Episode 1 - Jared Staal

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers forward Riese Gaber is this week's guest from the road! He talks with Cristiano about his journey through the USHL to the AHL, his dream golf group and more!Have a question for the show? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠!

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers defenseman Tobias Bjornfot is this week's guest from the road! He talks with Cristiano about being a dad, his love of ABBA, and more! Have a question for the show? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠!

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers forward Brett Chorske is this week's guest! Brett talks with Cristiano about growing up in Minnesota, his favorite ice cream flavors and much more! Have a question for the show? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠!

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers goaltender Cooper Black is this week's guest! Cooper discusses the mental side of playing goalie, what it's really like being 6-foot-9 and his love of animals! Have a question for the show? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠!

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers forward Jack Devine is this week's guest! Jack takes us through his well-decorated collegiate career at the University of Denver, his breakdown of last weekend's series against Hershey and his latest movie recommendations! Have a question for the show? Email ⁠[email protected]⁠!

Checking In is the official podcast of the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers.Checkers broadcaster Cristiano Simonetta will be joined by players, coaches and more every week throughout the 2026-27 season. Savannah Ghost Pirates head coach Jared Staal is the show’s inaugural guest! Jared played parts of five seasons with the Checkers from 2010-11 to 2014-15 and served as an assistant coach from 2022-23 to 2023-24. Have a question for the show? Email [email protected]!