The Morning Drive with The Flying Dutchman & Lavinia

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: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 included). With hawker centres closed for spring cleaning, what can you cook at home? Leftover Christmas feastings, pantry staples, or something totally unexpected? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummers Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @jiliansummersSee 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: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, emotion, and personal history for generations to come! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @jiliansummersSee 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 Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: @jiliansummersSee 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: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, here are the New Year’s Eve road closures and enhanced security measures you should know about before heading out! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we promise—we didn’t just swear on-air.. Also, how are you preparing for the new year? Plus, this is one thing you should ban if you want to prevent employee burnout. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your favourite eatery might not survive the next year. ST’s Best of 2025 F&B list reveals a food scene under pressure—shaped by reinvention, rising costs, and quiet exits. Diners are changing, prices are climbing, and restaurants are adapting… or disappearing. So what’s actually working in 2025? And what should we expect in 2026?  Listen in now as we break it all down with Eunice Quek, ST’s FoodOnline Editor. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a former millionaires’ club and a bookshop look to become new homes for art-house films, and commuters weigh in as fewer seats appear on new electric buses with three doors. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, here’s your tip of the day for surviving the zombie apocalypse! Also would you want to be rescued by nudists? And we speak to Eunice Quek on why your favourite eatery might not survive the next year, what’s really working in Singapore’s F&B scene in 2025, and what diners and restaurateurs should brace for in 2026. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a Singaporean man without a degree retires at 37, plus China police crack down on errant private cinemas over alleged sex services! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, here’s why you should monetize your hobbies, the Bee Hoon Challenge gets dangerous, and what would you do if you had the chance to escape? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we celebrate Singapore’s hawker culture with the launch of a new book, while also discussing the darker side of intense PSLE preparation, which can apparently cause lasting psychological effects on our children?? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Condo to landed: dream move or financial minefield? Join us for Episode 5 of #RealTalkRealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, as we break down what buyers really need to know: costs, financing, resale planning, and hidden pitfalls. Planning to make the leap? Tune in now! Freehold vs 99-year, types of landed homes, and the role of generational wealth--we cover it all. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, should we do away with the PSLE? What are the most satisfying sounds? Plus, it’s Episode 5 of #RealTalkRealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, where we explore whether moving from a condo to landed property is a dream upgrade or a financial minefield. From costs and financing to resale planning and hidden pitfalls, we cover everything you need to know before taking the leap! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we unpack a sobering MSF report revealing that about one in six ComLink+ families are facing family violence challenges. We also look across the Causeway, where Malaysia plans to bring social media giants under national laws from 2026 and is targeting a full vape ban by mid-2026. On a brighter note, we celebrate a major sporting win as Singapore’s Max Maeder cruises to kitefoiling gold at the SEA Games 2025 in his debut appearance. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we’re getting brutally honest. What are your biggest regrets of 2025 so far, who actually farts the most, and why FD might just be the worst texter you know! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve played PAC-MAN, now step into it! Johnny Zhan, COO of Apex Infinite, joins us to share why PAC-MAN still captivates fans after 40 years.. and what to expect from Singapore’s first-ever PAC-MAN Carnival. From retro gameplay and immersive experiences to year-end shows and a life-sized PAC-MAN, listen in to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create large-scale, immersive IP events! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Changi Airport is opening sign-ups for a free public exhibition that will give Singaporeans a rare behind-the-scenes look at Terminal 5! We also unpack news from South Korea, where K-pop star Psy is being investigated for alleged illegal prescriptions. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, stop killing ants—you might actually be making the problem worse. We also ask: what’s one small business you wish would open in your neighbourhood? Plus, we speak to Johnny Zhan, COO of Apex Infinite, about why PAC-MAN still has us hooked after 40 years, and what you can expect from Singapore’s very first PAC-MAN Carnival! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travel for the food, stay for the… stomach issues? We chat with The Straits Times travel journalist Sarah Stanley to find out how common traveller’s diarrhoea really is, the food mistakes we keep making, and how to know when to tough it out—or when to see a doctor. Listen in as we debunk food risks and sanitiser myths, plus reveal the one must-pack item every traveller should bring! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we look at how parents can support their children during the final stretch of PSLE revision, and how the Ministry of Manpower is enhancing healthcare access for migrant workers in Singapore! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, did you know this actually glows under black light? We also ask you about that what is one thing you really want to do in 2026? Plus, we speak to Straits Times travel journalist Sarah Stanley about traveller’s diarrhoea: how common it really is, the food mistakes travellers keep making, when to tough it out, and when to see a doctor! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big feelings can overwhelm kids—and leave parents feeling lost too. “Why is my child reacting this way?” Dr. Natasha Riard, Clinical Psychologist and Senior Lecturer, and Head of the Clinical Psychology Master Programme at SUSS, joins us to unpack what children are really trying to express through their emotions. Listen in now to learn practical and reassuring ways to support your child, inspired by her new children’s book My Emotions. Discover how to turn emotional chaos into connection and create a safe space for your little ones to open up. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, fake restaurant websites are popping up and stealing diners’ credit card details — here’s what to look out for before you click. Plus, ComfortDelGro is set to roll out self-driving shuttle trials in Punggol from 2026. We unpack the scams, the tech, and what this means for your everyday life. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we find out why wasabi makes you a total snot-face, and we ask you which household chore you actually love doing. We also speak to Dr. Natasha Riard, who breaks down what children are really trying to say through their big feelings and how parents can turn emotional chaos into connection. Inspired by her new children’s book My Emotions, she shares simple, calming ways to help kids open up and feel safe! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thinking of upgrading from one condo to another? It’s not as simple as it looks—and the risks are bigger than most people realize. Episode 4 of #RealTalkRealEstate with Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, takes a deep dive into the real considerations behind a condo-to-condo move. From whether to choose resale for practicality, to understanding your true motivations—lifestyle or investment—we unpack what a strategic upgrade should actually look like. Listen in now to learn how such a move fits into long-term wealth and retirement planning, when to start selling and how cooling measures like ABSD and TDSR have reshaped the entire upgrading journey! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, have you ever thought about giving old sports equipment a second life? Also, Diwali officially earns its place on UNESCO’s heritage list! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what do you do when someone makes you skittish? And what’s the one household chore you absolutely cannot stand? We also speak to Ismail Gafoor, Executive Chairman of PropNex, on the real risks behind upgrading from one condo to another—and why the numbers, the timing, and even your motivations matter more than you think! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GET RICH QUICK!!! .. Really? Episode 10 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE with finance expert Matthew Nixon dives deep into one of the biggest myths in personal finance—Is investing just gambling? In this eye-opening interview, Matthew breaks down how investing is truly different, why managing risk is crucial, and how you can start building wealth the smart way. If you’re ready to get serious about your finances and stop relying on luck, this episode is for you! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, youth mental health saw a boost when schools reopened during the pandemic—new findings reveal why. Italy is pushing for its rich culinary heritage to earn a UNESCO nod, and over in the Premier League, Jesus is coming back to play football??? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, bet you didn’t know Singapore once held a world record for this! Also shout out your favourite breakfast spot! And we wrap up our final episode of Financial Literacy 1-on-ONE with Matthew Nixon: how to get rich quick… or at least, quicker. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, the National Gallery Singapore becomes Asia’s first Healing Arts Centre of Excellence, using art to support mental and emotional well-being. Meanwhile, a new survey shows residents’ satisfaction dipping in 13 out of 17 aspects of HDB living—from cleanliness to noise to privacy — sparking questions about what’s changing in our neighbourhoods. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, what’s one dish you wish you knew how to cook? And is success measured by money, happiness, purpose.. or something else? Plus, we reveal the Top 10 Most Annoying Songs you should definitely avoid at your Christmas party! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, researchers at NUS are fine-tuning carob as a healthier, chocolate-alternative treat. Meanwhile, China’s ChemLex has just launched an AI-powered drug-discovery lab run entirely by robots right here in Singapore! And for Punggol Shore residents, new vending machines are making food and daily essentials just a walk away. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, we uncover a hack that might just make you stop paying for petrol forever! We also dive into nostalgia—what’s your favourite childhood snack? And finally, we think that storms should be renamed! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, apparently… you can pop a mosquito?! We’re also asking: what’s your dream job—and would you take a pay cut to chase it? Plus, the Beehoon Challenge is back! Will Lavinia finally get her Beehoon??? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, apparently… you can pop a mosquito?! We’re also asking: what’s your dream job—and would you take a pay cut to chase it? Plus, the Beehoon Challenge is back! Will Lavinia finally get her Beehoon??? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore’s recovery system has a silent problem: once you leave the hospital, you’re largely on your own. Lifeweavers says that needs to change—now. We’re talking to founders Norman & Elizabeth about the real story behind Occupational Therapy, why multidisciplinary rehab can make or break a patient’s future, and the gaps most Singaporeans don’t see until it’s too late. Plus, their bold new PSA campaign “I Wish I Knew” is calling out what everyone should understand before a medical setback hits. Listen in now for a fast, unfiltered look at rehab, recovery, and the truth about getting your life back! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, South Korean police reveal a massive privacy breach that shook the country. Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, Qatar is not in Africa, guys.. please ah! Also, what’s one thing you wish you could ask your grandparents? And… do you ever wish you knew more when you or your loved one came out of the hospital? We speak to the founders of Lifeweavers, Norman & Elizabeth, about Singapore’s silent recovery problem, and how rehab can make or break a patient’s future! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sure who to trust with your money? In Episode 9 of #FinancialLiteracy1onONE, Matthew Nixon breaks down how to choose the right financial advisor, the biggest red flags to avoid, and the smartest ways to protect your money in today’s fast-changing economy. If you want to build wealth, avoid scams, and make smarter financial decisions—this episode is a must-watch. Listen in now for expert insights, practical tips, and simple steps to secure your financial future! Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On The Morning Drive today, a teenager in Australia is challenging the national social media ban!And a new study finds that getting a smartphone before age 12 may pose serious health risks for children?? Check out our Facebook for more!   Connect with us on Instagram: @onefm913   @thefdsg & @laviniatan Producer: @jiliansummersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.