to share their pro tips! Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[TOPIC] Your friendly VEP application reminder!!
On The Morning Drive today, don’t sleep on your VEP application! Especially if your COE is expiring in under 6 months, you won’t be allowed to apply. Check out our Facebook for more! Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913 @thefdsg & @laviniatan @iamcarriechong Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.