Step outside your comfort zone
Live from Norfolk · Est. 2026
The Host
Daniel Archie McKie
A quality-driven individual with expertise spanning business management, ISO 9001 auditing, and digital content. Motivated, adaptable, and committed to high-standard results, brought to life through every episode of Poke the Dan.
The Mission
A talk show born from genuine curiosity, covering the topics that matter globally and locally. From Premier League analysis and geopolitical debate to the best Vietnamese Pho in Norwich, every episode is an honest conversation that intrigues and excites.
The People
Daniel Archie McKie
A strong and rather yappy individual who decided to take the leap into something unknown. I am a qualified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and Business Management graduate and a fearless talk show host covering fields of intrests with energy. Based in Rockland St Mary, Norfolk, and broadcasting to the world.
What we cover
Football
Norwich City, Chelsea, and major fixtures across the season. Match analysis and honest insight when it matters most.
Explore morePolitics
Weekly global political news, from Westminster to Washington and every corner of the globe in between.
Explore moreBusiness
Market moves, entrepreneurship, and the stories shaping the global economy, explored with a fresh perspective.
Explore moreFormula 1
Race weekend breakdowns, driver insight, and paddock politics. Post-race analysis every time the lights go out.
Explore moreLocal Norfolk
Hyperlocal coverage from Norwich and the surrounding villages. The stories nearest to home, told with care.
Explore moreFood & Events
Cooking adventures and local events, from Pho soup to Stir Fry Ayam and every culinary experiment in between.
Explore moreThe journey
January 2026
The beginning
The journey kicks off. Website construction begins with the goal of being polished and ready ahead of the August holiday season. A talk show built on genuine passion and curiosity — and the conviction that stepping outside your comfort zone is where real stories live.
2027 — Target
Building momentum
Targeting 4–5 talks per week, accumulating to roughly 20 talk show episodes broadcast across the full calendar year. Growth through consistency, quality, and the courage to cover anything.
TBD
The story continues
New shows, new topics, new audiences. The journey is just beginning — watch this space for what comes next.
Merchandise
Mugs
Poke the Dan branded mugs. Start your morning with a stirring perspective.
Tops
Wear the brand. Poke the Dan tops crafted for the curious mind on the move.
Prototype Designs
Early-stage concepts and prototype merchandise — the creative process in action.
Get in touch
Let's start a conversation.
Whether you want to collaborate, appear on the show, discuss a topic, or simply say hello — the door is always open.
Norwich, NR14 7AH, England