About Us
David Easson
Head of YPS
David is a seasoned broadcast journalist, newsreader, sports reporter and commentator with more than 20 years behind the mic. His career has taken him from reading bulletins on stations across the UK to reporting with Middlesbrough fans in Rome, commentating on Premier League football, and interviewing athletes at the London 2012 Olympics. Since then, he’s covered seven Olympic Games and even worked at the World Cup in Brazil.
What drives David is storytelling — giving people the space to share their experiences and create real connections with audiences. It’s the same passion he brings to Yorkshire Podcast Studios, whether through audio, video, or helping clients find their voice for the first time.
Alongside his broadcast work, David has spent more than a decade teaching journalism at the University of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield. That teaching instinct shapes the way he works with clients too: building confidence, refining messages, and ensuring every story lands with impact.
At YPS, David’s mission is simple — to help people produce content that matters, and to make sure their stories are heard.
James has been at the mic since podcasting’s early days, hosting the hugely successful Cricket Badger Podcast for over a decade. His path into media wasn’t straightforward — after years in local government and a degree in Creative Writing at the University of Leeds, he finally gave in to his true passion: sport and storytelling.
He went on to spend six years as Media & Communications Manager at Yorkshire Cricket, before building a freelance career in podcasting, radio, commentary and video. Since then, James has worked with Sky Sports, TalkSport, DAZN, the BBC and more, covering cricket, football and tennis, as well as writing four books along the way.
Now at Yorkshire Podcast Studios, James brings that experience and curiosity to help others share their own stories — making podcasting accessible, creative, and fun.
James Buttler
Podcast Producer
Mark Hitchings
Head of Technology
Mark is a multi-award-winning radio producer with a career that began at just 14, when he pestered his local station for work experience and never looked back. From his early days at Severn Sound to producing shows across the GWR network, he quickly built a reputation for creativity, talent development and audience-first content.
A move to Trent FM saw Mark produce the award-winning Jo and Twiggy breakfast show, beating the likes of Ricky Gervais and Terry Wogan at the industry’s top awards. He went on to work for GCap and later Global, producing Capital’s flagship breakfast show and creating content with some of the world’s biggest artists.
Mark was at the inception of podcast production in the UK, now at Yorkshire Podcast Studios, Mark brings that same passion, sharp creative eye and production expertise to the world of podcasts — helping brands and voices connect with audiences in fresh, engaging ways.
Gavin is a broadcaster with over 20 years’ experience in both commercial radio and the BBC. He started his career at Severn Sound, quickly rising to Breakfast Presenter and winning GCap Media’s Best Newcomer award. From there, he worked across stations nationwide before joining the BBC in Manchester and Sheffield as a presenter and producer.
Alongside his radio career, Gavin founded The Pips, a project that helped young talent break into the industry, with many going on to roles at BBC Radio 1 and XFM. He later joined William Hill’s Sports Information Department, presenting their In-Play Radio service until 2018.
Bringing together his passion for storytelling and years of broadcast experience, Gavin co-founded Yorkshire Podcast Studios to help others share their stories and grow their profiles through audio and video.
Gavin Puszczalowskyi
Programme Director
Alastair Ross
CEO
Al is a former Premier League commentator with a decade as a Presenter and Producer at the BBC World Service. His love of radio started at university, leading him from freelancing on Yorkshire newsdesks to becoming Head of News at Yorkshire Coast Radio, then producer and presenter at BBC Radio York — where he picked up multiple Gillard awards.
At BBC local radio, he began his commentary career with Scarborough FC and later became York City’s lead commentator, covering back-to-back Wembley finals. He went on to cover Premier League matches for the Independent Radio Network, RTE and BFBS, while at the same time producing and presenting sport for the BBC World Service, including flagship shows like Newsday.
Driven by a passion for storytelling and high-quality content, Al co-founded Yorkshire Podcast Studios to give people the tools, confidence and platform to share their stories in the most compelling way.
With over 40 years in radio, outdoor and agency marketing, Dave has worked across the industry at the highest level. He began his career in the 1980s as Sales Manager at Radio Aire in Leeds before moving into media agencies, where he launched the UK’s first specialist radio buying department — which became the largest of its kind outside London.
He went on to lead commercial stations as MD of The Revolution and Station Director at Tower FM in Greater Manchester, and later worked with Ofcom to set up the Community Radio Network. His career then took him into outdoor media as Group Sales Director at Adgroup, heading a large team selling airport, ferry, bus and tram advertising across Europe.
Back in Yorkshire, Dave became Regional Sales Head for the Lincs FM Group, overseeing four stations and launching the White Rose Network. In 2017, he co-launched Rhubarb Radio in Wakefield, which has since grown into a thriving 24/7 local service with a second station, Rhubarb Smoothies.
Passionate about all forms of audio and video content, Dave joined Yorkshire Podcast Studios in 2024 in a new business sales role — helping connect businesses with the full range of YPS services.
Dave Stankler
Sales
Let’s Work Together
Yorkshire Podcast Studios
Suite F1,
Woodhead House,
Woodhead Road,
Birstall,
Batley
WF17 9TD
0113 479 0774
